Nelson Mandela

South African leader Nelson Mandela spent half a century fighting against the oppressive system of apartheid that segregated Black and white South Africans — a fight that led to his arrest in 1962 and a 27-year imprisonment. After his release from prison in 1990, Mandela spent the next four years participating in peace talks and negotiations to bring apartheid to an end, and in 1994 was elected as the first Black president of a revolutionized nation. Mandela never faltered in his belief in a more equal and just future, and that belief propelled him to act despite the risk. With this quote, from his 1994 memoir “Long Walk to Freedom,” he points out that courage and fear aren’t opposites; rather, true courage is taking action even when you’re scared. “The brave man,” he wrote, “is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

The City of Beacon Noise Ordinance is in effect daily from 9:00pm – 7:00am.

BHA Management is asking all residents to adhere to this City Ordinance. If your neighbor is violating the City Noise Ordinance you have the right to contact the Beacon Police to register a complaint. You do not have the right to bang on the wall, floor, or ceiling in protest. Another option is to calmly discuss the situation in person, your neighbor may not be aware of the noise level coming from their apartment.

BHA is encouraging all tenants to use common sense in regard to these matters. BHA is a community where the units are close to one another and sound does travel. Please be conscious of this fact and be kind to one another.

BINGO returns to Beacon Housing Authority. Those residents who wish to participate can come to the Forrestal Heights Community Room today at 4:30pm. Cards are $1.00 each, please bring exact change, and enjoy an evening with your neighbors!

DATE – 7/9/2021

TIME – 4:30PM to 7:30PM

LOCATION – FORRESTAL HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ROOM

$1.00 PER CARD – You can purchase as many cards as you like. PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE. Payout is based on the cash collected that night divided by the number of games to be played.

BINGO WILL START ON FRIDAY JULY 9TH AND WILL BE PLAYED WEEKLY! THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. YOU MUST BE A BHA RESIDENT OR A GUEST OF A BHA RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE.

NYS Coronavirus Update: 70% of All Eligible New Yorkers Have At Least One Vaccine Dose — Outdoor Dining Extended

Photo of the Day: The pop-up MTA vaccination sites have been extended through July 10 (Photo by Nina Dudko)   Here’s what else you need to know tonight:   1. COVID hospitalizations are at 347. Of the 98,677 tests reported yesterday, 607, or 0.68 percent, were positive. The 7-day positivity average was 0.68 percent. There were 80 patients in ICU yesterday, up three from the previous day. Of them, 39 are intubated. Sadly, we lost three New Yorkers to the virus.    2. As of 11am yesterday, 72.8 percent of adult New Yorkers have received at least one vaccine dose, per the CDC. Over the past 24 hours, 43,808 total doses have been administered. To date, New York has administered 21,443,054 total doses with 66.2 percent of adult New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See additional data on the State’s Vaccine Tracker.   3. Outdoor dining rules have been extended for another year. Yesterday, I signed legislation that allows bars & restaurants to continue using municipal spaces for outdoor dining. Outdoor dining was popular throughout the pandemic and was an important lifeline for many businesses.    4. The pop-up vaccination sites at Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal have been extended through July 10. Individuals who get vaccinated at either of these pop-up sites can receive a free 7-day Unlimited MetroCard or two one-way Metro-North or LIRR tickets.     5. The Javits Center vaccination site will cease operations. At its peak, Javits vaccinated as many as 10,000 people a day and was the largest such site in the nation. The convention center became a symbol of New York’s vaccination efforts overall. Due to reduced demand and the success of the state’s vaccination program, Javits and two other State-operated mass vaccination sites—Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood) and SUNY Ulster—will stop operating as of Friday, July 9. The State will reallocate resources on localized vaccination efforts to better reach under-vaccinated communities in the State.   6. The New York Public Library reopened nearly all of its branches earlier this week. The Library’s many branches closed to the public in March of last year due to COVID, but as of July 6, the libraries have reopened across five boroughs—including the famous Rose Main Reading Room at the library system’s Main Branch on 42nd Street in Manhattan.    Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: History has been made at the Maid of the Mist. Henrietta native Kaitlynn McHenry has become the first female captain of the famous Niagara Falls tour-boat. McHenry first set foot on one of the fleet’s vessels as a tourist ten years ago. And after working on boats in various capacities throughout her life, including at the New York State Canal Corporation, she has become the first female captain in the company’s 175 years of operation. McHenry told the Democrat and Chronicle that she hopes to see more women in the maritime field.   Ever Upward,   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

All residents are encouraged to enjoy the holiday responsibly. Please be safe and respect your neighbors in regard to noise levels and outside activities.

The Community Rooms in both Forrestal Heights and Hamilton Fish Plaza will be used as Cooling Centers this summer.

Forrestal Height’s Community Room will be accessible from 9am – 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Hamilton Fish’s Community Room will be accessible from 8am- 3:30pm Monday through Friday.

These Cooling Centers are available to any BHA resident. Please use them responsibly and share the space with your fellow neighbors.

Thank You

BHA MANAGEMENT