Nassau Retirees Legal Fund

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Bruce Blakeman, candidate for New York State Governor, will appear today on the "Retiree First Candidate Chat," a live conversation hosted by the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees and its president, Marianne Pizzitola.

When: Today, Wednesday, October 7, at 4:30 PM

Where: Live on YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/nG0ESLz6jrY

The conversation is expected to focus on retiree health benefits, an issue affecting hundreds of thousands of retired public employees across New York State. Mr. Blakeman recently provided Ms. Pizzitola with a signed letter supporting legislation that would prevent retirees from being moved involuntarily into Medicare Advantage plans and would keep the health benefits they were promised when hired from being diminished.

The Nassau Retirees Legal Fund has worked alongside the NYC retirees on this legislation, which will be reintroduced in Albany in early 2027. The Fund represents roughly 1,900 Nassau County retirees and serves as a watchdog over the health benefits they earned through their years of public service.

The Nassau Retirees Legal Fund has not endorsed any candidate for office. Our interest is in securing lasting protections for retiree health benefits, and we welcome support for that goal from any candidate or elected official.

Members of the media are invited to watch the program live and to contact us for comment or interviews.

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04/14/2026

Supporting those who dedicated their careers to serving others is more important than ever. The Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) is a powerful advocate for public service retirees across New York State—protecting pensions, safeguarding healthcare benefits, and ensuring that retirees’ voices are heard at every level of government.

If you are a public service retiree, or planning for retirement, consider joining this outstanding organization and becoming part of a community that stands together.

We invite you to connect with fellow retirees at the Long Island Chapter Luncheon on April 30th in Seaford. Enjoy great food, great company, and valuable information on issues that matter most to you.

📅 Date: April 30
📍 Location: Seaford, NY
🍽️ Great food, great people, and informative discussions

You can register at RPEA.org or sign up at the door. Please RSVP if you can.

Join RPEA and help protect the benefits you earned through a lifetime of public service.

12/31/2025

please follow and share New York State Coalition of Public Service Retirees This Coalition of State Public Service Retirees will be helping to promote our 2 upcoming bills with the NYC NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees

12/30/2025

As we welcome the New Year, we extend our warmest wishes to all for a healthy, peaceful, and fulfilling year ahead.

Our organization remains steadfast in its mission to protect the rights, benefits, and dignity of retirees. While our careers in public service may be behind us, the need to remain vigilant in safeguarding what was earned through years of dedication and sacrifice has never been more important.

In the year ahead, we will continue to advocate strongly on behalf of retirees, monitor policies that impact retirement security, and speak out whenever benefits or protections are threatened. Retirement should be a time of stability—not uncertainty—and we remain committed to ensuring retirees have a strong, independent voice.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Together, we move into the New Year united, informed, and prepared to defend the interests of all retirees.

Happy New Year, and best wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous year ahead.

Please follow New York State Coalition of Public Service Retirees as we work statewide to have our bills passed into law protecting our vested health benefits.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our members and Supporters . We are thankful for your support

11/05/2025

The NRLF congratulates all candidates who were elected or re-elected to their positions. We look forward to continuing to work with you in protecting and advocating for the health benefits and rights of Nassau’s retired employees who were represented by CSEA Local 830 during their service.

Once again, congratulations on your success!

11/04/2025

Today is Election Day — the day your voice truly matters.
Our right to vote is one of the most powerful freedoms we have as Americans. It’s our chance to stand up, be heard, and choose the leaders who will fight to represent and protect us.

The Nassau Retirees Legal Fund Board urges every one of you to get out and vote today. Don’t let others decide your future — make your voice count and help shape the direction of our county. We ask that you vote to protect your earned, paid for and promised Empire Plan Benefit Level.

🗳️ View our Election Guide before you head to the polls:
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