📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS

🚨⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Town of Bethlehem" Emails! ⚠️🚨

🚗💰 COULD YOUR AUTO INSURANCE BILL BE GOING DOWN? HOCHUL DEMANDS RESULTS! 💰🚗

🏃‍♀️☀️ HOT WEATHER RUNNING? Stay Safe Before You Hit the Road! 💦🌡️

🧩☕ WEDNESDAY MORNING MATH PUZZLER SOLVED! ☕🧩

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JULY 6th - Monday

The Town of Bethlehem is warning residents about a phishing scam targeting people with fraudulent emails that appear to come from the Town's Planning Division.

If you receive an email requesting payment, asking you to download an attachment, or instructing you to wire money regarding a planning application or permit...

❌ DO NOT click any links
❌ DO NOT open or download attachments
❌ DO NOT reply to the email
❌ DO NOT send payment or personal information

📧 The sender's email address doesn't match an official Town of Bethlehem email address.
📄 Unexpected attachments, such as an "invoice" or PDF requesting payment.
💰 Requests for wire transfers or urgent payment.
✍️ Messages that contain inconsistencies, such as being sent by one department but signed by someone else.
⚠️ Any communication that simply doesn't seem right.

If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the Town of Bethlehem:

✔️ Verify both the sender's name AND email address.
✔️ Contact the Town department, board, or employee directly using official contact information.
✔️ Delete the suspicious message if it is confirmed to be fraudulent.
✔️ Report phishing attempts to your email provider when possible.

Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated and often use real street addresses or official-looking language to make their messages appear legitimate. Taking a few extra seconds to verify an email could protect your personal information and finances.

Please help spread the word by sharing this alert with your friends, neighbors, family members, and anyone who may be conducting business with the Town of Bethlehem.

Stay safe and stay vigilant! 🔒💻

For More Details: https://www.townofbethlehem.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2538

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🚗💰 COULD YOUR AUTO INSURANCE BILL BE GOING DOWN? HOCHUL DEMANDS RESULTS! 💰🚗

New York drivers could soon see lower auto insurance premiums—but only if insurance companies follow through on promises tied to the state's newly enacted insurance reforms.

Governor Kathy Hochul is directing the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) to ensure insurance companies pass expected savings on to consumers after recent legislation aimed at reducing fraud and lowering costs.

The new law is designed to:
✅ Crack down on staged crashes and other insurance fraud.
✅ Expand the legal definition of insurance fraud.
✅ Limit certain personal injury payouts in cases involving uninsured drivers, impaired driving, or criminal activity.
✅ Reduce fraudulent claims that drive up premiums for everyone.

New Yorkers currently pay some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the nation, with average annual costs topping $4,000.

State officials estimate the reforms could save many drivers around $200 per year, though actual savings will depend on each insurance carrier.

Under new guidance issued by the Department of Financial Services, insurers must:
📄 Show how much money they expect to save from the reforms.
📉 Reflect those savings in future rate filings.
✅ Receive state approval before increasing personal auto insurance rates.

Officials have made it clear that rate filings that fail to account for expected savings may not be approved.

The recently approved state budget also prohibits insurers from using factors such as:
🏠 Homeownership
🎓 Education level
💼 Employment status
📍 ZIP code

when calculating many personal auto insurance rates—a move supporters say will create a fairer pricing system for consumers.

Read More: https://www.timesunion.com/capitol/article/hochul-demands-insurance-companies-deliver-22326934.php

🚙 What do you think?
Do you believe these reforms will actually lower your insurance bill, or will premiums continue to climb?

Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

#BethlehemLocalNews #NewYork #AutoInsurance #InsuranceRates #ConsumerNews #KathyHochul #CapitalRegion #SaveMoney #NewYorkDrivers #InsuranceReform #AffordableLiving #CommunityNews 🚗💵

The hottest days of summer are here, but that doesn't mean you have to stop running! It does mean it's time to adjust your routine and take extra precautions to stay safe in the heat.

Here are some important tips to help you enjoy your run while avoiding heat-related illness:

✅ Head out early in the morning or later in the evening.
🚫 Avoid running during the hottest part of the day whenever possible.

Summer isn't the time to chase personal records. Running at a more comfortable pace allows your body to handle the heat more efficiently while reducing the risk of overheating.

✔️ Begin increasing your water intake before especially hot days.
✔️ Bring water with you whenever possible.
✔️ Consider electrolyte drinks or tablets during longer runs to replace minerals lost through sweat.

High humidity makes it harder for sweat to evaporate, reducing your body's natural cooling system and increasing the risk of heat exhaustion.

Choose:
🌞 Light-colored clothing
💨 Lightweight, moisture-wicking fabrics
🧢 A breathable hat or visor if desired

Hot weather puts extra stress on your body. If you wear a smartwatch or heart-rate monitor, pay attention to your numbers and back off if your heart rate climbs unusually high.

Remember your four-legged running partner!

🐾 Keep plenty of water available.
🐾 Test the pavement with your hand—if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for your dog's paws.
🐾 Shorter runs and shaded routes are best during hot weather.

It can take up to two weeks for your body to acclimate to summer temperatures. Be patient and listen to your body.

⚠️ If you experience dizziness, nausea, chills, confusion, excessive fatigue, or stop sweating, end your run immediately, get to a cool place, and seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy a safe summer on the roads and trails! 🏃‍♂️💙

Read More: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/weather/2026/06/26/don-t-stop-running-just-because-it-s-hot-outside

#BethlehemLocalNews #RunningTips #SummerSafety #HeatSafety #StayHydrated #CapitalRegion #Fitness #HealthyLiving #BeatTheHeat #RunnerLife #DogSafety #SummerRunning ☀️🏃💦🐶

Problem:

8 ÷ 2 + 3 × 4 − 6 = ?

Remember:

There are no parentheses or exponents, so we start with division and multiplication.

Now the equation becomes:

4 + 12 − 6

A common mistake is to solve from left to right without respecting the order of operations, or to add 2 + 3 before multiplying. Remember:

Correct sequence:

8 ÷ 2 + 3 × 4 − 6
= 4 + 12 − 6
= 16 − 6
= 10

🧠 Did you get 10 on your first try? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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