Little Falls News Items (2/14/26)

Join us for a Public Information Session to learn about the latest project plans for the Peckman Preserve in Little Falls, presented by the project team. The evening will include an overview of proposed updates and improvements, followed by time for the public to ask questions, share input, and learn more about next steps.

February 18th

5:30 PM

Passaic County Administration Building

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PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS NJ GREEN ACRES – PARK DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (2/23/26)

Public Notice - FY26 Parks Development - Fitness Equipment.pdf

Environmental Impact Assessment.pdf

Engineer's Estimate.pdf

Concept Plan.pdf

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People can attend an online hotline training with First Friends of NJ-NY on Feb. 16 to support immigrants in detention. It begins at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required and available online.Add to .
First Friends of NJ-NY

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Dental Health Concerns for People with Disabilities - Read the article here

A HOME OF HER OWN Our daughter Jessica has a rare chromosome deletion - Read More

HOW NUTRITION IMPACTS LEARNING, BEHAVIOR, AND REGULATION Read More

FINDING AND KEEPING YOUR TRIBE AS A CAREGIVER - Read More

Hospital Spending Accounted for 40% of the Growth in National Health Spending Between 2022 and 2024

RFK Jr. Made Promises in Order To Become Health Secretary. He’s Broken Many of Them

Trump Team’s Planned ACA Rule Offers Its Answer to Rising Premium Costs: Catastrophic Coverage

Health Care Heartaches: Your Winning Health Policy Valentines

New Flu Vax? FDA Says No Thanks

A SCAM': TRUMP, EPA REVOKE SCIENTIFIC PROOF THAT CLIMATE CHANGE IS HARMFUL

Number Of Health Insurance Claims For Millennials, Gen Z Growing Fast

Half Of CDC Surveillance Systems Have Gone Quiet

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Up to $50,000 in Student Loan Relief Available to Nursing Faculty

Through the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program offered by the State of New Jersey, eligible nursing instructors can receive up to $50,000 in student loan relief in exchange for teaching nursing courses full- or part-time at eligible New Jersey institutions of higher education. Over the course of five years, participants can receive up to $10,000 in redemption per year, depending on the number of credits they teach. To qualify, applicants must be NJ residents with a valid nursing license and teach at approved institutions. Applications are open now through March 2, 2026.

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Don't Fall for Fake State Pension Consultation Emails

Scammers are impersonating the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits, sending emails offering free pension consultations. The emails are sent from .com addresses instead of .gov and direct you to schedule Zoom appointments through fraudulent websites. They want to steal your information, compromise your pension account, or redirect your payments.

The real Division of Pensions and Benefits does not use Zoom for appointments or send unsolicited consultation offers. If you get an email offering pension help, don't click any links. Go directly to the official NJDPB website or call using the number listed on their official site.

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New Jersey Residents with Sickle Cell Anemia Can Now Access Medical Cannabis

Sickle cell anemia is now a qualifying condition for New Jersey's Medicinal Cannabis Program. If you live with sickle cell disease and experience chronic pain or other symptoms, you can now enroll in the program to access medical cannabis as a treatment option.

The recent addition of sickle cell anemia expands access to therapeutic options that may help manage the chronic pain and complications associated with the blood disorder. This joins other qualifying conditions already covered by the program, including chronic pain, cancer, PTSD, glaucoma, and seizure disorders.

New Jersey residents with sickle cell anemia can enroll in the Medicinal Cannabis Program now. The process includes registering with the state and obtaining certification from a qualified healthcare provider.

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New Jersey Spring Turkey Hunting Permit Applications Open Now

If you hunt wild turkey in New Jersey, applications for 2026 Spring Turkey Permits are open now. You can apply online or at any license agent. The application deadline is February 22.

New Jersey uses a lottery system to award permits for specific hunting areas and time periods. Popular areas and periods—especially Period A and Period E in central and southern New Jersey—often sell out in the first or second lottery, so apply early for the best chance at getting your preferred area and time.

Review the permit quota table before applying to help determine your application strategy. You can edit your application online after submission up until the February 22 deadline. If you win permits in both lotteries, you must claim both awarded permits.

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Scammers Are Sending Fake Toll Payment Texts

Scammers are texting New Jersey residents claiming they have unpaid tolls and threatening late fees. The messages link to fake websites designed to look like the Motor Vehicle Commission and steal your payment information.

The fraudulent sites use URLs ending in .help instead of .gov. The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission does not send texts about toll payments—only appointment reminders.

If you get a text about unpaid tolls, forward it to 7726 (SPAM) and delete it. Don't click the link or provide any information. To check your toll account, manually type your toll service's official website into your browser.

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Environmental and Community Organizations Can Apply for Up to $100,000 in Youth Program Grants

Local environmental organizations, higher education institutions, community advocacy groups, and religious organizations can apply for grants up to $100,000 to run the Youth Inclusion Initiative. The six-week summer program trains young people aged 16-20 in environmental careers through hands-on projects and professional development.

Organizations receive funding to recruit, supervise, and mentor participants in activities such as stream assessments, invasive species identification, tree plantings, rain gardens, and neighborhood cleanups. Since 2021, 274 young adults have participated, contributing over 5,000 hours to community environmental projects.

A webinar is scheduled for February 12. Applications are due March 12 at 5:00 p.m. through DEP's online grant system.

Apply Now

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My name is Giovanella Stewart, I am the Communications Specialist at Person Centered Care Services. We are a non-profit organization that supports children & adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We’re excited to share several upcoming Continuing Education Unit (CEU) opportunities being offered through PCCS.

These sessions are designed to support professional growth, expand clinical knowledge, and provide practical tools you can immediately apply in your work. Please see more information below.

Trauma Informed, Culturally Attuned Disability Practice – 2 CEUs ($40.00)
This 2-hour continuing education workshop provides practical tools for delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered services to disabled individuals and immigrant families in New York City. Grounded in disability justice and cultural humility, participants build skills in communication, assessment, documentation, and engagement through applied case scenarios to support equitable and responsive care across diverse communities.

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Microsoft Teams

Register Here

See flyer attached.

Please do not close the page after submitting payment. Once payment is received you will be redirected to complete a Microsoft teams registration form

Click here to check out PCCS’ full list of CEU workshops.

We hope you can join us. Please feel free to share these opportunities with your networks.

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ADAPT Community Network is offering a free webinar “Guardianship and Future Care Planning” on Thursday, February 26th 10 am – 11:30 am. There will be an overview of the 17-a guardianship process, along with alternatives to guardianship. There will also be a brief discussion on Supplemental Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts offering tools for financial security for the person with a disability. Stephanie Baran, an attorney with extensive experience \presenting this subject to families, will be our speaker. Mandarin and Spanish translation will be provided. Registration is required. To register click on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uzkCuqrrTaeQmDBGi3Bq8g
You can also scan the QR Code on the flyers below.

As always, I would appreciate it if you would share this information with families and colleagues.

Thank you very much.

Best Regards,
Sandi Napor
Family Resource Specialist-Family Connect
160 Lawrence Avenue |Room 205|Brooklyn, NY 11230
Office: 718-436-7979 ext. 5139
Fax: 718-436-0071
Sna...@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org
(formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City)

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AAPD Webinar: Understanding New Medicaid Requirements

Join the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) for an important webinar on the new Medicaid work requirements. Starting on January 1, 2027, these requirements will significantly impact many Medicaid beneficiaries.

The budget reconciliation bill, or H.R.1, was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This bill cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and threatens the health coverage of 17 million Americans. It will cause a major crisis in our healthcare system, which already faces difficulty supporting people with disabilities and has been under increased strain since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Now that we are in 2026, the changes from this bill will begin to take effect soon, and the disability community must prepare for upcoming shifts in our healthcare system.

The goal of this webinar is to review expected changes, discuss how we should prepare for them, and highlight what we can do moving forward to lessen the harm of the changes. We aim to help our community understand the challenges ahead, while also recognizing that advocacy is always necessary and affirming that our fight to preserve Medicaid continues.

When: February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Where: Register for the Zoom Webinar here. ASL and CART will be provided.
Who: Our panelists are

Rachel Patterson, Disability and Health Policy Expert, Patterson&Meek
David Machledt, Senior Policy Analyst, National Health Law Program
Adela Flores-Brennan, Colorado Medicaid Director

Our expert panelists will provide a comprehensive overview of the new rules, focusing on what they mean for people with disabilities specifically. We will discuss:

The core work requirements and their implementation;
Which individuals and groups are exempt from the work requirements;
How to prepare to submit the necessary documentation to certify compliance or claim an exemption;
The expected timeline for receiving more detailed information and deadlines throughout 2026; and
How things may differ from state to state.

This session is crucial for anyone receiving Medicaid benefits who wants to learn how to keep their coverage under the new rules. Don't miss this chance to get informed and prepare in advance for these changes!

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Little Falls Public Schools’ FRIDAY FOLDERS (2/13/26)

PTA1 8th Grade Fashion Show Family Baskets L

F Library Read Across America MAR 26

PV Jr Hornets 12U Baseball Beefsteak Dinner

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