New York
On August 6th, the Florida East Coast Chapter gathered for its first Virtual Membership Meeting. During the meeting, we heard updates from Chapter Chair Rich Nebb and RPEA Executive Director Tom Tatun. Members also had the opportunity to ask…
On July 9th, RPEA hosted a Heat Safety Webinar with the New York State Office for the Aging and the Public Utility Law Project. You can find the Office for the Aging slideshow by clicking here. Please find the recording…
On June 24th, AMBA and RPEA hosted a webinar on the topic of Long-Term Care. You can watch the video below.
In response to this year's NYS Budget, Retired Public Employees Association President RoAnn Destito said: With inflation driving everyday expenses and healthcare premiums to new highs, affordability remains one of the most pressing concerns facing New York’s retired public employees.…
RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito spoke with Dave Gustina of the Legislative Gazette to discuss the rising costs for retirees. The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. If you click the play button, RoAnn's…
On June 15th, RPEA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to provide updates on this year's legislative session, the status of RPEA, and more. You can watch the event by clicking here. To view the slideshow presentation, please click here.
Protecting Your Earned Benefits: NYS Primary Voting Guide As public sector retirees, the decisions made in Albany directly impact your health insurance, pension sustainability, and daily cost of living. RPEA advocates fiercely for our members, but our legislative influence relies…
This month, RPEA hosted a "Lifelong Learning" webinar with the NYS Library and Upper Hudson Library System. We were really excited to learn about resources, programs, and more. To view the meeting video,…
We really enjoyed hosting this chapter's first ever Virtual Membership Meeting earlier this month. Thank you to all who attended and made it such a great event. In case you missed it, you can watch the meeting by clicking here. The…
On April 29th, AMBA held a presentation on independent living and aging safely at home. They shared a couple of important check lists to consider using as you age. Click here for the "Is this Home Homefit?" checklist. Click here…
On April 23rd, 2026, RPEA was joined by NYS Parks and Recreation for an informative webinar. During the presentation, we learned about NYS Parks programs, ways to identify accessible parks and trails for older adults, and more! You…
Recently, RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito wrote a letter urging lawmakers in Albany to address affordability for NY retirees. "As costs rise across the board, New York’s aging population must have more certainty and support to ensure they can continue…