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It’s a
new year, it’s a new day.
Since our last newsletter there have been lots of
changes. First
of all, the obvious is our new county executive.
Congratulations to Ed Mangano and his team on a great
victory. Other
notable winners are, our own Joe Belesi, who won the 14th
LD out in Farmingdale and Rose Walker who won the 17th
LD in Bethpage. The
Republicans are also now in the majority in the County
Legislature, lead by Majority Leader Peter Schmitt in
the 12th LD in Massapequa and Deputy Majority
leader John Ciotti in the 3rd LD in Elmont.
I’d like to congratulate all the winners on both sides
of the isle. The Executive board has met several times,
since the election, with County Executive Mangano and
his team. We are forging a positive relationship with
them which should work well for all sides going forward.
In other SOA news, everyone has finely seen the April 09
raise in their checks. Active members have received
their retro checks (for April 2008 raise), the retired
members, from 2008 and 2009 are also receiving their
checks. I’d
like to thank everyone assigned to P&A. They have
been working very hard since June trying to implement
all of our contract changes, as well as calculating the
many retro checks for our active and retired members.
For the newly retired members, P&A has
advised me that they do notify the State Pension System
every time a check for pensionable salary is issued.
I’d advise that each member also write a letter
(see below), advising the State Pension System of a
change in their pensionable salary and enclose
documentation. I
am advised that the recalculation of your pension could
take 10 to 11 months, and yes you would then receive a
retro check from the State.
New York State and Local Retirement System
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12244-0001
attn: Re-Calculation Unit
Questions call: 1 (866) 805-0990 or (518)
474-7736
This past
November, the SOA held an open enrollment in our office,
for supplemental life insurance (Active members only).
Lois Riccobono our broker for The Standard Life
Insurance Co. was pleased with the positive turnout.
The New Insurance plan is in place and is being
deducted from your bi-weekly checks. Lois also oversees
our retired dental/vision coverage. If you need an
enrollment form call the office.
The SOA
annual Golf outing is scheduled.
It is once again going to be held at Bethpage
State Park on Sept. 15th, with a 1330hr
shotgun start, on the Blue course. The
Outing will be followed by a cocktail hour, dinner and
raffles at the Carlyle on the Green. Further information
will follow in the Spring newsletter.
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