Blizzard leaves more than 24 inches of snow on Long Island
The groundhogs were right: winter is not over yet. The most extensive local blizzard in a decade covered parts of Long Island with more than
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AARP NY Calls for Full Funding for Senior Services
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement regarding Proposition 50 of the Master Plan on Aging. “The numbers — and the
The Hispanic Alliance for Prevention (HAP) Coalition participates in a forum with national experts
The Hispanic Alliance for Prevention (HAP) Coalition team had the opportunity to participate in the CADCA Forum in Maryland, alongside prevention leaders from across the
How to make the most of your health benefits this year
The beginning of the year may be the perfect time to prioritize your health. It’s also the right time to review your medical benefits and
Vaping Awareness Month warns about addiction to electronic cigarettes
In celebration of “Vaping Awareness Month” in March, the New York State Quitline (NYS Quitline) reminds all state residents that its free, confidential services support
New AARP NY Action Plan to Help Care for Seniors in Suffolk
AARP New York published its Action Plan (Blueprint for Action), a comprehensive policy guide with recommendations—from caregiver support to affordable housing—to help elected officials address
They promote the prevention, detection and treatment of colorectal cancer in NYC and Long Island
Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is the second leading cause of cancer death in New York. Faced with this situation, health authorities and
New HIV infections increased in New York, surveillance report finds
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s annual HIV surveillance report, released on December 1 to coincide with World AIDS Day, showed
They report that the US is trapped in a maternal and child health crisis
The United States again earned a D+ grade on the 2025 March of Dimes report card, marking the fourth consecutive year of this historically low
2025 flu season in New York and why get vaccinated now
The city has already activated its health alert for the seasonal flu season (influenza). Doctors and authorities remember that getting vaccinated early is the most