New York City Board of Education Retirement System

This June, New York moves to the rhythm of the Caribbean. We honor the generations whose traditions, talent, and resilience helped shape the city we call home. Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrates the icons who transformed our culture, from Harry Belafonte and Grace Jones to Patrick Ewing and Shirley Chisholm.

Let’s celebrate the people who turned New York into the vibrant mosaic we love.

Numbers tell a story, and this month yours reflects meaningful progress. May’s financial fitness theme focuses on how to read your BERS Member Statement, offering guidance to help you feel confident in understanding your retirement outlook. Let’s navigate this eight‑page document together.

The deadline is fast approaching! Allocation changes submitted by May 31st will go into effect on July 1st.

If you're looking to move money between the Fixed and Variable programs in time for July, submit your change by the 31st. You can complete a TDA Investment Change form or make the changes through the Member Self Service (MSS) portal.

Pension payroll dates are in!

Checks Mailed- May 28th
EFT Deposit- June 1st

Eid al‑Adha is celebrated by communities across New York City and around the world as a time of reflection, generosity, and togetherness. In observance of the holiday, BERS will be closed.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old… We will remember them."
— Laurence Binyon, poet, “For the Fallen” (1914)

On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. BERS will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a time to recognize how accessible design supports inclusion, independence, and connection. Small improvements such as clear language, readable content, and thoughtful design can make a meaningful difference.

Are you a NYC public servant ready to reset your mind?

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with WorkWell NYC's "Breathe and Be": five days of engaging sessions and supportive emails to help you build your meditation practice. This challenge offers a thoughtfully designed roadmap to cultivate calm, clarity, and focus.

Daily sessions run from May 18–22 at 12 PM. Attend all sessions to enter a raffle for a soft, cozy blanket. Register at on.nyc.gov/breatheandbe.

Today is National Senior Fraud Awareness Day, and we’re focusing on phone scams. Scammers may use local numbers, urgent messages, or offers that sound too good to be true to catch your attention. Remember, legitimate organizations won’t ask for personal information or money over the phone. If something feels off, hang up, block the caller, and don’t engage.