Beth Finkel

Engages & advocates with NYS' 7million 50+ and for the next 50+. I'm @AARPNY's State Director. Views & tweets my own.

[amNewYork™ @amNewYork]

Ahead of the big day, amNewYork spoke with New York’s 12th Congressional District's top contenders to discuss their visions for the future of technology and artificial intelligence. #sponsored @AARPNY https://t.co/hJlECtrmS5

[aarpny @AARPNY]

🚨 NY Ranks 4th in the US for Crypto Kiosk Complaints!

Older adults are especially at risk for crypto kiosk fraud. Hundreds of NYers were scammed last year, losing $18K on average.

Urge your legislators to help prevent crypto ATM fraud before it happens: https://t.co/OLYfiLEc8m

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

bill S.8623-A (May) / A.9349 (Torres) would ban the use of personal consumer data to set individualized prices and require companies to disclose when automated pricing systems are used, helping ensure a fair and transparent marketplace.

[aarpny @AARPNY]

🚨Charging people more based on their data is a ripoff — plain and simple.

⏳As session ends, we’re fighting to pass the One Fair Price Act and stop surveillance pricing in NY.

👉Join us and demand action: https://t.co/nMwW3RfpA0

[aarpny @AARPNY]

NY welcomes one of the strongest utility reform packages in years inc. rebates, stronger oversight, & RATES Commission. A step toward real relief for consumers facing soaring costs. NY still falls short by failing to fully fund aging services & support caregivers, says @bethny.

[aarpny @AARPNY]

😮The two-year average crypto kiosk loss in NY is $14,000.

@tullylake34 sat down w/ @poozer87 to discuss crypto kiosk scams. These machines are essentially ATMs, but criminals are using them to take life savings in minutes.

It’s time to stop these scams: https://t.co/D2Fu9OsWuT

[aarpny @AARPNY]

🚨 Long Island utility shutoffs skyrocketed 130% in just one month.

Too many older NYers struggle to pay energy bills. They deserve respect.

@KristenMcManus: what we heard about a PSEG rep’s treatment of customers is unacceptable.

[aarpny @AARPNY]

.@bethny: Budgets reflect priorities & right now older New Yorkers are not being prioritized. NYC must invest in the housing, nutrition, & community services that allow older adults to age with dignity.

🍎 $500M meals & nutrition
🧠$800M community supports
🏠$1B senior housing

[aarpny @AARPNY]

.@bethny: Utilities are not a luxury; they are a necessity & one that is increasingly out of reach for older NYers. This surge in shutoffs is unacceptable and exposes a system that is failing NYers. They need immediate relief & a rate-setting process that puts consumers first.

[aarpny @AARPNY]

🗳️ What’s next for affordability in NYC? From housing and healthcare to groceries and transit, New Yorkers are feeling stretched thin.

What will candidates do to lower costs and help families make ends meet? Read more: https://t.co/qKhvEJpTKF

#YourVote2026 #NY12

[Empire Report @EMPIREREPORTNY]

RELEASE: AARP New York Fights Fraud as Scams Surge Statewide @AARPNY @BethNY
https://t.co/ZgGVHVv4VM

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

If we let caregivers fail the whole long term system will fail. Caregivers are the backbone of the whole system.

[aarpny @AARPNY]

In her @cityandstateny op ed, @bethny calls on NYS & NYC to invest in aging services, caregiving & community-based care. "In effect, these caregivers are subsidizing a system that has not kept pace with the needs of an aging population."

Older NYers built NY—they deserve better.

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

Fair Pricing for Everyone! #OneFairPriceAct

[aarpny @AARPNY]

Retailers can use your personal data & shopping history to charge you higher prices. Sounds like a scam, but for now, it’s completely legal.

Today, @bethny joined @NewYorkStateAG & @AMEmeritaTorres to support the One Fair Price Act, which would ban surveillance pricing in NY.

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

Great stride forward for NYS Safety!

[aarpny @AARPNY]

⚠️Safer Streets For New York City Residents ⚠️

@bethny: AARP New York is pleased to see this common-sense public safety measure announced in the final NY budget agreement to help stop reckless repeat speeders & make New York’s streets safer for everyone. #stopsuperspeeders (1/4)

[aarpny @AARPNY]

We commend @GovKathyHochul for taking swift action after reports surfaced of utility company reps mocking New Yorkers struggling to pay their utility bills. (1/4)

[aarpny @AARPNY]

Thank you, @RepRileyNY, for your work to save 3.9M New York family caregivers money when trying to get care for their loved ones.

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

Scammers have always targeted older adults ,
constantly moving into the latest tech - now it’s #CryptoKiosks The good guys need to head them off at the pass! #aarpny

[aarpny @AARPNY]

@BethNY AARP New York urges action on S.9891/A.10899 to crack down on crypto kiosk fraud.

With $4.8M lost in NY (average loss=$11K) & older adults accounting for 2/3 of losses, stronger protections are needed.

Thanks to @JSandersNYC, @clydevanel, & @SeawrightForNY for joining us.

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

Like Willy Loman said, “Attention must be paid” @AARPNY

[Empire Report @EMPIREREPORTNY]

BETH FINKEL: Stop treating aging New Yorkers like an afterthought @AARPNY @BethNY
https://t.co/CAb2wDVVFj

[aarpny @AARPNY]

More Access, More Adventure 🚣

Congrats to 2025 #AARPCommunityChallenge grantee Hudson Crossing Park on a new accessible kayak launch in Schuylerville, helping more people enjoy the water.

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

Data seems to bend to older voters, indicators for all candidates this election year.

[aarpny @AARPNY]

📊 New AARP New York report: Voters 50+ could make up to 75% of the #NY12 Dem primary electorate.

@bethny: “This election will be decided by voters 50 and older.”

Voters 65+ turn out at ~15x the rate of ages 18–29.

Release: https://t.co/ZjdsEoke6k

[Beth Finkel @BethNY]

.@AARPNY - Older NY'ers are far more likely to be injured or killed in a crash. Let's get this done!

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

If you’re speeding over and over again, it’s not a mistake. You’re making our streets dangerous.

I’ve got a plan to crack down on super-speeders and make New York City safer.

Let’s get it done.