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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.
NOV 3, 2025
November is a time for connection, celebration, and giving—but it’s also prime season for scammers. Each week this month, AARP New York will share tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud. Bookmark this page and check back weekly for new insights.
NOV 1, 2025
In August, 1.2 million New Yorkers were more than 60 days behind in their utility payments, owing $1.8 billion. AARP NY supports two bills that call for stronger and more accessible consumer representation.
OCT 31, 2025
ALBANY, N.Y. — Yesterday, in a joint letter, AARP New York and the Public Utility Law Project (“PULP”) called on Governor Kathy Hochul to open the Home Energy Assistance Program (“HEAP”) as scheduled on November 3rd and address the funding shortfall until federal funds are restored.
More than 1.2 million New Yorkers are behind on their utility bills—many due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are struggling with your utility bills due to COVID, you may be eligible for protection from losing your internet, electricity, heat and water through the end of 2021. But you must “self-certify” with your utility company to prevent a shutoff.
Aid is available for households that qualify and need assistance paying their energy bills.
Join AARP New York for online healthy Cooking Classes with Chef Ronaldo Linares. Chef Ronaldo Linares will show you how to take traditional recipes that would typically have low nutritional value to a finished dish with a higher nutritional value that tastes amazing.
It’s National Savings Day – the one day a year set aside to remind us of the importance of saving and reflect on our own savings habits. At AARP, we don’t need a national holiday to remind us just how vital saving for the future is. We know that saving for retirement is one of the most important things you can do for your future, and we work 365 days a year to provide resources to help you plan and grow your savings. But, we can’t do it alone. That’s why this National Savings Day, we are looking to New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign A3213-A/S5395-A, which would strengthen New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program and make saving for the future easier for everyone.
Join AARP New York for a virtual program that provides the tools to access your own power and insight to define your life.
New York City voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, to choose their first new mayor in eight years.
Every year government agencies award billions of dollars in procurement contracts to small businesses.
AARP New York is advocating for a state tax credit for family caregivers and the federal Credit for Caring Act, which would provide a tax credit of up to $5,000 to offset costs such as home modifications, in-home care and transportation.
En español| AARP New York is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 by honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans with a variety of virtual events, a movie screening, educational workshops, fitness classes, and flamenco classes.
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