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  • NYSTRS Benefits Pt. 3: Calculation of a NYSTRS Benefit

    Part three details the calculation of a service benefit, and explains the role of your Final Average Salary. Be sure to watch parts@one,@two@and@four@in this video series for more information about NYSTRS benefits.@Recent legislative changes affecting Tier 6 make some content in this video obsolete. Tier 6 members should contact NYSTRS to learn the impact of those changes on their member benefits. Refer to our@Active Members@ Handbook@for the most up-to-date information.

    https://www.nystrs.org/library/videos/member-information/nystrs-benefits-pt-3-calculation-of-a-nystrs-benefit/

  • Keefe Re-Elected to NYSTRS Board

    Retired teacher David P. Keefe of Hempstead has been re-elected to a new three-year term on the System@s 10-member Board of Trustees. Keefe, who was first elected in 2004, currently serves as Board president.

    https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/press-room/news/keefe-re-elected-to-nystrs-board/

  • NYSTRS Board Adopts Climate Change Action Plan

    Plan reflects the Board@s deliberative process to analyze climate risks and opportunities related to NYSTRS@ investment portfolio and is consistent with its fiduciary duties to nearly 435,000 System members.

    https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/press-room/news/nystrs-board-adopts-climate-change-action-plan/

  • NYSTRS Celebrates 100th Anniversary

    It@s our centennial and we@re celebrating all year long! NYSTRS is proudly turning 100 this year. Join the party by visiting our centennial webpage at NYSTRS.org/100 throughout the year.

    https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/press-room/news/nystrs-celebrates-100th-anniversary/

  • PAFR Summarizes NYSTRS' Financial Outlook

    NYSTRS continues to be one of the top-performing, most secure and well-funded public pension plans in the country, according to the System@s recently released 2020 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).

    https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/press-room/news/pafr-summarizes-nystrs-financial-outlook/

  • Service Milestones

    Your service credit accumulates as you work. As you achieve certain service milestones, you become eligible for additional benefits. Contact Us 800-348-7298, ext. 6250 [email protected] 1 Year of CreditYou will be covered by an in-service death benefit.If you are a Tier 3-6 member who dies as the result of an accident sustained while teaching, an accidental death benefit may be payable to your beneficiary instead of the in-service death benefit.If you are a Tier 3-6 member you may borrow fr...

    https://www.nystrs.org/active-members/service-milestones/

  • Nicholas Smirensky

    Nicholas Smirensky serves as the New York State Comptroller@s appointee to the NYSTRS Board. He has served as Board vice president since July 2025. He chairs the Investment Committee and serves on the Compensation, Executive, and Risk committees.He was most recently the chief investment officer of the New York State Health Foundation, where he was responsible for managing the Foundation@s investment portfolio and developing its investment strategy. Prior to joining the Foundation, Smirensky w...

    https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/retirement-board/board-members/nicholas-smirensky/

  • Ruth Mahoney

    Ruth Mahoney was elected to the Retirement Board by the New York State Board of Regents. Mahoney chairs the Risk Committee and serves on the Compensation and Investment committees.A prominent member of the banking community, Mahoney serves as executive vice president and president of wealth management at NBT Bank in Albany, as well as NBT@s regional president for the Capital Region and North Country. She previously served as market president and regional executive for KeyBank@s Capital Region...

    https://www.nystrs.org/about-us/retirement-board/board-members/ruth-mahoney/

  • Reports and Resources

    Learn more about NYSTRS in various reports, manuals and infographics. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Annual Reports – Including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial ReportNYSTRS by the Numbers – An overview of the System’s investment and financial standing.Infographics – Illustrating NYSTRS’ financial and membership figures.Stewardship Update – An update regarding the System's deliberative process to address climate risk and opportunities rel...

    https://www.nystrs.org/investments/reports-and-resources/

  • FAQs

    Find answers to common questions. Contact Us 800-348-7298 [email protected] Active MembersRetirement PlanningRetired MembersDelegate & ElectionEmployers: Reporting of EarningsLegal: Power of Attorney FAQsLegal: Trust FAQsLegal: How Divorce Impacts Beneficiary Designations (Chapter 173 of the Laws of 2008)Legal: Impact of a Member's Bankruptcy on NYSTRS Benefits

    https://www.nystrs.org/library/general-reference/faqs/

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