Continuing Care Retirement Communities Council Members
| Member Name | Seat & Occupation | County of Residence | Appointed By | Term Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Baniak, BA | DOH Designee Chair |
Albany | NYSDOH Commissioner | N/A |
| J. Brian Nealon, BA | Public Member CEO, Wesley Health Care Center |
Saratoga | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed | 6/24/2024 |
| Jennifer Allinson, Esq | OAG Designee | Albany | NYSDOH Commissioner | N/A |
| Charles Williams, JD | NYSOFA Designee | Albany | NYSDOH Commissioner | N/A |
| Madeline Lee, MA | Resident Consumer (Woodland Pond) | Ulster | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed | 3/25/2025 |
| Herbert Friedman, MBA, MS | Public Member | Nassau | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed | 6/22/2022 |
| Janet Schloat, JD | Resident Consumer (Kendal on Hudson) | Westchester | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed | 6/20/2027 |
| Michelle Gramoglia, BA | Principal of CCRC President and CEO Woodland Pond at New Paltz |
Ulster | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed | 6/24/2024 |
| Vacant | Public Member | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed | 6/24/2024 | |
| Vacant | Public Member | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed | 6/24/2012 | |
| Vacant | Public Member | Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed |
Process for Filling Vacancies
Vacancies resulting from a Council member's resignation, non-renewal, or the completion of term shall be filled with candidates who meet the requirements of the membership as provided for in NYS Public Health Law §4602(1).
Candidates interested in the vacancy process can reach out to ccrc@health.ny.gov.
Expenses and Reimbursement Information
Members of the CCRC council are reimbursed for the necessary and actual expenses that are incurred in the performance of the council duties.
| Expense | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Friedman Travel Reimbursement | $241.77 | $260.86 | $550.00 |
| W. Kaplan Travel Reimbursement | $0 | $203.88 | $0 |
