The Retirees Association sadly announces the passing of long-standing member Clyburn Sowell.  He passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, according to his devoted daughter, Valeria. Brother Sowell was 101 years old, and had been honored with a standing ovation at the Association’s Holiday Party in December 2025. He led a life of service to America […]

The Plainview, NY Fire Department honored RA Executive Board Member Frank Rosato with a procession through town of his casket atop a fire engine.   The Department lined the street outside the firehouse with a giant American flag, and fellow firefighters standing in salute. Frank dedicated 35 years of service to the Department as a

The MTA has started to mail out packets to retired transit workers regarding the new MTA One Pass/Retiree to be used for traveling on the bus and subway system. Some retirees have already received their packet, but many have not.   That is because the MTA is doing the mailings in “blocks.”   So if