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.
During the long coronavirus pandemic, AARP Long Island has been helping present a diverse array of free online seminars, including the latest in the Lifelong Learning series.
In May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed an AARP-backed law that reinstated a moratorium on utility shutoffs and extended it until 180 days after the end of New York’s COVID-19 state of emergency or Dec. 31, whichever is earlier. It covers water, gas and electric utilities, as well as phone, cable and high-speed internet services.
Join AARP NY the last Saturday of each month at 8AM for Real Possibilities, an online radio show that will air on 108 Soul New York and be simulcasted on their Facebook page: @108SoulNY. Guests will discuss a variety of topics that matter most to the 50 plus community.
Building on the success of 2020’s Art@50+: New Beginnings, Islip Arts and AARP Long Island are pleased to announce a new statewide virtual art exhibit embracing the theme Forever Young.
Secure Choice is a workplace retirement savings option that could help millions of working New Yorkers save for their futures on the job through portable, payroll-deduction Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The program was enacted into law as part of the 2018-19 New York State Budget and is still in the process of being implemented.