Albany, N.Y. – A new AARP report “The $31 Million Ratepayer Disadvantage - The Energy Rate Game Needs A Change” highlights one of several major flaws in how New York develops energy rates that has created a great disadvantage to residential ratepayers.
AARP New York volunteers are a dynamic group of people using skills they’ve cultivated. They work to improve the lives of fellow New Yorkers — and not just folks age 50 and older. They may attend a hip hop concert and hand out fliers about Medicare. They might lend a hand at food drives around Thanksgiving. Or they may travel to Albany to make sure the governor and state legislators are aware of vital issues, like caregiving support and unaffordable prescription drug prices. Whether you love meeting new people, working on projects that matter to your community, or speaking up on issues that impact people 50 and older, AARP has a role for you.
EN ESPAÑOL | NEW YORK – AARP New York is helping New Yorkers understand the options they have in this year’s election through a voter resource page with important information voters can use, including dates and deadlines, recent voting changes, and different ways people can cast their ballot. By making the voting process more accessible, this voter resource can encourage more people to get out to the polls this year.
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - As New York fails to adequately fund basic home services for older adults, rural family caregivers are stressed, cutting work hours or even leaving jobs because they do not have enough help, according to an AARP New York survey released this week.
AARPNY is proud to observe National Veterans and Military Families Month with free seminars, events and resources that include: Family Caregiving, Work/Jobs & Re-Careering, and Fighting Fraud. AARP stands with its NY veteran members, non-members, allies, and partner organizations year-round. AARP's commitment to the Veterans, Military, and Families reflects our core belief in every individual's dignity, worth and potential.
As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter transitions. Some are exciting, while others may challenge our sense of identity and independence. One of the most difficult, yet deeply human, transitions is the acceptance of caregiving. Whether you already rely on assistance for daily living or foresee this need in the future, preparing for the dance between independence, dependence, and ultimately interdependence can be an empowering step toward personal growth.
Calling all Broadway enthusiasts! AARP New York members and guests are invited to experience the wonder of the Museum of Broadway, where the magic of the stage comes to life. Explore three incredible floors featuring original costumes, props, and immersive set recreations that will transport you through the history of Broadway, starting from its very first documented performance in 1732.
Ten entities in New York won AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $96,000. The grants are part of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative; they fund quick-turnaround projects aimed at making areas more livable for people of all ages.