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.
Agreement will help low-income Long Islanders get help with utility bills and improve assistance to NYC and LI customers with unpaid bills due to COVID-19
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
Law prevents electric, gas, water, internet and telephone shutoffs as customers continue to face economic effects of COVID-19AARP New York and the Public Utility Law Project today thanked Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing S1453-B/A6255-A to extend New York’s moratorium on utility disconnections. The legislation, championed by Senator Kevin Parker and Assemblymember Diana Richardson, will keep millions of New Yorkers connected to vital electric, gas, water, internet and telephone service as many continue to struggle with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Urges Senate to Pass, Governor to Sign Legislation to Improve ‘Secure Choice’ Automatic Payroll Deduction Retirement Savings Program for Private Sector Employees Who Lack Workplace Access
Name-brand drug companies frequently enter into agreements with producers of generic versions to delay the introduction of the less expensive form. This practice has long drawn criticism from the federal government and patient advocates, who say such deals hurt consumers, who may skip meds to save money.
AARPNY is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with exciting virtual events for AARP members and guests. You are welcome to connect with us for FREE programming highlighting AAPI culture, heritage and history!