Lois Aronstein

HEAP is a great program, providing much needed assistance to thousands of New Yorkers every year. Our fear is that, read more

HEAP is a great program, providing much needed assistance to thousands of New Yorkers every year. Our fear is that, even with the new funds, the program will run out of money this spring and thousands of New Yorkers will find themselves in need of assistance to keep their power on.

High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to read more

High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to fill their prescriptions at all. Eliminating 'wrap around' coverage is a harsh move that will deny drugs to our state's most vulnerable populations - we urge the Legislature to reject the Governor's proposal.

When you get the card, it's a shock. People at age 50 don't feel ready to begin a new stage read more

When you get the card, it's a shock. People at age 50 don't feel ready to begin a new stage of life.

Making sure people know about options to the high-priced brand name drugs could mean a world a difference for many read more

Making sure people know about options to the high-priced brand name drugs could mean a world a difference for many New Yorkers, especially those who pay full retail for their drugs. We are fighting to ensure the drug that ends up in your medicine cabinet is the very best one for you.

Drug prices are much more than a casual concern for New Yorkers. As prices continue to increase, they've become an read more

Drug prices are much more than a casual concern for New Yorkers. As prices continue to increase, they've become an obstacle to being able to live a healthy life. This survey shows not only that high drug costs are a problem, but that people expect their legislators to do something about it.