“Maria’s passion for the aging remained undiminished until she died,” said William J. Dionne, executive director of the Burden network. “She was a pit bull, with her passion. She got things done. If she saw injustice, she wanted to see it changed.”

The work that the whole Carter Burden Network does is about change. It’s about seeing things in a new way, seeing people in a new way, and looking at aging as a positive thing and not a negative thing. And all of our programs have that same message. We’re unique in the world. We’ve never actually found another professional gallery that focuses solely on older artists.

Bolívar “Boli” Augusto Bajana celebró su cumpleaños número 100 en el Centro para Adultos Mayores Covello de Carter Burden Network en East Harlem el 2 de agosto de 2024. Boli, miembro de Covello desde hace mucho tiempo e inmigrante de Ecuador, ha vivido en East Harlem desde 1969. Atribuye su salud a comer un plátano al día.

Bolivar “Boli” Augusto Bajana celebrated his 100th birthday at Carter Burden Network’s Covello Older Adult Center in East Harlem on August 2nd, 2024. Boli, a long-term member of Covello, has never been hospitalized and can still read without glasses. He enjoyed his celebration surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all his friends at Covello.

Bolivar “Boli” Augusto Bajana celebrated his 100th birthday at Carter Burden Network’s Covello Older Adult Center in East Harlem on August 2nd, 2024. Boli, a long-term member of Covello and an immigrant from Ecuador, has lived in East Harlem since 1969. He attributes his health to eating one banana a day.

NY State Senator Liz Krueger was on Roosevelt Island yesterday meeting with constituents and visiting the Senior Center, Food Pantry, Youth Center and Public library.

“Liz had a full Day —she truly appreciated meeting so many Islanders -and learning about all the wonderful ways they work to benefit the community as well as just chatting and answering the questions and concerns that so many shared with her.

She met with Lisa Fernandez and shared conversation with the older adults!

The 2024 Nonprofit Trailblazers list recognizes a diverse group of visionary leaders who are carrying out this critical work at mission-driven nonprofit organizations across New York. As the longtime executive director of the Carter Burden Network, which serves adults ages 60 and older, William Dionne shares his expertise, passion and advocacy for older adults and their well-being and contributes to the larger aging services community.

Our Roosevelt Island Seniors were treated to a fantastic day of fun activities hosted by the New York Mets. We enjoyed delicious snacks, painted flower pots, and got a visit from Mr. Met himself.