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.
At AARP New York, volunteers are the driving force behind everything we do. Each month in 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and passion to make a difference in the lives of older New Yorkers. From advocating for important issues to lending a helping hand in local communities, these volunteers embody the spirit of service and inspire us all. Join us as we celebrate their stories and the impact they create across the state.
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.
Gas Delivery Rates Would Jump as Much as 40% Under Joint Proposal by Con Ed, State Regulatory Staff ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York today urged Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject a $1.2 billion Consolidated Edison rate hike agreement between the utility company and PSC staff – which would raise gas delivery rates by 25% to 40% and electric delivery rates by 15%.
Tens of millions of Americans rely every day on prescription drugs to maintain their health and continue to live active and productive lives. That includes nearly 4 million New Yorkers with cancer, diabetes or heart disease. It’s unfair that Americans pay the highest brand name prescription drug prices in the world and that many older Americans have to choose between filling their prescriptions and buying food.
Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.
Not sure which Medicare plans and options are right for you or a loved one? AARP is here to help connect you to the resources that may make it easier for you to decide what’s right for you.
AARP invites you to attend a free workshop that explores an aspect of retirement that financial and retirement planners often overlook – the internal side. Join us in Clifton Park for a three hour workshop that explores the internal shift and transition that retirement presents, led by Audrey Seidman.
The AARP NY Corner and Univision 41 discuss how to correctly count all the inhabitants of the country, and what job opportunities in the 2020 Census Bureau are available. It's important that everyone knows how vital it is to participate and how much of an impact it could make in our community.
36 Patient/Consumer/Doctor Organizations Urge Governor to Sign Bill Stopping Mid-Year Rx Out-of-Pocket Cost HikesCancer, Diabetes, Heart, Liver, Lung, Physician Groups Join AARP in Calling to Protect Health Plan Enrollees From Mid-Contract Increases ALBANY, N.Y. – A broad range of organizations representing patients, consumers and doctors is urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to approve a bill that would protect health plan members from increases in out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in the middle of a contract year.