Rep's Tom Suozzi, Peter King and Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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QUEENS TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 25 CENTS Very Hot Weather Increase Rep. Grace Meng Hosts House Speaker Health Risks Queens Times is reminding people that very hot and humid Nancy Pelosi in Elmhurst weather is a potentially dangerous combination. This is what you should do in very hot and humid weather. Make sure to check on friends and neighbors who have health conditions, especially those who stay at home. very hot weather has arrived so remember to take the necessary precautions. Drink plenty of water. Stay out of the heat. Check on others. Extended heat and high humidity is not just uncomfortable, it is dangerous. More lives are lost from extreme heat than all other weather-related causes combined, including hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, ice storms and lightning. A rapid increase in body temperature is possible, with high temperatures and high humidity, because the body cannot cool itself. For the body to cool itself, the body sweats and the moisture evaporates off the skin. When it is humid out, evaporation doesn’t take place and the body cannot cool as well. Your body temperature can increase to a fatal 106 degrees in as little as 10-15 minutes. Many public places, like malls, libraries, senior centers, are air conditioned and are open to the public as daytime cooling centers. Two hours in air conditioning can significantly reduce the risk of health problems. Not everyone has air conditioning. There are those that cannot afford to run the air conditioner constantly. But there are ways for them to cool their homes and bodies and stay safe. At night, if it is cooler outside open The Event was held for Community Discussion on Immigration. On the heels of the House’s up windows and doors to ventilate. Reduce indoor humidity passage of the American Dream and Promise Act which would provide protections for Dreamers, by minimizing mid-day washing and drying clothes, shower- Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients. See story on page 10 ing and cooking. Unless you absolutely need them, turn off incandescent lights and heat-generating appliances. Reduce your home’s heat gain by pulling drapes or shades. Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the indoor temperature is Rep’s Tom Suozzi, Peter King and above 90 degrees, fans will not prevent heat-related illnesses. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. There are some people Alzheimer’s Foundation of America that cannot or will not leave their homes. It is critical we identify people at risk and get them their resources they need to stay Announce New Legislation to Increase safe. Also remember, never leave children or pets in a car and make sure pets have cool water and shade available at all times, Funding to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease if possible keep pets indoors. Senator John Liu Hosts Community Forum on School Diversity And Specialized High School Admissions on Staten Island See story on page 10. New bill would increase funding for Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support services, offering an option to make voluntary contributions through federal income tax returns. See story on page 2. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 Rep’s Tom Suozzi, Peter King and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announce New Legislation to Increase Funding to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease (Continued from page 1) millions of Americans affected leading Alzheimer’s scientists by Alzheimer’s and related de- have said is necessary to find a Congressman Tom Suozzi (D mentias. We thank Congressman cure or disease-modifying treat- - Long Island, Queens), Congress- Suozzi and Congressman King for ment by 2025, the stated goal man Peter King (R - Long Island) their continued bipartisan efforts of the National Plan to Address and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of to fight this terrible disease.” Alzheimer’s Disease. Additional America (AFA) today announced Under the legislation, taxpayers funding increases are critically new, bipartisan legislation to would have the option to make vol- important: despite numerous ex- help increase federal funding for untary contributions to the ARC perimental cures/treatments for Alzheimer’s disease research. Trust Fund through their federal Alzheimer’s reaching phase III of Congressmen Suozzi and King, income tax returns. Of the funds clinical trials, the fail rate is 99%. working with AFA, are sponsoring raised, half would be provided to Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading the legislation, which would cre- the National Institutes for Health cause of death in the United States ate the Alzheimer’s Research and (NIH) for clinical research into a and the only one in the top 10 with- Caregiving (ARC) Trust Fund to cure or disease-modifying treat- out a cure or disease-modifying provide additional funding to fed- ment for Alzheimer’s disease and treatment. Currently, more than eral Alzheimer’s research efforts related dementias. The remaining 5 million people nationwide are and caregiver support services. half would be appropriated to the living with Alzheimer’s disease, “I am proud to stand with Administration for Community including approximately 400,000 Congressman Peter King and Living (ACL) to fund services in New York State and 50,000 the Alzheimer’s Foundation of and supports for those living with Long Islanders. The number of America today in support this dementia-related illnesses and Americans affected by Alzheim- creative legislation to create the their caregivers. er’s disease is expected to nearly Alzheimer’s Research and Care- The ARC Trust Fund would triple by 2060, according to the giving (ARC) Trust Fund as a way supplement, not supplant, exist- Centers for Disease Control and to fund research and caregiver ing federal funding to both NIH Prevention (CDC). Nationwide, support services. This is a respon- and ACL for the fight against the death rate from Alzheimer’s sibility we all share and something Alzheimer’s disease. disease grew by 55% between that folks on both sides of the aisle The legislation is similar to 1999 and 2014, according to the should get behind,” said Congress- laws enacted in New York and 29 CDC. man Suozzi. other states which allow taxpayers About Alzheimer’s Foundation “As a member of the Congres- to make voluntary contributions of America (AFA): sional Task Force on Alzheimer’s to different causes through their AFA is a non-profit organiza- Disease, I support efforts that income tax returns. Since 1976, tion whose mission is to provide benefit individuals and families federal tax returns have allowed support, services and education affected by this horrible disease. taxpayers to contribute to the to individuals, families and care- I am proud to be an original co- Presidential Election Campaign givers affected by Alzheimer’s sponsor of this legislation which Fund to help finance political disease and related dementias will allow voluntary contributions campaigns. From January 2018 nationwide, and fund research from tax refunds for additional through May 2019, the fund re- for better treatment and a cure. funding for research and caregiv- ceived over $47 million in volun- AFA’s services include a National ing services. I will do all that I tary contributions, according to Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-8484) Subscribe to the can to make sure this measure the Federal Election Commission staffed by licensed social workers, becomes law,” said Congressman (FEC). a National Memory Screening King. The legislation would build on Program, therapeutic and com- Queens Times “AFA is pleased to work with bipartisan efforts to further the munity programming, educational Congressman Suozzi and Con- fight against Alzheimer’s disease. conferences and materials, and Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens gressman King to provide addi- In federal fiscal year 2019, Con- “AFA Partners in Care” dementia tional, much-needed funding to gress and the President increased care training for healthcare profes- Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper combat the Alzheimer’s epidem- federal investment in Alzheimer’s sionals. AFA has earned Charity delivered to your door by US Mail ic,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., disease research to $2.34 billion, Navigator’s top 4-star rating for AFA’s President and CEO. “Funds the highest level in history. It five consecutive years in recogni- Please Enter my Subscription For One Year raised through this legislation also represents the first time that tion of its commitment to fiscal will provide hope for the future federal funding surpassed $2 bil- responsibility, transparency and Name .............................................................................. and support in the present for the lion a year, the minimum amount accountability. Address .......................................................................... 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This It also closed the LLC loophole, presidential primary election date legislation updates the law to set which had allowed individuals as April 28, 2020 (A.8176).