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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 6, 2025
Be entertained—but not deceived.
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.
The holidays are always a joyful—and stressful—season, and this year is likely to be especially challenging during the coronavirus pandemic.
AARP New York advocates for the repeal of nursing home immunity for coronavirus-related care. Also urges improvements to staffing, visitation, testing, and equipment for long-term care facilities.
Organizations Had Fought Initially-Proposed Double-Digit Increases
Hip Hop Legend Doug E. Fresh Joins AARP NY, Asian American Federation, Hispanic Federation, NAACP, Urban League, Who Offer Solutions to Level Playing Field
Did you know that meditation reduces anxiety, lowers blood pressure and promotes deeper and longer sleep? #AARPNY is proud to present a four-week virtual series, Monday’s Mindfulness Meditation with Virginia C. Oehler MSED, a certified meditation coach.
AARPNY is proud to present "Let's Disrupt Aging" a two day virtual event where women come together to share what #DisruptAging means to them. Hear from the featured speakers on the topic of empowerment, mental health, parenting millennials, and storytelling. Share your own experiences and stories in this interactive event.
Taking on the responsibility of being a family caregiver is an extraordinary task. Family caregivers provide a great labor of love every day by supporting aging parents, spouses, friends, and relatives to help them live independently and in the comfort of their own home.
With the Holiday Season just around the corner, AARPNY is proud to present a Cook for Health series hosted by P2 Collaborative of Western New York to bring you ideas on how to prepare and cook healthy recipes. We invite AARP members and guests to join Chef Alexa via ZOOM to learn healthy Soul Food tips and techniques. Chef Alexa will be sharing tasty recipe options that you can share with your family and friends. Choose from any or all of the following six dates to cook along with us!
AARP New York makes it easy to stay connected, offering online resources including coronavirus information, virtual events and local tours, wellness classes, local discounts as well as a variety of volunteer opportunities.
The coronavirus may have forced us into social distancing, but it has not diminished our deep human need for cultural and intellectual engagement.
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