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Black, Hispanic, and Bronx Voters Most Concerned about Crime and Lack of Affordable Housing; 63% Asian Voters Rate Discrimination and Crime as Top Issues; 2/3 Queens Voters Concerned About Crime; Nearly 2/3 50+Voters in Brooklyn Concerned with Crime and Availability of Affordable Housing; Affordability is Top Concern for Manhattan Voters; Staten Island Voters Most Concerned about CrimeOpinions and concerns of 50+ voters count: 3 of 4 voters in the last open mayoral primary were 50+Poll is part of AARP’s “50+ Voters Count” campaign to educate candidates and voters
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.
The congressional candidates share their plans for protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering drug prices and more.
The congressional candidates share their plans for protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering drug prices and more
As we head into an unusual election season due to the pandemic, we asked some members of the entertainment industry to reminisce about their first voting experience. We hope their messages will inspire you to make your safe voting plan as soon as possible. Are you in? #ImIn
ALBANY, N.Y.— AARP New York is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to ensure every registered New York voter receives an absentee ballot application, along with a pre-addressed, postage paid return envelope, as part of an effort to allow all voters to make their voices heard safely in the November 3 general election.
AARP Working to Ensure Adequate Staff & Equipment to Handle Higher Volume, Help Voters Understand Options
Campaign to Focus on Protecting 50-plus Voters and Making Their Voices Heard
Biaggi-Dinowitz Bill Would Let Registered Voters Cite Concern about Contracting Coronavirus as Valid Reason for Requesting Absentee Ballot
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