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JAN 5, 2026
AARP New York is excited to present Flavors of Spain, a three‑part virtual cooking experience led by Chef Stephen Forman, a Certified Executive Chef, educator, and mentor with more than 30 years of culinary and professional kitchen experience. This series invites participants to explore Spain’s vibrant food culture — from iconic dishes to regional traditions — all through live, interactive instruction.
JAN 1, 2026
With the legislature in session, all eyes are on the state budget. AARP New York will push to protect funding for home- and community-based services that help people age in place. Keeping utilities affordable is also on the docket.
DEC 31, 2025
With over 2.25 million members in New York, AARP New York strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to older New Yorkers and their families, including health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
DEC 31, 2025
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today on passage in both houses of the New York State Legislature of a bill (S.8760/A.9369) that would automatically enroll eligible older individuals receiving low-cost prescription drug benefits into a federal program that helps with utility costs.
NEW YORK - Today, Beth Finkel, AARP New York state director; David McNally, AARP NY’s government affairs and advocacy director; AARP NY Executive Council Member Dr. Mirian Zavala and AARP NY members from The Bronx hand-delivered more than 4,000 letters signed by residents from across New York to Speaker Carl Heastie’s office in The Bronx, urging him to bring prescription drug importation legislation up for a vote before the legislative session ends this week.
Many older adults face the reality of needing care. AARP members and guests are invited to a four-part workshop series, "Accepting Help Gracefully: The Dance of Interdependence." This series offers a forum to explore the transitions between independence, dependence, and interdependence with grace. Guided by a Sage-ing® Mentor, these 90-minute Zoom sessions cover physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges. Workshops include breakout sessions for small group sharing.
AARP New York is sponsoring a “suite sweepstakes” this summer for two minor league baseball teams: the Long Island Ducks and Hudson Valley Renegades.
New Yorkers Need Relief from Sky-High Prescription Drug Costs
Fire safety information is valuable in order to prevent home fires, escape from a home fire, or learn how to recover after a home fire. Connect with AARP Long Island and the American Red Cross for two Home Fire Safety presentations this June.
AARP Long Island is thrilled to sponsor and connect with AARP members and guests at the 2025 Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium in Centerport, at Music Laser Light shows! Music lovers can enjoy these immersive visual shows that are projected overhead on a 60-foot dome. The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is located in Centerport.
AARP NY Staff & Volunteers Lobby Lawmakers to Approve Legislation Aimed to Reducing Rx Costs
Learn how to cook new recipes in honor ofAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with AARP New York!
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