May 19, 2023

NYSARA Holds Convention in Albany, Elects Leaders

The New York State Alliance (NYSARA) held its convention on Thursday, re-electing President Barry Kaufmann, Vice President Paul Schuh, and Treasurer Gary Lanahan. New York State Senator Rachel May, member of the Senate Health Committee and former Chair of the Senate Aging Committee, talked about the need to expand affordable housing for seniors in New York state and prospects for increasing funding for a range of state services for retirees. Lisa Cutler, Director of Communications for the Alliance, gave a presentation about how to write letters to the editor and op-eds that can build support for strengthening and expanding Social Security and Medicare and lowering prescription drug prices.