Advocacy

3 of every 4 Voters in Race for George Santos’ Former Seat Are Likely to be 50 or Older

ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today in support of the Senate’s efforts to advance policies that could lead to major changes in prescription drug pricing and transparency in New York to create access to affordable prescription drugs.

NY Women Twice as Likely as Men to Be Caring for Older Loved Ones; Governor, Legislature Must Boost Aging Services Funding This Year

For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.

AARP NY-Sponsored Analysis Shows Why Candidates Will Increasingly Need to Appeal to Voters 50 and Over

Governor Hochul Called Original Proposal ‘Outrageous & Unacceptable’; Plan Due for Vote this Week Mostly Unchanged

AARP New York is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by asking our New York elected officials from around the state to share their stories about why they decided to run for office, why it’s important to celebrate Hispanic/Latino culture and tradition, and what New Yorkers age 50-plus can do to get involved in local and state public policy. Here is what the legislators shared with us:

Make your voice heard and your vote count!

When lawmakers return to Albany in January, AARP will be there pushing for more support for the state’s 2.2 million family caregivers.

Proposed legislation would require City to offer Medicare-eligible City retirees and their dependents at least one Medigap plan