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2016 New York Legislative Session Results on Senior Issues

The following is a list of NYSARA Priority Bills and their descriptions.  See how your Assembly member and Senator Voted on these most important Senior bills by clicking on the links at the bottom of this article. 2016 New York State Session Bills Passed Both Houses and/or S... Read more

NYC Chapter of NYSARA supports NYC CLC Labor day Parade

On Saturday September 10th the NYC Chapter of the NYS Alliance for Retired Americans joined thousands of marchers from labor and supporters of working men and women in what is the oldest Labor Day parade in the nation. Sponsored by the NYC Central Labor Council and its President ... Read more

Capital District Chapter of NYSARA sponsors September 19th Forum on the Transformation of the American Economy

On Monday Sept.19th Paul F Cole gave a presentation to members of the Capital District Chapter of NYSARA  on the fundamental transformation of the American economy from one where workers were valued and shared fairly in a growing economy gaining access to the middle class to o... Read more

Central New York Chapter of NYSARA joins in the celebration of Labor Day 2016 at the NYS Fair in Syracuse

The Central New York Chapter of the New York State Alliance for Retired Americans, led by Gerald Lotierzo, Doug Matousek and Bill Spreter, marched with our labor brothers and sisters in the annual Central New York labor day parade on September 5, 2016.  This event held annually ... Read more

Where they Stand on Retiree Issues – Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump

Click on the link below to see how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump compare on Retiree Issues.  Vote Your Interests on November 8th..... Also, See how to protect your vote....     Clinton Trump Comparison... Read more

See how your House and Senate Representatives Voted On Important Senior Issues

To see how all Congressional representatives and Senators voted on issues of critical importance to seniors please click on the link below:   http://retiredamericans.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2015ARAVotingRecord.pdf... Read more

Capital District Chapter of NYSARA Celebrates Social Security’s 81st Birthday

On Wednesday August 17th the Capital District Chapter of NYSARA celebrated the 81st Birthday of Social Security at a Tri City Valley Cats baseball game. Pappy the Tri Valley Cat's mascot keeping Herb & Karen from CDNYSARA at their table Celebrating the 81st birthday of Soc... Read more

NYSARA Urges Activists to call their Congressperson and Senators to Support the Benes Act

  The BENES Act (S.3236; H.R.5772) fills in long standing education gaps for people nearing Medicare eligibility, by ensuring they receive a clear and detailed notice explaining Part B enrollment rules to help them make an informed decision about whether and when to enrol... Read more

July/August Message from NYS Alliance for Retired Americans President Barry A. Kaufmann

It’s that time of year to reflect on NYSARA’s successes and identify future paths to take that improve the lives of our members. The 2016 NYS legislative session was the first time that the New York State Alliance for Retired Americans (Educational Fund) has flexed its pol... Read more