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AARP New York Report Proposes Bold Policy Reforms To Address the Energy Affordability Crisis

Albany, N.Y. – A new AARP report “The $31 Million Ratepayer Disadvantage - The Energy Rate Game Needs A Change” highlights one of several major flaws in how New York develops energy rates that has created a great disadvantage to residential ratepayers.

AARP New York Appoints New Volunteer State President

Long-time Executive Council Member William McDonald will advocate on behalf of all New Yorkers age 50+

AARP New York Statement on Governor's Veto of Legislation That Would Have Created the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate

AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement in regards to Governor Hochul vetoing A.2468 (Dinowitz) into law, which would have created the state office of the utility consumer advocate.

AARP New York Applauds Mayor Malik Evans for Recognizing Family Caregivers Month

ROCHESTER, NY— Today, AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement in response to Mayor Malik D. Evans for recognizing National Family Caregivers Month.  

AARP New York Says More Action Needed On Home Energy Assistance

ALBANY, N.Y. — AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of new protections and resources for New Yorkers struggling with home heating assistance.

AARP New York and Public Utility Law Project Urge Governor Hochul to Open Home Energy Assistance Program

ALBANY, N.Y. — Yesterday, in a joint letter, AARP New York and the Public Utility Law Project (“PULP”) called on Governor Kathy Hochul to open the Home Energy Assistance Program (“HEAP”) as scheduled on November 3rd and address the funding shortfall until federal funds are restored.

AARP New York Commends Governor Hochul‘s Actions on SNAP Benefits

ALBANY, N.Y. — AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s state of emergency declaration and new state funds for food assistance:

Urgent Call to Governor Hochul: Don’t Delay Opening HEAP

Joint Statement from AARP New York and the Public Utility Law Project (PULP):

New AARP New York Poll: Mamdani Maintains Double-Digit Lead in NYC Mayoral Race, Undecided 50+ Voters Could Decide Outcome

Nearly 8 in 10 undecided voters are age 50-plus, putting older voters in a position to decide this election

AARP NY, Advocates Urge Governor to Sign Independent Utility Advocate Bill

Law Would Give New Yorkers a dedicated, independent voice to fight for fairness in utility rate decisions

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