Medicare Agent Brooklyn, New York
Historical Development
From Independent City to Borough
- Brooklyn was originally an independent incorporated city
- Previously an authorized village and town within New York State Constitution
The Consolidation of 1898
- On January 1, 1898, Brooklyn was consolidated into the “Greater New York”
- This followed a long political campaign and public relations battle in the 1890s
- Brooklyn joined other cities, towns, and counties to form the modern City of New York
- The consolidation created five boroughs surrounding the Upper New York Bay
Cultural Identity
- Despite consolidation, Brooklyn maintains a distinct culture
- Many Brooklyn neighborhoods are ethnic enclaves
Borough Motto
- Official motto: “Eendraght Maeckt Maght”
- Displayed on the Borough seal and flag
- Translates from early modern Dutch as “Unity makes strength”
Brooklyn in the 21st Century
Modern Renaissance
- Brooklyn has experienced a revival as a destination for hipsters
- This renaissance has brought both positive and challenging changes
Gentrification and Housing
- Dramatic increases in house prices
- Decrease in housing affordability
- Some new developments are required to include affordable housing units
Brooklyn’s New Identity
- Thriving hub of entrepreneurship
- Center for high technology start-up firms
- Focal point for postmodern art and design
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Turning 65 in Brooklyn? Here’s Where to Start
Every year, thousands of Brooklyn residents turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare for the first time. Whether you live in Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Flatbush, Park Slope, Sheepshead Bay, or anywhere else in Brooklyn, the Medicare decisions you make during your first enrollment window can affect your coverage and costs for years to come.
The most important thing to know is that you have a 7-month window called the Initial Enrollment Period that begins 3 months before your 65th birthday. Missing this window without a qualifying exception can result in permanent late enrollment penalties on your Part B and Part D premiums, penalties that follow you for life.
As an independent Medicare broker serving all of Brooklyn, I help residents turning 65 compare every Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plan available in their ZIP code completely free of charge.
For a complete guide to Medicare enrollment, plan options, and everything Brooklyn seniors need to know when turning 65, visit our Turning 65 in New York Medicare Guide.
