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- Category: New York
- VIDEO LINK: NYS Mentoring Program Webinar
- VIDEO LINK: Florida East Coast Membership Meeting
- VIDEO LINK: Heat Safety Webinar with the NYS Office for the Aging and PULP
- AMBA Webinar Video: What They Don’t Tell You About Long-Term Care
- New York State Budget Response from RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito
- RPEA IN THE NEWS: Board President RoAnn Destito’s Interview with the Legislative Gazette
- VIDEO LINK: RPEA Virtual Town Hall
- Protecting Your Earned Benefits: NYS Primary Voting Guide
- Video: RPEA Lifelong Learning Webinar
- VIDEO LINK: Westchester Putnam Virtual Membership Meeting
- VIDEO-AMBA Webinar: Living Safe and Independent at Home
- VIDEO LINK: RPEA NYS Parks for Older Adults Webinar
- RPEA IN THE NEWS: Board President RoAnn Destito urges lawmakers to address affordability for NY retirees
- VIDEO LINK: NYC Chapter Virtual Town Hall
- New York State Budget Update: Momentum is Building, But We Must Keep the Pressure On
- VIDEO LINK: RPEA Tax Scams and Identity Fraud Prevention Webinar
- VIDEO LINK: RPEA Virtual Legislative Update
- RPEA Advocacy: RPEA participated in annual Advisory Council for the Retirement System meeting with NYS Comptroller DiNapoli
- RPEA Advocacy: RPEA Board President RoAnn Destito testified before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the State Legislature
- RPEA Advocacy: Board President RoAnn Destito and Executive Director Tom Tatun recently met with elected officials in Albany
- News Release: RPEA Urges Lawmakers to Protect Retirees’ Earned Benefits
- RPEA IN THE NEWS: Board President RoAnn Destito advocates for RPEA’s Skilled Nursing Facility Bill on The Capitol Pressroom
- VIDEO LINK: RPEA Social Isolation Webinar with the NYS Office for the Aging
- RPEA IN THE NEWS: New Board President, RoAnn Destito, talks cost of living on Capital Tonight
- RPEA IN THE NEWS: RPEA Announces New Board President, RoAnn Destito
- VIDEO LINK: Virtual End of Year Review
- RPEA IN THE NEWS: NYS retirees should not struggle to afford the basics.
- RPEA Executive Director Tom Tatun Discusses Earnings Cap on NYSAC Podcast
- Join us for a Livestream of the RPEA Annual Meeting
- News Release: New York City Retirees Win Again!
- Retired Public Employees Association Voices Support for New York City Public Retirees
- RPEA Testifies During 2022 Legislative Hearing on Workforce Development
- RPEA in the News: Retired public workers want access to free COVID tests
- RPEA Letter to the Editor in the Albany Times Union
- RPEA’s 2020 Annual Meeting Goes Virtual
- Statement from RPEA Board President Diana Hinchcliff on the 2020 Federal Government Stimulus Payment Debit Cards
- Retirees Testify to Voice Concerns of Proposed Cuts to Health Benefits
- RPEA Scores Another Legislative Victory
- RPEA Announces Diana Hinchcliff Elected Board President and Mary Frye Elected Executive Vice President
- RPEA Supports Fellow Retirees
- Retirees Voice Concern over Health Insurance Proposal
- RPEA Executive Director Testifies at Senate Finance Hearing
- RPEA Calls for Equity for Retired Public Employees in the 2019-20 State Budget
- Health Care Notice Measure Vetoed
- Governor Vetoes RPEA Bill Regarding Local Healthcare Changes
- Letter To The Editor: Someone Has To Speak Against Cuts
- RPEA Executive Director on Capital Tonight
- RPEA Calls Upon Govenor to Fix NYSHIP Regulation
- New Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix) Is Now Available
- RPEA Plays Important Role for Local Retirees
- Pension Fund Investments
- RPEA Statement Regarding Health Insurance for Rockland County Retirees
- Statement by Retired Public Employees Association on the Executive Budget…And Full Testimony
- Statement From Retired Public Employees Association in Response to Governor Cuomo Veto of S.4324
- RPEA Attends October Convention of the Statewide Senior Action Council
- New York Constitutional Convention Vote Raises Concern Over Pensions
- RPEA Participates in Constitutional Convention Roundtable
- RPEA In The News
- Constitutional Convention Polling: Inside the Numbers
- Support For Constitutional Convention Drops
- RPEA at the State Fair
- 2017 Legislative Session Wrap Up
- Constitutional Convention Discussion Heating Up
- RPEA Update: Legislature Adjourns
- Good News Regarding Social Security and Medicare
- RPEA Update: Legislature Returning
- Constitutional Convention- Spread the Word…Vote “NO”
- RPEA Seeks NYSHIP Medicare Equity
- State Budget Adopted…NYSHIP Cuts Rejected
- Retirees Prevail in Budget Resolutions
- RPEA Seeks Support in Budget Resolutions
- 2017 Legislative Agenda Taking Shape
- Retirees Urge Legislature to Reject Budget Proposal
- RPEA February 2015
- Social Security COLA Announced-And It’s MINISCULE!
- Congressman Engel Responds to RPEA Regarding Social Security COLA
- Tiny Minority of Retirees Get Big State Pensions
- Many Factors Go Into Pension Discussions
- Protect Pensions For Retirees
- RPEA Annual Meeting Announced!!!
- Cuts In Earned Benefits Hurts Retired Workers
- Retirees Applaud Budget Agreement
- Retirees Urge Legislature to Reject Budget Proposal at Hearing on the Executive Budget
- ‘NYS Thruway Authority Changes Retirees’ Contributions Towards Health Insurance
- RPEA is Calling on the Governor and Legislature to Include Retirees in Veteran Credits
- Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and RPEA Executive Director Ed Farrell Discuss Pension Issues During “Capitol Pressroom” Radio Interviews
- RPEA Responds to Daily News Editorial Calling for Shift to 401(k) State Pensions
- Ed Farrell Appears on Capital Tonight in Support of the Impact of Public Retirees
- RPEA Executive Director Ed Farrell Responds to Steve Levy’s Commentary that “State Pensions Are Becoming Too Costly for Taxpayers”
- RPEA Testifies Before the Joint Fiscal Committees of the Legislature
- Category: News
- State of the State 2026: Proposals Affecting Older New Yorkers
- News Release: RoAnn Destito Elected President of Retired Public Employees Association
- VIDEO: RPEA Holiday Scams Webinar with the New York State Department of Consumer Protection
- RPEA In The News: Advocating for Retirees on Utilities, Pensions, and Health Care
- RPEA Public Utility Webinar with PULP
- RPEA Speaks Out Against National Grid Rate Increases
- RPEA in the News: Standing Up for Retiree Health Care
- Watch RPEA’s Virtual Town Hall
- RSVP: Virtual Town Hall on Friday, June 20
- New York City Chapter: Town Hall Meeting 6/3/2025
- NEWS: RPEA Announces New Executive Director and Director of Member Engagement to Lead Organization’s Ongoing Efforts
- What’s in the 2025-26 State Budget For RPEA Members
- RPEA Testifies at State Budget Hearing
- RPEA’s December 2024 Newsletter
- RPEA Hosts Virtual Town Hall
- Update From the NY State & Local Retirement System
- Save The Date! RPEA All-Member Virtual Town Hall on June 12
- More than 130 Bill Sponsors Support Protections for State and Municipal Retirees
- RPEA Rallies to Protect Health Insurance Benefits for Retirees
- Join April 15 Rally at the Capitol to Protect Retiree Benefits
- RPEA Hosts Membership Town Hall
- Call to Action: RPEA Urges Retirees to Contact State Legislators
- Memo of Support: S.8388 / A.7866
- RPEA Hits The Airwaves: Advocating to Protect Retiree Benefits
- News Release: RPEA Advocates for Support of Retirees on at the Joint Committees Hearing on Workforce Development
- Newsday: Retirees’ benefits must stay protected
- Gov. Hochul Signs RPEA Supported Bill
- News Release: Retirees Urge Gov. Hochul to End Age Discrimination and Restore Health Benefit
- November 16, 2023: RPEA Participates in Healthcare Panel
- News Release: RPEA Executive Director Ed Farrell On The Need For An Improved Pension COLA (S.6703 Jackson)
- RPEA in the News: Offering Bigger Chip to Double Dip
- News Release: Executive Director Edward Farrell Testifies Before the Joint Fiscal Committees on Workforce Development
- Call-To-Action For Empire Plan Retirees
- RPEA Hits The Airwaves: Skilled Nursing Facilities Bill and Pension Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
- RPEA testifies in support of maintaining NYC retiree health insurance
- News Release: Public Service Retirees React To Governor Hochul’s Veto of Legislation That Would Grant Equity In Skilled Nursing Care
- UPDATE: Skilled Nursing Facilities Bill Vetoed by Governor Hochul
- RPEA in the News: Hochul urged to bolster health care for retired public workers
- RPEA Urges Gov. Hochul to End a Long-Standing Discriminatory Practice and Protect Healthcare Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
- RPEA in the News: Town of Massena’s retiree plan draws criticism
- RPEA Calls on the Town of Massena to Uphold Promises to Municipal Employees and Maintain Current Benefits for Retirees
- Paul Moore Recognized By Comptroller DiNapoli and RPEA
- RPEA CALL TO ACTION: Legislature Passes Skilled Nursing Bill
- Letter to the Editor: End medical age bias among state’s public sector retirees
- Statement from Retired Public Employees Association Executive Director Edward Farrell on the Passage of A.9215 to Protect Retiree Healthcare
- MEDICARE ALERT: Direct Contracting Entities
- Letter to the Editor in Highlands Current Newspaper
- Statement from RPEA Following Decision to Strike Down NYC’s Plan to Pull a Bait-And-Switch on Retirees
- RPEA in the New York Daily News
- Retirees Demand Equity in Access to COVID-19 Tests
- RPEA in the News: Westchester Hospital Network To Shift Thousands of Retirees to Private Health Insurance
- Statement from RPEA Executive Director Edward Farrell on Westchester Medical Center’s Decision to Diminish Healthcare Benefits for Retirees
- RPEA Commemorates 100 Years of the State & Local Retirement System with Comptroller DiNapoli
- Statement from RPEA Executive Director Edward Farrell Following a Temporary Restraining Order Decision by Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank
- Click to watch RPEA’s 2021 Annual Meeting
- Click to Watch: RPEA Interview on New York Now
- Click & Watch: Webinar on Medicare Fraud
- Assemblymembers Fahy, McDonald and Woerner Applauded for COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
- RPEA Testifies Before The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committees
- RPEA Asks Governor Cuomo For Better Vaccine Appointment System
- Watch Out For Scammers
- New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Pension Fund Divestiture Plan
- COVID-19: What You Need to Know
- RPEA’s Legislative Update
Staff
- Chris Farber
- Daniel Cunningham
- Janice Beutner-Shirtz
- Bianca Hotte
- Tom Tatun
- Charlene Lojewski
- Christine Williams
- John Crotty
- Jeanne Majors
- RoAnn Destito
- Darrilyn Scheich-Ausiello
- Alan Dorn
- Tim Elliott
- Sharon Beauregard
- Dean Karlaftis
- Jody Fox
- Mary Frye
- Diana Hinchcliff
Events
- Capital District November Membership Meeting
- Westchester Putnam Virtual Membership Meeting
- Florida East Coast Membership Meeting
- Long Island Chapter Membership Meeting
- Capital District Chapter Boat Cruise
- Central New York Chapter Membership Luncheon
- Western New York Chapter Casino Mixer
- Western New York Chapter Membership Meeting
- Rockland Orange Legislative Brunch
- Mid-Hudson Chapter Membership Meeting
- New York City Chapter Membership Meeting
- New York State Mentoring Program Webinar
- Mohawk Valley Annual Fall Membership Meeting
- Florida East Coast Virtual Membership Meeting
- Central New York Chapter Syracuse Mets Game
- Central New York Chapter Annual Picnic
- Beat the Summer Heat: Practical Safety Tips and Utility Rights for Older Adults
- Western NY Chapter Annual Picnic
- Mohawk Valley Annual Picnic
- RPEA Virtual Town Hall
- Mid-Hudson Chapter Annual Picnic
- Western NY (Genesee Valley) Annual Membership Meeting
- AMBA Webinar: Ready, Set, Go! Safe and Smart Summer Travel
- Lifelong Learning Webinar: Accessing Library Resources and Programs
- Capital District Chapter Boat Cruise
- Capital District Chapter Membership Meeting
- Central New York Syracuse Mets Game
- Central New York Membership Meeting
- Westchester Putnam Virtual Membership Meeting
- AMBA: Living Independently at Home Webinar
- New York State Parks for Older Adults Webinar
- Long Island Chapter Membership Meeting
- RPEA/AMBA Webinar: Guarding Your Nest Egg
- New York City Chapter Virtual Town Hall
- Florida East Coast Spring Membership Meeting
- Mid Hudson Membership Meeting
- Mohawk Valley Membership Meeting
- RPEA Tax Scam and Identity Fraud Prevention Webinar
- RPEA/AMBA Webinar-"Heart Health and Your Wallet"
- RPEA Virtual Legislative Update
- AMBA/RPEA Webinar-New Year, New You: Smart Health and Money Moves
- RPEA Webinar with the NYS Office for the Aging
- Westchester Putnam Membership Meeting
- OPEN TO ALL: RPEA Virtual Year End Review
- New York City Chapter Membership Luncheon
- Mid-Hudson Holiday Party
- Mohawk Valley Holiday Party
- Central New York Holiday Party
- Western New York/Genesee Valley Holiday Party
- Florida East Coast Membership Meeting
- Open to Members and Non-Members: RPEA Holiday Scams Webinar
- Long Island Membership Meeting
- Carolinas: RPEA Virtual Coffee Hour
- Central New York September Membership Meeting
- Rockland Orange Legislative Breakfast
- OPEN TO ALL (MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS): RPEA Public Utility Webinar with the Public Utility Law Project of New York
- Capital District Chapter Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise
- Westchester-Putnam Chapter September Meeting
- Mohawk Valley Chapter September Meeting
- Western New York Chapter September Meeting
- Mid-Hudson Chapter September Membership Meeting
- Rockland Orange Chapter Membership Meeting
- Central New York Chapter Syracuse Mets Game
- Central New York Chapter Picnic
- Mohawk Valley Chapter Annual Picnic
- All-Member Virtual Town Hall Meeting
- Mid-Hudson Chapter Membership Meeting
- New York City Chapter Virtual Town Hall Meeting
- Western New York Chapter Annual Meeting & Elections
- New York City Chapter Luncheon
- Central New York Chapter Play Ball Event
- Westchester Putnam Chapter Membership Meeting
- Long Island Chapter Membership Meeting
- Rockland/Orange Chapter Membership Luncheon
- Western New York April Mixer
- Mohawk Valley Chapter Membership Meeting
- Mid-Hudson Chapter Membership Meeting
- Driver Improvement Training
- 2024 RPEA Annual Meeting
- Central New York Annual Picnic
- Mohawk Valley Annual Picnic
- Mid Hudson Membership Meeting
- NYC Membership Meeting
- Long Island Chapter Membership Meeting
- Mohawk Valley Membership Meeting
- Mid-Hudson Membership Meeting
- Central New York Annual Meeting
- Florida East Coast Membership Meeting
- Florida East Coast Chapter Membership Meeting
- RPEA Annual Meeting 2023
- Westchester Putnam Membership Meeting
- Mohawk Valley Membership Meeting
- Central New York Membership Meeting
- Capital District Chapter Spring into Summer Meeting
Locations
- Bonefish Grill
- Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours
- Dallas BBQ-Times Square
- Dutchess County Bowdoin Park
- Lake George
- Flakowitz Café
- Valentino's
- Duo At The Dunes
- Tramonto Restaurant
- moose lodge
- The Grapevine Banquet Facility
- Mel's Way Bistro
- New City Library Meeting Room
- Dutch Apple Cruises
- Coppola's Italian American Bistro
- Coppola's Italian American Bistro
- Coppola's Italian American Bistro
- Coppola's Italian American Bistro
- Coppola's Italian American Bistro
- Pride of the Hudson
- Bowdin Park
- Puglia Ristorante
- NBT Bank Stadium
- The Cabin Restaurant
- Lynch’s On The Green
- Batavia Downs Casino
- Albany Guardian Society, 12 Corporate Woods
- The Roselawn
- Bowdoin Park
- Memorare Caterers
- I-84 Diner
- Mel's Way Bistro
- Hilton Garden Inn Troy
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Rini's Restaurant
- Vernon Downs
- Online
- Crescent Beach Bar & Grill
- Outback Steakhouse
- Polish Falcons Clubhouse
- Sweetbriar Lodge
- Castle Royale
- Delreay Beach Golf Club
- Cinque Terre
- Christos Restaurant
- Holiday Inn
- Bella Domani Restaurant
- Golden Corral
- The Old Stone Mill Restaurant
- Town of Rush Pavilion
- Holiday Inn
- La Terrazza
- Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
- Four Points By Sheraton
- Christos Restaurant
- Guy Harvey Resort
- Deep Creek Elks Lodge
- Evergreen Shanghai Restaurant
- Delray Beach Golf Club
- Christos Restaurant
- Club Monarch
- Holiday Inn
- Salvatore's Italian Gardens
- Bella Domani
- Glendoveers Party House
- Millers Ale House
- Millers Ale House
- Park Plaza Restaurant
- Guy Harvey Resort
- La Terrazza
- Colonie Elks
- Glen Sanders Mansion
- Christos Restautant
- Whittier Party House
- Bella Domani Restaurant
- Holiday Inn
- Evans Prairie Country Club
- Coppola's Italian Restaurant
- Kings Gate Golf Club
- Oaks Restaurant in the Plantations at Leesburg
- Club Monarch
- Christo's Restaurant
- Woodbury Country Club
- Midvale Country Club
- Pas-Tina's Ristorante
- Town of Rush Pavilion
- Joseph's Picnic Facility
- Willow Bay Pavilion
- Polish Falcons Clubhouse
- Utica Maennerchor
- PEF Headquarters
- Woodbury Country Club
- Sam's of Gedney Way
- Lodge On The Green
- Amici Restaurant
- PEF New York City Headquarters
- Jing Fong Restaurant
- Seven Springs Country Club
- Oak Run Palm Grove Center
- Delray Beach Golf Club
- PEF Headquarters
- Kings Gate Golf Club
- LaTerrazza
- Costagliola's Restaurant
- Pierri's Central Restaurant
- Knights Of Columbus Hall
- Joseph's Picnic Facility
- Casey Park
- Casey Park
- Savona Village Park
- Savona Village Park
- Four Brothers
- Four Brothers
- Christos Restaurant
- Christos Restaurant
- Italian American Community Center
- Italian American Community Center
- Pierri's Central Restaurant
- Pierri's Central Restaurant
- Holiday Inn Plainview
- Holiday Inn Plainview
- Polish Falcons Clubhouse
- Polish Falcons Clubhouse
- Midvale Country Club
- La Terrazza
- PEF Headquarters, 225 Broadway, 14th Fl., Manhattan
- Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
- Trip to New York City
- Trip to New York City
- Holiday Inn
- Bella Domani Restaurant
- Christo’s Restaurant
- Daxxon Chinese Restaurant, 78 Oak Street
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