AARP New York

1st Quarter 2022 Data Show Need for $15M in New State Budget to Ensure Federally-Required Ombudsman Program Can Protect Some of NY’s Most Vulnerable

November is National Family Caregivers Month and AARPNY reached out to New York Legislators so they can share their experiences on being a family caregiver. 75% of New York’s unpaid family caregivers are feeling stressed by having to balance their job and family.

Did you know that at AARP Work & Jobs, you’ll find innovative tools and tips for experienced workers?

Recognizes, Addresses Needs of NY’s Fastest-Growing Population

AARPNY is proud to bring back our virtual Cooking classes with Soul Food Chefs, Chef Jay and Chef Qui as they bring you A Cake, a Pie, a Pudding: Healthy Baking for the Holidays. They will demonstrate how to make some of our favorite holiday desserts with a healthy new twist. Starting with sweet potato pie, then moving on to pound cake, and following with bread pudding.

AARP members and guests can join us for a FREE virtual exhibition: A New Light on Tiffany! presented by The New-York Historical Society. This virtual exhibit shines a new light on 100 illuminated Tiffany lamps displayed in a dramatically lit gallery. Learn about artistic genius Louis C. Tiffany and Clara Driscoll, head of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department, discovered to be the designer behind some of the firm’s most renowned leaded glass shades. Driscoll and her staff are known as the “Tiffany Girls.”

Make some popcorn, cozy up on the couch and enjoy some Sunday movie magic. The award-winning team from Long Island’s Gold Coast International Film & Arts Festival has chosen a sampling of short movies being presented with AARP Long Island. They include independent, foreign and sing-along films.

SYRACUSE, NY—Robert O'Connor was honored today with AARP's highest award for community service. O'Connor of Fayetteville was presented with the 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service at the AARP Community Service Luncheon in Syracuse.

The Home Energy Assistance Program Benefit opens on November 1.

Attention Long Island voters: Before you cast your ballot in these all-important mid-term elections, hear the candidates for Congress in their own voices addressing the issues you care about. AARP New York collaborated with Vision Long Island to bring you candidate conversations so you can hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent you in the U.S. House of Representatives about where they stand on key issues like Social Security, Medicare, drug prices, and more!