NARFE NY Federation is offering a new member incentive for joining NARFE during April or May 2026. Learn how to receive a 50% reimbursement of your first-year annual dues.
Trolley Tour
Join us on the famous Sunday in the Cemetery Trolley Tour on Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery. These tours sell out quickly, so reserve your spot today!
Next Meeting
The next meeting of NARFE Chapter 439 is Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Community Room of the Amherst Main Library at Audubon (recently renamed the Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library) located at 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY. Special guest speaker will be Jennifers Johnson from New Sky Wellness, talking about getting the most out of retirement. This presentation is brought to us by Highmark Western and Northeastern New York.
America’s Cowboy Country Group Travel
Join us as we visit America’s Cowboy Country September 1-8, 2026. Highlights on this trip include:
Mount Rushmore
Yellowstone National Park
Badlands National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Custer State Park
Crazy Horse Memorial
Roundtrip airfare, 1st class and deluxe hotel accommodations, 10 meals, and more are included.
Are You a Worried Fed?
If you are searching for answers to recent firings and Reductions in Force (RIFs), and potential loss of healthcare and retirement benefits, NARFE has the tools and resources to help.
NARFE Responds to Executive Orders Issued by President Trump
NARFE National President William “Bill” Shackelford released a statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders related to the federal workforce. NARFE stands with you and the entire federal community.
President Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act, Repealing WEP and GPO
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a legislative priority for NARFE for decades.
Next Meeting
The next meeting of Chapter 0439 is March 17, 2025 11:00 am at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst. Click on the title “Next Meeting” or the picture for more information.
2025 COLA
2025 COLA for Social Security and CSRS retirees will be 2.5%, for FERS retirees will be 2%. To learn more, click on the graphic or title above.
Support Bringing the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82 to a Floor Vote!
Support bringing the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, legislation to repeal WEP/GPO to a floor vote!
Click on the title or the picture of Social Security cards to learn what you can do to move H.R. 82 forward.