AARP New York

Beth Finkel, AARP New York State Director, released the following statement on the New York City Council’s FY23 Preliminary Budget Response:

PSC data: New Yorkers in energy assistance programs are behind more than $419 million out of the $1.7 billion in total utility arrears

2021 minimum staffing and direct care spending laws had been suspended by executive order during pandemic

Securely disposing of documents that contain your personal information—such as bank statements, canceled checks, receipts and credit-card junk mail—is one way to avoid becoming a fraud victim.

AARP New York and Herald Community Newspapers present a three-part virtual webinar on identity theft, romance, and other scams that target people 50 and over and their families in this series. You'll learn about fraudsters' tactics and how to recognize the warning signs. Plus, we will end the series with an in-person FREE shredding event!

The following is a guest post by Jed A. Levine, President Emeritus of CaringKind, a New York City organization that works with community partners to develop the information, tools and training to support individuals and families affected by dementia.

Health, Consumer, Aging & Other Groups Call for Groundbreaking Senate-Backed Pilot

AARP New York, along with IndoRican Dance, is proud to present FREE and FUN virtual fitness classes for AARP members and guests! IndoRican Fitness will provide fitness classes meant to promote health and well-being - at all levels. Join us for an instructor-led 1-hour Zoom session that includes exercises around Stretch & Alignment, Cardio Fitness, or Balance Bootcamp.

Testifying before City Council Aging Committee, group calls for additional funding for Home Delivered Meals, NORCs, Case Management, Geriatric Mental Health and More

Are you interested in taking better photos with a digital camera? If so, this program is for you! AARP NY proudly presents, a FREE 4-part series with photography instructor Alan Perlman. You’ll learn the basic concepts common to all picture-taking and how to use them to improve the photos you take in any setting. We will explore specific techniques for different subjects, from getting perfect shots of landscapes and wildlife to documenting special family moments.