In late June 2023, after tireless support and advocacy from your Association, the 9/11 Notice Act (A75B/S2946B) unanimously passed in the New York State Senate (62-0) and Assembly (146-0). As of writing this, it is on the way to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk for signature. In 2001 and 2002, Verizon, AT&T and Empire City Subway,… Read More »

Wireless providers Verizon and T-Mobile are being accused of fudging numbers, or boasting a bit too much, regarding their reach and speed of broadband internet access, according to the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. With this comes significant unintentional consequences for countless rural communities. President Biden announced $42.5 billion in federal funds through… Read More »

It looks like the federal government is finally paying attention to the multi-billions being shifted from defined benefit pensions to insurance companies and private equity investors, which has affected so many retirees, including many from the Bell System. In April of 2023, the U.S. Treasury published a fact sheet outlining their 2023 de-risking strategy. One… Read More »