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Cornucopia Kits Available This Thanksgiving Season For Residents of BHA

November 12, 2021 | by

The FAREGROUND ORGANIZATION along with FIELD & LARDER, and OUR CORE are putting together Cornucopia Kits for the Thanksgiving Holiday. These kits will be available on a first come first serve basis. Any resident of BHA who wants a Cornucopia Kit can contact the management office (845)831-1289 and have their name added to the list.

The kit will consist of the following items: turkey breast or ham, stuffing mix, gravy mix, fresh potatoes, sweet pots, onions, squash, package of raisins, bread mix or bread, and some kind of dessert.

The kits will be given out on Tuesday November 23, 2021 at the BHA Management Office between 11am through 1pm. You must pick up your Cornucopia at the office, there will be no home delivery available. The office is located at 1 Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY, 12508.

The deadline for adding your name to the list is Friday November 18, 2021. IF you are interested in receiving a kit please contact the office now and have your name added to the list.

Please stay posted for times of distribution.

Happy Holiday!

Gov. Hochul Weekly COVID Update: 75% of New Yorkers with One Dose — Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate — #NYVaxForKids Contest

November 10, 2021 | by

I’m very pleased to share that we hit a new vaccine milestone — 75% of ALL New Yorkers have rolled up their sleeves to get at least one vaccine dose. With children age 5-11 now eligible, I know we can hit 80% soon. I had a chance to meet some of the young kids who have rolled up their sleeves — and I let them know that they are our superheroes in the fight against COVID.   The holidays are coming and a great gift to your family, friends, and neighbors is your COVID-19 vaccine. If you haven’t gotten your first dose yet, set up an appointment today.   Let’s dive in.

UPDATES IN OUR FIGHT AGAINST COVID

VACCINATE, EDUCATE, GRADUATE. Young kids might not be thinking about college yet, but we know parents are! 5-11 year-olds who get their vaccine can enter for a chance to win a full-ride scholarship to any SUNY or CUNY school. Parents & guardians can go online or call 1-833-697-4829 to enter.  

VAX FOR KIDS RESOURCES. Our Vax for Kids website gives parents all the information they need to make the decision to get their children vaccinated, and we’re making it even better. New posters, graphics, certificates, and stickers are available for download now and will be in doctors’ offices across the state soon.  

VAX BADGE STICKER CONTEST. We’re launching a contest for parents and guardians to submit their child’s vaccine sticker designs. Submit an image of your design to me (@GovKathyHochul) via social media, say where you’re from and use the hashtag #NYVaxForKids. Lucky winners from across the state will be selected to be featured on our “I’m Vaccinated” stickers!

THE LATEST ON THE NUMBERS

THIS WEEK’S COVID TRENDS. As of November 8, 2021, there are 1,878 New Yorkers hospitalized with COVID-19. Our 7-day percentage positivity average was 2.65%, which is up from 2.24% last week.   Per the CDC as of November 9, 2021, 88.5% of adult New Yorkers have at least one vaccine dose. So far, 27,863,643 total vaccine doses have been administered, and 62,550 doses were administered over the past 24 hours.      Governor Hochul shakes hand of a young New Yorker who received the COVID vaccine  
Photo of the Day: Yesterday, I met a brave and heroic young New Yorker who was excited to get her first dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. And she was lucky enough to get her vaccine under the blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History.

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS
Every week, we’re answering some commonly asked questions about COVID-19 and vaccinations.  You can submit a question for a chance to get your question answered in next week’s newsletter. Submit your question here.   QUESTION: Are booster shots available, if so, where? (Evone, Queens County)   ANSWER: There are now booster recommendations for all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States. The CDC and New York State Department of Health recommend that certain individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get their “booster dose” at least six months after their initial series. These individuals include those who are 65 years and older and individuals who are 18 and older who live in long-term care settings, have underlying medical conditions, or who work or live in high-risk settings. Additionally, booster doses are recommended for all individuals 18 and older who received the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago.    My friends, as we draw near the holiday season, let’s keep looking out for one another and keep each other safe. We’re making progress in our vaccination efforts and I hope that upward trend continues. Protect yourself and your loved ones and get vaccinated. Enjoy the rest of your week.   Ever Upward,   Governor Kathy Hochul

Attention Residents of BHA – The Deadline for My Bread Is Your Bread is this Friday November 12th, 2021.

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DO NOT MISS OUT ON SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT … THE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2021 … CONTACT THE BHA MANANGEMENT OFFICE TODAY!

FREE GROCERIES ARE COMING TO BEACON THIS WEEK … SEE INFORMATION BELOW

November 9, 2021 | by

COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN DUTCHESS COUNTY

November 8, 2021 | by

Attention Residents of BHA

COVID-19 shots are now available at the old J.C. Penny building in the South Hills Mall. COVID-19 shots will be given out on a walk in basis on the following dates:

Saturday November 13th from 9:00 AM to 12:00PM

Thursday, November 18th from 4:00pm to 7:00PM

Caremount Medical is also providing COVID-19 Booster Shots on an appointment basis. For further information please contact CareMount Medical at their main number 845-231-5600

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF HAMILTON FISH PLAZA

November 3, 2021 | by

THE FAREGROUND ORGANIZATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOOD BANK OF THE HUDSON VALLEY WILL BE DISTRIBUTING FREE FOOD TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAMILTON FISH PLAZA.

DATE: FRIDAY NOVEMEBR 5TH, 2021

TIME: 10AM-11AM

LOCATION: 31 ELIZA STREET, BEACON, NY, 12508

WALK UP AND DRIVE THROUGH SERVICE WELCOME. PLEASE WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING.

LA ORGANIZACIÓN FAREGROUND EN CONJUNTO CON EL BANCO DE ALIMENTOS DEL VALLE DE HUDSON DISTRIBUIRÁ ALIMENTOS GRATUITOS A LOS RESIDENTES DE HAMILTON FISH PLAZA.

FECHA: VIERNES 5 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2021

HORA: 10 AM-11AM

UBICACIÓN: 31 ELIZA STREET, BEACON, NY, 12508

ACEPTAR Y CONDUCIR A TRAVÉS DEL SERVICIO BIENVENIDO. POR FAVOR USE UNA MÁSCARA Y PRACTIQUE EL DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL.

FREE GROCERIES ARE IN BEACON TOMORROW … SEE INFORMATION BELOW

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TODAY’S DAILY QUOTE ~ Frederick Douglass

November 1, 2021 | by

If anyone understood the cost of progress, it was abolitionist, orator, and author Frederick Douglass. After escaping slavery in 1838, Douglass wrote and spoke of the great suffering and struggles he endured, using these depictions to further the antislavery movement. He understood firsthand that true freedom and equality do not come easily, and that it is sometimes in our pain that we make the greatest strides.

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF BEACON HOUSING AUTHORITY ~ THE DEADLINE FOR THIS EVENT IS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2021

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR NAME ADDED TO THE SIGN UP SHEET YOU MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2021 … THERE WILL BE NO NAMES TAKEN AFTER THE 12TH !

SIGN UP TODAY … SEE INFORMATION BELOW!

TODAY’S DAILY QUOTE ~ Criss Jami

October 28, 2021 | by

American poet, philosopher, and essayist Criss Jami, sometimes known by his alter ego “TheKillosopher,” poses a unique challenge to readers of his 2015 book, “Killosophy.” The author asserts that perhaps our time on Earth is best spent in devotion to something — a cause, a community, a religion — rather than in pursuit of lifestyles defined and critiqued by an ever-changing culture.

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