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Nonprofit, nonpartisan org. working for NYers 50+. Learn more about #DisruptDisparities & follow our State Director

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Jun 12

Make your voice heard and your vote count in the NYC Primary Elections on June 27, 2023. Your vote helps to ensure local issues that are important to you get addressed. Early Voting runs from June 17 - June 25. Learn more: aarp.org/VoteNYC

Today,

announced its support for the Protecting Older Americans Act, bipartisan legislation to safeguard the legal rights of older Americans who experience age discrimination in the workplace. Read our full statement here: press.aarp.org/2023-06-14-AAR

Thank you

for introducing a bill to #EndForcedArbitration to give back to people who may have lost it, the right to seek justice if they face age discrimination. Great to see

@BillSweeneyDC

representing

@AARP

at the press conference. #endagediscrimination

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

@gillibrandny

Jun 14

If you've signed an employment contract with a forced arbitration clause, you may have given up your right to seek justice if you face age discrimination. @LindseyGrahamSC and I are introducing a bill to #EndForcedArbitration for age discrimination cases to end this injustice.

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@AARPNY

Jun 12

Commemorating the emancipation of Black Americans in 1865, #Juneteenth highlights our progress and rich culture. As the holiday approaches, let's recognize Juneteenth as a day of advocacy and celebration. Learn more about it at spr.ly/6013OLPFc .

Come see

at Albany #Pride2023 to play plinko and join the fight to protect Social Security!

On Thursday 6/8 the NYC Council passed the Healthcare Accountability & Consumer Protection Act. AARP NY calls on

@NYCMayor

to sign this bill and make NYC the first city in the country to create an Office of Healthcare Accountability. aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/4b/60/c290c8ba

aarpny

@AARPNY

Jun 9

#AARPNY, @UtilityProjectApplaud Passage of Bill That Would Ease Access to Utility Assistance for New Yorkers in Need; ‘Benefits Matching’ Legislation Would Aid 1.1M Households

@SenatorParker

@SolagesNY

. Statements by

@BethNY

, PULP’s Laurie Wheelock

states.aarp.org

AARP NY, PULP Applaud Passage of Bill That Would Ease Access to Utility Assistance for New Yorkers...

Both the Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation (S4548/A4876) to require the State to automatically enroll eligible New York households in the energy utilities’ monthly low-income bill...

#AARPNY,

Applaud Passage of Bill That Would Ease Access to Utility Assistance for New Yorkers in Need; ‘Benefits Matching’ Legislation Would Aid 1.1M Households

@SenatorParker

@SolagesNY

. Statements by

@BethNY

, PULP’s Laurie Wheelock

states.aarp.org

AARP NY, PULP Applaud Passage of Bill That Would Ease Access to Utility Assistance for New Yorkers...

it’s crunch time at NYS Capitol: benefits matching bill S4548 by

@SenatorParker

would ease monthly utility $$ burden for 1.1M low-income NY households. Pass it now! More:

states.aarp.org

1.1 M New York Households Missing Out on Help to Pay Utility Bills; ‘Benefits Matching’ Would Solve...

AARP NY, PULP, Legislative Sponsors Urge Enactment of Bill to Automatically Enroll Eligible NY Households in Utilities’ Energy Assistance Programs

aarpny

@AARPNY

Jun 8

With the air quality in New York continuing to make an inpact throughout the state,

@govkathyhochul

is providing N95 masks to be made available to New Yorkers. You can call the New York State Air Quality Hotline: (800) 535-1345 or visit:

governor.ny.gov

Governor Hochul Announces One Million N95 Masks to be Made Available to New Yorkers as Effects of...

Governor Hochul announced approximately one million high-quality N95-style masks will be made available to New Yorkers as smoke and haze as a result of ongoing Canadian wildfires continue to impact...

aarpny

@AARPNY

Jun 8

Today's air quality in NY is a health & safety hazard for people of all ages. The best option is to stay indoors if possible. If you need to go outside, wear an N95 mask that could help protect your health. Here are tips to keep you & your loved ones safe:

cnbc.com

'Don't go outside unless you really have to': Everything you need to know and how to stay safe...

Canada wildfires are affecting the air quality of many eastern U.S. cities. Here's what to know and tips for staying safe, from a respiratory doctor.

: Public benefits matching legislation by

@SolagesNY

would help 1.1M low-income NY households pay their utility bills. Pass A4876 now. Help those that need it the most. More:

states.aarp.org

1.1 M New York Households Missing Out on Help to Pay Utility Bills; ‘Benefits Matching’ Would Solve...

AARP NY, PULP, Legislative Sponsors Urge Enactment of Bill to Automatically Enroll Eligible NY Households in Utilities’ Energy Assistance Programs

Host

asks for closing advice. “Do not click on unsolicited emails,” says

@NewYorkStateAG

. “Do not provide personal or financial information. Do not wire money, provide a pre-paid debit card or gift card. Never have work done on spot w/ contractors who go door to door.”

"See the telephone as a one-way street,"

@NewYorkStateAG

tells participant Julia from Queens. "Never give out personal info when you receive an unsolicited call. Just hang up. You do not have to be polite." Notes scammers use 'neighbor spoofing,' which makes call appear local.

Caller Alan says he's gotten calls asking him to donate to a police retirement fund. “No retirement fund will ask you for money,” says

@NewYorkStateAG

. “You did right by hanging up,” urging NYers to report scams at AG's Hotline (1-800-771-7755) or visit ag.ny.gov.

"ID theft very common; internet scams now most common," says

@NewYorkStateAG

. "Scams increase ... particularly in hard economic times. Scammers try to prey on desperate & struggling, particularly target(ing) seniors (who) have worked whole lives, may have cash, & own their home."

#AARPNY is hosting a Telephone Town Hall to talk about identity theft & fraud w/

@NewYorkStateAG

TODAY at 2PM. AG Letitia James is an advocate in the fight against fraud & has worked alongside AARP NY on many issues to help protect the community. Join us to ask your questions.

#AARPNY Applauds NY State Lawmakers for Passing Rx Price Transparency Bill; Urges

@GovKathyHochul

to Sign Into Law; Transparency Laws Have Led to Lower, Fewer Price Hikes in Other States

@SalazarSenate

@DanRosenthalNYC

states.aarp.org

AARP NY Applauds State Lawmakers for Passing Rx Price Transparency Bill; Urges Governor to Sign

Transparency Laws Have Led to Lower, Fewer Price Hikes in Other States

Enter here to win a VIP Pass to Q104.3's Breakfast With The Beatles, this Sunday, June 11, at The Cutting Room, sponsored by

@AARPNY

! #AARPNY q1043.iheart.com/promotions/win

aarpny

@AARPNY

Jun 6

Public benefits matching legislation S4548 by

@SenatorParker

will help 1.1M low-income NY households pay their rising utility bills.

@AndreaSCousins

@NYSenateDems

need to pass by end of session this week. More:

states.aarp.org

1.1 M New York Households Missing Out on Help to Pay Utility Bills; ‘Benefits Matching’ Would Solve...

AARP NY, PULP, Legislative Sponsors Urge Enactment of Bill to Automatically Enroll Eligible NY Households in Utilities’ Energy Assistance Programs

aarpny

@AARPNY

Jun 5

Safer streets are especially important for older New Yorkers, who are at greater risk for fatal traffic incidents. Lower speed limits decrease fatalities.

@CarlHeastie

@AndreaSCousins

, let NYC lower speed limits & make the city more walkable & livable for people of all ages!

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Assemblymember Robert Carroll

@Bobby4Brooklyn

May 31

NYC should control their own streets. No reason not to pass Sammy’s Law before the end of session. Sammy Cohen Eckstein was a constituent and should be alive today. Better laws and better design of our roads will save lives. Let’s get this done. nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/05/31/sam

Thank you to

for hosting our #FightFraudShredIt event and to our amazing #AARPLongIsland volunteers for working hard to make sure the community was able to drive up and safely and securely shred their documents. w/

@BethNY

We’ll be

until 2pm today for our last #FightFraudShredIt event. Thanks to

@VoteMcCaffrey

@SC_Legislature

for stopping by and helping the community to safely shred their documents. w

@BethNY

In an op-ed for amNewYork metro,

@NYCSpeakerAdams

@crystalrhudson

and

@BethNY

say the mayor's proposed budget "falls well short of making the needed investments" for the city's older adults.

amny.com

Op-ed | Supporting our older neighbors in the New York City budget | amNewYork

However, the Mayor’s proposed budget falls well short of making the needed investments that allow us to ensure our parents, grandparents and other loved ones

aarpny

@AARPNY

Jun 1

“Ultimately, State should apply (benefits matching) to more programs,” says

@BethNY

; S4548-A4876 by

@SenatorParker

@SolagesNY

would use benefits matching to help qualifying NY'ers get utility bill-paying help. “Right now, we’re doing this the old-fashioned way."

Beth Finkel and 3 others

“Wave of future in gov't: using technology to help people access benefits they qualify for,” says

@BethNY

, opening #AARPNY-sponsored

@EMPIREREPORTNY

livestream. Bill S4548-A4876 by

@SenatorParker

@SolagesNY

matching qualifying NY'ers w/ utility assistance would be great 1st step

Coming up at 2 pm - how the State can make it easier for New Yorkers to access the benefits they qualify for. Tune in to #AARPNY-sponsored

livestream w/

& moderator

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HAPPENING TODAY: Join @kevinparkernyc, @ItisMichaelle, @bethny for livestream and Q&A to discuss Utilities Benefits Matching – mechanisms for automatically matching low-income NYers to energy discounts. @morganfmckay will moderate! Sponsored by @AARPNY empirereportnewyork.com/utilities-bene

Coming up at 2pm - how the State can make it easier for New Yorkers to access the benefits they qualify for. Tune in to #AARPNY-sponsored

livestream w/

& moderator

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Replying to @EMPIREREPORTNY @kevinparkernyc and 3 others

Coming up at 2pm - how the State can make it easier for New Yorkers to access the benefits they qualify for. Tune in to #AARPNY-sponsored @EMPIREREPORTNY livestream w/ @BethNY @UtilityProject @SenatorParker @SolagesNY & moderator @morganfmckay

Congrats to

for being named as one of the Albany Power 100 as an advocate who fights for New Yorkers 50+ to ensure they can live their best lives. Learn more about what #AARPNY is doing in your community: cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20 via

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join

@kevinparkernyc

@ItisMichaelle

@bethny

for livestream and Q&A to discuss Utilities Benefits Matching – mechanisms for automatically matching low-income NYers to energy discounts.

@morganfmckay

will moderate! Sponsored by

@AARPNY

empirereportnewyork.com

Utilities Benefits Matching

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aarpny

@AARPNY

May 31

#ICYMI: 1.1M low-income NY households need help paying utility bills. Solution: ‘benefits matching.'

@NYSDPS

. Via

@NickReisman

. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/ Watch #AARPNY-sponsored

@EmpireReportNY

vodcast on this topic 2 pm tmrw w/

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HAPPENING TOMORROW: Join @kevinparkernyc, @ItisMichaelle, @bethny for livestream and Q&A to discuss Utilities Benefits Matching – mechanisms for automatically matching low-income NYers to energy discounts. @morganfmckay will moderate! Sponsored by @AARPNY empirereportnewyork.com/utilities-bene

aarpny

@AARPNY

May 29

We honor the brave men, women and their families for their sacrifice in protecting our country. Thank you for your service and commitment. #MemorialDay #AARPsalutesVets

aarpny

@AARPNY

May 28

#AARPNY is celebrating #AsianAmericanandPacificIslanderHeritageMonth & the #AAPI community's contributions to our state. We asked some of New York's top AAPI elected officials to share their thoughts. Today we feature

Member

To honor the #AAPI community's contributions to New York state, #AARPNY is celebrating #AsianAmericanandPacificIslanderHeritageMonth. We invited our AAPI elected officials to say what their heritage means to them. Today, we hear from

Member

In honor of #AsianAmericanandPacificIslanderHeritageMonth, #AARPNY is celebrating the #AAPI community's contributions to New York state. Key AAPI elected officials offered their thoughts. We are pleased today to present NY State

#AARPNY testimony:

, fully fund Home Delivered/Older Adult Care Center Meals, home care, case mgmnt; raise reimbursement for Senior Affordable Rental Apartments, develop senior housing, give human services workers 6.5% COLA. #50PlusDeserveBetter aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9f/cf/95e00477

aarpny

@AARPNY

May 25

Need help paying for your prescription drugs? Wrapping up town hall, #AARPNY's

@kristenmcmanus

urges New Yorkers 65+ to sign up for the Medicare Savings Program (if eligible) and potentially save about $600/month on average. For details:

states.aarp.org

65 or Over? You Might Qualify for $600 a Month Back in Your Pocket on average on Rx & Medicare...

Hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers 65+ could be eligible to put about $600 a month on average back into their pockets through savings on prescription drug and Medicare premium costs.

Town hall snap poll question: What actions should NY state lawmakers take to address high Rx costs? 1. Pass legislation to expose 'pay-for-delay' deals 2. Require disclosure of price hikes in advance 3. Do both 1 & 2 4. Do both 1 & 2 + more. Results: 2/3 of participants say #4

It's #AsianAmericanandPacificIslanderHeritageMonth & #AARPNY is focusing on the #AAPI community's contributions to New York state. Some of our top AAPI elected officials shared their thoughts. Today, we are pleased to present

Member

Generics drugs cost as much as 85% less than brand name equivalent - “that amounts to price hike,” says

@JonB_AARP

. “Costs American consumers as much as $37 B a year.” Urges #NYSLegislature to pass S3518/A895 to disclose shady “pay for delay” deals that delay access to generics.

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