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SENIOR CITIZEN E-NEWS:JANUARY 2024 SENIOR NEWSLETTER - FROM ANNE RUSSAK

Posted on: December 30, 2023 - 4:34pm
Anne Russak
 
JANUARY 2024 SENIOR NEWSLETTER
 
 

Hello Everyone,

December was a very busy month with exercise, a Lunch and Learn Program on Driver Safety and Wreath Making, a performance of the Nutcracker by students of The Amanda Kupillas School of Dance, concert and dinner at Hastings High School, and trips to the Palisade Mall and Arthur Ave.  As I’m writing this newsletter, our December events are coming to an end.  I’ve especially enjoyed this month with all of you.  It was a happy time, and I especially enjoyed the wreath making.  There were smiles on everyone’s faces that day!               

The Senior Book Club will meet at the Hastings Library in the Barnes Room, on the 4th Friday of each month from 1:30-2:30 p.m., unless the date falls close to a holiday.  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 January is: “The Children’s Blizzard”, by Melanie Benjamin.  Copies will be available at the library.  The group will meet on Friday, January 26th.           

Looking to January 2024

 
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. 
 
                                                   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. 
 
For more information click HERE
 
If interested contact Westchester County Habitat for Humanity www.habitatnycwc.org/plus-one-adu     adu@habitatnycwc.org  

 

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.  

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. 

ATTENTION SENIORS
There are two tax programs that reduce the tax burden of residents 65 years and older. 
Enhanced Star-this is a partial exemption from school taxes for residents with household incomes that do not exceed $98,700. 
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. 
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. 
Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due by May 1, 2024. 
 
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.       

 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.  I hope you  all had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed every minute!  Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2024 (can you believe it?).  

Sincerely,
 
Anne Russak
914 478 2380 ext 644
or Direct Line (914) 231 8283
For general information and transportation call 478-2380 Ext. 0.
 
 
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