NEW SENIOR BUILDING FEATURING 66, 1-BEDROOM, AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS AT 125 SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON. ELEVATOR BUILDING WITH ON-SITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION AND SHOPPING. RENTS FROM $535.00/MONTH TO $1,153/MONTH, HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED IN RENT. MAXIMUM HOUSEHOLD INCOME $22,650 TO $43,150 (DEPENDING ON HOUSEHOLD SIZE). FOR APPLICATION...
Westchester Disabled On the Move, Inc. (WDOMI) would like to Congratulate Grandma’s and Gigi’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, on winning the Best Pizza in Yonkers Contest. Grandma’s won for best specialty pizza, and Gigi’s won for best regular pizza. Michael Sabatino, Mayor Mike Spano, and WDOMI Executive Director Mel Tanzman present...
THE CITY OF PEEKSKILL IS IN THE PROCESS OF PLANNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTS LOFTS FOR DISABLED CONSUMERS ON MAIN STREET, NEAR THE BIRDSALL HOUSE RESTAURANT. DISABLED CONSUMERS WHO ARE ARTISTS IN ANY DISCIPLINE, MAY CONTACT DEBBIE PERYKASZ, HOUSING ADVOCATE AT WDOMI, at 914-968-4717, Ext. 108
Approximately 6,355 Westchester County Bee-Line Para Transit riders will have to reach deeper into their pockets beginning Monday, June 20th. The one way fare is projected to increase on that date from $4.00 to $5.00; a 25% hike. The last increase was in 2008 from $3.00 to $4.00. This change...
Scott Smith Program Director Last Saturday, I went to the barbershop to have my bi-monthly haircut, the reader may ask at this point why is this significant?… During the haircut I began to wonder how old I looked I also began to remember what I used to look like with...
Donations accepted at all 9 Westchester ShopRite locations Sunday, April 24 through Saturday, May 7 Your donations will support this Yonkers based independent Living Center
By Rick Howie Health Exchange Navigator Q: Did I miss the open enrollment deadline? A: Yes, the deadline for 2016 coverage for all qualified health plans was January 31, 2016 and there was no extension granted this year. Q: What are the tax penalties for not having health insurance? A: ...
By Achille lolascon Independent Living Specialist The concept of physician assisted suicide remains as controversial a topic as ever. The debates have escalated as New York Assemblywoman Amy Paulin has introduced a bill to incorporate Aid in Dying into New York state law and has recently held her first forum....
BY Deborah Perykasz Independent Living Specialist Every week, I meet consumers who are experiencing a housing crisis. Since my consumers are disabled, most are unemployed. Most are recipients of DSS, SSI or SSDI who receive between $700 and $1000 per month. Many do not own a computer. Often, these...
By Yaw Appiadu (Facilitated Enroller) When I took the offer to work for Westchester Disabled On the Move Inc. (WDOMI), I knew I was going to fulfill my passion in helping not just people with disabilities but also people who need specific help in my area of concentration which is...