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...
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 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 Rick Howie, New York State of Health Navigator 2016 Open Enrollment Schedule: • November 1, 2015: Open Enrollment starts — first day you can enroll in a 2016 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2016. • December 15, 2015: Last...
by Maria Samuels, Independent Living Specialist In late July 2015, the six men and women of the Social Security Board of Trustees released their 2015 annual financial report; a generally unknown report that affects the lives of 59 million people. The Social Security Trust Fund derives from payroll tax revenue...
Melvyn Tanzman, Executive Director Reform regarding how people with disabilities are disenfranchised and marginalized in our nation is long overdue, despite the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. The ADA will be 25 years old in July 2015 and disability activists in Westchester County and...
The Journal News | LoHud.com | Written by Ken Valenti Starting this month, passengers of Westchester’s ParaTransit service for the disabled will be able to choose a discounted taxi ride rather than sharing a van when traveling in White Plains. The one-year pilot program is expected to save the county...
November 4, 2014 Between now and Dec. 2 — Giving Tuesday — The Journal News and lohud.com, in cooperation with Nonprofit Westchester, will spotlight local charities that need a hand…. CLICK HERE FOR THE JOURNAL NEWS ARTICLE
