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Lindenwood Gearing up for Paper-Shredding Event
By Forum Staff
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State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Woodhaven), Sen. Roxanne Persaud (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) are bringing a free paper shredding event to Lindenwood later this month.
On Sunday, July 30, staff from the City Department of Sanitation will be at the Queens County Savings Bank parking lot, located at 82-10 153rd Ave. in Lindenwood, Howard Beach between noon and 2 p.m., shredding paper and documents, all while allowing attendees to watch the process.
“With the great success of my previous shredding and recycling events, I wanted to give constituents another chance to come and have their personal documents shredded safely and securely,” Addabbo said. “It is important to know that your documents, or your clients' documents, with sensitive per- sonal information like social security numbers and account numbers have been properly shredded and recycled.”
Items that cannot be shredded during this event include any cardboard, newspapers, file folders, and metals or plastics. There will be a (3) copy box limit on how much can be shredded per person to ensure that all participants have the opportunity to shred their materials.
“There is nothing greater than assisting the community with disposal of documents safely and securely. These measures to prevent fraud and identity theft are imperative to protect personal identifiable information. It aids the environment by reducing the volume of paper waste and promotes paper recycling. A paper-shredding event is paramount and benefits everyone,” Persaud added.
For more information about this event, contact Addabbo’s district office at (718) 738-1111.
PROTECTING YOUR SKIN: THE SCOOP ON SUN BLOCK
Summer is here and thoughts of relaxation, fun, sand and of course time spent in the sun are all on our minds. But guarding against the harmful effects of the sun is crucial.
Most experts seem to agree that pretty much everyone, should use a daily sunscreen of minimum 15 SPF. It's important that even those with minimal exposure protect their skin in order to avoid the harmful, sometimes deadly effects of the sun.
It takes a mere 20 minutes for skin to turn red with no protection. While application of sunscreen is advised for almost everyone, it is generally agreed that babies under 6 months should be protected with clothing as opposed to sunscreen.
The huge amount of product available on the open market can be confusing to the consumer, and a good place to start finding out what the right protection level is for your use is with your local pharmacist.
There are some common myths about sunscreen floating around out there and this week we'd like to point them out to you.
#1. I'm not in the sun that much and I don't need it--WRONG--IT'S NOT JUST FOR SUN WORSHIPPERS-it's for anyone with even minimal exposure.
#2. The small amount in foundation make-up will likely not be enough to offer adequate protection.
#3. All sunscreens are created equal... NOT. You should look for a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher that provides broad-spectrum coverage against both UVA and UVB light.
#4. A little sunscreen will get me through the day. The general principle is to reapply every two to four hours.
#5. If I put it on my face, arms, leg, back, and neck -- I'm set. Nope--you'd have missed some key areas like your ears and the back of your neck.
#6. Last year's bottle is still OK?–this is not the place to economize, if you still have it leftover, odds are you're not applying it correctly. Check the expiration date on your sunscreen bottle!
Remember to check with your pharmacist about what is good for toddlers and infants if you plan on including them at your day of fun at the beach or poolside.
For your family’s prescription needs, please call CROSS BAY CHEMIST at 718-659-9500 or 718-880-1644
Cameras Catching Illegal Dumpers in the Act: DSNY
In the last 10 weeks alone, the City Sanitation Department has installed 122 cameras across the five boroughs to catch illegal dumpers in the act.
The new recording equipment has paid immediate—and lucrative—dividends, according to the agency:
• Impounds are up 282 percent yearto-date.
• Those frightening $4,000 summonses are up 318 percent.
Lesson: Don’t dump on NY.
