Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Alerts
SENIOR CITIZEN E-NEWS: October 2024 Senior Newsletter from Anne Russak
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Please help spread the word that the Hastings Community Center has a lending program if someone needs a walker, cane crutches, wheelchair, or other necessary items for residents. If you hear of a neighbor or family member in need, or if you are ever in need, please contact me.
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The Hastings Fire Department has also provided us with “In case of Emergency” cards. So, if you would like one, stop by the Community Center.
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Enhanced Star-this is a partial exemption from school taxes for residents with household incomes that do not exceed $98,700.
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Senior Citizens Partial Tax Exemption-this is a partial exemption from both village and school taxes. Residents are eligible if their household income does not exceed $58,400 on their 2023 tax return.
Current Senior Calendar
October 2024 Senior Newsletter from Anne Russak
Hello Everyone,
Happy Fall Everyone!
Coming in October:
October 11th-Trip to Nyack for lunch and walk around town. (Click here for the flyer)
October 17th-Trip to Arthur Ave. (Click here for the flyer)
October 17th-December 19th-Series of 5 classes of Parkinson’s Dance Class for people living with Parkinson’s and other movement challenges. (Click here for the flyer)
October 19th-Retirement Workshop (Click here for the flyer)
October 24th-Trip to Bear Mountain for “Tea”. (Click here for the flyer)
October 28th-Early Voting at Library-senior bus will take you there between 10 am and 12 pm. RSVP by October 22nd.
October 29th-Halloween Party. (Click here for the flyer)
Please see the attached fliers and sign up.
If you know of anyone who has Parkinson’s or other challenges, please share the "October 17th-December 19th-Series of 5 classes of Parkinson’s Dance Class for people living with Parkinson’s and other movement challenges" with them. In May we held a trial class which was well received.
Further, the Senior Council is sponsoring a Retirement Workshop on Saturday, October 19th. This workshop is intended for people contemplating retirement. Tell your friends and neighbors who may be considering this next big step.
For more information on the new local newspaper Rivertowns Dispatch, go to rivertownsdispatch.com. There is a senior discount and for discount code instructions go to:
The Senior Book Club will meet at the Hastings Library in the Barnes Room, on the 4th Friday of each month. Copies of selected books will be available at the circulation desk. For additional information or to suggest a book, contact Joyce DeVilbiss-Coordinator at (347) 835-9512 or j.a.devilbiss@gmail.com
The book for October is: “The Violin Conspiracy”, by Brendon Slocumb. The group will meet on Friday, October 25th from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
FISH NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Marty and Lynda Merchant who take the calls for FISH (Friends in Service Helping) are receiving an abundance of calls for rides for medical appointments. They are in need of additional drivers. If you, or someone you know, could do some volunteer work, please call Marty and Lynda at (914) 999-2090.
The Village of Hastings is helping homeowners develop and/or bring up to code an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Grants of up to $125,000 are available for each assisted property (including both technical assistance and construction costs.
Click here for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Flyer
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Would you like to create an accessory apartment? See if your income
qualifies: Maximum Income Limits
1 person $102,800 4 people $146,000
2 people $117,459 5 people $158,000
3 people $132,150 6 people $170,000
Who qualifies:
*Homeowners with household incomes at or below the area Median Income
*Owner-occupied single-family homes in communities zoned for Accessory Dwelling Units.
*Homeowners who need to legalize their existing ADU and bring it up to code.
*Homeowners committed to renting to a long-term tenant, who may also be a family member (short-term or vacation rentals are not permitted.
If interested contact Westchester County Habitat for Humanity
www.habitatnycwc.org/plus-one-adu adu@habitatnycwc.org
Lending Program
Marty and Lynda Merchant who take the calls for FISH (Friends in Service Helping) are receiving an abundance of calls for rides for medical appointments. They are in need of additional drivers. If you, or someone you know, could do some volunteer work, please call Marty and Lynda at (914) 999-2090.
The Village of Hastings is helping homeowners develop and/or bring up to code an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Grants of up to $125,000 are available for each assisted property (including both technical assistance and construction costs.
Click here for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Flyer
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Would you like to create an accessory apartment? See if your income
qualifies: Maximum Income Limits
1 person $102,800 4 people $146,000
2 people $117,459 5 people $158,000
3 people $132,150 6 people $170,000
Who qualifies:
*Homeowners with household incomes at or below the area Median Income
*Owner-occupied single-family homes in communities zoned for Accessory Dwelling Units.
*Homeowners who need to legalize their existing ADU and bring it up to code.
*Homeowners committed to renting to a long-term tenant, who may also be a family member (short-term or vacation rentals are not permitted.
If interested contact Westchester County Habitat for Humanity
www.habitatnycwc.org/plus-one-adu adu@habitatnycwc.org
Lending Program
HOMEBOUND COVID BOOSTERS AND FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE FROM
SCARSDALE AMBULANCE SERVICE
If you are homebound or know of an elderly resident who is homebound and they want to get the Covid booster shot, flu vaccine or need a home visit-they are in luck! Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service has started a new service: house calls like the old-fashioned doctor. It is a community paramedic program and available to anyone in Westchester County. They will stop by your house and provide you with the vaccines and booster shots. Email Covid@scarsdalevac.com, call 914-356-1229.
ATTENTION SENIORS
There are two tax programs that reduce the tax burden of residents 65 years and older.
Residents who qualify for the Senior Citizens Partial Tax Exemption (income less than $58,400) can also receive the Enhanced Star exemption.
Residents with incomes between $58,400 and $98,700 can only receive Enhanced Star.
For those of you who may not know, we have a senior bus that takes people shopping on a weekly basis. It’s usually on a Wednesday and is a great service. You are picked up at your home and taken back home to your door. You may not need the service, but if you know a friend or neighbor who might benefit from such a service, have them give me a call.
Advice for the month:
“There is a fountain of youth: It is your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” By Sophia Loren
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Anne Russak-(914) 478-2380 Option 2 or email: senioroutreach@hohny.gov
Direct Senior Line 914-231-8283
Residents with incomes between $58,400 and $98,700 can only receive Enhanced Star.
