EDGEMERE COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

April 20, 2024

ECCA’s Weekly Newsletter: April 20, 2024

Greetings Neighbor!

On Tuesday, April 16th ECCA met with NYC Parks and U.S. Fish and Wildlife via Zoom to discuss the Endangered Birds Nesting Area that takes away our access to the beach. We were told that there will be two access points at Beach 47th and Beach 52nd Streets. ECCA requested more access points and were told that’s the best NYC Parks can do. The majority of the community members on the call felt otherwise. Our Councilmember/Majority Whip, Selvena Brooks-Powers was present to support the Edgemere community in our resolve for beach access. The Edgemere community has always been overlooked and ignored. We face constant flooding, poor infrastructure, no access to healthy foods, no access to parks, retail, etc. Now we’ll soon be facing overdevelopment of apartment buildings and not homeownership. ECCA is here as a resource to the community as we continue our quest for equality and justice but we also need your voice in this process. Our journey for equality and justice is and has been long but it’s a journey worth taking!

Know when the next flooding will occur by using the Stevens Flood Advisory System

IN THE NEWS

Updates from Elected Officials

HEALTH

There are so many types of 'natural' sugars on the market: white, brown, raw, Muscovado, Demerara - the list goes on and on. However, are there any that are healthier than others?

Find out in this issue of Healthy Living & You on pages 9-10.

You'll also find evidence-based (not hype or fiction) articles on topics that impact your health:

Articles to Support Your Wellness Journey

Ozempic, Separating Hype from the Facts. Page 8

Sugar Alcohols: Can They Affect Blood Glucose Levels? Page 22

Should You Eat Before an Early Morning Workout? Page 5

Easy Meal Planning with Adult Lunchables. Page 15

WORD OF THE DAY

Consanguineous: relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor.

Did you know New York's Cooling Assistance benefit can help you with the purchase and installation of an air condition or a fan? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool.

Before the summer months kick into high gear, check to see if you're eligible. Applications are now open! Learn more at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/