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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

ADA Update: a new login experience

We’re updating how you log in to your NYSDA and ADA account.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

3 EASY WAYS TO PAY 1 ONLINE: nysdental.org/renew 2 MAIL: Return dues stub and payment 3 PHONE: 1-800-255-2100

Member Assistance Program (MAP)

Life comes with challenges, but your new Member Assistance Program (MAP) is here to help. This free, confidential benefit is available to you and your household, offering resources and services to support mental health, reduce stress, and make life easier.

Welcome to the Ninth District Dental Association

The Ninth District Dental Society was formed in 1909 and renamed to the Ninth District Dental Association in 2002. We have a membership of over 1500 dentists in 5 counties: Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam.

In its quest to serve both the public and the profession, the Ninth District embodies the highest ideals.

The mission of the 9th District Dental Association is to serve and support its members and the public by improving the oral health of our community through Advocacy, Continuing Education and Camaraderie.



Meet Member Dentists, Residents, and Students!

FREE & OPEN TO ALL!

"Health is Wealth"

Summer Wellness Event

 Wednesday, July 30, 2025

6:30-8:30pm 

Hudson River Park
240 W. Main Street
Tarrytown, NY 10591

All 9th Members, New Dentists, Residents, and Touro Dental Students are invited
with their Spouse/Partner and Children!

Latusion Food Truck, Standing Yoga, and Music at

Beautiful Scenic Hudson River Park!
Free parking after 6pm, DO NOT Park in Lot E.

 

Afterwards enjoy a nice sunset walk along the river or drinks at one of the

close-by river view restaurants.


To Register please click here 
or call HQ 914-747-1199.

 

We Hope to See You There!!

 B. J. Mistry, D.D.S.
Chair, Substance Abuse & Wellness Committee

Lana Hashim, D.D.S.
Chair, New Dentist Committee

Renuka Bijoor, D.D.S., M.P.H.President

Co-Sponsors

Feldman Kieffer 

M&T Bank

(name is link to website)


Latest News Around the Tripartite

NYSDOL Issues UI Update for Employers

May 12, 2025

Per the notice below, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued an update on State Budget changes for employers regarding unemployment insurance (UI) benefits.

Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund: Thanks to Governor Hochul, the fiscal year 2026 Budget will pay off the Federal UI loan and achieve solvency in the UI Trust Fund.  Paying off the debt will cut UI costs for businesses and increase the maximum UI benefit rate for claimants.  To learn more, visit Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund FAQ and see below.

Overview

The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund began March of 2020 with a positive balance of nearly $2.5 billion.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic fallout, the balance was quickly paid out to New Yorkers, necessitating a loan from the Federal government to continue to pay eligible claims.  The Federal Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt peaked at $10.4 billion in March of 2021, and employer contribution rates have gone up each year since as the debt continues to be paid down.  As of May 2025, the debt is $5.7 billion.  Thanks to Governor Hochul, the fiscal year 2026 Budget will pay off the UI loan and achieve solvency in the UI Trust Fund.  Paying off the debt and making the fund solvent will cut UI costs for businesses.  Additionally, the 2026 Budget will increase the maximum UI benefit rate so that it better aligns with other states and change the taxable wage base to help build up reserves and stabilize the UI Trust Fund for the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund?

The UI Trust Fund pays unemployment insurance benefits to qualified individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own, and ready, willing, and able to work.  It is funded through employer contributions on an annual, per employee basis.

How is the UI Program impacted by the 2026 Budget?

The 2026 Budget will:

  • Pay off the UI Trust Fund debt that was created by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

  • Create a UI Trust Fund balance that will decrease the 2026 rates so that employers have a more affordable contribution rate.

  • Increase the taxable wage base to allow the state to build up reserves and stabilize the UI Trust Fund for the future.

  • Increase the Maximum Benefit Rate so that New York UI benefits are on par with other states’ unemployment benefits.

What do the changes in the 2026 Budget mean for New York’s workers?

Since 2020, the maximum benefit amount that an individual could receive when collecting UI was frozen at $504 per week because the UI Trust Fund was in debt.  Without State action, maximum benefits would not have increased until 2031.  By paying off the UI Trust Fund debt, and restoring the UI Trust Fund to solvency, the State is able to expedite the increase to the maximum benefit rate.  In October of 2025, the maximum benefit rate will increase to $869 per week, putting New York State on par with other states’ unemployment benefits and increasing support for job seekers receiving UI benefits.  Finally, the changes will allow the state to build up reserves in the UI Trust Fund, ensuring a safety net for New York’s workers in the future.

What does this mean for New York’s businesses?

Paying off the UI Trust Fund loan will put money back in the pockets of New York State business owners by eliminating the Interest Assessment surcharge for 2025, decreasing the UI contribution rates in 2026, and removing additional federal tax liability related to the loan.  By the State paying off the loan, employers will save an average of $100 per employee in 2026 and $250 in 2027.  Additionally, taxable wage base will be increased in 2026 to better align with the increases to the average annual wage.  This change will help increase the UI Trust fund reserves over time – keeping tax rates affordable for New York employers in the future.


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