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Albany Summer Youth Programs 2020

By albanyhousing | Published: June 25, 2020

CITY OF ALBANY
Department of Recreation

Summer Youth Programs
7/13/2020-8/20/2020

Summer Program registration is NOW OPEN!! The Department of Recreation will offer outdoor day activities for youth ages 6-13. First come first served. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Socially distanced games and outdoor activities that keep kids active, learning, and engaged will be offered from 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. for registered youth ONLY.

AlbanyNY.RecDesk.com

Activate Recreation Locations:

Hoffman Park
Swinburne Park
Arbor Hill Park
Westland Hills Park

Albany Summer Programs 2020

 

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Safe at Whitney Young

By albanyhousing | Published: June 22, 2020

 

It’s safe to take care of your health at Whitney Young Health.

The health and safety of our families is at the top of everyone’s minds…

but preventing COVID-19 is only one part of staying healthy!

Don’t put off the care you need

  • Keep babies and children up-to-date on immunizations to decrease the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases and to ensure that they can enroll in school.
  • Well-baby visits and physicals for children help to make sure that kids are meeting their age-appropriate milestones and staying strong and healthy.
  • Chronic diseases and conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure require routine care and regular monitoring.

Is it safe for me to go to Whitney Young?

  • All staff, patients and visitors are screened for COVID-19 symptoms, including having temperatures taken, before entering any of our facilities.
  • We have created longer appointment times to allow for additional time in between appointments.
  • We are instituting an open access appointment system that will allow patients to book same-day or next-day appointments, which reduces the volume of people in our waiting rooms.
  • Our buildings are cleaned and disinfected thoroughly and often. No one can enter the building if they are not wearing a mask.
  • Our staff practices social distancing and wears protective gear.
  • All COVID-19 testing takes place outside and away from our building.
  • Telehealth appointments are also available! If you are too ill to come to the health center, we can schedule a virtual office visit through your computer or smartphone!

Call (518) 465-4771 to schedule an appointment.

www.wmyhealth.org
Safe @ Whitney

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News from the Baby Institute

By albanyhousing | Published: June 15, 2020

Dear Friends of the Baby Institute:

To say so much has happened since we were last in touch is an understatement.

Just before the pandemic turned the world upside down, we lost our dear friend Matthew Bender IV, who brought his support and vision to the Baby Institute and so many other community organizations in Albany and beyond. We will all certainly miss him but know the Baby Institute is stronger and better because of his commitment.

As you probably know, COVID-19 forced the Baby Institute Board of Directors to cancel the 2nd Annual Awards Luncheon on June 7. In late 2020, the Board will assess the environment in hopes of resuming this event in some form in 2021 to celebrate the work of the Baby Institute and to appropriately recognize MVP Health Care for its steadfast support of the Baby Institute and so many other organizations in our community.

But, during the pandemic, the Baby Institute’s work has not stopped – it has just taken on another dimension. While the parent workshops and engagement groups were placed on pause when the Albany schools closed, I have been staying connected to the Baby Institute families. In fact, the Baby Institute received a grant awarded from the COVID-19 Response Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region and the United Way of the Capital Region; it has allowed us to share gift cards, food, toys, books and other literacy materials with our families. Thus I have been able to maintain a connection and to provide much needed support to our community.

We just received news that the City School District of Albany will be partnering with us for our summer program. So the many children who depend on us to keep their learning alive will have the opportunity to do so again this summer.

Our many thanks to Superintendent Kaweeda Adams who felt, as we did, about the importance of making sure that our children are safe and learning over the next few months. We will be back at the Tony Clement Center for Education on Elk Street, Albany, where we have been housed for the past two summers. It is a large bright space, with an adequate numbers of rooms, a gym and play area outside. We will, of course, make certain the environment is a safe one. While the dates are still to be determined, we are enthused and appreciative.

We received a very generous donation of children’s clothing and toys from Good 360, a national non-profit organization that partners with Toys for Tots; it decided to provide for children now rather than wait for the holidays.

So our work continues to serve the most vulnerable families and children in Albany’s Arbor Hill, West Hill and South End. In this time, when education is changing to deal with the new normal, literacy is no less important than it was four months ago. Our children must be ready to learn; they must learn to read; and their parents must be there – as their first teachers and advocates. This is the work of the Baby Institute. Our very being is so connected to the generosity of this community – of all of you who have helped make the Baby Institute possible. Please consider a gift at this time (The Baby Institute, PO Box 774, Albany, NY 12201).

Again, the Baby Institute, our Board of Directors and I thank you. We look forward to re-connecting with you soon. Please stay well and safe.

Sincerely,

Noelene Smith, MSW

Founder & Executive Director

The Baby Institute

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Attend a Public Meeting in June to Give Your Input to Strengthen the Walkability and Bikeability of Albany

By albanyhousing | Published: June 15, 2020

Attend a Public Meeting in June to Give Your Input to Strengthen the Walkability and Bikeability of Albany

Albany, NY – The City of Albany, in partnership with the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC), is launching a project to strengthen and promote everyday walking and cycling in the City. The goal is to complete a “Master Bike/Ped Plan” by the end of 2020 that will make it safer and more enjoyable to get around the City as well as provide cleaner and healthier alternatives to cars.

To create a successful Bike/Ped Plan, a series of virtual public meetings have been organized in June and July to gather your ideas and input. The dates, locations, and times for the June meetings are as follows (this event listing is also available at the Bike/Ped Plan Website):

Neighborhood Meeting #1

Center Square, Downtown, Hudson Park, Lincoln Park, Mansion, Park South, Pastures, Washington Park, Washington Square

Monday, June 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

Neighborhood Meeting #2

Delaware Ave., Lincoln Park, Mt. Hope, Second Ave., South End

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

Neighborhood Meeting #3

Beverwyck, Helderberg, New Albany, New Scotland/Woodlawn, Normanskill, Pine Hills, Whitehall

Monday, June 22, 6:30-8 p.m.

Neighborhood Meeting #4

Buckingham Lake, Campus Area, Eagle Hill, Manning Boulevard, Melrose, Pine Bush, Upper Washington Avenue

Monday, June 29, 6:30-8 p.m.

Neighborhood Meeting #5

Arbor Hill, Sheridan Hollow, Ten Broeck Triangle, West End, West Hill

Wednesday, June 24, 6:30-8 p.m.

Neighborhood Meeting #6

Bishop’s Gate, North Albany

Thursday, June 25, 6:30-8 p.m.

We have provided a number of ways for people who live in, work in, or visit Albany to share ideas, experiences, and suggestions in ways that are suited to social distancing:

The City of Albany’s Department of Planning and Development is working on this project with its partner, the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) and consultants Nelson\Nygaard, Creighton Manning, and Behan Planning. This update of the City’s Bike/Ped Master Plan is funded by CDTC’s 2019-2020 Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program.

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City of Albany Begins Preparations for Opening of City’s Pools, Spray Pads, and Capital Hills Golf Course

By albanyhousing | Published: June 15, 2020

City of Albany Begins Preparations for Opening of City’s Pools, Spray Pads, and Capital Hills Golf Course

ALBANY, NY – Today, Mayor Kathy Sheehan directed the City’s Department of Recreation to begin preparations to open the Lincoln Park, Arbor Hill, and Mater Christi Pools and the City’s Spray Pads by Friday, July 3. Mayor Sheehan also directed the City’s Department of General Services to begin preparations to open the Capital Hills Golf Course on Tuesday, June 16.

On Thursday, June 11, the New York State Department of Health issued updated guidance regarding the operation and maintenance of pools and spray pads during the COVID-19 outbreak. This guidance provides the necessary requirements for residents to enjoy the City’s pools and spray pads while maintaining social distancing.

Capital Hills Golf Course will open on Tuesday, June 16. Carts are currently unavailable. Further details will be forthcoming on Monday, June 15, regarding hours of operation and available services.

In order to be budget neutral, greens fees will increase $10 across the board to increase revenue, and the City will dispatch a reduced number of maintenance staff to control costs and allow other vital services to continue. Golfers are urged to understand the typical level of maintenance they have become accustomed to may be impacted by this reduction in maintenance.

Additional precautions consistent with guidance established by Empire State Development and operational guidance established by industry leaders will be followed to ensure proper social distancing and cleanliness protocols due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Albany, Troy housing authorities awarded grants

By albanyhousing | Published: June 11, 2020

Half-million dollar grants awarded in Albany, Troy

The public housing authorities in Albany and Troy are among the recipients of grants through the state Preservation Opportunities Program, created by Enterprise Community Partners and the Office of the Attorney General.

Each housing authority will receive up $500,000 in reimbursements through the grant. In Albany, the money will go toward “pre-development costs,” at Steamboat Square, Ida Yarbrough phase 4 and North Albany Homes, said Steve Longo, Executive Director of the Albany Housing Authority.

Pre-development includes architectural fees, engineering surveys, legal title reports, environmental impact assessments and engaging the community. More than 670 of the 2,500 apartments managed by the Albany Housing Authority are supported by multiple funding sources based on tax credits – outside federal housing subsidies.

Tom Hulihan, director of planning and program development at the Troy Housing Authority, said he will also use the money to host meetings between tenants and design professionals to hear what tenants want to see built.

Much of Troy’s public housing stock was built between 1950 and 1980, Hulihan said, and was built to maximize the number of apartments in the space. Not enough care was given at the time, Hulihan said, to play spaces for children. As part of ongoing redevelopment at the Martin Luther King apartments, the housing authority reduced the number of apartments from 124 to 87 to free up room for a community center, playground and basketball court.

Longo said he welcomed the grant, secured by a consultant works with, Edgemere Development, because applications for historic and affordable housing tax credits require a lot of work before an application can even be filed, making it “high-risk spending” when Longo can’t be certain the housing authority will succeed in getting the money.

In addition to the Troy and Albany housing authorities, Rochester, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, Buffalo, the village of Potsdam, Niagara Falls, Syracuse and Wayne County received grants through the Preservation Opportunities Program.

 

Original Article on TimesUnion.com

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Albany Public Library Prepares to Resume In-Person Services

By albanyhousing | Published: June 11, 2020

Library Preparing to Resume In-Person Services – Albany Public Library

June 10, 2020 | Library News

Albany Public Library is beginning to prepare for the resumption of in-person services with the return of staff to the buildings.

“We are excited to see staff return to work in our library buildings after several long months of working from home creating virtual programs, providing information through a virtual reference desk, and crafting plans to resume in-person services for our patrons,” said APL Executive Director Scott C. Jarzombek.

“Getting staff into the buildings is an important first step. It allows us to implement safety protocols, adjust furniture and work stations for social distancing, and prepare the libraries for safe patron interactions,” he said.

When the Capital Region was cleared to enter New York State reopening Phase 2 last week, the library officially entered Phase 1A of its Continuation of Service Plan. Facilities staff began regular schedules in the buildings on June 8, and the rest of the staff will report to work in the buildings on June 15. The library is following state guidelines regarding staff placement and scheduling.

“After staff are in place, we will begin gearing up to open our book drops and start curbside pickup for requested items. These services are expected to start in the next few weeks,” Jarzombek said. Both services are in APL Phase 1B.

When the book drops open sometime next week, patrons can return all of the library books, DVDs, and other items they have at home. APL is a fine-free library, so there will be no late fines for any returned items. To ensure the safety of materials, returned items will be quarantined for 72 hours before they are checked in and put back into the collection for others to borrow.

Curbside pickup for requested items is the next service in line and will begin at select library branches a few weeks after the book drops open. Staff are finalizing a plan where patrons can use several methods to contact the library and request items from the APL collection that will be brought to a specific branch for contactless pickup.

After curbside pickup is up and running, patrons will be welcome to visit select library branches for appointment-only services. Details for this in-person service, which falls into APL Phase 2A, are also being finalized.

“The safety of our staff and patrons is paramount in our phased approach to resuming in-person services. We designed the plan so we could make adjustments along the way to account for changes in public health and safety recommendations and staff capacity,” Jarzombek said.

Moving into each subsequent phase of the APL plan is contingent on the library’s capability to expand services and current public health recommendations.

Read the full Continuation of Service Plan

Read about current virtual services and resources

Library Preparing to Resume In-Person Services

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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Initial Series of Policing Reforms

By albanyhousing | Published: June 8, 2020

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Initial Series of Policing Reforms

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan has signed an Executive Order (attached) mandating an initial series of policing reforms. These reforms were announced after the first round of “Creating Change Together” conversations were held with community members, Mayor Sheehan, and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins.

The Executive Order signed by Mayor Sheehan institute the following policing reforms in the City of Albany:

  • Banning the use of choke holds and knee-to-neck holds by the Albany Police Department
  • Establishing a duty to intervene when a fellow officer is seen using excessive force or verbally escalating a situation
  • Reaffirming training requirements for de-escalation and implicit bias for all members of the Albany Police Department
  • Requiring the history of racism in the United States be taught to all members of the Albany Police Department

“Today, I signed an executive order that represents a small first step in a series of police reforms we will be pursuing in the City of Albany,” said Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan. “Input from our residents into these efforts is critical to building trust and accountability of policing in our city. I encourage all residents to share their thoughts and ideas about reforms you would like to see with my office or with a member of the Albany Common Council.

Additionally, I want to lend my voice in support of legislation being proposed at the State level, including the repeal of 50-A, and urge the Governor and State Legislature to take action on these important reforms as soon as possible.”

Executive Order No. 1-20 – June 8, 2020

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Important Notice About Parking Rules and Regulations

By albanyhousing | Published: June 8, 2020

City of Albany Announces Various Parking Rules and Regulations to be Reinstated in Conjunction with Phase Two Reopening During COVID-19 Outbreak

ALBANY, NY – As of Wednesday, June 3, the Capital Region entered Phase Two of the reopening process. As a result, City of Albany office buildings, car dealerships, hair salons and barbershops, and retail, rental, repair, and cleaning services have been approved to reopen. With Phase Two of reopening process underway, the City of Albany is also preparing for an increase in workers and visitors driving into the City and seeking parking, leading to the reinstatement of various parking regulations and metered parking to better facilitate the parking needs of those that live and operate businesses in Albany. Please see details below on where and when specific changes and regulations will be implemented.

Metered Parking:
Beginning Monday, June 8th at 8:00 a.m. metered parking will be reinstated in metered parking zones across the City of Albany. For a map of all metered parking areas in the City, please visit https://parkalbany.com/meters

To ensure continued compliance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, the Albany Parking Authority strongly encourages the use of the ParkAlbany App to access and pay for metered parking. The ParkAlbany App is available for both iPhone and Android phones and can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. To learn more please visit: https://app.parkalbany.com/

Additionally, the Albany Parking Authority will continue to wave the $0.05 service fee for all meter payments made through the ParkAlbany app until July 1, 2020.

Time-Limited Parking Regulations:

Beginning Monday June 8, all time-limited parking regulations throughout the City of Albany will be reinstated as posted and will be enforced except for the timed regulations posted in Washington Park and Lincoln Park. Time-limit parking regulations will continue to be suspended for both Washington Park and Lincoln Park until the Capital Region is ready to move to Phase Three at which time these exceptions will be reevaluated.

Parking Garage Rates:

Beginning Monday June 15, the Albany Parking Authority’s Downtown garages will reinstate the standard $13.00 max daily parking rate at all three locations (Green-Hudson, Riverfront and Quackenbush). Parking Garage information and locations can be found by visiting https://parkalbany.com/garages

The Albany Parking Authority offers Monthly Garage Parking Passes for Downtown residents, commuters, and businesses in need of off-street parking. To learn more please visit: https://www.parkalbany.com/programs-and-promotions

Restaurant Pick-Up/Take-Out Parking Zones:

Short-term curbside pickup parking areas will remain in effect through July 15. Curbside pickup parking areas located in front of local eateries that continue to serve take-out were established in March to help protect both employees and customers and ensure the continued compliance of social distancing protocols for businesses in both metered and non-metered parking areas. There will continue to be no fees associated with this service during that time.

Any local eatery offering take-out that would like to be included in the program should contact mayor@albanyny.gov or (518) 434-5105 to request the appropriate signage.

Central Avenue Business – Parking Lot Permits:

Beginning Monday June 8, the Central Avenue BID, in conjunction the Albany Parking Authority, will introduce a special parking lot permit program for Central Avenue businesses to help ease the burdens of running their businesses and ensure that customers have parking for their patrons. These passes will be valid for use at the Albany Parking Authority’s Central Avenue Parking Lots 2 through 8 and will be active through July 5, 2020. If you represent a Central Avenue business and are seeking more information, please contact the Central Avenue Business Improvement District by calling (518) 462-4300 or emailing ronda@centralbid.com.

Amnesty for Parking Ticket Late Fees:

Extended through June 30: The Parking Ticket Amnesty program introduced in April by Albany City Treasurer Darius Shahinfar has been extended through June 30, 2020.

To remove late fees, individuals must first request the fee removal. Tickets may be searched and viewed online at https://albany.rmcpay.com/ using license plate, ticket or vehicle identification numbers, or by calling (518) 434-5006.

The best way to request your fee removal is by e-mail at parkingticketappeal@albanyny.gov, or completing the online form. You can also request via mail at City Hall, Rm. 203, Albany, NY 12207. When contacting the Parking Ticket Bureau, be sure to provide your license plate number and/or your name, phone number, e-mail, or ticket number(s). Additional information may be found on the Parking Violations Bureau web page.

Additional City Parking Regulations:

Additional parking regulations, including but not limited to alternate-side parking, residential permit parking, handicap accessible parking, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or at a crosswalk and timed-parking (with the exception of designated restaurant take-out zones and Washington and Lincoln Park) will continue to be enforced as posted. The City of Albany is asking residents to continue to comply with these regulations to help facilitate a safe and smooth reopening of our city.

For full details, view this message on the web.

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City of Albany Announces Updated Availability of Services

By albanyhousing | Published: June 8, 2020

* * NEWS RELEASE * *

City of Albany Announces Updated Availability of Services

In-person services will resume at City Hall by appointment only.

Masks will be required to enter City buildings.

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced that Albany City Hall will begin to reopen to the public by appointment only as part of the Capital Region Phase Two reopening.

To protect the health and safety of our residents and employees, residents are encouraged to continue accessing services online and by phone, when possible.

In-person services at certain departments will be available by appointment only during the transitional reopening stage. Masks will be required to enter City buildings. Some buildings and departments will remain closed to the public due to staffing limitations during Phase Two.

Please see below for a department-by-department list of City Service updates.

City Hall Updates:

City Treasurer & Parking Violations Bureau:

  • The Albany City Treasurer’s office and Parking Violations Bureau (PVB) will be open to the public by appointment only. To schedule an appointment with the City Treasurer’s Office, please call (518) 434-5036. To schedule an appointment with the Parking Violations Bureau (PVB), please call (518) 434-5006.
  • The Parking Violations Bureau (PVB) is open by appointment for individuals to plead to their parking ticket, schedule court dates, participate in the late fee amnesty, and pay their parking tickets in the Treasurer’s office.
  • Residents are encouraged to continue accessing services online and by phone, when possible. PVB can be reached via email at parkingticketappeal@albanyny.gov; by mailing in their payment or plea to City Hall, Room 203, Albany, NY 12207; or by telephone at (518) 434-5006 (messages are returned within one (1) business day if no one is available to answer your call).
  • You may also view and/or pay your parking tickets online here:  https://albany.rmcpay.com/ . Make sure have your citation number, license plate number or your VIN number.
  • You may also submit a Parking Ticket Reduction Office Application online. This document is required to request a parking ticket be reduced to a lesser violation or penalty amount if it is determined the ticket was issued in error or ticket recipient has good cause for dismissal or a valid legal defense.
  • The Treasurer’s Office is open on the First Floor of City Hall, Room 110, to accept cash or check payments for property taxes, waste collection fee bills, water bills and property fines. Residents are encouraged to continue accessing services online and by phone.  The Treasurer’s Office can be reached by e-mail at either taxbilladdresschange@albanyny.gov, or taxbill@albanyny.gov; or by phone at (518) 434-5036.

City Clerk:

  • To schedule an appointment for City Clerk services, email clerkinfo@albanyny.gov or call (518) 434-5085
  • Phone support will be provided 9:00am-11:00am and 3:00pm-4:00pm. If calling outside those hours, please leave a detailed message and you will receive a follow-up phone call.
  • The Office of the City Clerk will provide all services either online, by mail, or by appointment, as follows:
  • Marriage Licenses (by appointment only)
  • Residential parking permits (online or by appointment only)
  • Dog Licenses (electronic application or by appointment only)
  • Certified copies of marriage records (mail, online, or by appointment)
  • Passports (by appointment only – no longer providing photos)
  • Cabaret (online or by mail)
  • SLA (by mail only)
  • Handbills (by appointment only)
  • FOILs (electronic submission via online, mail in request, or by appointment)
  • Food Vendor Permits (digital submissions, mail, or by appointment)
  • Special Events (online only)
  • Secondhand/Junk Dealer (by appointment only)
  • Street Renaming (by mail or electronically)
  • Hen Licenses (by mail or electronically)
  • Bell Jar/Bingo/Game of Chance Licenses (by appointment only)
  • Domestic Partnerships (by appointment only between 1:30pm and 3:30pm daily)

Vital Statistics:

  • To schedule an appointment, please call (518) 435-5045 or email Vital@albanyny.gov
  • Appointments are available 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm.
  • Phone service will be available 9:00am-11:00am and 3:00pm-4:00pm. If calling outside those hours, please leave a voicemail and your message will be returned as soon as possible.
  • The Office of the Vital Statistics will provide all services as follows:
  • Birth Certificate requests (by phone, mail, or appointment)
  • Death Certificate requests (by phone, mail, or appointment)
  • Genealogical requests (by phone or mail)
  • Funeral director support (by appointment)
  • All other inquiries for support (certificate corrections, help with completing vital forms, etc.) will be reviewed and appointments will be made if necessary.
  • Vital Statistics forms are available online here. Customers may fill out the form online and contact the office for directions to complete the request by email, phone, or to schedule an appointment

Department of Assessment:

  • To schedule appointment please call (518) 434-5155 and leave a message with name, reason for call and property address and a member of the Department will return call within the hour to either assist or schedule a time for assistance.
  • All assessment services will continue to be available remotely. If a property owner needs assistance and that assistance cannot be completed via email or telephone, a member of the Department of Assessment will be available for appointments between 10:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Property owners needing assistance completing their assessment protest (deadline June 22) may do so by scheduling an appointment.
  • Any questions regarding exemptions or assessments can be answered via telephone or by emailing TKingston@albanyny.gov.
  • All historical assessment information can be requested through email by emailing cmirando@albanyny.gov.
  • 2020 Grievance forms may be submitted to assessmentprotest@albanyny.gov, mailed to 24 Eagle Street, City Hall Room 302, Albany, NY 12207 or hand delivered between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Corporation Counsel:

  • To schedule an appointment please contact hmorris@albanyny.gov or call (518) 434-5050
  • The Corporation Counsel’s Office is open for services and to accept bid submissions. Appointments are recommended.
  • The following services can be found online here:

Human Resources:

Other City Departments:

Albany Police Department:

  • APD will continue responding to all emergency calls for service 24/7.
  • Minor calls for service, such as minor property complaints, may be handled via phone or through a postponed report.
  • Access to administrative reports, including police incident reports and FOIL responses, will be handled via email and/or phone. No in-person document requests will be facilitated at Police Headquarters (165 Henry Johnson Boulevard).
  • Police Headquarters (165 Henry Johnson Boulevard) will remain closed to the public until further notice.
  • Please visit the APD webpage or call (518) 438-4000 for more information on non-emergency Police Department information. In an emergency, please dial 911.

Albany Fire Department:

  • AFD will continue responding to all emergency calls for service 24/7.
  • Access to administrative reports, including fire incident reports, will be handled via email and/or phone. No in-person document requests will be facilitated at Fire Headquarters (26 Broad Street).
  • All fire department facilities remain closed to the public until further notice.
  • Please visit the AFD webpage or call (518) 447-7879 for more information on non-emergency Fire Department information. In an emergency, please dial 911. 

Department of General Services:

  • All curbside waste collection and recycling pickup will continue as scheduled.
  • In-person transactions will be available by appointment.
  • Please visit the DGS webpage, call (518) 434-CITY (2489) or email generalservices@albanyny.gov for more information.

 Department of Water & Water Supply:

Department of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance:

  • All permit applications, payments, and other transactions will continue to take place via phone, email, or online.
  • ROP inspections have resumed with appropriate precautions, including the use of social distancing and masks.
  • Construction inspections, emergency inspections, and vacant building inspections will continue to occur.
  • Please visit the Buildings and Regulatory Compliance webpage, call (518) 434-5995, or email codes@albanyny.gov for more information.

Department of Planning & Development:

  • All permit applications, payments, and other transactions will take place via phone, email, or online.
  • Meetings of the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals will continue to be held via teleconference. More information will be included as part of each meeting’s public notice.
  • Please visit the Department of Planning and Development webpage, call (518) 465-6066, or email dpd@albanyny.gov for more information.

Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA):

  • In-person meetings will be available by appointment. You must call (518) 434-5265 to set up an in-person appointment at 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard.
  • Please visit the ACDA webpage, call (518) 434-5265, or email communitydevelopment@albanyny.gov for more information.

Department of Recreation:

Department of Youth & Workforce Services:

  • Transactions that must be facilitated in-person may only occur by appointment. You must call (518) 242-8239 to set up an in-person appointment at 175 Central Avenue.
  • Please visit the Department of Youth and Workforce Service web page, call (518) 242-8239, or email workforce@capreg.org for more information.

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YOU CAN STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

By albanyhousing | Published: June 3, 2020

Did you participate in a local protests or a mass gathering the last few days?

Do you feel like you could have been exposed to COVID-19?

If so, Albany County Department of Health along with Whitney Young have partnered to perform WALK UP testing for individuals.

Thursday, June 4, 2020

1:30pm – 4:00pm

20 Warren Street, Albany

South Campus Center Parking Lot

Please bring a form of identification and your insurance card if you have medical insurance. Testing will be available for those that do not have insurance.

Testing is important even for those that have no symptoms. Early diagnosis can save lives. Please protect your health and the health of your community.

Testing is recommended once this week and once next week for those that attended protests. Wearing masks does not offer complete protection. If you develop symptoms such as fever, chills, sore throat, cough, headache, muscle or body aches, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea, please get tested immediately.

Daniel P. McCoy Albany County Executive

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