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In This Bethlehem Local News Insider Issue…
📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS
🚧⚠️ OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: KENWOOD AVENUE WORK BEGINS MONDAY ⚠️🚧
👵🏥 NEW REPORT: HOW HEALTHY ARE NEW YORK'S SENIORS? 📊🍎
📚🌞 SUMMER FUN, MUSIC & MORE AT BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY! 🌞📚
📚🎉 BUBBLES, TREASURE HUNTS & SUMMER FUN AT VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY! 🎉📚
Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar
Bethlehem Area Events
JUNE 22nd - Monday
JUNE 23rd - Tuesday
JUNE 24th - Wednesday
🏛️📢 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED IN BETHLEHEM 📢🏛️ See Friday’s Edition of Bethlehem Local News Insider Article!
JUNE 25th - Thursday
JUNE 26th - Friday
🚧⚠️ OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: KENWOOD AVENUE WORK BEGINS MONDAY ⚠️🚧
🚧⚠️ OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: KENWOOD AVENUE WORK BEGINS MONDAY ⚠️🚧
Drivers and residents, take note! The Town of Bethlehem Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced an overnight road closure on a section of Kenwood Avenue for important sewer lining repairs.
📅 Dates:
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026
🕖 Closure Hours:
7:00 PM – 5:00 AM each night
📍 Location:
Kenwood Avenue between Orchard Street and Gardener Terrace
🚫 Through traffic will not be permitted during work hours.
✅ Local traffic, emergency vehicles, and deliveries will be allowed through.
✅ DPW personnel will be stationed at closure points to help ensure residents can access their homes.
The Town says the work is necessary to maintain and improve the sewer infrastructure and appreciates the public's patience during the project.
🚗 If you regularly travel through this section of Kenwood Avenue during the evening or overnight hours, be sure to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
Questions? Contact the Town of Bethlehem DPW at 📞 518-439-4955 ext. 2014.
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👵🏥 NEW REPORT: HOW HEALTHY ARE NEW YORK'S SENIORS? 📊🍎
👵🏥 NEW REPORT: HOW HEALTHY ARE NEW YORK'S SENIORS? 📊🍎
A newly released national report is shining a spotlight on the health and well-being of older adults — and New York ranked 18th in the nation. 🇺🇸
The 2026 America's Health Rankings Senior Report examined 56 different measures affecting older adults, including healthcare access, food security, physical activity, caregiving support, and overall quality of life.
📈 Some encouraging news for New York seniors:
✅ Physical inactivity declined by 21% between 2019 and 2024
✅ Home health care workers increased by 18% between 2022 and 2024
✅ More seniors nationwide are receiving preventive care and cancer screenings
✅ The number of geriatric specialists continues to grow
However, the report also highlighted several growing concerns:
⚠️ Food insecurity among New York seniors increased by 21% between 2022 and 2023
⚠️ Nationwide, 7.4 million adults age 60+ experienced food insecurity in 2023
⚠️ Drug-related deaths among older adults rose by 38%
⚠️ Excessive drinking increased by 10%
⚠️ Suicide rates increased by 4%
Health experts say the report reinforces the importance of looking beyond medical care alone.
🗣️ "We don't just look at clinical measures. We also look at social, economic, and behavioral health," said Dr. Rhonda Randall of UnitedHealthcare. "A really strong correlation between life expectancy and how healthy you'll be is social connectedness."
As New York's population continues to age, the findings may help guide future investments in healthcare services, senior nutrition programs, transportation, caregiving support, and community engagement initiatives.
Link to read report: https://www.americashealthrankings.org/publications/reports/2026-senior-report
💬 What do you think are the biggest challenges facing seniors in our community today? Share your thoughts below.
#BethlehemLocalNews #SeniorHealth #NewYorkSeniors #HealthyAging #CapitalRegion #CommunityHealth #OlderAdults #Healthcare #SeniorCare #FoodSecurity #AgingWell #PublicHealth #NewYork #AlbanyCounty #CommunityMatters 👵❤️🏥
📚🌞 SUMMER FUN, MUSIC & MORE AT BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY! 🌞📚
📚🌞 SUMMER FUN, MUSIC & MORE AT BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY! 🌞📚
Looking for great ways to stay entertained, learn something new, and enjoy the community this summer? The Bethlehem Public Library has a fantastic lineup of events and activities for all ages! 🎉
🌽 Find the Library at the Delmar Farmers Market
Stop by the library's table on:
📅 June 27
📅 July 25
📅 August 22
Plus, enjoy a special 10:00 AM Story Time at the market in June and July! 📖✨ Browse new books, ask questions, check out materials, or simply stop by and say hello.
🦖 Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
The new July/August edition of Footnotes is now available and packed with exciting summer programs, including dinosaur-themed activities inspired by this year's Summer Reading theme. 🦕📚
🎻 Tanglewood Bus Trip – August 2
Join the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library for a day at Tanglewood featuring the legendary Boston Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell! 🎶
🚌 Departs Elsmere at 10:30 AM
🎟️ $65 Friends Members | $70 Non-Members
🎵 FREE Evenings on the Green Concert Series
Every Tuesday at 7 PM beginning July 7!
🎺 July 7 – The Hammerhead Horns
🎷 July 14 – Arch Stanton Quartet
🎸 July 21 – Zan & the Winterfolk
🎙️ July 28 – The Lustre Kings
Bring a chair, relax outdoors, and enjoy some incredible live music thanks to the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library! 🎶🌳
📌 Holiday Reminder:
The library will be closed:
🇺🇸 July 3-4 (Independence Day)
☀️ July 5 begins summer Sunday closures through August.
For more information, visit the library's website and keep an eye on upcoming events all summer long!
#BethlehemNY #BethlehemPublicLibrary #DelmarNY #SummerReading #UnearthAStory #DelmarFarmersMarket #EveningsOnTheGreen #LiveMusic #FamilyFun #CapitalRegionEvents #CommunityEvents #LibraryLife #SummerInBethlehem #BethlehemLocalNews
📚🎉 BUBBLES, TREASURE HUNTS & SUMMER FUN AT VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY! 🎉📚
📚🎉 BUBBLES, TREASURE HUNTS & SUMMER FUN AT VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY! 🎉📚
Looking for family-friendly fun, educational adventures, and great community activities this summer? The Voorheesville Public Library has an exciting lineup of upcoming events for all ages! ☀️📖
🫧🌟 Summer Reading Kick-Off: Jeff Boyer's Big Bubble Bonanza
Get ready to be amazed as world-famous bubble artist and Guinness World Records holder Jeff Boyer brings his spectacular bubble show to town!
📅 Tuesday, June 30
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville
Expect giant bubbles, incredible tricks, and plenty of family fun! All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
🎯🗺️ Geocaching: Modern Treasure Hunting
Have you ever wanted to go on a real-life treasure hunt? Learn the exciting world of geocaching with presenter Jonathan Lane!
📅 Tuesday, July 7
⏰ 6:30 PM
👥 Grades 7 through Adult
Participants will learn how to use GPS coordinates, locate hidden caches, sign logbooks, trade trinkets, and even create their own geocache adventures!
🎳🎲 Games for All: Welcome to Summer!
Adults of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a morning of fun, friendship, and inclusion.
📅 Monday, June 29
⏰ 10:30 AM
Featuring big-screen bowling, games, activities, and plenty of laughs!
📚💿 Encore Books is Open!
Looking for bargain books, DVDs, CDs, or puzzles?
🕙 Tuesdays, 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 Blue sheds on the Prospect Street side of the library
Browse gently used treasures while supporting the Friends of the Library!
🇺🇸 Holiday Reminder
The library will be closed:
📅 Friday, July 3
📅 Saturday, July 4
Regular hours resume Monday, July 6 at 9:30 AM.
There’s something for everyone this summer at the Voorheesville Public Library—so mark your calendars and join the fun! 📖☀️🎉
#VoorheesvilleLibrary #VoorheesvilleNY #SummerReading #BigBubbleBonanza #JeffBoyer #Geocaching #LibraryEvents #FamilyFun #CapitalRegionEvents #BethlehemLocalNews #SummerFun #CommunityEvents #BooksAndBeyond #ExploreLocal
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