Updated 10/23/17 The Republican tax plan would actually raise taxes on about 2.1 million New York households next year. In New York, 3.4 million households deduct state and local taxes, with an average deduction of $22,169. The Republican p... Read more
Two weeks from Tuesday will be a pivotal vote in New York State. The once every twenty year vote that decides whether to open the NYS constitution to unregulated changes that are largely controlled by political insiders. Given the national political landscape, the debate aroun... Read more
In addition to avidly encouraging repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Congress, President Trump has stepped up his own aggressive and systematic campaign to sabotage and dismantle the ACA. Despite growing popularity of the ACA, Trump has repeatedly said that the ... Read more
Join us for NYSARA elections and for speakers who will detail the continued struggles of seniors.... Read more
By a narrow 44-39 percent margin, registered voters say they will vote ‘yes’ to support a Constitutional Convention on election day next month, down from 45-33 percent in September. While 44 percent say it’s a “once in a generation opportunity to bring our State Constitut... Read more
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IMPORTANT Walk Schedule in opposition to the Constitutional Convention A Pandora's box that puts Seniors at risk. On September 23, join others that oppose the convening of a Constitutional Convention in New York State. E mail the event organizer for more details La... Read more
What it does: $203 billion cut from nutritional assistance, aid to needy families, seniors and people with disabilities including meals on wheels which often provides the only meals that housebound seniors receive. Cuts Medicare by 487 billion and increases premiums by 25... Read more
On Thursday August 17th NYSARA President Barry Kaufmann, Board member Michael Tutrone (TWU Local 100) and Activist Carl Pato met with Congressman Dan Donovan. (R/Staten Island). Topics discussed included the House/Black Budget, Fixing the ACA, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Securi... Read more