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. 

Check out the coverage of Lisa Enem's new art exhibit at the Roosevelt Island Senior Center. The exhibit is the first in a series of monthly showcases hosted by the Carter Burden Network that feature the paintings of local senior artists. 

Read "This I Have Learned", an essay about the ways our use of language gets in the way of success in serving older adults, by CBN Executive Director Bill Dionne published in LeadingAge magazine. Photo by Hechler Photographers.

See the coverage of the Carter Burden Gallery in NY Nonprofit Media, a leading nonprofit publication. Thank you to Zach Williams for sharing our story.

Listen and read about the Carter Burden Gallery on NPR!

More than 150 senior citizens gathered at the Carter Burden Luncheon Club on Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Christmas Day to celebrate the holiday together on a day when they might otherwise be alone. Click to watch video coverage from WNBC, Fox5 and WPIX.

See coverage of the Carter Burden Network's 2017 Gala in NY Nonprofit Media.

"Older people 'are just a different type of kid,' said Mr. Cruz. 'You have your young kids, and you have your big kids. They all want to be free and silly.' "

We agree! The Carter Burden Network is excited to be partnering with Asphalt Green to provide Skills in Motion, a fun exercise program designed to improve strength and balance, at our Roosevelt Island Senior Center. Check out this great article of the Skills in Motion program in the New York Times.

Check out the coverage of the Carter Burden Luncheon Club's Annual Fall Fashion Show on the NYC Patch.

Did you know we have been keeping seniors & their beloved furry companions together since 1994? Check out the coverage of the Carter Burden Network's Andrew Fund in Metro US!

Check out the coverage of the Carter Burden Gallery in AARP!

Check out the front page coverage of the Covello Renovation Celebration, honoring NYC Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, in the Manhattan Times!

Marlena Vacarro, Director of the Carter Burden Gallery and Associate Executive Director of CBN gets interviewed by Sandi Klein for her "Conversations with Creative Women" podcast.

On August 23rd, the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Center held a celebration to thank NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for her generous $6 million in funding for much needed renovations at the center.