David McNally
@davidmcnally.bsky.social
Interests: Financial Security, Health, Caregiving, Environment, Animal Welfare, Open Government, Historic Preservation
I cannot escape the Master Plan on Aging! I drive up to the beautiful Heaven Hill Farm on Lake Placid for a Caregiving Working Group Meeting of the North Country and who is the first presenter? It’s MPA Co-Chair and Health Foundation of Western & Central New York President Nora O’Brien-Suric
October 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I cannot escape the Master Plan on Aging! I drive up to the beautiful Heaven Hill Farm on Lake Placid for a Caregiving Working Group Meeting of the North Country and who is the first presenter? It’s MPA Co-Chair and Health Foundation of Western & Central New York President Nora O’Brien-Suric
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ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
“Democracy depends on conscience. A people guided by love of truth and respect for one another will never bow to tyranny. Freedom is not the privilege of the few—it is the responsibility of all.”
— Pope Leo XIV
— Pope Leo XIV
October 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“Democracy depends on conscience. A people guided by love of truth and respect for one another will never bow to tyranny. Freedom is not the privilege of the few—it is the responsibility of all.”
— Pope Leo XIV
— Pope Leo XIV
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
Reposted by David McNally
Jeffries: In that Oval Office meeting, which lasted over an hour, the amount of time spent talking about health insurance for undocumented immigrants was less than 10 seconds. You know why? Because they know it’s a lie. They didn’t even bother to bring it up—because the cameras weren’t rolling.
October 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Jeffries: In that Oval Office meeting, which lasted over an hour, the amount of time spent talking about health insurance for undocumented immigrants was less than 10 seconds. You know why? Because they know it’s a lie. They didn’t even bother to bring it up—because the cameras weren’t rolling.
Cowards. The home of Murrow and Cronkite is a spineless, greedy joke. So very sad.
"The lawsuit was filed in Amarillo, Texas, a portion of a federal district court where the sole judge is a 2019 Trump appointee... CBS News is not headquartered in Texas, nor did the interview take place there." www.cbsnews.com/news/paramou...
Paramount, President Trump reach $16 million settlement over "60 Minutes" lawsuit
Paramount has agreed to settle President Trump's lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris for $16 million, the company announced late Tuesday.
www.cbsnews.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Cowards. The home of Murrow and Cronkite is a spineless, greedy joke. So very sad.
Will proposed federal cuts to nutrtion assistance negativey impact some older adults? You betcha!
www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
Food Benefit Cuts Threaten Older Adults
Proposed SNAP changes could affect millions of adults 50+
www.aarp.org
June 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Will proposed federal cuts to nutrtion assistance negativey impact some older adults? You betcha!
www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
www.aarp.org/politics-soc...
Governor Hochul recently launched the NY BRICKS Grant Program, offering grants to acquire, design, construct or reconstruct facilities, and provide major renovations, improvements, and modernization or rehabilitation of community centers. Learn more here www.dasny.org/BRICKS
NY BRICKS - Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors | DASNY
www.dasny.org
June 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Governor Hochul recently launched the NY BRICKS Grant Program, offering grants to acquire, design, construct or reconstruct facilities, and provide major renovations, improvements, and modernization or rehabilitation of community centers. Learn more here www.dasny.org/BRICKS
Insurance premiums could rise by $1,291 annually on average for those on individual market health plans in New York State.
Until July 2nd consumers can tell the State how more expensive premiums would impact them or people they know. Submit a comment here: hcfany.org/tell-new-yor....
Until July 2nd consumers can tell the State how more expensive premiums would impact them or people they know. Submit a comment here: hcfany.org/tell-new-yor....
June 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Insurance premiums could rise by $1,291 annually on average for those on individual market health plans in New York State.
Until July 2nd consumers can tell the State how more expensive premiums would impact them or people they know. Submit a comment here: hcfany.org/tell-new-yor....
Until July 2nd consumers can tell the State how more expensive premiums would impact them or people they know. Submit a comment here: hcfany.org/tell-new-yor....
After 31 years with AARP, I retired today.
June 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
After 31 years with AARP, I retired today.
I am thrilled to see that the Secure Choice Savings Program, which AARP NY worked very hard to get the bill passed and signed into law that created it, is finally on its way to launching. Employers can click the link to sign up for the pilot.
www.securechoice.ny.gov/pdf/nys-secu...
www.securechoice.ny.gov/pdf/nys-secu...
www.securechoice.ny.gov
June 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I am thrilled to see that the Secure Choice Savings Program, which AARP NY worked very hard to get the bill passed and signed into law that created it, is finally on its way to launching. Employers can click the link to sign up for the pilot.
www.securechoice.ny.gov/pdf/nys-secu...
www.securechoice.ny.gov/pdf/nys-secu...
“…the bill, as written, threatens Medicare’s sustainability by triggering massive future cuts to the program. Nearly $500 billion in Medicare cuts would be required, with an estimated $45 billion occurring as soon as fiscal year 2026.” www.medicarerights.org/media-center...
Medicare Rights Center, Center for Medicare Advocacy, and Justice in Aging Urge the Senate to Reject Harmful Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare - Medicare Rights Center
Washington, DC—Our organizations represent older adults and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare and Medicaid for life-saving health care. We condemn the House’s passage of devastating cuts t...
www.medicarerights.org
May 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
“…the bill, as written, threatens Medicare’s sustainability by triggering massive future cuts to the program. Nearly $500 billion in Medicare cuts would be required, with an estimated $45 billion occurring as soon as fiscal year 2026.” www.medicarerights.org/media-center...
Tell our representatives to vote NO and keep #HandsOffSNAP: hungersolutionsny.salsalabs.org/no-snap-cuts
Tell Your Representative: Vote NO on SNAP Cuts
hungersolutionsny.salsalabs.org
May 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Tell our representatives to vote NO and keep #HandsOffSNAP: hungersolutionsny.salsalabs.org/no-snap-cuts
North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/nort...
North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts
In the North Country, nearly one in three residents rely on Medicaid, making it a crucial part of the healthcare system.
www.adirondackexplorer.org
May 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
North Country coalition speaks out on potential Medicaid cuts www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/nort...
Big drug companies want to keep ripping off American seniors by charging the highest prices in the world for Rx: aarp.info/RX
Visiting a local office
Email your lawmakers now. Tell them to side with American seniors and taxpayers — NOT big drug companies!
aarp.info
May 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Big drug companies want to keep ripping off American seniors by charging the highest prices in the world for Rx: aarp.info/RX
Historic win! Thank you @governor.ny.gov, @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social & @leaderasc.bsky.social for coming through for older New Yorkers by putting $53M in next state budget to eliminate waiting lists for vital aging services like delivered meals and personal care. states.aarp.org/new-york/sta...
State Delivers Historic $53M to Slash Aging Services Waitlists; AARP NY Calls it a Life-Changer
Funding earmarked for aging services unmet needs
states.aarp.org
May 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Historic win! Thank you @governor.ny.gov, @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social & @leaderasc.bsky.social for coming through for older New Yorkers by putting $53M in next state budget to eliminate waiting lists for vital aging services like delivered meals and personal care. states.aarp.org/new-york/sta...
.@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
& @leaderasc.bsky.social - protect older adults from financial exploitation by empowering financial institutions to intervene when they see a suspicious transaction that appears to be financial exploitation. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/advoca...?
& @leaderasc.bsky.social - protect older adults from financial exploitation by empowering financial institutions to intervene when they see a suspicious transaction that appears to be financial exploitation. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/advoca...?
Advocates: NYS budget must include senior consumer protections
Some groups want to guarantee New York lawmakers will create consumer protections for seniors.Elder financial fraud is a growing problem in New York and nationwide. FBI data finds seniors age
app.publicnewsservice.org
May 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
.@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
& @leaderasc.bsky.social - protect older adults from financial exploitation by empowering financial institutions to intervene when they see a suspicious transaction that appears to be financial exploitation. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/advoca...?
& @leaderasc.bsky.social - protect older adults from financial exploitation by empowering financial institutions to intervene when they see a suspicious transaction that appears to be financial exploitation. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/advoca...?
Thank you, NYS Assembly Health Chair @amy4assembly.bsky.social
for moving her bill - A.7364 - out of the Health Committee that would boost Medicare Savings Program enrollment by automatically matching SNAP recipients to MSP, helping eligible low-income older NYers save up to $7300 per year.
for moving her bill - A.7364 - out of the Health Committee that would boost Medicare Savings Program enrollment by automatically matching SNAP recipients to MSP, helping eligible low-income older NYers save up to $7300 per year.
Amy Paulin (@amy4assembly.bsky.social)
amy4assembly.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Thank you, NYS Assembly Health Chair @amy4assembly.bsky.social
for moving her bill - A.7364 - out of the Health Committee that would boost Medicare Savings Program enrollment by automatically matching SNAP recipients to MSP, helping eligible low-income older NYers save up to $7300 per year.
for moving her bill - A.7364 - out of the Health Committee that would boost Medicare Savings Program enrollment by automatically matching SNAP recipients to MSP, helping eligible low-income older NYers save up to $7300 per year.
Fight fraud! Shred your important documents then contact your state legislators about cracking down on another type of fraud.
April 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Fight fraud! Shred your important documents then contact your state legislators about cracking down on another type of fraud.
As part of the Modern Medicaid Alliance (MMA) coalition of 90 organizations, AARP signed a letter to Congressional Leadership urging Congress to reject any proposals to cut Medicaid funding as they work on the fiscal year 2025 budget.
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
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April 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
As part of the Modern Medicaid Alliance (MMA) coalition of 90 organizations, AARP signed a letter to Congressional Leadership urging Congress to reject any proposals to cut Medicaid funding as they work on the fiscal year 2025 budget.
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
www.aarp.org/content/dam/...
📢it is unacceptable that thousands of older Americans are left waiting 2+ hours on the phone to reach Social Security (SSA) and SSA’s website crashed 5 times alone just in March.
#AARPNY members urge Congress to act to ensure good costumer service. states.aarp.org/new-york/aar... #IEarnedIt
#AARPNY members urge Congress to act to ensure good costumer service. states.aarp.org/new-york/aar... #IEarnedIt
April 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
📢it is unacceptable that thousands of older Americans are left waiting 2+ hours on the phone to reach Social Security (SSA) and SSA’s website crashed 5 times alone just in March.
#AARPNY members urge Congress to act to ensure good costumer service. states.aarp.org/new-york/aar... #IEarnedIt
#AARPNY members urge Congress to act to ensure good costumer service. states.aarp.org/new-york/aar... #IEarnedIt
It’s always shocking to me that in a land of so much, that hunger and access to food is such an overwhelming and chronic problem. www.aarp.org/pri/topics/h...
16 Million Eligible Adults Ages 50 and Older Are Not Enrolled in SNAP
This paper is focused on understanding who is not enrolling in SNAP despite being eligible— what we call “eligible nonparticipants”—which is important for addressing low program enrollment.
www.aarp.org
April 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
It’s always shocking to me that in a land of so much, that hunger and access to food is such an overwhelming and chronic problem. www.aarp.org/pri/topics/h...
AARP New York urges @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social & @leaderasc.bsky.social to include @governor.ny.gov proposed language in final state budget to help fight senior financial exploitation.
longisland.news12.com/taxing-long-...
longisland.news12.com/taxing-long-...
Taxing Long Island: New safeguards to protect New York seniors from scams
News 12’s Rich Barrabi has more on the new safeguards aimed at protecting victims.
longisland.news12.com
April 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
AARP New York urges @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social & @leaderasc.bsky.social to include @governor.ny.gov proposed language in final state budget to help fight senior financial exploitation.
longisland.news12.com/taxing-long-...
longisland.news12.com/taxing-long-...
AARP is fighting hard to Protect Social Security. Join us in telling lawmakers that it is our money and we have earned it. Click the link at the end of this short video.
March 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
AARP is fighting hard to Protect Social Security. Join us in telling lawmakers that it is our money and we have earned it. Click the link at the end of this short video.