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Heat Wave Safety for Older Adults: Staying Safe and Healthy This Summer

By Dr. Steven Angelo, Chief Medical Officer, Medicare & Retirement, UnitedHealthcare of New York  Bronx Voice  July 8, 2025   NEW YORK - Experts are forecasting that 2025, especially this summer, will be particularly hot, which may pose heightened health risks for older adults, according to a University of Southern California study. Seniors may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses like heat stroke as well as complications from chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure that are worsened by extreme heat.   How older adults can stay cool Plan ahead – Follow local weather reports to ensure you have enough food, prescription medications and other home “staples” to get through a heat wave. Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water, even if you are not thirsty. Limit caffeinated and alcoholic beverages. Drinks with el...
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Hurricane Fiona Donations, Supplies Needed

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As Hurricane Ian Batters Florida, Pol Asks New Yorkers to Remember Hurricane Fiona’s Victims as Well


BRONX - NY State Senator Luis Sepulveda released the following statement calling for New Yorkers to help the victims of Hurricane Fiona.





Dear Neighbors,


Due to the ongoing effects of Hurricane Fiona, my office, in coordination with the Dominican General Consulate in New York, has taken immediate action in assisting with the aid of the Dominican Republic. 


Beginning Monday, October 3rd, to Monday, October 17th. My district office will be accepting donations of the following items on Mondays and Wednesdays only:


• Canned Food


• Articles of first necessity


•       Unexpired medicine 





Drop off location:


Office of New York State Senator Luis R. Sepulveda

900 Rogers Place 

Bronx, NY 10459













If you have any further questions regarding donations please feel free to contact my office at comms@senatorsepulveda.

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