Social Security News Items - August2024

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For over 10 years, my Social Security has helped many people access our programs and services online. Soon, we will change the way you sign in to all our online services ─ including my Social Security. You will no longer be able to sign in to your personal my Social Security account using your username and password. Instead, you’ll need to use one of our credential service providers, Login.gov or ID.me. If you already have a Login.gov or ID.me account, and can sign into our online services, please continue using that account.

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Social Security News Items- July 2024

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Every July 4, we celebrate our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped create financial independence for millions of hardworking people. We have useful online resources like the Social Security Statement (Statement) and our benefits estimator tool that helps people not yet receiving benefits. The Statement shows the benefits that you and your family may be eligible for and provides personalized fact sheets tailored to your age and earnings situation. The benefits estimator tool allows you to get estimates based on different ages. These online tools can help you better prepare for your retirement.

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Local Cannabis Law

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Local Law No. 2 of the year 2021

A LOCAL LAW OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND ON- SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE TOWN OF CONSTABLE

Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Constable as follows:

§1. Legislative Intent

§2. Authority

§3. Local Cannabis Retail Dispensary and/or On-Site Consumption Opt-Out

§4. Permissive Referendum/Referendum on Petition

§5. Severability

§6. Repeal

§7. Effective Date

§1. Legislative intent:

It is the intent of this Local Law to opt the Town of Constable out of hosting retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its boundaries.

§2. Authority

This local law is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law §131, which expressly authorizes the Town Board to opt-out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within Town boundaries.

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Social Security News Items- June 2024

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June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQI+ community and also celebrate diversity, love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states. We recognize same-sex marriages in all states, as well as some nonmarital legal relationships (such as some civil unions and domestic partnerships). This recognition is important to determine entitlement to benefits.

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Social Security Video Connect

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In our ongoing commitment to provide efficient and equitable service, your clients may be able to use their personal device to conduct their business with Social Security via video.

With Social Security Video Connect, your clients may be able to meet with a Social Security representative for Medicare, benefit applications, overpayments, redeterminations, U.S. citizen no-change replacement Social Security cards, and U.S. citizen date of birth changes.

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New Address, New Start: Enroll in the Address Confidentiality Program Today

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Are you a victim or know somebody in a dangerous situation such as:

  • Domestic Violence

  • Stalking

  • Sexual Offenses

  • Human Trafficking

  • Kidnapping

  • Reproductive healthcare services (provider, patient, volunteer, or employee)

The New York Department of State hosts an Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) that Can Provide Peace of Mind with a Secure Address

The ACP is a FREE program that lets you shield your home address to help maintain your safety.

If you qualify, you’ll get a secure Albany post office box as your official mailing address.

The ACP forwards all first class and certified mail from your private PO Box to your home address. Our service is private, secure, and safe.

Apply to the ACP Program in Three Easy Steps!

  1. Visit ON.NY.GOV/49yYE69 to access the ACP secure online portal.

  2. Complete the ACP application and submit it electronically.

  3. An ACP representative will promptly process your application and contact you with a welcome email and a new confidential address.

For more information about the ACP, Visit:

DOS.NY.GOV/ACP

National Slam the Scam Day

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How to Avoid a Scam:

Research and Verify: Before sharing personal information or making payments, research the company or individual online for reviews, ratings, and reported scams.

Protect Personal Information: Never share sensitive information like passwords, SSNs, or financial details with unknown parties, as legitimate organizations won't request such data through unsolicited calls or emails.

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The Social Security Star

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Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams during the fifth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 7, 2024. Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard your personal information.

There are common elements to many scams. Scammers often take advantage of fears and threaten you with arrest or legal action. Scammers also pretend to be Social Security or other government employees and claim there’s a problem with your Social Security number (SSN) or your benefits. They may even claim your SSN is linked to a crime.

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2024 Grievance Day: June 5, 2024

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Grievance Day for the Town of Constable will be held Constable Town Hall on June 5, 2024.
All property owners will need to fill out form RP-524.  A link to the form is located below.
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/orpts/rp524_fill_in.pdf
If you have any questions about Grievance Day or the forms, please call the Assessor Robert Ball at 315-681-7395.

Franklin County Public Health Services Reminds All to Beware of COVID-19, Colds, and Flu

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The weather is changing and as we start to spend more time indoors, Franklin County Public Health Services (FCPHS) reminds everyone - vaccinated and unvaccinated – that we are empowered to help stop the spread of COVID-19, colds, and flu by following the safety guidelines we’ve practiced since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Continue to wash your hands frequently with soap for at least 20 seconds. (Sing the Happy Birthday song twice.) Hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water are not available.

• Clean high touch areas in your home on a regular basis. (Think fridge and freezer door handles, light switches, and sink and shower controls.)

• Reduce gathering sizes and visit outdoors whenever possible.

• Wear a mask. People may choose to wear a mask at any time. When choosing to wear a mask, make sure it covers both your nose and mouth. Wearing a mask in indoor public spaces is especially important when people have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with colds, flu or COVID-19. It's also a good way to avoid germs when in crowded spaces.

• If you feel sick, stay home.

• If unvaccinated, please get vaccinated! Vaccines for flu are available at our Monday and Wednesday vaccination clinics. Call 518 481-1710 for a flu vaccine appointment and for up-to-date information about our COVID-19 vaccine availability. Vaccines are also available at your local pharmacy Vaccines.gov - Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you and provider's office. Unsure about what vaccines you need? Talk to your health care provider.

• Stay up-to-date on local flu and COVID-19 information and conditions: - COVID.gov - Find COVID-19 guidance for your community