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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 4H 1M

Mamdani’s NYC Pension Delay Plan - Are NYC Retirees Being Robbed?

from New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast · host Bleav + John D. Macari Jr. + Eric S. Dym

Is New York City heading down a dangerous financial path again? In this episode, we break down the explosive proposal tied to Zohran Mamdani’s plan to delay pension payments—a move critics say echoes the same financial schemes that once pushed NYC to the brink of bankruptcy. What does this mean for: NYPD, FDNY, and municipal retirees? Current city workers paying into the system? The long-term stability of NYC’s pension funds? We’re joined by Marianne Pizzitola, President of NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees and FDNY EMS Local 2507, who has been on the front lines fighting to protect retiree benefits. She brings real insight into: What’s actually happening behind the scenes How retirees could be impacted What legal and financial battles are already underway This is a conversation every NYC worker—past and present—needs to hear. ️ Special Guest Marianne Pizzitola President, NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees Website: https://www.nycretirees.org Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NYCRetirees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCRetirees Topics Covered Mamdani’s pension delay proposal explained NYC’s history with pension manipulation & near bankruptcy Who really pays the price when payments are delayed Legal fights over retiree benefits What’s next for NYC’s workforce Why This Matters Delaying pension payments isn’t just an accounting trick it’s a gamble with the livelihoods of the men and women who built this city. Like | Comment | Subscribe Follow: @TheFinestUnfiltered NYC pensions, Zohran Mamdani, NYC retirees, pension crisis NYC, NYPD pension, FDNY pension, NYC bankruptcy history, Marianne Pizzitola, public sector pensions, NYC politics ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5689366474915840 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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