An Upper East Side kitchen was buzzing with activity as a group of devoted New Yorkers prepared food to spread some holiday cheer.

"There’s lamb and polenta. They are making a gorgeous salad back in the kitchen with mixed greens and dried apricots and goat cheese. It looks beautiful," said Citymeals on Wheels CEO Beth Shapiro. The organization's Christmas operation is now in its 44th year and offered a flawless all-around display.

Volunteers with Citymeals on Wheels got together to help homebound older New Yorkers on Christmas Day. 

Volunteers on the Upper East Side were hard at work Thursday morning at the Carter Burden Luncheon Club and Older Adult Program. Meals were packed up for delivery, and lunch was also set up on site, with performances by carolers and musicians. 

“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.

Esther Semidey celebrates her  104th Birthday at Covello Adult Center with a party on Valentines Day.

Tribecan and artist Janet Goldner will present an immersive installation combining photographs and text amassed over many years in Mali at the Carter Burden Gallery on West 28th Street.

Free manicures for senior women as they get ready for the senior prom happening on the Upper East Side on Thursday. Rana Novini reports.

Every year, state assembly member Rebecca Seawright praises a distinguished group as Women of Distinction. This year, WOD ’23, two active community members make the list: Susana del Campo Perea and Yulisa Santana. The ceremony for the awards is on May 10th, and you are invited. Celebrate these outstanding women with AM Seawright.

Margot visits 90-year-old artist Sheila Schwid at her studio in the Westbeth building, NYC. Painting since she was a little girl her love for creating art is stronger than ever.

Fashion models who have gone on to pursue multi-hyphenate careers are not uncommon, but few have done so with such a profound impact as Gigi Stoll. The Texas-born model, whose 25-plus-year career in front of the camera eventually compelled her to turn the lens onto others—first snapping away at the fascinating characters and scenes around her for the pages of Vogue and esteemed art galleries, before refocusing on humanitarian initiatives on faraway continents.

Carter Burden Gallery presents two new exhibitions: Over the Sofa in the East and West galleries featuring sixteen gallery artists that turn the idea of buying artwork to go with the furniture on its head and On the Wall featuring the installation The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing but The Truth by Mitchell Lewis.

More low-income residents are moving into the traditionally Latino neighborhood. Nonprofits have stepped up, but more services are needed.

It was, in its own right, the very best of Roosevelt Island art. In a time fraught with anxiety and stress, CBN‘s older adult artists delivered color and spirit to Gallery RIVAA. It was as much surprise as delight.

“The Difference We’ve Made: Women Artists Active in the NYC Art World in the 1970s and Still Making Art” is a landmark exhibition at the Carter Burden Gallery.

Carter Burden Gallery presents The Difference We’ve Made, featuring new work by twenty-three women artists active and successful in New York City’s art world in the 1970’s.

As much of the U.S. continues to face dangerous temperatures this weekend, health authorities are urging the public to give special attention to the elderly.

Senior community centers turned into cooling centers Tuesday and Wednesday for older New Yorkers trying to escape the heat.

Giant fans flowed over the chatter of lunchtime at the Covello Center for older adults in East Harlem.

Art of all kinds is on display at a unique exhibit highlighting older artists. The "Together Apart" show demonstrates how the artists found an outlet in each other.

There’s a unique art exhibit at El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 in Spanish Harlem. The exhibit is called “Together Apart” and it features seventy-five pieces created by the older residents of Spanish Harlem.

Lehman Village neighbors painted and colored pieces of art to create permanent murals for older adults to enjoy.