May 23, 2023
This is an urgent action request for the week of 5/22/23 to New York organizations, businesses, and everyday people to those who represent New York in Congress. Together, we are calling on them to take immediate action to prevent debt default, and avoid harmful cuts...
May 12, 2023
Attorney General James Proposes Nation-Leading Regulations on Cryptocurrency Industry “NY StateWide Senior Action Council applauds Attorney General Letitia James’ proposed legislation to Establish Digital Asset Safety & Transparency,” said Maria...
May 11, 2023
MAY 2023: 5/12/23: 7 On Your Side: Tips to avoid scams amid end of COVID emergency. Click HERE to view the video. 5/11/23: COVID-19 emergency ending: 7 On Your Side explains what it means for you. Click HERE to view the video. 2022: 6/10/22: Easy ways to detect and...
May 1, 2023
Make 1 call right away! Call the US Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your House of Representatives member* . The Issue: The US government must borrow to pay its authorized bills. Periodically, Congress needs to authorize an increase in...
Apr 25, 2023
Starting April 15, 2023, NYS expanded benefits for people using SNAP benefits at farmers’ markets. The FreshConnect Fresh2You initiative will help consumers that lost some of their SNAP benefits due to the reductions to the SNAP program by increasing their...
Apr 25, 2023
The CDC finalized new recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. People ages 65 and older who received an updated bivalent dose at least 4 months ago are eligible for another bivalent booster dose. People who are immunocompromised are eligible for additional bivalent...