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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.
AARPNY along with the Dutchess County Pride Center is proud to present: Generations Get Together, an intergenerational event that brings together individuals in the LGBTQ community and allies of all ages for an interactive and meaningful conversation. Join us on October 14 at 6:30pm to explore similarities and differences in the challenges we’ve faced over time.
AARPNY is proud to bring back our virtual cooking classes with Chef Alexa. We invite AARP members and guests to join us as we learn how to prepare healthy plant-based dishes with natural, minimally processed foods that can meet our daily nutritional needs.
As part of our ongoing commitment to bring to you fun and entertaining virtual events, AARP Long Island is proud to present a virtual sing-along, Sip & Sing hosted by Bay Street Theater to bring you a fun, interactive, and FREE sing-along series. AARP members and guests are invited to join us every Friday at 5 pm starting this Spring from April 9 to May 28, 2021. We will pick up this free series in the Fall/Winter from October 1 through December 17, 2021. This is a statewide event, all are welcome to join us from upstate to downstate!
Are you ready to transition from the workforce to retirement? Join #AARPNY for The Retirement Challenge: Cultivating Meaning and Balance, to envision and craft a retirement with purpose and balance. In this 1-hour webinar you will consider what you want your post-employment role to be and discover practical tools you can use to design a fulfilling retirement.
Join AARPNY for a fun and interactive game show series where #AARP volunteers will compete to share their knowledge on various topics that matter to the 50 plus.
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity on Long Island? If so, this event is for you! It's a one-of-a-kind virtual event to give you information about various volunteer opportunities at AARP Long Island. So, join us online and from the comfort of your own home, and learn and play with us.
AARP New York is excited to bring you this two-day virtual event: Disrupt Aging Women’s Empowerment | September 17 - 18, 2021 from 10:00am - 12:30pm.
Today, AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel and Richard Berkley, Executive Director of the Public Utility Law Project (“PULP”), applauded Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature for their agreement to extend the State’s eviction and foreclosure protections in extraordinary session. A joint statement from Finkel and Berkley follows:
If you find thoughts of wills and estate planning overwhelming, you’re not alone. AARP New York is here to demystify the process with its popular series of workshops on legal paperwork.
AARP Also Calls for Speed-Up of Federal Relief Funds for Rent, Mortgages and Utility Bills
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