Nearly two dozen local kindergarteners made a special Valentine’s Day visit to senior citizens at the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Senior Center (Covello) in East Harlem.

Kindergarteners from St. Ann School made a special Valentine’s Day visit to our Covello center in East Harlem . They chatted with the seniors, passed out handmade Valentine’s Day cards, and read them an adorable, festive poem.

Dozene Guishard, Director of Health and Wellness, discusses the programs we offer at CBN through this WFUV Public Radio PSA.

Roz Dimon and Sara Petitt showcase a six-tiered installation titled “Unity Mash" for "On the Wall,” which features large prints representing Judaism, Christianity, Islam Buddhism, Hinduism, and Atheism. The exhibition is on view through February 6, 2019.

The New York State Department of Health announced a special holiday gift to recognize people caring for an older adult or a loved one with a disability: the New York State Caregiver Guide. 

Covello's annual Christmas party was extra special this year as we celebrated the 100th birthday of one of our members, Carlos Banks. Carlos has been coming to Covello for more than 20 years and turned 100 on Christmas Day! Executive Director Bill Dionne, Macy's volunteers, and Santa and his elves all came to the party to wish Carlos a happy birthday.

Longtime volunteers at the annual Carter Burden Luncheon Club Christmas celebration.

Older New Yorkers Christmas tradition hosted on the Upper East Side.

Manhattan seniors gather for Christmas on the Upper East Side featuring live music, a festive dinner and great company.

Seniors gather to celebrate Christmas together in Manhattan.

Carter Burden Luncheon Club’s annual Christmas celebration filled with longtime volunteers, live music, and holiday cheer.

Longtime volunteers serve meals on Christmas Day.

“Promoting the well being of New Yorkers over age 60, supporters of the Carter Burden Network gathered at the Mandarin Hotel for cocktails, dinner, and a ‘Beauty At Any Age’ fashion show.”

The Carter Burden Network, in partnership with The Rockefeller University and Clinical Directors Network (CDN), has been awarded a substantial two-year federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living to implement a dietary intervention to improve cardiovascular outcomes for seniors.

An article about the Roosevelt Island Senior Center Garden by Rebecca Ocampo.

We are excited to share that our sunny and spacious Carter Burden Gallery in Chelsea is now available to rent for events such as meetings, retreats, parties and more!

“We have art classes that are professional level, they just coincidentally take place at a senior center.” – Liz Curtin, professional Teaching Artist at the Carter Burden Network. Read more about how we aim to inspire creativity and reduce isolation through high-quality art programs for seniors.

Check out the interview with New York Foundation for the Arts and Carter Burden Gallery Director, Marlena Vaccaro, about the Gallery’s work and her advice for aging artists.

Check out the coverage of the gourmet lunch that Chef Aaron Bludorn prepared for 150 seniors at the Carter Burden Luncheon Club in celebration of National Older Americans Month.

GlamourGals volunteers gave manicures and makeovers to CBN seniors while they enjoyed refreshments and exchanged personal stories.

It is with great sadness that we share with you that our beloved and esteemed Board Secretary Ellsworth Stanton passed away. A memorial service is scheduled for Ellsworth on Tuesday, May 22, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary of The Brick Presbyterian Church at 62 East 92nd Street, NYC.

Lea sobre cómo los inmigrantes sin papeles en sus años dorados sobreviven en Nueva York.

Lea el artículo en El Diario sobre la importancia de permanecer socialmente activo durante el envejecimiento.

See the latest coverage of the 2018 Annual Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Fashion Show in the Harlem Community News. 

Check out the coverage of the 2018 Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Fashion Show in the Manhattan Times.

On Friday, March 23rd, the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Senior Program in East Harlem hosted its annual Fashion Show. More than 20 seniors transformed into runway models and modeled stylish outfits, many of which were created in our clothing construction class.

Carter Burden Network's Volunteer Choir Director, Peter Hill, has been named NY1's New Yorker of the Week! Check out NY1's video coverage featuring Peter, Executive Director William J. Dionne, and the Carter Burden Network Singers.

See Roosevelt Island Daily's coverage and photos of the ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held for our brand new sewing studio at our Roosevelt Island Senior Center. 

Our Roosevelt Island Senior Center Program Director, Lisa Fernandez,  is being honored by Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright on March 8, as a Woman of Distinction. Read more about Lisa and the amazing impact she has made on seniors through her work at Carter Burden Network.