Seniors

The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) will hold its annual public hearing on Friday, October 2 at the Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

The hearing provides a venue for individuals to learn about and speak out on concerns that affect Westchester seniors and their families. Registration is not required to attend or speak at the meeting.

DSPS will also unveil its 2016-2020 four-year plan on the proposed use of funds from the Older Americans Act and the New York State Community Service for the Elderly Program.

The plan will be available starting Monday, Sept. 28 at the DSPS office at 9 South First Ave., 10th Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. It will also be distributed at the public hearing.

Written comments on the plan must be sent by Friday, October 16 to Rose Pasquale at the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, 9 S. First Ave., 10th Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Comments may also be sent via email to .

The public hearing is also the regular meeting for the Aging Network, the Council on Seniors and the Older Americans Act Advisory Council.