Headquartered in Troy, New York, we are a visible and outspoken presence at the state Capitol. Our staff, mostly government retirees, share the same concerns as you. With 19 chapters in New York, Florida and the Carolinas, we represent the interests of nearly 500,000 New York state and local government retirees and their beneficiaries. We work vigorously to protect your future Social Security, Medicare, health insurance, and other retirement benefits.