As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—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.
This November, join AARP Long Island (New York) in recognizing National Family Caregivers Month with discounts, resources and information around AARP’s HomeFit at participating Costello’s ACE Hardware stores, across Nassau and Suffolk this November.
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!
Join AARP NY as we bring together thought leaders, elected officials, government agencies, business and non-profit leaders for this series of discussions about the particular challenges and unique opportunities that MWBE’s (Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises) face. Additionally, we’ll discuss current best practices and public policy solutions around MWBE’s.
Join AARPNY and the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York for two virtual webinars to learn about safety tips and resources to protect you and your loved ones.