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Being a member of the Foreign Press Association of New York (FPA) is more than just joining one of the most prestigious journalist organizations in America. Membership includes many networking opportunities, a place to showcase your work and more importantly actual physical benefits such as discounted health insurance.

The FPA continually strives to improve its members benefit options and services and would like to hear from the membership regarding any problems or improvements that can be made to better serve you while you are abroad.

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New British airways discount for FPA members.

The Foreign press Association is very pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with British Airways, one of the world’s greatest airlines, to provide discounts on all British Airway’s fares for members.

Any members interested in taking advantage of this program must ring our director Suzanne Adams 212-370-1054 to obtain the password for the British Airway’s site.

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We are very grateful to British Airways for their cooperation.

Cohen's Fashion Optical Discount

cohen optical benefitsThe Executive Committee is pleased to announce the latest benefit of membership in the FPANY: discounts on eye exams, prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories at Cohen’s Fashion Optical. Discount details are provided in the image at left.

To obtain these discounts, you must have a Vision Plus Savings Card, which will be available only to members in good standing. If you have not yet paid your 2008 dues, you will not be able to get your discount card until you have paid your dues.

If you are a member in good standing and would like to receive a discount card, please contact Suzanne Adams to request that a card be mailed to you. Our thanks to Committee member Randy Hecht for arranging this.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Executive Committee

FPA Member Benefit - Health Insurance

It is now possible for FPA members in good standing to apply for health insurance via a third party insurer. To apply for this Insurance, please click here.health insurance logo

Disclaimer: The Foreign Press Association makes this health insurance recommendation as a service to its members, without any obligation or responsibility on its part as to the insurer's enrollment, premium and contract policies.

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The FPA takes on the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York for denying reporter access.