minimum age to retire nys
Tier 1 members may retire at any age with 35 years of service, or at age 55 with five or more years of service. Retirement may also occur at age 55 with less than five years of NYS service, if two years of NYS service are rendered after their current membership date and since they reached age 53. Tier 2, 3 and 4 members may retire at age 55 with five years of credited New York State service credit.