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SEAGULL AIRPORT AT PEEKSKILL LANDING: TRIO OF DUCKS AWAIT CLEARANCE FOR TAKE OFF FROM AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER (BELOW)
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WPCNR ROADTRIP. By John F. Bailey. February 4, 2018:
On a very cold day yesterday in Peekskill, New York USA, I dropped in to the Church of the Assumption, a cavernous landmark that was completed in 1909, my son and I often go in there because of the art and presence of peace and the 109 years of its history.
I was awed by the amazing new renovation the Church has just completed. Started 3 weeks ago, they have made the old lady of compassion welcoming, warm and classic, enhancing its classic look with new interior makeover, so seamless that it is charming every one I spoke with who were coming in on their own to see the quiet inspiration of brightness and spiritual respect. The new look speaks for itself.
This the new nave today with new painting and ceiling over the altar, stone interior walls hgihlighting alcoves desplay stautarty and highlights it striking stone 12 bas relief stations of the cross. the refreshing pastel transformation of the walls focuses the natural sunlight streaming through splendid stained glass windows The whole “look” welcomes you in with a warmth that cannot be described only felt.
Compare today’s nave with how the old nave looked three years ago in 2015
Here are some other angles of this wonderful achievement showcasing with respect the tradition of the cathedral’s past:
The Facade of The Church of the Assumption
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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER From County Chair of the Board of Legislators Benjamin Boykin, 5th District February 3, 2018:
Still Need A Flu Shot? Use The Vaccine Finder For A Pharmacy Near You That Can Provide The Vaccine.
With flu widespread throughout the state and nation, Westchester County urges others who havent already done so to get themselves and their children vaccinated. To help combat further spread of the flu this season, Governor Cuomo has signed an Executive Order that allows licensed pharmacists to administer flu vaccine to children between the ages of 2 and 18 years old. Pharmacists are preparing their operations to support the Governor’s Executive Order to assist with containing the spread of flu in this vulnerable population. You can use this Vaccine Finder link to find a pharmacy near you that provides flu vaccine. Each year in the U.S., more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with flu complications. People most at risk for complications from the flu include pregnant women, adults age 50 and older, children under the age of five and their caregivers, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities and anyone who has certain underlying medical conditions. Help prevent the spread of the flu by following the Four “C”s.
Where can I go to get a flu vaccine? Flu vaccine is available during flu season, while supplies last, at Westchester County Health Department Clinics. Call (914) 995-5800 for an appointment. Residents can also check with their health care provider or a local pharmacy chain. Also, you can try one of the local neighborhood health centers listed below. Be sure to call ahead to find out if they have vaccine in stock.
What do I need to know about the flu vaccine? And flu shots are especially recommended for:
While the flu shot is a good idea for most people, you should always check with your health care provider first, especially if you have a severe allergy to chicken eggs, have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccine or have developed Guillain-Barre syndrome within six weeks of getting a flu vaccine. Anyone with a moderate to severe illness with a fever should wait until they have recovered to get vaccinated. |
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WPCNR QUILL AND EYESHADE. From Westchester County Department of Communications. February 1, 2018:
The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) will once again offer its popular free tax preparation assistance to Westchester residents through a program called VITA.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to people who generally make $53,930 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
In 2017, 9,280 Westchester taxpayers received more than $11 million in refunds and $4 million in tax credits.
The Program, which will run from February 1 – April 17, helps low and moderate-income individuals and families eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) file their taxes, and maximize their returns.
Since its inception, VITA has been a vital service for those living paycheck to paycheck or with fixed incomes. All assistance is provided at no cost and on top of EITC savings (max $6,318), clients often discover they are eligible for additional credits, such as the Credit for the Elderly or Disabled.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit available to working families and individuals with modest incomes. Many eligible Westchester residents are not aware of the credit and therefore do not claim it.
Maximum credits depend on income, marital status and size of family. Each year New York State and New York City set threshold limits. Limits for the current tax year are issued prior to the beginning of the tax preparation season.
To make sure it delivers maximum benefits, VITA relies on dedicated volunteers to assist with various tasks including tax preparation, translation, call-center operations and acting as greeters.
In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.
Before going to a VITA or TCE site, participants are encouraged to check this document (in English and Spanish) Publication 3676-B for services provided and a checklist of what to bring in order to get maximum support during the session.
VITA aims to help working families take advantage of all tax credits for which they are eligible, including earned income tax credit, child tax credits and education credits.
This not only assists the individual or family, but also increases tax dollars in the County. It is estimated that about 80% of refunds are spent locally, which generates local sales, wages and jobs, ultimately boosting the local economy.
Appointments and Walk-In Locations
White Plains: Westchester/Putnam One-Stop Center, 120 Bloomingdale Rd.
Appointments run: Feb. 2 – April 18. Tuesday and Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Languages: English and Spanish
Mt. Vernon: Mt Vernon One-Stop Center, 100 East First St.
Appointments run: Feb. 2 – April 14. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Languages: English
Valhalla: Westchester Community College Gateway Center, 75 Grassland Rd., Gateway Bldg. across from parking lot #1. Appointments run: Feb. 3 – April 17. Mondays and Fridays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Languages: English Note: Walk-ins are for WCC students only
Yonkers: Educational Opportunity Center of Westchester, 26 South Broadway
Appointments run: Feb. 2 – April 18. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Noon – 8 p.m.
Spring Break Dates: April 11 and April 13: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Languages: English
Dobbs Ferry: Mercy College, 555 Broadway, Victory Hall, Room 10
Appointments run: Mondays: Feb. 3 – April 17, Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 1 – 5 p.m.
Languages: English and Spanish
Ossining: IFCA Housing Network, 138 Spring Street
Appointments run: Mondays: Feb. 3 – April 17, Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesdays: 1 – 5 p.m.
Languages: English and Spanish
Who Qualifies for EITC
The potential maximum tax credit includes federal, state and New York City credits and depends on income, marital status and number of children in the household. Children can be a son, daughter, grandchild, adopted child, step child or foster child as long as the child is under 19 years of age.
Single (ages 25-65)
With no children: Maximum income to be eligible: $15,010
Maximum tax credit: $510
With one child: Maximum income to be eligible: $39,617
Maximum tax credit: $3,400
With 2 children: Maximum income to be eligible: $45,007
Maximum tax credit: $5,616
With 3 or more children: Maximum income to be eligible: $48,340
Maximum tax credit: $6,318
Married/filing jointly (ages 25-65)
With no children: Maximum income to be eligible: $20,600
Maximum tax credit: $510
With one child: Maximum income to be eligible: $45,207
Maximum tax credit: $3,400
With 2 children: Maximum income to be eligible: $50,597
Maximum tax credit: $5,616
With 3 or more children: Maximum income to be eligible: $53,930
Maximum tax credit: $6,318
THE WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD provides an environment where job seekers and employers interact to meet the needs for a highly qualified regional workforce. The WPWDB seeks to strengthen partnerships with business sectors, service providers and the public education system to offer career services and various training modalities to youth and adults. For more information, visit http://www.westchesterputnamonestop.com/.
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Dr. Sherlita Amler, Westchester County Commissioner of Health administers a flu shot to County Executive George Latimer Tuesday morning.Photo Courtesy, Westchester County Department of Communications.
WPCNR County Clarion-Ledger. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. January 30, 2018:
With flu spreading throughout the state and nation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer rolled up his sleeve for a flu shot today at the Westchester County Health Department clinic in White Plains, urging others who haven’t already done so to get themselves and their children vaccinated.
To see the news conference,click on this link:
“Get a flu shot and make sure your family members do, too,” Latimer said. “The vaccine can help keep you healthy or reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get the flu. It’s our best defense and flu shots remain widely available.”
To increase access to flu shots for children, pharmacists statewide are now allowed to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18, following an executive order issued Friday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
Parents should check for availability with their local pharmacy. Flu vaccines also are offered at supermarkets, doctors’ offices and by appointment at the Westchester County Department of Health clinics in White Plains and Yonkers. Call (914) 995-5800 to schedule flu shot with the health department. To find a flu vaccine at a pharmacy or clinic near you, go to www.westchestergov.com/health.
“Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best protection we have against flu deaths in every age group,” said Sherlita Amler, MD, Commissioner of Health, (with Mr. Latimer above)
“While Westchester has had no pediatric flu deaths so far this season, 37 children across the U.S. have died. And as the CDC has pointed out, this year, Baby Boomers ages 50 to 64 are being hospitalized for flu at greater rates than young children, so really everyone should take this seriously and get a flu shot.
“If protecting yourself isn’t reason enough, the vaccine also can protect infants, young children and seniors, all of whom are much more vulnerable to flu complications.”
Westchester typically experiences roughly 90,000 cases of influenza during the flu season, which runs from October to as late as May.
Flu Numbers across state up 200%
The latest figures show influenza levels are widespread statewide, with of 8.58 percent doctors’ visits attributed to flu, according to the New York State Department of Health.
In New York, it is typical at this time of year for 3.1% of doctors’ visits to be attributed to the flu.
Symptoms:
Flu symptoms include fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, chills and fatigue. Residents with these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider, who may prescribe medication that can shorten symptom duration.
To avoid the flu and other viruses, wash your hands with soap and water before and after using the toilet, blowing your nose, preparing or eating food. Wet your hands, work up a lather, and scrub the back of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails; then rinse and dry.
“Wash your hands thoroughly for about 20 seconds – the amount of time it takes to sing the A-B-Cs or to sing the Happy Birthday song twice,” Amler said.
Amler Advises: Stay Home Do Not Spread Disease
Until they are well, people who are ill should stay home and avoid visits to newborns or family members in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices or assisted living facilities, Amler said. People in these settings are often at increased risk for complications and viruses spread easily there.
If you have a family member home sick with the flu or another virus, hand hygiene and frequent cleaning are critical for your whole household.
Home Cleaning Advisory
Environmentally friendly cleaning products often aren’t strong enough to kill germs, Amler said.
Instead, clean high-touch hard surfaces with a bleach solution. Add a tablespoon of bleach to a gallon of water. Pour this into a labeled spray bottle and use it to clean countertops and tables, railings and door knobs, but don’t use on upholstered furniture. When you are sick, try to avoid preparing food for others and don’t share utensils.
“Keep your distance from people who are sick because flu virus spreads through the air when a sick person breathes, speaks or coughs,” Amler said. “When you have a fever, stay home to avoid spreading your illness to others until you are fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours.”
For more information, contact the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000 or visit our website at www.westchestergov.com/health. You can also follow us on Twitter @wchealthdept or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/wchealthdept.
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“PHOTO COP” On Surveillance
“GOTCHA!”
WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. By John F. Bailey. January 30, 2018 UPDATED January 31, 2018:
WPCNR has learned from a person who attended last night’s Special Meeting that the city is greenlighting Red Light Camera installations at key intersections in the City of White Plains.
The “Green Light” for a vote occurred at last night’s Special Meeting at City Hall, (as predicted by The CitizeNetReporter). The participant in the meeting said the reaction of the Common Council was “very positive, there was no strong negatives or concerns,” other than locations of what intersections would be “camed” up.
The source told WPCNR that the ordinance allowing red light cameras was written without specific locations so in the future the ordinance would not have to be passed each time an intersection was added or deleted.
The source said the city would pay the vendor $3,750 per camera per month with possibly 6 to 12 intersections selected, but the number of cameras has not been determined. The source said six cameras may be used to start. The source observed that some intersections might have long distance placements to “cam” more intersections per camera. That has to be worked out.
The source said American Traffic Systems serves Yonkers, Mount Vernon and New York City with red light systems at the present time in the area. ATS volunteered that in New Rochelle, that city charges $50 a ticket plus a $15 surcharge for city processing. According to my source the city would pay ATS just for the rental of the cameras and keep all the revenues for tickets collected. The source said in Yonkers the ticket is $50 plus a $25 surcharge.
When this concept was first presented by the administration in 2015 it was said that White Plains Police would analyze the pictures furnished of the violations and be the ultimate authority on deciding on issuing a ticket.
They said poles would have to be installed on the intersections selected and it might be possible to start in operation by mid-summer with as little as six cameras.
Another factor of concern was the city had 18,000 moving violations most recently, but the number of red light violations was not broken out.
The informed observer told WPCNR this morning that the vote on the legislation and the contract with the vendor American Traffic Systems a major installer of these systems who will install and operate the cameras will be on the Common Council agenda next Monday night, February 5.
The project has taken three years to reach this point.
The observer said “the vendor and the city administration are saying it is a moneymaker for the city.” Previously the push for the red light “PhotoCops” had been motivated by the administration concern for the safety of the driving public, not potential revenue.
Similar systems elsewhere has lead to widespread complaints to the towns, cities and counties that have installed them, and some towns have removed the installations.
Locations in White Plains where the “PhotoCops” will be installed have yet to be determined, the source said.
Another source at the meeting said that the cameras would be set up at 12 intersections the city.
That source said the timing duration of the yellow(amber) light has not been officially determined.
In WPCNR’S view, the timing of how long the yellow caution amber light actually lasts before the light goes red is the key factor.
There would be about six months before this became operative. The second source told WPCNR there would be a trial period where drivers caught in violation would be given some sort of amnesty.
The violation of running the red is when your vehicle is in the intersection over the stopline and the camera picture shows the offending vehicle incursion over the stop line. How far over the stop line? (To be determined)
More details of the ordinance may be available in the backup material for next Monday Common Council meeting.
The source who talked about the meeting to me first said that this program as presented Monday night had not been presented to the Common Council before Monday night. The source also said that the Council had not been informed of the progress of the plan, and that the city administration selected the vendor, American Traffic Systems, without presenting alternative vendors to the Common Council.
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WPCNR AGING UP. By John F. Bailey. January 29, 2018:
Mae Carpenter, pictured above,head of Westchester’s Office for Seniors, speaking at the Westchester County Center Senior Speakout Friday morning highlighted the growing problems confronted by the 193,792 over-60 (estimated) senor population.
County Executive George Latimer (Above) addressing the crowd of over 100 persons, reminiscing about attending grammar school and Mount Vernon, noted that he was the oldest County Executive ever elected for the first time (64), and that he was well aware that he would soon be in need of the services seniors need. At the close of his brief talk, he got serious with a stern, concerned face, telling the audience that the county needed to pay attention to “how we can bring results that will matter to you and your life.”
Assistant NY Attorney General for the Hudson Valley Region, Gary Brown, briefed seniors on the telephone scams they should not fall for and outlined the scam avoidance practices seniors should follow.
Ms. Carpenter outlined facts about Westchester Seniors most persons might not know that show reason the county should be concerned:
She said the 193,792 seniors in Westchester over 60 years of age are a diverse population with the highest longevity in the state. However 25% (50,000-plus) have one or more disabilities.
They also have “chronic illnesses,” which, she estimated would cost $864 Billion to treat by 2040, because chronic diseases in older adults are “more costly,disabling, and difficult to treat.” One of her slides said chronic diseases are the most preventable.
Fixed Incomes Challenged by Health Costs, Taxes
The majority of county seniors are on fixed incomes derived from social security,retirement income from private and public retirement and pension plans and income-producing sources.
The fixed income situation, she pointed is being threatened by expenses outstripping income by prescription costs, property and other taxes, household and housing costs – especially among minority and physically impaired seniors.
Health care costs in Westchester impact seniors the most. Even though medicare “insulates” against rising costs, her presentation showed that “out-of-pocket” expenditures rise for the uninsured as inflation drives up health care costs.
County Seniors Mostly Women
Women are particularly affected by costs because they “have spent less time in the work force than males, “creating lower pay rates, lower personal earnings, and lower retirement income compared to men.”
Women live longer than men creating a “live alone” situation for most women and are “likely in need of long term care services, and therefore, Medicaid.”
Caregivers as they Age Up
Another trend is that adults under age 60 are caregivers to elderly parents.
Ms. Carpenter observed that 55,000 family caregivers in Westchester care for a loved one over 60.
That average family caregiver is 46, female, married and working outside the home, and earning an average annual income of $35,000.
The effect of the need to care for an elder parent, or adult children, has the longterm affect on these family caregivers of “a higher risk of poverty later because of foregoing promotions, reducing working hours, or quitting employment to care for a loved one.”
The Baby Boomers pressure aging care needs.
To address this problem Ms. Carpenter said Westchester County is “developing strategies to ensure individuals of all ages have access to a single, accountable and responsible entity at the local level that can provide information, assistanceand screening for all long-term care services in the community..ensure an adequate and trained workforce exists in health, long term care and social services.”
At 10:15 AM, the “Speak Out” began with the hall being virtually completely filled.
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WPCNR VIEW FROM THE UPPER DECK. By John Bailey. January 27, 2017:
Perhaps women attending all NCAA colleges and programs should be given this admonition as part of their college handbook:
“Warning to all students and participants in university programs: The college cannot be responsible for the behavior of our athletes and coaches when women students or male students date athletes, enter athletes’ rooms or attend athletes’ parties, or are examined by school officials for health reasons, or meet with college personnel of any kind. When male or women students participate in these social, athletic and medical activities, and interaction with any and all university employees, full or partime, or independent consultants, they do so at their own risk and the university assumes no responsibility or liability when women and male students do so and allegedly are sexually molested, made intoxicated, or sustain injury at the hands of the aforementioned athletes, coaches, staffs, medical or faculty, or administrative personnel behavior towards that student or program participant.”
This week has shown the corruption, the immorality, the exploitation, the irresponsibility, disrespect for the law, lack of ethics, greed and the bottom line of what NCAA college athletics is:
A cesspool of weak, self-centered, timid powerful people who would rather tolerate the immorality of college administration of athletics, ignore reports of athlete, coach, and athletic administration malfeasance and defend their self-interest at all costs, than pursue truth and justice and the American way.
The absolutely sickening conduct of Dr. Nassar resulting in the wrenching, unbelievable but real testimonies of the young women who were assaulted by this ghastly pedophile–can we call him that now–child molester–told in a courtroom in Lansing, Michigan, resulting in his life sentence for his crimes against the young children he guided showed the moral malfeasance of Michigan State.
Then today comes the report from The Athlete of 37 cases of Michigan State male athletes being accused of sexual assault of women being ignored by the President of the NCAA.
I have had enough of this reprehensible look-the-other-way, ignore-it-it-will-go-away and they-were-just -boys-being-boys attitude up and down the athletic culture of college football basketball, hockey whatever that the NCAA exhibits.
The head of the NCAA if he ignored these reports should be brought up on obstruction of justice at the very least.
Michigan State has forfeited the right to compete in the NCAA, the Big Ten, and should get back to the business of educating students in how to behave and lead a productive life. The University of Chicago years ago dropped college football to concentrate on education.
Michigan State should do the same thing.
Their administration needs a top to bottom cleanout of the enablers of big money athletics that only care about profits and bowl games and attracting the kind of bad apple players (some) and the coaches who tolerate their immature, immoral, illegal behavior because they are so talented.
But this case of Nassar and the apparently wild disrespect for women and bad behavior towards women revealed today is shocking.
Can a head coach at Michigan State, or any school ever consider suspending, cuttting, or the school expel an athlete who is accused of sexual assault? It can be a team rule. Or remove their scholarship if they have one?
But Michigan State’s culture or Penn State’s culture, for that matter, is aside.
It is the incredible moral weakness of the President of the NCAA and the NCAA up and down that astounds me.
If the NCAA has any concern for athletes and education at all, Michigan State should lose bowl eligibility for a decade until their sports programs can be cleansed of its good-old-boy enabling culture– exemplified by Nassar’s disgusting conduct.
The President of the NCAA should be investigated by the Board of the NCAA to see why he would not investigate the 37 reports of sexual misconduct by male athletes at one school. Sounds like a permissive culture there, doesn’t it?
The coaches that did not throw those bums off their teams should be ashamed. But no they’re winning coaches, the athletes win games, they are good for the school, who cares if they force themselves on women occasionally, right? Of course, the he said, she said defense is always relied on.
Innocent until proven guilty, yes but you have to bring a court action.
The athletic programs should be investigated top to bottom by the school, and if criminal charges are warranted, bring them.
And folks, this is at just at one big time school!
How many other football factories, basketball powers, hockey empires, soccer programs, Olympic sports and programs have this same culture where if you put the ball in the hoop, carry the ball over the goal line,or put the puck in the net, it’s OK. Don’t report an alleged incident to the authorities. Don’t bring in the police.
It is sickening.
It is time for the NCAA to call for all such incidents on campuses in its purview to be reported at the time of their reporting. No more coverups. That is the very least they can do. Real Police should be called in and rape kits or other tests should be administered for alcohol, drugs, sexual trace. If universities did that it would protect the alleged perpetrator from false accusations, and discourage false reports.
And meanwhile, I do not want to see Michigan State have a Bowl Game for a decade. Hit them where they care–the endowment, the money, the reputation. The Board of Trustees reaction to this crisis is despicable. There is no excuse for the Nassar pedophilia to continue for as long as it did.
I am sure there are great athletic programs with respect for their athletes’ behavior and great coaches that will not tolerate this kind of behavior on their teams or on their staffs, professors, advisors, consultants, and academic administratiors. I salute you.
And this is a teaching moment for those of you who need to up your standards, attitudes, and sense of justice, morality, and behavior.
Thanks to the 150 young women who have been forever haunted by the filthy hands Dr. Nassar.
