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Ruth Mahoney, a banking executive from Albany, was elected by the New York State Board of Regents to NYSTRS' Board.

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NYSTRS ranks well above the national average among public pension plans in both funding level and the amount of revenue coming from investment earnings, according to a new survey. Both factors are key indicators of the strength of the System.

You already know that you can use your MyNYSTRS account to access your membership information, file forms and message us securely. Now MyNYSTRS has introduced even more self-service tools.

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.

Nationwide, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits using stolen personally identifiable information (PII). Members who believe their PII has been compromised should contact the System and consider adding a theft of ID flag to their account.

Eric J. Iberger, a teacher in the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District, was appointed to NYSTRS’ 10-member Retirement Board. He is one of three active teacher members on the Board.

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).

Your 1099-R tax statement for calendar year 2020 pension earnings is now available online in your secure MyNYSTRS account. Paper copies, if you elected that option, will be mailed later this month and will likely arrive in early February.