NYS News

• Transportation to Medical and Other Appointments in New York State

  February 14, 2023: One of the areas of concern and need for the 850 seniors that took the NYSARA/NYSOFA Survey was the dilemma of not being able to find transportation to medical or other appointments.  That help is available through many county office's for the...Read more >

• New York’s State of the State Address 2023

  January 17, 2023:   On Tuesday, January 10, 2023 New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the NYS Legislature and the people of New York State in the annual State of the State Address. Governor Hochul in her speech to the audience of legislators, state le...Read more >

• New York Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order to Create New York’s First-Ever Master Plan for Aging

  December 08, 2022:   Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to create the state's first-ever Master Plan for Aging to ensure older New Yorkers can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence. Signed on Older New Yorkers...Read more >

• Prescription Drug Insurance & Discount Programs for Seniors in New York State

  December 06, 2022:   Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) EPIC Helpline: 800-332-3742 (TTY 800-290-9138) https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/epic/ EPIC is a NYS program for older adults 65 and above who need help paying for prescription ...Read more >

• NYSARA Virtual Town Hall on Winter Wellness for Seniors Presents Valuable Information

  January 20, 2022: Franklin County Director of Public Health Katie Strack was special guest of NYSARA for a virtual Town Hall Meeting focused on Winter Wellness for Seniors on Wed. Jan. 12. Not surprisingly, questions about the Coronavirus surge and the challe...Read more >

• Hochul’s State of the State Address Outlines Legislative Agenda Starting with Strengthening Health Care System

  January 11, 2022: New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Address outlining nine key components of her agenda for strengthening New York.  Investing and growing New York’s Health Care infrastructure and economy top the list. Other ...Read more >

• The Build Back Better Framework Will Deliver for New York

  November 22, 2021: President Biden’s Build Back Better framework will bring down costs that have held back families in New York for decades by cutting taxes and making child care, home care, education, health care, and housing more affordable. The...Read more >

• We All Have A Responsibility To Safeguard Ourselves And Others In The Pandemic

  January 11, 2021: Even with the hope and progress of the COVID 19 vaccine, public health experts and other policy makers are warning that this will be a cruel season. We encourage you  to learn the facts, communicate with your health care professionals and  se...Read more >

• New York City Actions on Age Discrimination   NYSARA to Use as Guideline for State Actions

  December 03, 2020: Bobbie Sackman, Workplace Discrimination Coordinator for the NYC Chapter of NYSARA, is pleased to report two groundbreaking steps taken in 2020 by NYC government to address age discrimination in the workplace: In July, 2020, the NYC Commission on ...Read more >

• Some New York State Legislature Laws Passed During the Pandemic that Benefit Seniors

  June 02, 2020:   The Senate and Assembly Majorities are committed to protecting New Yorkers' rights. Legislation passed this week will continue to protect the rights of New Yorkers during this pandemic. The bills passed by the Senate and Assembly includ...Read more >