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CNY Chapter Members Help to Promote Visibility Day in Albany
On Tuesday, March 19 over 40 AARP members throughout New York wore their red shirts and gathered in Albany at the State Capital to promote an increase in budget funds for issues affecting seniors in NYS. This included support for a tax credit for family caregivers, $25 million in funding for non-Medicaid community-based services offered by County Offices for the Aging to help keep seniors in their homes longer, and funding for an independent Utility Consumer Advocate who would look out for residential ratepayers when utility companies try to raise rates or change policies.
Three members of our Local Chapter participated by attending a Press Conference with a sea of red AARP shirts, handing-out flyers to lawmakers, and holding-up signs to promote these important issues to staff from the Senate and Assembly. As AARP volunteers they made a difference, were noticed, and had fun! A train ride to Albany was provided from Syracuse and their visit included lunch. Members also got to sit in on the NYS Assembly Session votes on Bills to be passed to the Senate, including a yes vote on a Bill related to AARP Safe Streets Initiatives which supports speed cameras in New York City and Buffalo School Zones to help keep students and pedestrians safe.
Randy Hoak, AARP Associate State Director for Western New York, was thankful to see AARP represented so well at the Capitol with an email he sent to volunteers who participated the next day, “I left Albany energized, knowing that we are
doing good work!”
To learn more about how you can get involved come to one of our Chapter Meetings or visit www.aarp.org/getinvolved to sign-up for a free monthly e-newsletter. AARP is committed to making a difference – whether it's financial relief for unpaid family caregivers, saving you money on your utility bills or ensuring you can live independently as you age.
On Tuesday, March 19 over 40 AARP members throughout New York wore their red shirts and gathered in Albany at the State Capital to promote an increase in budget funds for issues affecting seniors in NYS. This included support for a tax credit for family caregivers, $25 million in funding for non-Medicaid community-based services offered by County Offices for the Aging to help keep seniors in their homes longer, and funding for an independent Utility Consumer Advocate who would look out for residential ratepayers when utility companies try to raise rates or change policies.
Three members of our Local Chapter participated by attending a Press Conference with a sea of red AARP shirts, handing-out flyers to lawmakers, and holding-up signs to promote these important issues to staff from the Senate and Assembly. As AARP volunteers they made a difference, were noticed, and had fun! A train ride to Albany was provided from Syracuse and their visit included lunch. Members also got to sit in on the NYS Assembly Session votes on Bills to be passed to the Senate, including a yes vote on a Bill related to AARP Safe Streets Initiatives which supports speed cameras in New York City and Buffalo School Zones to help keep students and pedestrians safe.
Randy Hoak, AARP Associate State Director for Western New York, was thankful to see AARP represented so well at the Capitol with an email he sent to volunteers who participated the next day, “I left Albany energized, knowing that we are
doing good work!”
To learn more about how you can get involved come to one of our Chapter Meetings or visit www.aarp.org/getinvolved to sign-up for a free monthly e-newsletter. AARP is committed to making a difference – whether it's financial relief for unpaid family caregivers, saving you money on your utility bills or ensuring you can live independently as you age.
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