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JUL 11, 2025
The 1970s were a landmark decade in filmmaking, making it the perfect backdrop for a film series celebrating 50 years of impact by the Islip Arts Council and the 90th anniversary of Social Security. This free event series, presented in collaboration with AARP New York, highlights iconic films while offering resources for the community.
JUL 9, 2025
EN ESPAÑOL | White Plains, N.Y. — AARP New York was joined today by state and local officials in Westchester County to fight Con Edison’s proposal to raise its electric and gas rates by more than $2 billion. The attendees said the rate increase proposal would impose additional financial strain on hundreds of thousands of households already burdened by rising utility costs.
JUL 9, 2025
Volunteer with AARP Long Island and make a difference all year long!
JUL 8, 2025
Join AARP New York for a Virtual Author talk with Stephanie Dray, author of Becoming Madam Secretary. Discover how Frances Perkins shaped Social Security and changed history. Don’t miss this powerful blend of literature and legacy.
As we age, legal and financial documents like powers of attorney, wills, and trusts grow more and more important. But creating and updating these critical items can be costly and confusing. AARP New York is collaborating with noted elder law attorney Jeff Rheinhardt to offer “Legal Documents: Myths & Misconceptions,” a series of four free virtual workshops for AARP members and guests in September and October.
Consumer organizations file emergency petition seeking immediate assistance for utility customers in the ongoing COVID-19 and Low-Income Affordability proceedings; urge swift resolution of the residential arrears crisis and unaffordable rates affecting New York’s utility consumers
AARP NY joins Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute for a nine-step program to support a healthy immune system. These sessions will outline positive actions that anyone can take to help support immune function, prevent chronic disease, and lower risk of health complications.
AARP Launches Nationwide Campaign Urging More Support for Family Caregivers, Passage of Bipartisan Federal Credit for Caring Act
During the long coronavirus pandemic, AARP Long Island has been helping present a diverse array of free online seminars, including the latest in the Lifelong Learning series.
In May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed an AARP-backed law that reinstated a moratorium on utility shutoffs and extended it until 180 days after the end of New York’s COVID-19 state of emergency or Dec. 31, whichever is earlier. It covers water, gas and electric utilities, as well as phone, cable and high-speed internet services.
AARP is collaborating with the IndoRican Multicultural Dance Project, a New York City–based group, to promote a series of online classes.
Join AARP NY the last Saturday of each month at 8AM for Real Possibilities, an online radio show that will air on 108 Soul New York and be simulcasted on their Facebook page: @108SoulNY. Guests will discuss a variety of topics that matter most to the 50 plus community.
Secure Choice is a workplace retirement savings option that could help millions of working New Yorkers save for their futures on the job through portable, payroll-deduction Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The program was enacted into law as part of the 2018-19 New York State Budget and is still in the process of being implemented.
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