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EN ESPAÑOL | White Plains, N.Y. — AARP New York was joined today by state and local officials in Westchester County to fight Con Edison’s proposal to raise its electric and gas rates by more than $2 billion. The attendees said the rate increase proposal would impose additional financial strain on hundreds of thousands of households already burdened by rising utility costs.
La propuesta de aumento de tarifas agravaría la crisis financiera y la falta de asequibilidad para los adultos mayores de Nueva York
Proposed rate increase would deepen financial hardship and unaffordability crisis for older New Yorkers
Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in Their Community
$165K in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects
Work will focus on preserving Social Security, Medicare, Caregiving Support and more
Utility's requested increase would add financial stress to 230K customers already behind on bills
AARP NY, District Attorney Bragg, and Councilmember Menin to Kick Off State-wide events
Poll Highlights Affordability, Crime, and Housing as Top Voter Concerns 94% Say Cost of Living in NYC Is a Serious Problem; 62% think city is headed in the wrong direction
Agency’s decision to maintain phone services for all claim types is welcomed news
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