This summer has been a very busy and eventful one for me. After being elected to serve our 440,000-member organization on May 13 I have been fortunate to be able to visit and speak with many of our members from across the state. Since my election NYSARA has run a very success... Read more
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On July 30, 2015 the Capital District Chapter of NYSARA along with Statewide Senior Action Council and other Community Partners sponsored an event celebrating the 50th anniversary/birthday of Medicare. This celebration included a concert by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mar... Read more
An event celebrating Social Security's 80th Anniversary was held on Wednesday, August 19th at JASA Cooper Square, 200 East 5th Street, Manhattan. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]JASA and the New York City Chapter of NYSARA co-sponsored the event, with numerous part... Read more
November 19, 2015 - Capital District Chapter of NYSARA - General Membership Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. NYSUT building at 800 Troy Schenectady Rd. Latham, NY. A speaker who will share interesting facts and a panel of knowledgeable people discussing where SENIORS need to ... Read more
NEWSLETTER #1 from the Capital District CHAPTER of the NYS Alliance for Retired Americans FALL EDITION:2015 from: President Karen Wojcik-Hess So many interesting things happening….not sure where to start: AN A GRADE IN START U... Read more
SUPPORT MEMO AO5565A KAVANAGH/S04748 The New York State Alliance for Retired Americans, representing 440,000 members and their families strongly supports the above – referenced legislation. This bill would allow localities to raise the income eligibility limi... Read more
The 440, 000 members of the NYS Alliance for Retired Americans are proud to sign on to this letter in support of the passage of paid family leave legislation (S.3004 and A3870) in New York State. Through the implementation of paid family leave, senior citizens can be secure in th... Read more
Dear Mr. Milton, I just learned of Ellis Medicine’s plan to lockout NYSNA RNs following their recently announced one day strike on behalf of safe-staffing and quality patient care. This is a shameful response to the selfless advocacy of NYSNA nurses on behalf of their commun... Read more