NYU Langone Medical Center is one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, with a trifold mission to serve, teach and discover. One third of their 18,000 employees are 50 years old or older. At NYU Langone Medical Center, older workers fill full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal positions. Leadership says that it is their belief that older workers strengthen diversity …
Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) is a multi-service community-based organization located in western Queens that provides a continuum of vital services and activities for 14,000 individuals of all ages annually. In 1974 it was established as a senior center and began offering licensed home care service in 1979. In 1983 they introduced youth services. SCS says they welcome the experience and …
Metro Optics Eyewear is an ophthalmic services company (vision care and eyeware) with four stores in The Bronx. The company was started as a family-owned business in 1978 and prides itself on offering cutting-edge technology in a retail setting throughout its history. John Bonizio, owner of the company, says he places a high priority on continuing education of their employees, …
Eneslow Pedorthic Enterprises is a comfort footwear store. They specialize in readymade and custom-made shoes to reduce foot pain and improve balance and gait. They currently have two stores in Manhattan and one in Queens. Of the company’s 36 employees, 14 are over 50 years old. A 79-year-old does all of the shoe modifications and Robert Schwartz, owner of the …
Amy’s Bread is a bread and pastry bakery in Queens, New York. Goods are sold through three retail cafes and distribution to over 250 wholesale customers daily. The business was launched in 1992 in Hell’s Kitchen with 5 employees. Today the staff has grown to 190. Amy’s Bread takes pride in its old-fashioned bread making techniques, with everything done by …
