January 27, 2022
In his 1923 book “The Dance of Life,” English physician and psychologist Havelock Ellis puts his own spin on the common wisdom that the most valuable things in life are worth working for. A pioneering researcher whose studies into human sexuality challenged the conventions of Victorian-era society, Ellis knew the goals we chase lie on the other side of hard work, fear, and challenge.
January 25, 2022
PLEASE SEE THE CHANGES IN THE DELIVERY SCHEDULES
POR FAVOR VEA LOS CAMBIOS EN LOS HORARIOS DE ENTREGA
Attention Residents of Beacon Housing Authority, please be informed that the Statewide Eviction Moratorium has ended as of January 15, 2022. If you are currently in arrears on your rent, BHA strongly suggests that you become proactive in addressing this matter. All rental arrears can be addressed by contacting the BHA Office to discuss your specifics. BHA will be taking action moving forward to address all rental arrears.
Secondly, BHA is also announcing that as of February 2022 Late Fees will be applied to all rents that are submitted past the 5 day grace period. All BHA rents are due the 1st of the month, tenants have a 5 day(business day) grace period to submit rent to the office. If rent is submitted after the 5th business day it will be considered late and Late Fees will be attached to the account.
Finally, BHA requires all rent checks and money orders to be legible and include tenant’s name and apartment number. If tenants submit a check or money order that is not legible, or that is ripped, or damaged it will not be accepted by BHA Management. Checks or Money Orders that are not legible and do not include tenants’ name or apartment number will not be accepted by BHA Management. BHA is asking all tenants to comply with this request and submit legible intact checks which include tenants’ name and apartment number. Compliance with this request will help avoid future late fees.
If you are a tenant in good standing with your rent and have no arrears this notice does not apply to you.
BHA thanks you for your compliance and appreciates your attention in this matter.
BHA MANAGEMENT 🙂
The path through life is not a straight line, and neither is the road to change. Political theorist Madame de Staël, who lived through the French Revolution and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, explains here that it is human nature to make progress in increments, as our beliefs are challenged, reconstructed, and transformed over time.
January 24, 2022
As many of us know, fear is often the greatest roadblock to our happiness and inner peace. What’s more, as Ethiopian philanthropist Yohannes Gebregeorgis points out here, it is also the enemy of wisdom. A champion of literacy in his home country and beyond, Gebregeorgis recognizes that we cannot begin to learn and grow until we conquer the things that scare us, and move forward with courage.
Information on COVID TESTS and VACINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
January 21, 2022
Click on the above link to order COVID -19 Home Tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
When Bruce Lee’s TV series “The Green Hornet” was canceled after a single season in 1967, the actor began teaching private martial arts lessons to famous students such as Steve McQueen, James Coburn, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Pressed to name his unique fight style, 26-year-old Lee obliged with Jeet Kune Do, a Cantonese phrase meaning “The way of the intercepting fist.” This quote — uttered before Lee became a film icon with 1973’s “Enter the Dragon,” which was released just six days after his death — appears in Lee’s posthumously published “Tao of Jeet Kune Do.” With it, Lee suggests that a meaningful goal equates to a steep climb. Even if you don’t achieve your highest objective, the steps taken will lead you somewhere satisfying.
January 20, 2022
| Good news! Each household in the U.S. can now have four free COVID-19 at-home tests shipped directly to their home at no cost! All you need to do is visit COVIDtests.gov and enter your contact information and mailing address. Order Now The tests are rapid antigen “at-home” or “self” tests — not PCR tests which require a lab drop-off. The “at-home” or “self” tests can be taken anywhere and give results within 30 minutes. Guard against scammers trying to steal your personal information. When ordering tests, use the official, secure government website: https://COVIDtests.gov. Watch out for phone scammers, too. If you get a phone call requesting information so that free at-home tests can be mailed to you, hang up — it’s a scam! Remember: Medicare pays for COVID-19 tests performed by a lab, such as PCR or antigen/rapid tests, at no cost to you when the test is ordered by an authorized health care professional. Those in a Medicare Advantage Plan should check with their plan to see if their plan offers coverage and payment for at-home tests. Sincerely, The Medicare Team |
Hi Beacon; it’s Mayor Lee Kyriacou with a brief update on COVID and test kits.
Counts: COVID cases have peaked in Dutchess County and are on the decline. In Beacon we have 127 active cases – lower than our peak but higher than we want.
Masks: Please remember – per State Health Department requirements and CDC recommendations – a face covering is required in indoor public spaces other than a private residence, unless the space requires proof of vaccination. We are almost these, so please let’s stick to the requirements together.
Test Kits: The Federal Government has begun free distribution of up to four COVID-19 antigen home test kits for households. Online, go to https://special.usps.com/testkits. Every U.S. home is eligible without proof of ID, credit card, or health insurance. Kits are expected to start shipping in late January.
The City of Beacon ran out of a small number of test kits almost immediately, but we are expecting more. We will provide notice of local test kits by phone messages such as this, and on the City website at https://beaconny.gov/ and Facebook account.
Thank you for your keeping to our safety protocols throughout this pandemic. Beacon has served as a model for the rest of the Hudson Valley. More importantly, your dedication has saved lives.