Lifeline Awareness Week 2012
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National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week
September 10-16, 2012
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In today’s increasingly interconnected world, telephone service provides a vital lifeline to emergency services, friends, and family. No one should be out of touch simply because they cannot afford telephone service. Lifeline is a financial assistance programs that helps income eligible customers save money on monthly phone bills.
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Click here for program details, including who qualifies for the discounts and how to enroll in the program.
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A resolution sponsored by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates has designated September 10-16, 2012 as "National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week."
The PSC is joining other state agencies, human service organizations, and local telephone companies to promote Lifeline Awareness Week and focus attention on this important program. During the Week, multiple events will take place across the state where eligible consumers can learn more about the program. A list of events is available below. Come join us and start saving today!
Please note - Anyone interested in spreading the word about Lifeline Awareness Week can use the following brochure to assist you in your efforts. The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has also developed an outreach toolkit with sample press releases, letters, etc. that can be modified for your own outreach efforts.
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Events with PSC Staff During Lifeline Awareness Week
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Event
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Lifeline Kick-off Event - Albany Area
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Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY
William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY
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9/10/12
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11 am - 1 pm
2 pm - 4 pm
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Lifeline Kick-off Event - Buffalo Area
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North Tonawanda Food Pantry
100 Ridge Street
North Tonawanda,NY
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9/10/12
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10 am - 12:30 pm
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Lifeline Kick-off Event - NYC Area
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Great Kills Friendship Club
11 Sampson Avenue
Staten Island, NY
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9/10/12
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10 am - 12 noon
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Senator Sampson's Senior Day
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Sen. Sampson Office
1222 East 96th
Brooklyn, NY
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9/12/12
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11 am - 2 pm
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Lifeline Awareness Event
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Lansingburgh Veterans Club
777 1st Avenue
Troy, NY
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9/13/12
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11 am - 2 pm
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Lifeline Awareness Event
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Jay-Harama Senior Center
2600 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
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9/13/12
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10 am - 12 noon
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Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods
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93 Honorine Drive
Depew,NY
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9/15/12
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8:30 am - 5 pm
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New Castle Community Day
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Chappaqua Railroad Train Station
Chappaqua, NY
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9/15/12
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10 am - 4 pm
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Immigrants Connect
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Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY
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9/15/12
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12 noon - 2 pm
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Senator Saland's Golden Gathering
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Arlington High School
Route 55
LaGrange, NY
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9/15/12
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9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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