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The New York City Department of Education (DOE) did not elect to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) by the May 31st deadline.
The City of New York has not yet elected to participate in the ERI. The deadline for the City to opt in to the ERI is June 30, 2021. Read more

2021 Early Retirement Incentive (ERI)

The New York City Department of Education (DOE) did not elect to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) by the May 31st deadline. Therefore, there is no Early Retirement Incentive for DOE employees under Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2021.

The City of New York has not yet elected to participate in the ERI. The deadline for the City to opt in to the ERI is June 30, 2021.

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2021 Early Retirement Incentive (ERI)
On 4/19/2021 Governor Cuomo signed into law Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2021, which provides the City of New York and the NY Board of Education, also known as the NYC Department of Education (DOE), the option to elect an Early Retirement Incentive (ERI).

2021 Early Retirement Incentive (ERI)

On April 19, 2021 Governor Cuomo signed into law Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2021, which provides the City of New York and the NY Board of Education, also known as the NYC Department of Education (DOE), the option to elect an Early Retirement Incentive (ERI).

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COVID-19 Related Accidental Death Benefits
Chapter 78 of the Laws of 2021, which provides death benefits to statutory beneficiaries of members whose death was a result of or was contributed to by COVID-19 has been extended to members who die through December 31, 2022.

COVID-19 Related Accidental Death Benefits

Chapter 78 of the Laws of 2021, which provides death benefits to statutory beneficiaries of members whose death was a result of or was contributed to by COVID-19 has been extended to members who die through December 31, 2022.

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Furloughs
NYCERS members who are furloughed per Mayor de Blasio’s order will not receive pay for the time they are furloughed and therefore, will not receive service credit for that time. The furloughed time...

Furloughs

NYCERS members who are furloughed per Mayor de Blasio’s order will not receive pay for the time they are furloughed and therefore, will not receive service credit for that time. The furloughed time cannot be bought back unless legislation is passed to permit the purchase.

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Melanie Whinnery selected as NYCERS Executive Director
The New York City Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees has selected Melanie Whinnery to be its next Executive Director.

Melanie Whinnery selected as NYCERS Executive Director

The New York City Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees has selected Melanie Whinnery to be its next Executive Director. 

Melanie Whinnery has been selected by the New York City Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees to be its next Executive Director, culminating a national search by the NYCERS Board, assisted by search firm EFL Associates.

Ms. Whinnery is currently the Deputy Comptroller for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), also serving as the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing NYSLRS’ management team and approximately 800 staff.

Please read the full Press Release here.