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Retirees Deserve Dialogue, Not Dismissal Because Respect Is the First Step Toward Real Leadership
by Marianne Pizzitola My reply to a majority of people not in our organization who engaged in ad hominem attacks because our issues don't align. They confused their allegiance - not with us, but with what movement. (as seen in Work Bites) I’m encouraged to see that so many voices are now talking about retiree healthcare and respect for New York City’s public servants. That’s what we’ve wanted all along, for our issues to be heard, not politicized like this response is. Our or
Oct 31


Op-ed | A mayor for change, but not for us older New Yorkers
By Marianne Pizzitola Posted on October 29, 2025 Zohran Mamdani has mastered the art of performance politics. But behind the social media gloss lies a troubling silence, according to Marianne Pizzitola, president of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees. REUTERS/Mike Segar Zohran Mamdani has mastered the art of performance politics. He’s a TikTok man, quick with a slogan, full of fiery rhetoric, and ready with a viral soundbite. But behind the social media gloss li
Oct 31


An Open Letter to Zohran Mamdani: Why Are You Ignoring NYC Retirees?
Latest Tri-State News Oct 27 Editor’s Note: Marianne Pizzitola is a retired EMS worker and president of the New York City Organization of Public Service Retirees. Dear Zohran, You speak often about fighting hate, combatting racism, Islamophobia, and injustice, and I respect that. But I must ask: do our values not extend to older New Yorkers? Our organization represents more than 250,000 Medicare eligible retired city workers; the teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurs
Oct 31


NYC Retirees Need Intro. 1096—Is Mamdani Listening?
Tri-State News Latest Aug 1 Thanks for reading! If you value this reporting and would like to help keep Work-Bites on the job AND GROWING, please consider becoming a “Work-Bites Builder” today for just $2.50 per month. Work-Bites is a completely independent 501c3 nonprofit news organization dedicated to our readers — and we need your support! Invite friends, family, and co-workers to subscribe to the Work-Bites Wake Up Call!! By Joe Maniscalco Branded as Enemy Number One by a
Oct 31


Op-Ed | Does NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams care about municipal retirees going into medical debt? By Marianne Pizzitola
Posted on September 29, 2025 The recent announcement of Speaker Adrienne Adams attempting to pull a last-minute change in the City...
Oct 2


‘Don’t Bother Me!’ MLC OKs New Health Plan for NYC Workers Over Ongoing Protests
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Oct 2


All Power to the…Speaker!?!
By Joe Maniscalco You can’t take it with you—but if you’re the outgoing head of the New York City Council you can try and make sure the...
Oct 2


Union Leader Says City Plumbers Were Kept in the Dark About New Health Plan Proposal
Latest Tri-State News Sep 28 Members of Plumbers Local 1 march outside the gates of City Hall in support of New York City retirees...
Oct 2


City Unions OK Cost-Saving Health Plan Switch Despite Foggy Details
Labor While the Municipal Labor Committee approved the plans, part of a fraught effort to realize health care savings, some member unions...
Oct 2


Fast-Tracked Ryder’s Law Leaves NYC Retirees, EMS in the Dust
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Sep 20


NYC Retirees March In Manhattan With International Organization Of Maritime Masters, Mates, & Pilots
The Staten Islander The NYC Retirees Partner with the International Organization of Maritime Masters, Mates & Pilots and Bring the...
Sep 20


Medicare Advantage switch cheats NYC retirees
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/14/medicare-advantage-switch-cheats-nyc-retirees/?clearUserState=true By Marianne Pizzitola...
Jul 26


Mayor Adams will not switch city retirees to Medicare Advantage plan
By Ajani Stella Posted on June 20, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams. AMNY https://www.amny.com/politics/mayor-adams-will-not-switch-city-retirees-me...
Jul 6


Adams retreats from Medicare Advantage effort
Marianne Pizzitola, the president of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees, center, and retired municipal workers following the...
Jul 4


NYC Retirees Healthcare Fight For Traditional Medicare: Update With Marianne Pizzitola
Staten Islander News sat down with Marianne Pizzitola of NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees to discuss the importance of...
Jul 4


NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight
The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council...
Jul 4


NYC won't force 250K retirees off their current Medicare plan, despite court ruling
By Caroline Lewis Published Jun 20, 2025 Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations Mayor Eric Adams said Friday he is...
Jul 4


Retirees’ Medicare Advantage Backlash Resonates in Mayor’s Race
Thecity By Claudia Irizarry Aponte Retired city workers prepare to board a bus up to Albany to attend a court hearing in their case...
Jun 12


Retired NYC cops, firefighters, and teachers ride to Albany in ‘life or death’ healthcare fight
Amny By Dean Moses City workers and the widows of cops who have died protecting New York say the city is trying to take away their...
May 15


New York’s Highest Court Hears Final Arguments in Medicare Advantage Case
Thecity By Claudia Irizarry Aponte City retiree Merritt Claude prepares to board a bus up to Albany to attend a court hearing in a...
May 15


NYC union yanks backing for one Council member, pulls cash to others over Medicare Advantage beef
Nydailynews By Chris Sommerfeldt DC 37 boss Henry Garrido speaks at a rally in Foley Square, Manhattan on Thursday, Sep. 3, 2020. (Jeff...
May 9


Cuomo commits to killing controversial Medicare Advantage plan for NYC retirees
Nydailynews By Chris Sommerfeldt Getty New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo. (Getty) Published: April 28, 2025 Following the...
Apr 28


City retirees fighting to preserve Medicare coverage
Riverdalepress By Michelle Mullen Bill intro 1096, also known as the city bill to protect the healthcare coverage and contributions of...
Apr 25


City retirees' health benefits take center stage at mayoral forum
Thechiefleader By RICHARD KHAVKINE Candidates at the April 17 mayoral forum hosted by the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees...
Apr 21
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