February 8, 2023
In Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” the main character, Janie, recounts the story of her marriages and journey to self-confidence. She tells a difficult tale, suffused with both joy and pain. Throughout Janie’s tribulations, she learns that the reasons behind some events don’t make themselves known immediately. You may be thrust into a confusing situation, but trust that the meaning of it — and the lessons it has to teach — will reveal themselves in time.
February 7, 2023
Benefitting United Way’s Crisis Fund
 Emerging Leaders United invite you to join us at Goodnight Kenny (27 Academy Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601) on Saturday, February 11th from 12pm-3pm for BINGO benefitting United Way’s Crisis Fund. There will be six rounds of bingo ($5/round) with awesome prizes for the winners of each round. There will also be Valentine’s cards and candies to purchase for loved ones! All proceeds will go directly to United Way’s Crisis Fund which gives emergency assistance to individuals and families so their bump in the road doesn’t turn into a catastrophe. Questions? Contact Kristie at khagen@uwdor.org or 845-471-1900 x: 3104 RSVP HERE |
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region | 75 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 |
February 6, 2023
 Last week I unveiled our state budget — a bold agenda that makes the smart, responsible investments we need to make New York more affordable, more livable, and safer. Right now, the New York Dream is out of reach for too many who call our great state home. With this budget, we will begin to change that. We’re making historic investments in the areas that will make a major difference in the lives of New Yorkers and help make the New York Dream a reality: ✅ $1 billion to overhaul our mental health care system to make sure all New Yorkers can access the care they deserve ✅ Funding for the New York Housing Compact — a groundbreaking strategy to build 800,000 new homes over the next decade and address the statewide housing shortage ✅ $337 million to tackle the gun violence epidemic and get illegal guns of our streets ✅ $5.5 billion to support energy affordability, reduce emissions, and protect our air and water ✅ Increasing our investments in child care to $7.6 billion over four years, supporting our children, families, and providers ✅ $1 billion to support hospitals and other health care facilities, plus investments to help 7.8 million New Yorkers on Medicaid access preventative and primary health care ✅ $1.3 billion in economic development investments and create the jobs of the future ✅ A historic $24 billion in education to get our kids back on track and prepare the next generation of New Yorkers for success ✅ $9.1 billion for transformation investments to deliver New Yorkers the safe, reliable, and affordable public transit systems they deserve Representative Shirley Chisholm has been an inspiration for me since I was a young attorney on Capitol Hill, and I am once again reminded of her words: “You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines… You make progress by implementing ideas.” This is a pivotal moment for our state, and we will rightfully be judged today, and in generations to come, on whether we meet this moment and deliver real progress for our state and for our people. My promise to New Yorkers is that we won’t just stand on the sidelines — and by working together, we will help everyone achieve the New York Dream. Ever Upward, Gov. Kathy Hochul |
| Executive Chamber of Gov. Kathy Hochul New York State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224, United States |
“A COMMUNITY THAT CARES IS A COMMUNITY THAT’S AWARE”
Join your neighbor and friends as we kick off a New Year, New Beginnings, New Ideas at Ham Fish Plaza
Join the Beacon Housing Authority on Friday February 17th, 2023 in the lobby of Hamilton Fish Plaza at 11:30am to discuss ideas and plans regarding the a New Direction for Hamilton Fish Plaza.
Refreshments will be served
February 3, 2023
 Topics in this issue include SIX COMBINED HEALTHY CHOICES NYSOFA SURVEY MAILERS – NOT A SCAM FEBRUARY HOLIDAYS WIND CHILL WARNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD SNAP EMERGENCY ALLOTMENTS END IN FEBRUARY NYSEG UTILITY ASSISTANCE WORKSHIP (Mon 2/27) WOMEN’S VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP MEETS IN PLEASANT VALLEY (Fri 2/10) MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT CLINIC AT OFA (Wed 2/8) INTERESTED IN BEING AN OFA “FRIENDLY CALLS” VOLUNTEER? View or download this issue on DutchessNY.gov (.pdf) >>> www.dutchessNY.gov     Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or delete your account (including all subscriptions) at any time using your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your address to log in. If you have any questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact support@dutchessny.gov. This service is provided to you at no charge by Dutchess County, NY.  This email was sent to rosscoordinator@beaconhousingauthority.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Dutchess County, New York · 22 Market Street · Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3222  |
THERE WILL BE A TENANT MEETING TO DISCUSS UPCOMING PLANS FOR HAMILTON FISH PLAZA AND ITS RESIDENTS. COME JOIN US AND BE PART OF SOMETING SPECIAL. DETAILS TO FOLLOW IN THE UPCOMING DAYS !
January 31, 2023
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January 30, 2023
John Steinbeck was a master of the moral philosophizing that defined his work. In this line from his travel journal “The Log From the Sea of Cortez,” he illustrated the simple joy of giving to others — whether it be time, or gifts, to friends, family, or charity. But this quote also considers what it takes to be able to receive. Receiving, Steinbeck argued, is the more vulnerable act, one that “requires humility and tact and great understanding of relationships.” To give, on the other hand, can be done without these burdens; it should be done freely, generously, and genuinely.
