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NYSTRS News

Defined Benefit Pensions Boost Economy

Defined benefit pensions, like the one offered by NYSTRS, provide a huge boost to state and national economies, especially during uncertain times, a new study finds.
COVID-19 Update & FAQs

Review this item often for the latest updates. Our phone lines remain open at (800) 348-7298. PREP seminar videos are available online and consultations are being done by phone or personal device video.
NYSTRS Among the Largest Public Pensions

A survey by Pensions & Investments ranks NYSTRS among the 10 largest public retirement systems in the country based on total assets.
Mahoney Joins NYSTRS Board of Trustees

Ruth Mahoney, a banking executive from Albany, was elected by the New York State Board of Regents to NYSTRS' Board.

Recently Retired?

Track Your Retirement Online!
Follow the step-by-step progress of your retirement processing in MyNYSTRS. Log in and visit the Track Progress of Retirement page.

Read The Path to Retirement to learn how the System processes retirement applications. Be sure to also read Discovering Retirement, a guide to adjusting to retirement, and the Retired Members' Handbook, a comprehensive resource for NYSTRS retirees.

COVID Resources

NYSTRS is committed to customer service. Here's how we keep you informed and connected.
• Review the COVID-related FAQs.
• Stay informed: Read the June issue of Your Source for active members and the May issue of Resource for retirees.
• Stay connected via MyNYSTRS to submit forms, review information and message us securely.

The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) is one of the 10 largest public pension funds in the nation and among the best-funded teacher systems.

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