Advocacy

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.

Proposed rate increase would deepen financial hardship and unaffordability crisis for older New Yorkers

AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement today in response to the New York City Council’s vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the City of New York:

AARP New York is planning 90 events across the state in the 90 days leading up to Social Security's 90th anniversary on Aug. 14. It comes amid growing concerns about the program's long-term funding challenges.

AARP New York Sent Questionnaires to everyone that has qualified for the ballot for the primary and general election. Click on the candidate’s name below to download a pdf of their returned questionnaire.

Work will focus on preserving Social Security, Medicare, Caregiving Support and more

From November 14 to December 8, 2024, AARP New York staff and volunteers conducted comprehensive walk audits across the state. The audit aimed to assess pedestrian safety and walkability at various intersections. Evaluators examined 160 intersections, focusing on the conditions of sidewalks, crosswalks, roadways, and crossing signals. The findings revealed that many intersections lacked essential pedestrian safety features, highlighting the need for improvements to ensure safer walking conditions for residents.

Utility's requested increase would add financial stress to 230K customers already behind on bills

Legislation would protect older adults from the growing financial exploitation crisis

Bill would add another layer of security for older New Yorkers targeted by scammers