NYS HAS EARLY VOTING FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY!

NYS HAS EARLY VOTING FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY!Beginning on June 13th, 2020 to June 21st, 2020 you will be eligible to vote 10 days before June 23rd, 2020 Presidential Primary. For further information on times and location(s) of your Early Voting Site plea...

NYDocSubmit now available for Washington County

What is NYDocSubmit?

NYDocSubmit is a mobile application that allows certain applicants and recipients in participating social services districts (districts) to take pictures of their documents and submit them to their local district office using their App...

June 2020 Menu

June 2020 Menu is now available

Dementia Webinar Series

Free online education program for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

June 29, 2020 “Finding Meaningful Activities” 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Call Kristen Fleming to register or for more information. ...

Enrolling in Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program in New York

If you live in New York and have a limited income, you may be able to get assistance with your health care costs through a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) or Medicaid. MSPs, also known as Medicare Buy-In programs or Medicare Premium Payment Programs, help ...

Shopping for Seniors in Greenwich

Shopping for Seniors in Greenwich

Greenwich Lion’s Club and WICC present the COVID-19 relief...

call:

ANNABEL GREGG (518) 925-7027

OR SARA IDLEMAN (518) 727-1269

IF YOU WANT SOMEONE TO SHOP FOR YOU EASY AND SAFE WAY FOR GREENWICH SENIORS TO GET YOUR ...

Census 2020 - The Census counts every generation

The census counts every generation.

Every 10 years, the United States counts everyone who lives in the country, from newborn babies to the oldest among us. It is important for everyone to complete the 2020 Census so that communities like yours can be accur...

Sepsis As your Age

Sepsis is a toxic response to an infection. There is no single sign or symptom of sepsis. It is, rather, a combination of symptoms. Symptoms can include ANY of the following:

S -- Shivering, fever, or very cold

E -- Extreme pain or general...

COVID-19 contact tracing text message scams

COVID-19 contact tracing text message scams

May 19, 2020

by Colleen Tressler

Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about contact tracing. It’s the process of identifying people who have come in contact with ...

June 2020 Menu

June 2020 Menu is now available

Do you have questions about the OTDA Covid-19 (EBT) Benefit?

OTDA Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Benefit

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Frequently Asked Questions about the pandemic EBT benefit. View Site 

Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York Caregiver Support Group Meetings

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK JUNE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK JUNE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

No one should face Alzheimer’s alone

Register for one of our free virtual programs for information and resources about Alzheimer’s and other dementias from th...

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK TELEPHONE CAREGIVER CHATS

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK TELEPHONE CAREGIVER CHATS

No one should face Alzheimer’s alone

Register for one of our free caregiver chats which can be accessed via phone for information and resources about Alzheimer&...

Dementia Webinar Series

Dementia Webinar Series

Free online education program for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

May 18, 2020

“Advance Directives & Financial Planning” 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

June 29, 2020

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2020 New York State Senior of the Year Awardee

Congratulations William “Al” Cormier!

William “Al” Cormier grew up in Leominster, Massachusetts area. In 1957, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Massachusetts and Master of Education, at Cornell in ...

2020 New York State Senior of the Year Awardee

Congratulations Carolyn Ouderkirk!

Carolyn Ouderkirk was born in Massena, New York, to Maurice and Irene Dewey. Her first husband, Richard Aulicino, passed away in 1992. Her second husband, Eugene Ouderkirk, passed away in 2015. She has one brother, Richar...

GGFT Resumption of limited Scheduled Service Info – May 4

GGFT has resumed some scheduled service during the current COVID-19 emergency

Although many scheduled trips have temporarily been suspended, a limited schedule serving Upper Glen St, Hudson Falls/Fort Edward, West Glens Falls, South Glens Falls & Bay S...

Medicare and Employer-Based Coverage

Medicare and Employer-Based Coverage

What is the difference between primary and secondary coverage?

When you have Medicare and another type of insurance, Medicare will either pay primary or secondary for your medical costs. Primary insurance pays first for ...

Behind on car payments because of the Coronavirus?

Behind on car payments because of the Coronavirus?

April 15, 2020

by Amy Hebert

Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

Are you worried that you won’t be able to make your next car payment because you’ve lost your job or income because of the C...

Coping with Stress

Coping with Stress

Older people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis. Here are a few things you can do to cope with that stress:

• Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting. Take...

SHIPS continue to serve

Most state Health Insurance Assistance Programs are providing service by phone and video communication.

Read on...

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) COVID-19 Response

LASNNY’s COVID-19 Legal Line 833-628-0087

Serving eligible low income people in Northeastern New York

www.lasnny.org/coronavirus-information/

Hours: Mon-Tues-Fri (9am – 5pm) — Wed & Thurs (9am – 7pm)

The global pand...

If you need help buying food, SNAP can help

If you need help buying food, SNAP can help.

SNAP provides monthly benefits to spend at local grocery stores. You can get and use SNAP while keeping a safe distance from other people

Apply for SNAP online at www.MyBenefits.ny.gov

Everything you need to do to...

Dementia Webinar Series

Dementia Webinar Series

Free online education program for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

April 27, 2020  “Creating a Strong Care Team”  1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

May 18, 2020 &am...

Want to get your Coronavirus relief check? Scammers do too

Want to get your Coronavirus relief check? Scammers do too.

April 1, 2020

by Ari Lazarus

Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

You’ve probably heard the news by now – the government is sending out relief checks as part of the federal response...

Grandparent scams in the age of Coronavirus

Grandparent scams in the age of Coronavirus

April 3, 2020

by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education

“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Gr...

Coronavirus and your mortgage

Coronavirus and your mortgage

April 14, 2020

by Carol Kando-Pineda

Attorney, FTC Division of Consumer & Business Education

Because of the Coronavirus, many people are facing financial challenges, especially paying their mortgage. If you’re unabl...

Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries

New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul

The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Econ...

Message from the IRS to Social Security Recipients

Social Security Recipients not typically required to file a tax return will not need to take any action to receive the economic impact payments.

Health Advisory: Covid-19 and the use of cloth face coverings

April 8, 2020

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) continues to study and respond to the spread and effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease.

Recent studies have shown that a significant portion of individuals infected with...

2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19

The 2020 Census is underway and households across America are responding every day. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census operations in order to:

• Protect the health and safety of Census Bureau employe...

Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments

Press Releases

Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments

April 1, 2020

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are...

Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time

Monday, March 30, 2020 Mark Hinkle, Acting Press Officer

For Immediate Release press.office@ssa.gov

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security National Press Office Baltimore, MD

Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time and

Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pand...

#SOSalem Covid-19 Crisis Fund

Crisis Fund #SOSalem

No one is alone.  We help each other.

Your donation will help fill basic needs of our community during these difficult & strange times.  So far, generous donations to #SOSALEM have helped local families by providin...

Be Aware of Robocall Scams

Socially distancing from COVID-19 robocall scams

March 27, 2020 by Karen Hobbs Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education

FTC Scammers – and scammy companies – are using illegal robocalls to profit from Coronavirus-...

Covid-19 Scams

60 and over in the time of COVID-19? Read on. 

March 30, 2020 by Jennifer Leach Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC 

I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when...

June 6th Rabies Clinic Cancelled

Washington County Public Health has announced that the Rabies Clinic, scheduled for June 6, 2020 in Granville has been Cancelled.

Visit the Washington County Public Health Rabies page for future dates that are scheduled.

Follow our Facebook page for further...

2020 Tentative Assessment Roll

You can find the 2020 Tentative Assessment Roll at https://www.washingtoncountyny.gov/290/Assessment-Rolls

Hudson Falls woman charged with felony DWI

Charges Filed: DWI-Felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 1^st Degree, Failure to Use Interlock Device

Arraigned: No             Court: Kingsbury        Mug Shot | Pho...

Gansevoort man injured in Fort Edward motorcycle accident

Date of Incident:  Friday May 22, 2020     Time of Incident:  4:08 PM

Incident Location: State Route 197 near Plum Road                 

Tow...

Child airlifted after Argyle accident

Date of Incident:  Thursday May 21, 2020    Time of Incident:  6:18 PM

Incident Location: State Route 40 near Sheridan Street                 &n...

Sheriff's Office investigating possible Battenkill River drowning

NYDocSubmit now available for Washington County

What is NYDocSubmit?

NYDocSubmit is a mobile application that allows certain applicants and recipients in participating social services districts (districts) to take pictures of their documents and submit them to their local district office using their App...

If you need help buying food, SNAP can help

If you need help buying food, SNAP can help.

SNAP provides monthly benefits to spend at local grocery stores. You can get and use SNAP while keeping a safe distance from other people

Apply for SNAP online at www.MyBenefits.ny.gov

Everything you need to do to...