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 holiday season, treat yourself and loved ones to the drama, passion, and beauty of world-class opera. From now through January 23, 2026, AARP members and can guests can enjoy up to 4 tickets at just $50 each (plus tax) for select Orchestra Rear and Orchestra Balance sections.
ALBANY, N.Y. — AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of new protections and resources for New Yorkers struggling with home heating assistance.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.
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.
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.
*AARP NY joins doctors from Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute to share evidence about simple no-cost lifestyle changes that could help support a healthy immune system. In these interactive discussions you will learn how changes to lifestyle habits in nine key areas -- diet, activity, spending time outdoors, sleep, stress, avoiding toxins, relationships, purpose and joy -- can help prevent, arrest, or reverse chronic disease.