Click the above image for a printable copy of our film schedule flyer!
To insure the quality of air and the safety of residents in its housing programs, Albany Housing Authority has decided that all residential properties will be smoke-free as of January 1, 2016.
A smoke-FREE policy in all Albany Housing Authority buildings means that everyone who visits, lives or works in Albany Housing Authority buildings is FREE to breath cleaner, safer, healthier air.
Albany County Dept. of Health
Albany Housing Authority
American Heart Association
Asthma Coalition of the Capital Region
Capital District Tobacco Free Coalition
Center for Health Programs & Promotion
Healthy Capital District Initiative
Why is Albany Housing Authority going smoke-free?
It’s Cleaner! Smoking in units leaves a residue that is both highly toxic and difficult to clean. This residue contains chemicals that can produce similar effects to lead poisoning.
It’s Safer! Smoking is the leading cause of residential fire deaths and injuries. Almost 1,000 people die every year in smoking-related fires, half are residents in multiunit housing.
It’s Healthier! Secondhand smoke travels between units and poses a serious health threat to children and adults. Exposure to secondhand smoke can:
What about smokers?
Smokers are free to enjoy their home but must smoke outside and away from buildings. If anyone wants to quit, we can help through:
The Butt Stops Here cessation classes call 459-2550 or visit www.healthprograms.org/quit-now for more information
The New York State Smokers’ Quitline 1-866-NY-QUITS or www.nysmokefree.com
Thank You!
For a printable copy of our flyer please click Here!
A word from the Albany County Historical Association:
Please be advised that due to an oversight in the previous tenant commissioner election process new elections will be held as soon as possible. This will be an interim election to complete the current terms. Any PH resident or Section 8 voucher holder in good standing is eligible to seek election. Details will be posted on the website and in AHA Management offices as soon as available.
City of Albany Department of Recreation
Arbor Hill Community Center
Learn to Swim
Learn to Swim Flyer
May 7th – June 18th
Swim Lessons
Tuesdays & Thursdays
(Two sessions per evening)
1st Session: 3:15pm-4:00pm
2nd Session: 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Ages: 5 years+
Adults are welcome
Open for all City of Albany Residents
Arbor Hill Pool
50 Lark Street
(entrance on 2nd Street)
For more information contact the lifeguard staff at 518-434-1876
The Spring Newsletter is out and chock full of activities around Albany!
Upcoming City Events
2015 CAREER &
EDUCATION FAIR
SAVE THE DATE
APRIL 10, 2015
11AM – 4PM
Hosted by:
Councilwoman Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and Mr. James Thomas, Director of the Capital South Campus Center
First Ward Councilwoman Dr. Dorcey Applyrs
&
Mr. James Thomas, Director
Capital South Campus Center
April 2015 Career and Education Fair (Save the Date)
Career Preparation Workshops will be available at the Capital South Campus Center
For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact the CSCC front desk at: (518) 694 – 4510
FREE CAREER PREPARATION WORKSHOPS OFFERING:
RESUME CRITIQUES MOCK INTERVIEWS PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE COACHING
AVAILABLE: MARCH 24TH MARCH 26TH APRIL 7TH APRIL 9TH
LOCATION: CAPITAL SOUTH CAMPUS CENTER 20 WARREN ST ALBANY, NY 12202
Students who attend prekindergarten are better prepared socially and academically to enter kindergarten.
They are more likely to achieve success throughout their academic career than those students who do not attend prekindergarten. Give your child that foundation for success by enrolling in a high-quality early childhood learning program in the City School District of Albany.
Three easy steps:
1) Download an application online at www.albanyschools.org or
stop by your local elementary school or Central Registration
(75 Watervliet Ave.) for a paper copy.
2) Fill out the application completely.
3) Return the application to Central Registration
(75 Watervliet Ave.) by February 20, 2015.
Join us Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00AM until 3:00pm for the Allympics.
There will be:
Relay Races
Kick Pass and Punt
50 Yard Dash
Badminton/Volleyball
Boot Camp
Fast Pitch Competition
Tug-O-War
Water Balloon Toss
Zumba
Kids Zone!!
Join us Saturday, September 13th at 11:00AM to celebrate Mississippi Day at Lincoln Park.
Fun, Music, Food, Games and much more!!
Click Here for the Flyer!
Steamboat Square hosted Dancing With Our Elders (DWOE) on Cinco de Mayo for our Spring Fling Affair.
DWOE is a year round wellness program that is offered at no cost to senior citizens who are over 55 years old.
It is provided on Wednesdays at 2pm at Trinity Alliance. 15 Trinity Place Albany, NY.
The dance instructor is Mr. Carlos Osorio of Cumbia Spirit Dance School.
For questions about the program or registration, contact Eva Madigan at e.madigan@trinityinstitution.org
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202-1834
