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Only four members were at a forum held by the AARP Monday.

«We all work in other jobs, too,» said Yandik, a journalist who writes features for the AARP.

«Paid family leave would help not only parents caring for newborns, but adult children caring for their own parents, New Yorkers caring for their spouses and anyone caring for an older family member,» said AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel.

«New York households pay some of the highest electric bills in the nation, and the wholesale electricity market overseen by NYISO has a major impact on prices,» said Beth Finkel, state director for AARP in New York state.

New Yorkers registered more than 101,000 complaints of fraud with the Federal Trade Commission last year, including more than 20,000 reports of identity theft, according to AARP.

Chin's sentiment was echoed in a statement by two of the largest senior advocacy groups in the city, AARP NY and LiveOn NY, which criticized the budget for cutting senior homecare services by $ 2.2 million and other changes.

Then the Legislature restores some or all of the cuts, according to the AARP.

Associate State Director of AARP for Western New York Bill Armbruster says after a harsh winter of escalating utility bills Erie County residents over the age of 50 have had enough.

their first chance to hear all four candidates running for mayor during a debate sponsored by the AARP.

In his first year as Comptroller, Stringer and AARP New York joined together to hold 27 fraud workshops to raise awareness on fraud and identity theft, and protect residents from being victimized.

Chaunda Ball, AARP Associate State Director for Communications, cited recent surveys that highlighted how the issue impacted older residents.

Other top spenders included the Greater New York Hospital Association, $ 1.45 million; the Rent Stabilization Association of New York, $ 943,280; New York State United Teachers, $ 858,846; and AARP $ 790,717.

Concern was certainly evident this past Monday, as residents, aided by AARP volunteers, lined up in front of a large truck to dump their documents for shredding.

«In Focus» Host Cheryl Wills talks to Beth Finkel, the director of the New York State Office of the AARP, and Citizens Budget Commission President Carol Kellerman about the new budget proposal released this week by Mayor Bill de Blasio.

In a sharp exchange with Republican George McDonald at a town hall forum hosted by AARP, Weiner called the founder of the nonprofit Doe Fund «grandpa.»

This year the number of shredding events organized by AARP and the Comptroller will nearly double that of last year, with 18 scheduled so far.

In 2014, AARP New York, which represents approximately 750,000 members aged 50 - plus in the five boroughs, found that identity theft or credit card fraud had impacted roughly one - fifth to one - fourth of voters in the same age demographic.

It is the second year that AARP (known formerly as the American Association of Retired Persons) are partners in this initiative.

This project was made possible with grants from AARP and The Community Foundation; that will help to meet the mission of ensuring that Oneida County is an age friendly and livable community.

AARP also surveyed older New York voters on whether they were concerned about being victims of fraud and if so, which kinds of frauds they were concerned about the most.

The Parkway Center and Oneida County have partnered to join the AARP network of livable, age - friendly communities.

A group in AARP shirts.

At 12:30 p.m., NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer keynotes an AARP panel on promoting retirement security protection, The Cornell Club - New York, 6 East 44th St., Manhattan.

And in NY - 20, where Rep. Scott Murphy is getting a challenge from first - time Republican hopeful Chris Gibson, the 60 Plus Association - which has positioned itself as the conservative version of the AARP said it will spend as much as $ 550,000 starting Thursday.

In September 2014, AARP recognized Erie County's commitment to becoming an «Age - Friendly Community», part of a nationwide initiative focused on community improvements that benefit older adults and all generations of residents.

Joining AARP's Network of Age Friendly Communities will provide Erie County with a framework to establish new community partnership, pursue future funding opportunities, and share information and best practices with other communities that have made similar commitments to creating more age - friendly spaces for their residents.

Another «conservative alternative to the AARP?»

We are excited to have AARP and the World Health Organization recognize New York State as the first official age - friendly certified state in the nation.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Mayor Bill de Blasio issues a dire warning on a call with AARP members pointing out that rent regulation will expired Monday, WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reports.

De Blasio has sought and embraced the support, frequently engaging with AARP members and regularly citing AARP's endorsement as validation for his housing plan, specifically controversial changes to the city's zoning

Of the 40 or so faithful, at least 32 appear AARP - ready.

Western New York AARP members are calling on Senator Maziarz and other lawmakers to give utility customers a voice.

On Thursday, AARP endorsed the mayor's plans (it has 750,000 members in New York City), adding to two significant union endorsements the plans have recently received.

Kenmore Library — AARP Free Tax Assistance (Mon., April 9 & Wed., April 11) Lackawanna Library — Lego Mania (Sat., April 14)

She stayed through much of the Paterson administration, resigning last July to take a job with the AARP.

«Offering a screening test to the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers whose lives could be saved or improved is common sense and good preventive medicine,» said Beth Finkel, AARP's state director.

El Diario broke the story last week - Bronxite and New York Secretary of State Lorraine Cortez - Vazquez bailing out to become exec VP of AARP in Washington.

Joseph Stelling, associate state director for AARP in New York, says, «New York is one of the biggest Medicaid programs in the country, which means New York is going to really take it on the chin with that kind of national cut.»

Bill Ferris, with AARP, says a bill has passed the Assembly.

Also at 10:30 a.m., AARP NY holds press conference to announce major recommendations for state support for 4.1 million unpaid family caregivers, Lilly Apartments, 36 Arthur Ave., Blasdell.

At 6:30 p.m., AARP and Telemundo host a debate among the candidates for New York City Council speaker, 92nd Street YMCA, 1395 Lexington Ave., Manhattan.

Also at 11 a.m., AARP, Capital District Labor Religion Coalition, Catholic Charities, Citizen Action of New York and others urge Gov. Andrew Cuomo to lead on the issue of family leave insurance, Legislative Office Building, LCA Press Room, State Street, Albany.

At 10 a.m., AARP, the Asian American Federation, Hispanic Federation, NAACP and Urban League join Tony Award - winning actress Priscilla Lopez, Senator Jesse Hamilton and Assembly Members Marcos Crespo and Yuh - Line Niou for launch of policy solutions agenda to address disparities in health, economic security and livability that are hurting New York state's communities of color; City University of New York Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan.

At 10 a.m., LG Kathy Hochul joins AARP for an announcement, Senior Planet Exploration Center, 127 West 25th St., Manhattan.

Also at 11 a.m., AARP will deliver 10,000 postcards to state legislative leaders and Cuomo urging them to include «Secure Choice» in the state budget to provide millions of private sector employees an effective way to save for retirement at work, outside the Senate chamber, 3rd floor, state Capitol, Albany.

Also, AARP members will be meeting with state lawmakers to push for the governor's Paid Family Leave proposal, and will hold a press conference at the Million Dollar Staircase at 10:30 a.m.

At 10:30 a.m., de Blasio speaks at the AARP Age - Friendly NYC Livability Solutions Forum, The Cornell Club, 6 East 44th St., Manhattan.

Also at 3:30 p.m., NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio will participate in a tele - town hall with more than 10,000 AARP members in New York City on housing for seniors.

Also at 10 a.m., AARP releases Presidential Primary poll of New York state voters over the age of 50, LCA Press Room, 130 Legislative Office Building, Albany.

Republicans trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act have a new problem on their hands: The AARP, which represents a demographic that happens to be an essential part of the GOP voting coalition, isn't happy.