NYSARA President Barry Kaufmann participates in Governor Hochul's Press Conference on STAR Tax Relief

As part of Governor Kathy Hochul's affordability campaign a press conference was held on June 16 at her office in Manhattan. The Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) program for those over the age of 65 was the topic. The Governor praised NYSARA for their activism on behalf of older adults in New York.

NYSARA Press Conference to Kick off “Stop the Scam” Program

A press conference to kick off the NYSARA "Stop the Scam" program.. We will be joined by NYS Senator Cordell Cleare, Chair of the NYS Senate Aging Committee. Chair of the NYS Assembly Aging Committee Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Chair of the NYS Assembly Committee on Children and Families Assembly member Andrew Hevesi have also been invited. Additionally representatives of the Unions affiliated with NYSARA and our partners in this program, the NYS Office for the Aging, NYS United Way, LiveOn NY and the Statewide Senior Action Network will join us. a
Where: Senate Lobby 4th Floor NYS Capital | When: Wednesday March 11, 2026 at Noon | RSVP:

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The mission of the NYS Alliance for Retired American’s is to provide a strong voice for senior citizens, and in particular, retired individuals whose benefits are constantly under attack. As a growing coalition of community groups, labor unions and a wide range of senior advocacy groups, NYSARA strives to educate, advocate and activate for social and economic justice. The NYS Alliance believes that all older and retired persons have a responsibility to create and preserve a society that allows all citizens to enjoy a retirement with dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security.
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New York State Alliance for Retired AmericansFriday, June 27th, 2025 at 8:36pm
As New York State Alliance for Retired Americans President Barry points out, slashing Medicaid funding would have deadly consequences for millions of older Americans, including 63% of nursing home and assisted living patients.

We need to protect our seniors: Tell your Senators to vote NO.
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New York State Alliance for Retired AmericansMonday, March 24th, 2025 at 4:46pm
Mr. Musk, can we have the amount of fraud, waste and abuse at Tesla, Space X and X because I would imagine the amount is larger than .9 of 1%. And by the way how much subsidy's the US government given for your businesses
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New York State Alliance for Retired AmericansWednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 3:52pm
Older New Yorkers can trust Laura Gillen to work to strengthen and increase our hard earned Social Security and Medicare benefits. Her opponent, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, earned a lifetime score of just 10% in our annual Congressional Voting Record. https://tinyurl.com/GillenEndorsement2024
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New York State Alliance for Retired AmericansFriday, September 27th, 2024 at 9:30pm
Older New Yorkers can trust Kirsten Gillibrand. She has a 97% lifetime pro-retiree score on our Congressional Voting Record and will fight for their interests in Washington.
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New York State Alliance for Retired AmericansFriday, September 27th, 2024 at 9:15pm
Older New Yorkers can trust Tim Kennedy for Congress to protect Social Security and Medicare.
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New York State Alliance for Retired AmericansFriday, September 27th, 2024 at 8:45pm
Older New Yorkers can trust Joe Morelle for Congress. He has a 100% lifetime pro-retiree score on our Congressional Voting Record and will fight for their interests in Washington.
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