Explore your family’s rich heritage at Finding Your Roots, hosted by AARP New York in collaboration with genealogy thought leaders Akosua Moore (Finding Your Roots), Phil Sutton (New York Public Library), and Joshua Taylor (New York Genealogical and Biographical Society).
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
Make your neighborhood more walkable and safe. Join AARP New York’s Taking it to the Streets: Improving Pedestrian Safety effort to share the state of your neighborhood’s sidewalks and intersections. In just 10 minutes, you can do a walk audit and help spark change in your community.
This fall, join AARP New York in recognizing National Family Caregivers Month and National Veterans & Military Families Month with free events across October and November. Whether you’re a family caregiver, veteran, or someone supporting these communities, these events are designed to connect you with essential resources, promote well-being, and provide meaningful experiences.
If you find thoughts of wills and estate planning overwhelming, you’re not alone. AARP New York is here to demystify the process with its popular series of workshops on legal paperwork.
AARP New York announced today that Sonia Valentin Fernandez of New York City was named as a runner-up in AARP’s Show Your Love Volunteer Contest. As part of AARP’s Create the Good® program, the competition honors exceptional individuals who have continued their volunteerism and service in the wake of the current coronavirus crisis.
AARP New York and Herald Community Newspapers present "LIVING 50 PLUS – HEALTH, WEALTH, SELF" a three-part virtual webinar for AARP members and guests in August, September, and October.
AARPNY and Red Nut Films is proud to host a free screening of "Decade of Fire" - a documentary about burning buildings of the South Bronx in the 1970’s when nearly half a million people were displaced as their community was burnt to the ground. While insidious government policies caused the devastation, Blacks and Puerto Rican residents bore the blame.
AARP New York along with Islip Arts Council is proud to present online master classes in art and music to help you stay creative this Spring! AARP members and guests can receive 20% off the regular admission price for these online workshops. Please visit: www.isliparts.org and click on “School” to purchase access to the course of your choosing. Enter Code: APIAC21 at checkout.
Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. So this fall, AARP New York, along with the Alzheimer's Association, is launching Alzheimer's Disease: Practical Information for All Ages, a FREE series of statewide Alzheimer's education programs. Each program is 60 minutes long, plus a Q&A session that can address concerns about diagnosis, research, treatment, and support.
Join AARP NY and Asian Cinevision, for the 44th annual Asian American International Film Festival from August 11-22. This is the longest-running festival dedicated to showcasing the moving image work by artists of Asian descent for and about the Asian diaspora.