ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today on Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Message:
As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) prepares to release her budget this month, AARP is pushing for an $83 million boost in funding for programs that serve older residents who need help with daily activities, such as cooking or bathing.
More than two dozen local lawmakers on Long Island have signed on to a letter with AARP New York to Governor Hochul urging her to increase funding for in-home services
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel and Medicare Rights Center President Frederic Riccardi have sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging her to sign legislation that would make it easier for New Yorkers to enroll in Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), a move that would save eligible individuals thousands of dollars a year.