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June 7, 2021
Upcoming Vaccination Opportunities – PLEASE SHARE!
June 4, 2021
Dutchess County, NY sent this bulletin at 06/04/2021 01:00 PM EDT
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.  Upcoming Vaccination Opportunities Individuals 12 years and older are eligibleto receive COVID-19 vaccine! * Multiple opportunities throughout Dutchess County to receive one-dose Johnson & Johnson or two-dose Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.*Only Pfizer vaccine is approved for individuals 12-17 years old. Must be 18 years or older to receive Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.Please Promote and Share this Information!Dutchess County DBCH Upcoming Vaccination Events at JCPenney PODDBCH will be vaccinating those 18 and older at its Fixed Point of Dispensing (POD) Vaccination Center at the former JCPenney store at the Poughkeepsie Galleria. Walk-ins are welcome!Tuesday, June 8th, 10am-1pm (Moderna and Johnson & Johnson) Check for available Moderna appointments Check for available Johnson & Johnson appointments Thursday, June 10th, 4pm-7pm (Moderna) Check for available Moderna appointments Saturday, June 12th, 10am-1pm (Johnson & Johnson) Check for available Johnson & Johnson appointments Upcoming Vaccination Events at Dover PODDBCH will be vaccinating those 18 and older at its Fixed Point of Dispensing (POD) Vaccination Center at the former CVS pharmacy on Route 22 in Dover. Walk-ins are welcome!Wednesday, June 9th, 5pm-7pm (Johnson & Johnson) Check for available Johnson & Johnson appointments Upcoming Community Pop-upsDBCH also hosts Community Pop-up vaccination sites in various locations across the County to better reach all residents. Walk-ins welcome!Tivoli Village Hall (Johnson & Johnson) Saturday, June 5th, 10am-12pm 1 Tivoli Commons, Tivoli Check for available Johnson & Johnson appointments Juneteenth Event (Johnson & Johnson) Saturday, June 19th, 1pm-5pm Mansion Square Park, Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie Check for available Johnson & Johnson appointments Upcoming Partner Pop-upsDBCH continues to partner with area primary care providers and other local organizations to vaccinate eligible individuals. Village Apothecary (PFIZER, MODERNA, AND JOHNSON & JOHNSON) Minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All patients are required to bring proof of age. Second dose appointments are automatically scheduled at the same time as your first dose appointment. Saturday, June 5th 10am-12pm Dover High School, 2368 Route 22, Dover Plains Check for available appointments Beekman Pharmacy (PFIZER) All clinics held at 2540 Route 55, Poughquag. Visit beekmanpharmacy.com and click “join the waitlist” or call 845-724-3200 to schedule an appointment. Premier Medical Group (PFIZER)All clinics held at 1 Webster Ave #302, Poughkeepsie. Call 845-454-4200 to schedule an appointment. Bambini Pediatrics (PFIZER)All clinics held at 207 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie. Call 845-249-2510 to schedule an appointment. CareMount Medical – Oakwood Commons (PFIZER)All clinics held at 2507 South Road, Poughkeepsie. Visit caremountmedical.com to see appointment availability or call 845-471-3111 to schedule an appointment. Children’s Medical Group (PFIZER)Various locations including 104 Fulton Ave, Poughkeepsie. Call 845-452-1700 to schedule an appointment.RemindersSecond Dose AppointmentsScheduling for second dose appointments will occur at the vaccination site as both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses for full effectiveness. Need help scheduling a second dose appointment? Call the Coronavirus Information Line at 845-486-3555.Help spread the word!COVID-19 vaccines are readily available, safe, and effective and over 60% of Dutchess County residents over age 18 have received at least one dost of COVID-19 vaccine! For more information, visit DutchessNY.gov/COVIDvaccine or call the Coronavirus Information Line at 845-486-3555. |
NYS Coronavirus Update: Lowest Single-Day Positivity Rate — First 10 Vaccine Scholarship Winners Announced
Yesterday, there were fewer than 17,000 COVID cases in the U.S. and New York, we saw a record-low positivity rate of 0.44 percent. And for the first time in over eight months, hospitalizations fell below 1,000. These numbers really show that vaccines work. New York is back, and that’s a testament to the New Yorkers who have stayed tough and smart over the last year. The vaccines are safe, free, and effective, period, and the sooner we get each and every eligible New Yorker vaccinated, the sooner we can finish off this pandemic once and for all.  Photo of the Day: New York is back. Here’s what else you need to know tonight: 1. COVID hospitalizations are at 970. Of the 128,002 tests reported yesterday, 565, or 0.44 percent, were positive. The 7-day average percent positivity was 0.60 percent. There were 245 patients in ICU yesterday, down seven from the previous day. Of them, 143 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 10 New Yorkers to the virus. 2. As of 11am yesterday, 65.7 percent of adult New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 77,131 total doses have been administered. To date, New York administered 19,226,670 total doses with 57.6 percent of adult New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See additional data on the State’s Vaccine Tracker. 3. Yesterday, we announced the first 10 winners of the State’s Vaccine Scholarship incentive. These 10 vaccinated New Yorkers will attend a SUNY or CUNY school with their tuition and room & board covered. And with four more drawings, there are still opportunities for a chance to win a full-ride, four-year scholarship to a state college or university. Learn more and get a shot to make your future. 4. A new pop-up vaccination site will open at Belmont Park to coincide with the 2021 Belmont Stakes. The site will operate adjacent to the Clubhouse Entrance of Belmont Park on Friday, June 4, from 12pm to 6pm and on Saturday, June 5, from 9am to 5pm. Racing fans who get vaccinated at the site will receive complimentary general admission to the 2022 Belmont Stakes. 5. Starting June 11, Citi Field will expand vaccinated seating capacity. The stadium will expand its vaccinated seating to 90 percent of the stadium for Mets home games. More fans, more energy—another reason to get vaccinated. Excelsior Pass is accepted at Citi Field as proof of vaccination. 6. The New York International Auto Show will return to the Javits Center this August. Thanks to the expansion at the Javits Center, the event will be held at pre-pandemic levels. Tickets for the auto show go on sale June 30. Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: The Peregrine falcon chicks nesting at the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge need your help—they need names! Visitors to the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge can cast their vote for the three chicks that hatched this spring. Voting will be held through Sunday, June 6. Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo |
NYS Coronavirus Update: Rental Assistance Application Is Open — Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo
June 2, 2021
New Yorkers are continuing to beat back COVID every day and as the numbers keep going down, we are able to get our economy back up and running and move our state into the future. Our 7-day average continues its decline and the positivity rate in every region is below 1.50 percent—the first time that’s happened since September 25. Our priority remains getting more people vaccinated. You can help by talking to friends, family and neighbors and pointing them to resources so that they can get all their questions answered.  Photo of the Day: Members of the “COVID Destroyers” attended a vacciantion event on Fire Island over the weekend (Photo by koitz) Here’s what else you need to know tonight: 1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 1,032. Of the 50,528 tests reported yesterday, 391, or 0.77 percent, were positive. The 7-day average percent positivity was 0.65 percent. There were 255 patients in ICU yesterday, up three from the previous day. Of them, 138 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 8 New Yorkers to the virus. 2. As of 11am this morning, 65.3 percent of adult New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 36,552 total doses have been administered. To date, New York administered 19,081,184 total doses with 57.1 percent of adult New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See additional data on the State’s Vaccine Tracker. 3. The application for rental assistance opened today. The State will provide $3.5 billion in assistance for renters and small businesses experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the program will be accepted starting June 1 for eligible New Yorkers who are behind on their rent and have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19. The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide assistance with up to 12 months of past-due rent, three months of prospective rental assistance and 12 months of utility arrears payments to eligible New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status. 4. New York’s ‘Vax & Scratch’ program has been extended through June 4. Get vaccinated at any of 10 state vaccination sites and receive a free NYS Lottery scratch off ticket with a grand prize of $5 million. Must be 18 or older to participate. Learn more. 5. The midnight curfew on indoor dining is now lifted. During the month of May we took major steps towards reopening our economy and as of May 31, we have lifted the midnight curfew on indoor dining for bars and restaurants across New York. 6. Today the Toronto Blue Jays play their first game at Sahlen Field in Buffalo with a fully vaccinated section. In partnership with New York State and the Buffalo Bisons and Erie County Medical Center, a new vaccination site at the field will provide vouchers for free Bisons tickets and participation in a raffle for other prizes for anyone who gets vaccinated there. Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Over Memorial Day weekend, local Boy Scouts honored our fallen soldiers by laying flags on the graves of 120 veterans. Boy Scout Troop 208 of Fairport, NY, visited the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery and laid flags to honor soldiers who fought to protect our freedoms. A great demonstration of respect and patriotism from young New Yorkers. Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo |
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MEMORIAL DAY 2021 IN BEACON
May 28, 2021
Memorial Day 2021 Parades, Concerts & Things To Do in Beacon, New York
Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. There are so many fun things to do and events that will interest you. From Memorial Day Weekend Virtual Run to Booze Cruises there is a lot that you can do on this day. Celebrate Memorial Day 2021 in Beacon with the best of the things, it’s time we welcome the summer with this festivity and joy. Discover Memorial Day Services near you and all the amazing events to make it a happening weekend.
Hudson Valley Free Day
Sunday, May 30, 2021, 10 am–6 pm, Dia Beacon
Hudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. The Hudson Valley encompasses the following counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington, and Westchester.
Please contact 845 231 0811 or tickets@diaart.org to reserve tickets.
Mount Gulian Historic Site Tour
May 30 @ 12:00 pm
Offering tours once again on Fridays and Sundays, beginning Friday, through Sunday, October 24. Tours of the historic home, 18th-century Dutch barn and heritage garden will be given Fridays and Sundays at 12, 1 and 2 p.m. Reservations are required.
Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children (ages 6-18) and free for children under six and Mount Gulian members. Membership is open to the public.
Attendance will be limited to aid in social distancing and masks are required for all visitors. Advance reservations are preferred, but walk-ins will be accommodated if safety limitations allow. For tour reservations and further information, call Mount Gulian at (845) 831-8172 or email at info@mountgulian.org.
Telepathic Moon Dance OUTDOOR SHOW IN BEACON
SAT MAY 29 2021 AT 02:00 PM UTC-04:00
Polhill Park, Beacon, NY 12508 | Beacon
Catch us live and outdoors in Beacon NY. We’ll be playing at Polhill Park across from Bank Square Coffeehouse. Come hang!
DON”T STOP NOW IT”S YOUR CITY AND YOUR VOTE THAT MATTERS!
May 26, 2021
Attention Residents of Beacon Housing Authority
THe 2021 Primary Elections are coming on June 22nd.
Any resident who wishes to obtain an Absentee Ballot to participate in this Primary Election must first submit an Absentee Ballot Application to the Board of Elections
Absentee Ballot Applications will be given out to residents at both the Forrestal Heights and Hamilton Fish Plaza locations. These applications must be filled out completely, signed, and dated. Residents can either mail the application themselves or return the completed application to the BHA Management office no later than Friday June 28th at 10am. BHA Managment will deliver all returned applications directly to the Board of Elections before the June 2nd deadline.
Once the application has been reviewed and processed by the Board of Elections an Absentee Ballots will be mailed directly to each resident. When you recieve your Absentee Ballot please review the instructions on the carefully and should you have any questions on the process please call the Board of Elections for guidance on how to cast your vote for the June 22nd 2021 Primary Eection.
It is your city so make your vote count!
You can also submit a request for an Absentee Ballot online. Please click the link below:
https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov/
Today’s Quote: “More than cleverness, we need…”
May 20, 2021
| More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. |
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| Charlie Chaplin |
| When Charlie Chaplin wrote the script for his 1940 film “The Great Dictator,” he was making a bold choice. At a time when Adolf Hitler was in full power, the beloved filmmaker and comedian used satire to stand up for humanity and freedom. Chaplin included this line in the famous speech given at the end of the film. It’s an appeal to prize unity over hate in order to overthrow oppressors and live freely. The sentiment remains significant today: In a world that prizes power and success, it reminds us to value peace, harmony, and empathy. |
ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF FORRESTAL HEIGHTS … SAVE THE DATE!
May 18, 2021
Free Groceries are being provided by the Fareground Organization to residents of Beacon Housing Authority. Please see the information below and share with your neighbors.
