ALBANY, N.Y. - AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo signing into law S3058-Rivera/A3919-Hevesi, a bill to protect the safety of nursing home residents:
ALBANY, N.Y. - AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement on New York State’s decision to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to all New Yorkers 50 and over:
While opening up eligibility is a positive and much-needed step in this process, AARP believes that now is the time to double down on efforts to reach vaccine seekers who face technology and/or mobility challenges. For this vaccination effort to succeed, no willing vaccine seeker can be left behind or forgotten.
AARP Florida is encouraged by Sen. Bean’s remarks today to members of the Senate Health Policy Committee regarding his intention to continue listening to stakeholders and working together to address AARP’s concerns with SB 1132.