Labor Day will be observed on Monday, September 1, 2025. As such, monthly pension payments will not be transmitted by the bank until the business day following the official holiday observation (Tuesday, September 2, 2025). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions regarding your pension… read more...

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Attention NYCDCC Members and Retirees: Recently, the Fund Office has received a number of phone calls concerning rumors that have been circulating regarding potential changes to the NYCDCC Pension Fund’s Age 55 Early Retirement Provision and related Welfare Fund coverage. As a result, we would like to take a moment… read more...

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The Fund office has been notified that Executive Secretary Treasurer (EST), Paul Capurso will be holding a virtual General Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5pm to address questions concerning the NYCDCC Pension and Welfare Funds. This meeting will be open to the entire membership. If you would… read more...

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The Fund Office is excited to announce that the NYCDCC Benefit Funds website, www.nyccbf.org, now provides a Spanish text option via Google Translate. This feature is available by clicking the “Google Translate” button located on the top of our homepage. By choosing this option, members and dependents can now read… read more...

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As part of our partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering, MSK Direct is a benefit for NYCDCC Welfare Fund participants that gives members and their families the highest-quality cancer services for screening and prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer. Whether you have cancer, are concerned about your risk of cancer,… read more...

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Please be advised that your "September" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be issued on or about Friday, August 29th. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 29th to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...

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When was the last time you had a dilated eye exam? As a part of National Eye Exam Month, the Fund Office is sharing resources so you and your family can be proactive about your eye health. What is a Dilated Eye Exam? During a dilated eye exam, your doctor… read more...

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The NYCDCC Benefit Funds has an important reminder for all of our members who are participants in the Annuity Fund: If you have an individual Annuity account through the Fund, but have not yet registered it with Empower, we strongly advise you to do so at your earliest convenience. Registering… read more...

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On Saturday, September 13th, 2025, the New York City District Council of Carpenters will host their annual family picnic and charity softball tournament at Cunningham Park (Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY, 11366) beginning at 9:00 AM. Additionally, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds will be holding a Benefits Fair for you and your… read more...

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July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, and the Fund Office is highlighting information about these rare forms of cancer, as well as our partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Sarcomas are cancers that begin in a bone or soft connective tissue (such as muscle, nerves, and tendons).… read more...

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On Thursday, June 12th, the Board of Trustees celebrated the twenty-five recipients of the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship at a luncheon in Manhattan. Each year, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund offers a Scholarship Program (known as the “Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship”) for unmarried, dependent, biological, or adopted children of… read more...

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As an NYCDCC member, your hard work helps build financial security for you and your family in the form of pension benefits, annuity benefits, and savings. However, these assets can make members – especially retirees and older members –targets for exploitation, scams, and fraud. With this in mind, the Fund… read more...

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June is National Cancer Survivor Month, and the Fund Office would like to honor all the NYCDCC families who have been and continue to be affected by cancer diagnoses. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend, cancer presents many challenges and difficult emotions. With this in mind, we… read more...

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NYCDCC Retirees and Surviving Spouses: You may have already received, or will soon be receiving a mailing from the NYCDCC Benefit Funds requiring you to complete and sign an affidavit attesting to the fact that you are the rightful individual receiving your retirement benefits. This process is occasionally undertaken by… read more...

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Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will likely get skin cancer? May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and as summer begins, we would like to remind you of the importance of protecting yourself from the sun. Being Safe in the Sun The two main risk factors for skin… read more...

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Please be advised that your "June" vacation payments, regardless of whether you are being paid via rapid! PayCard or direct deposit, will be issued on or about Monday, June 2nd. You should check your balance by end-of-day on the 2nd to confirm receipt of your payment. You can do so… read more...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to highlight the Members Education & Network for Dependency (The MEND Program). Established in 2016, the MEND Program is led by an accredited staff that provides assistance to participants and their dependents in addressing and finding treatment… read more...

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund is pleased to announce that twenty-five (25) students have been awarded the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. Each student will now receive a $3,500.00 per year scholarship, which… read more...

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On April 9th and 10th, the NYCDCC Benefit Funds hosted three Retirement Seminar information sessions for members approaching retirement. Over two hundred NYCDCC members and their guests attended the events at 395 Hudson Street to learn about a wide variety of important topics related to retirement planning, as they prepare… read more...

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Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Common stressors include major life changes, family and relationship issues, work, money, and health. Life can be very stressful when someone is dealing with several of these at the same time. On top of the discomfort stress causes, it can also lead to… read more...

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