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Video: Little Falls, NJ Township Council Workshop Meeting Monday February 9 2026


Mayor Damiano’s State of the Township Message begins at the 2:50 minute mark

Little Falls Mayor Outlines 2025 Achievements and 2026 Priorities in State of the Township Address

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Calendar of Events - Event List 

Little Falls Recognizes February as Black History Month





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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.
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Urge N.Y.C. Mayor Mamdani to release the 9/11 documents on Air Quality


Petition Link here:  https://c.org/VwrgnnCzCf

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

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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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Rising Health Care Costs a Top Concern for Public, Medical Debt Hits People Over 50 Hard

Understanding Epilepsy

People with Dementia Prescribed Risky Drugs


State Recommendations for Routine Childhood Vaccines: Increasing Departure from Federal Guidelines. Details →

The New Federal Vaccine Schedule for Children: What Changed and What Are the Implications? Full analysis →

Poll: Trust in the CDC and Views of Federal Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes. Poll findings →

KFF/The Washington Post Survey of Parents Survey results →

Interactive Dashboard: KFF Polling on Health Information and Trust. Explore the data →

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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!

Register Now!
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UPCOMING EVENT

Shifting U.S. Vaccine Policy: Explaining Federal Actions and Exploring Public Opinion

The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is expected to further review childhood and adult vaccination schedules, potentially adding significant changes to those already made. To provide context, KFF will hold an hour-long virtual event at 12:00 p.m. ET on February 19, 2026, to discuss these developments and, based on recent KFF polling, the public’s views.

 

Join in to hear KFF experts share insights on what this shifting policy environment means for state governments, the U.S. public health system, and Americans.

Introductions, Framing Remarks, and Moderation:

 

Mollyann Brodie, KFF Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research.

 

Presenters:

  • Liz Hamel, Senior Vice President and Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research
  • Jen Kates, Senior Vice President and Director of Global and Public Health Policy
  • Josh Michaud, Associate Director for Global and Public Health Policy
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