As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
As part of Family Caregivers Month, AARP New York reached out to legislators so they could share their caregiving stories and why they believe it’s important to highlight services for caregivers. New York State’s 4 million family caregivers provide an estimated 2.1 billion hours of care for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones each year.
Join AARP and Joffrey Ballet in celebration of Alice in Wonderland. Plunge down the rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland as two-time Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings Lewis Carroll’s whimsical adventure to the stage with a modern twist.
IN ENGLISH | ALBANY, Nueva York — La directora estatal de AARP New York, Beth Finkel emitió la siguiente declaración hoy sobre la propuesta de aumento de tarifas de National Grid que resultaría en aumentos impactantes en las facturas de servicios públicos para los residentes, incluyendo para más de 230,000 clientes con 60 días o más de retraso en sus facturas: