Speakers: Kerry Peek, Director Cheektowaga Senior Center Rev. Rick Maisano, volunteerism and activism Frank B. Messiah, former local president NAACP Letter Writing, Constitutional Convention President's Report, Steve Muscarella... Read more
Despite unprecedented outrage from constituents and a 17% approval rating seven (7) Congressional Representatives in New York State voted to take health care away from 2.7 million New Yorkers. Congressional Representatives Lee Zeldin (R/CD #1), Peter King (R/CD #2), ... Read more
On Tuesday May 2nd NYSARA President Barry Kaufmann and Executive Director Steve Madarasz met with staff members from Assembly Minority Leader Kolb, Senate IDC Leader Klein, Senate Majority Leader Flanagan and with Senate Democratic Leader Stewart Cousins. The NYSARA leaders prese... Read more
The Long Island Chapter of NYSARA held a two hour forum on health care and the NYS Constitutional Convention on Friday April 28, 2017. The fifty (50) activists in attendance were presented with the reasons for and the practicalities of a single payer health care system in New Yor... Read more
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Our two NYS Senators (Schumer and Gillibrand) are firmly opposed to the AHCA. However, Senators have said that people seem not to be concerned and have stopped calling. We CANNOT let them think that. Also, have your friends and family and acquaintances call their Senator to... Read more
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On April 4th, the 39th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, a rally to further one of his legacy issues, healthcare for all was held. Supporters gathered in large numbers to support the New York Health Act, a single payer health care plan. Members of the Capi... Read more
On the recommendation of NYSARA President Barry Kaufmann and the action of the NYSARA Board of Directors, Stephen Madarasz has been appointed the NYS Alliance for Retired Americans new Executive Director as of April 1st. He replaces former Executive Director John Costello. St... Read more