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Urge Registered Nurse Requirements, Mandatory Penalties, Staffing Levels More in Line with Federally Identified Thresholds

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More than three out of five voters in the last mayoral election were over the age of 50New Yorkers age 50+ helped build our city and make it the great place that it is. As we look to a post-COVID recovery, we need our 50+ neighbors to help rebuild the city and maintain the stability of neighborhoods. These residents have the experience, expertise and commitment to make New York shine again, but they also face challenges that must be addressed. Whether you are a New York City elected official, policymaker, candidate, or fellow advocate, you can benefit from understanding the issues faced by our 50+ neighbors and the solutions AARP has identified.

Las elecciones generales de la ciudad de Nueva York son el 2 de noviembre. Esto es lo que necesitas saber:

ALBANY—AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel offered the following comments on New York State’s FY2022 budget agreement:

New Law Will Authorize, Expand Critical Visits from Family Caregivers

Without action, gas, electric and water shutoffs would begin next week as New Yorkers continue to struggle with economic effects of COVID-19

ALBANY, N.Y. - AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo signing into law S3058-Rivera/A3919-Hevesi, a bill to protect the safety of nursing home residents:

Urges Governor to Sign Measure, Restore Rights of Residents’ Families

Organizations Urge State to Tap Newly Available Federal Funding to Help Caregivers - Mostly Grandparents - Access Grants, Services