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.
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement today in response to the New York City Council’s vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the City of New York:
AARP New York is planning 90 events across the state in the 90 days leading up to Social Security's 90th anniversary on Aug. 14. It comes amid growing concerns about the program's long-term funding challenges.
AARP New York is looking for more volunteers as it builds a corps of advocates to educate New Yorkers about Social Security. New recruits will focus on informing people of all ages about the federal retirement program.
AARP members and guests are invited to join us online for Creating a Legacy From Everyday Life, a workshop that explores the gift of legacy letter writing. Claire Willis, LICSW will teach participants how to gather, preserve and communicate their values, wisdom, and love for future generations.
Both the Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation (S4548/A4876) to require the State to automatically enroll eligible New York households in the energy utilities’ monthly low-income bill discount program.