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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/aarp-ny-lauds-governor-for-signing-bill-to-help-increase-number-of-seniors-getting-energy-relief-benefits-ny-2024-12-23.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in New York</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4d2ffd8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/849x546+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fdf%2F6f%2Fb8c9089dc85826c9eb37c7eae540%2Futility-bill-money-picture.png" alt="AARP NY Lauds Governor for Signing Bill to Help Increase Number of Seniors Getting Energy Relief Benefits "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-ny-lauds-governor-for-signing-bill-to-help-increase-number-of-seniors-getting-energy-relief-benefits-ny-2024-12-23.html">AARP NY Lauds Governor for Signing Bill to Help Increase Number of Seniors Getting Energy Relief Benefits </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/23/24</p> <div>New law will help eligible older adult New Yorkers </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/30-local-long-island-lawmakers-support-aarp-ny-effort-urging-more-funding-for-inhome-services-ny-2024-12-13.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in New York</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a9fa6f0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1280x823+0+15/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F26%2Fa5%2F4a3d8aff995378f0f8a0ec2a4542%2Fin-home-care.jpg" alt="30 Local Long Island Lawmakers Support AARP NY Effort Urging More Funding for In-Home Services "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/30-local-long-island-lawmakers-support-aarp-ny-effort-urging-more-funding-for-inhome-services-ny-2024-12-13.html">30 Local Long Island Lawmakers Support AARP NY Effort Urging More Funding for In-Home Services </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/13/24</p> <div>More than two dozen local lawmakers on Long Island have signed on to a letter with AARP New York to Governor Hochul…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-ny-medicare-rights-center-urge-governor-to-sign-bill-making-it-easier-to-access-medicare-savings-ny-2024-12-09.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in New York</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/761bd3e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3648x2345+0+195/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6e%2F5e%2F86dfe652912a4d4f8c175c00fed1%2Fmedicare-cardslant.jpg" alt="AARP NY, Medicare Rights Center Urge Governor to Sign Bill Making it Easier to Access Medicare Savings"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-ny-medicare-rights-center-urge-governor-to-sign-bill-making-it-easier-to-access-medicare-savings-ny-2024-12-09.html">AARP NY, Medicare Rights Center Urge Governor to Sign Bill Making it Easier to Access Medicare Savings</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/09/24</p> <div>AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel and Medicare Rights Center President Frederic Riccardi have sent a letter to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-new-york-state-blueprint-for-action-ny-2024-12-05.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in New York</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/05b9638/2147483647/strip/true/crop/647x416+29+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F7c%2F35%2F2bde4def4e7f93e30b1d5ef2d869%2Fblog-cover-with-sticker-1.png" alt="AARP New York State Blueprint For Action"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-new-york-state-blueprint-for-action-ny-2024-12-05.html">AARP New York State Blueprint For Action</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 12/05/24</p> <div>New Yorkers age 50 and over have the experience, expertise, and commitment to make our state shine again, but this…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-ny-2024-11-25.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">AARP in New York</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f0d1e03/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5776x3713+0+143/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F1b%2F74%2F8176141e415d8efb600b361ead4d%2Fgettyimages-1143734767.jpg" alt="Uncover the Stories That Shape Your Identity"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/uncover-the-stories-that-shape-your-identity-ny-2024-11-25.html">Uncover the Stories That Shape Your Identity</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/25/24</p> <div>Explore your family’s rich heritage at Finding Your Roots, hosted by AARP New York in collaboration with genealogy…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/aarp-fitness-parks-make-it-fun-and-easy-to-exercise-and-connect-your-community-2024-11-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">Health & Wellbeing</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f515291/2147483647/strip/true/crop/654x420+0+60/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F34%2Ff447598e44719abc679dd50a6e81%2Fimage001.png" alt="AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-fitness-parks-make-it-fun-and-easy-to-exercise-and-connect-your-community-2024-11-19.html">AARP Fitness Parks Make it Fun and Easy to Exercise and Connect Your Community</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24</p> <div>We all know that getting outside and moving has benefits, especially for those aged 50 and older. 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/want-to-live-a-lifetime-safely-in-your-home-hear-from-the-experts-2024-11-19.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic">Events</h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b1d5c2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5040x3240+0+338/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F44%2F24%2Fed088fb24a64be4d0b422afe92c8%2Fimg-0127-2-4-2.jpg" alt="Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? Hear from the Experts"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/want-to-live-a-lifetime-safely-in-your-home-hear-from-the-experts-2024-11-19.html">Want to Live a Lifetime Safely in Your Home? 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So, AARP…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":42.379798889160156,"lng":-79.46739959716797,"latlng":"42.37979888916,-79.467399597168"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/portland-ny/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div 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So, AARP…</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ar-show-more clearfix"> <div class="aarpe-spinner"></div> <a href="#" data-url='/ajax/blogs/next_page_happenings' data-options='{"limit":8,"filter":"true","page":1,"show":15,"show_limit":3,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":42.379798889160156,"lng":-79.46739959716797,"latlng":"42.37979888916,-79.467399597168"}' class="show-more btn col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6"> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> <span>View More</span> <span class="icon-down-arrow"></span> </a> </div></div> </div></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/portland-ny/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/portland-ny/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Portland</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Portland</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/portland-ny/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-PORTLAND-NY">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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