Cost is a major barrier to fiber-optic high-speed internet – generally the fastest type of connection. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Beth Finkel
AARP’s Finkel, Issues Statement Regarding Nursing Home Immunity
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today regarding nursing home immunity from Harlem to The Hudson: Continue Reading →
Latinos From Harlem To Hollis Continue To Face Disproportionate Effects Of COVID-19
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement in conjunction with AARP New York’s presentation of testimony. Continue Reading →
Assembly Passage Of Bill To Stop Higher Mid-Year Prescription Drug Costs A Good Start To #StopRxGreed
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement in response to today’s New York State Assembly passage of a bill to prohibit health plans from changing out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and other terms on enrollees in the middle of their contract year: Continue Reading →
NYS Senate Takes Major Step For Utility Consumers To Establish Independent Advocate
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today on the New York State Senate’s passage of a bill to establish an independent utility consumer advocate from Harlem to the Hudson: Continue Reading →
NYC African American And Others Talk Retirement And AARP NY/Siena Survey In Harlem
AARP New York and Siena College will release a new survey of New York City’s African American Generation Xers and Baby Boomers showing in stark and disturbing detail how the two generations are struggling to afford basic necessities, how unprepared they are for retirement costs and how little planning most have actually done. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio And Others Announce New Caregiver Law
Today, Mayor de Blasio and New York City Commission on Human Rights Commissioner and Chair Carmelyn P. Malalis announce that new caregiver protections go into effect, protecting people with care giving responsibilities. Continue Reading →