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NY Capital Tonight: March 13, 2026
Advocates argue key fund stretched too thin, Assemblymember Deborah Glick to retire after over 30 years
Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:00am
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The latest episode of Capital Tonight covers two key political stories in New York - advocates say a fund that helps seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia stay in their homes is being stretched too thin, and long-serving Assemblymember Deborah Glick, the first openly gay member of the state legislature, has announced she will retire at the end of the year.
Why it matters
The affordability crisis in New York is impacting seniors, especially those with Alzheimer's and dementia who rely on state assistance to remain in their homes. Glick's retirement after over 30 years in the Assembly marks the end of an era and the departure of a pioneering LGBTQ+ politician who helped lead the fight for marriage equality.
The details
Advocates argue that a key state fund that helps seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia stay in their homes is being stretched too thin, contributing to the broader affordability crisis facing the elderly in New York. Meanwhile, Assemblymember Deborah Glick, who has represented lower Manhattan for over 30 years, recently announced she will be retiring at the end of the current legislative session. Glick was the first openly gay member of the New York State Legislature and played a key role in the fight for marriage equality.
- The latest episode of Capital Tonight aired on March 13, 2026.
- Deborah Glick announced she will be retiring at the end of the current legislative session in 2026.
The players
Deborah Glick
A New York State Assemblymember who has represented lower Manhattan for over 30 years and was the first openly gay member of the state legislature. She helped lead the fight for marriage equality and currently chairs the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation.
The takeaway
The retirement of Deborah Glick, a pioneering LGBTQ+ politician in New York, marks the end of an era, while the strain on a key fund for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia highlights the broader affordability crisis facing the elderly in the state.
