Are you interested in hearing what’s going on in Albany? Then tune in each week to “Talk of the Town,” a new radio interview show with Albany Mayor Kathy M. Sheehan. The show, with host Bob Cudmore, airs on Magic590AM every Friday at noon and again on Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. If you’d like to ask the mayor a question about the City of Albany, send it to askkathy@albanyny.gov.
For a printable flyer please click Here.
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!
SECTION 3 WORKSHOPS
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) invite you to join us for an informational workshop on the Housing and Urban Development Act (HUD) Section 3.
HCR is offering regional workshops across New York State to educate and inform municipalities, elected officials and community leaders about Section 3. Topics will include; awareness, outreach, reporting, monitoring and enforcing.
Section 3 – Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 which was enacted to help foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency.
Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent feasible, provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low –or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhood. For additional information, please visit http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/section3/section3 .
Albany
October 28, 2015
Hampton Plaza Ballroom
38-40 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(Local Government)
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Contractors, Developers, Non Profits, Businesses)
Albany Housing Authority
200 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12202
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Residents)
RSVP at
feho@nyshcr.org
With your name and workshop location
QUESTIONS CONTACT GWEN POPE, HCR
38-40 STATE STREET HAMPTON PLAZA
ALBANY, NY 12207
(518) 474-5219
For a printable flyer please click Here!
Thursday, August 27 3-6pm
1/2 Mile Walk/Run • Tug-o-War • ZUMBA • 50 Yard Dash • Relay Races • Tennis
Friday, August 28 3-7pm
Flag Football Tournament • Kick, Pass, & Punt • Basketball Competition • Boxing and Karate Expos • Obstacle Course -Boot Camp • KIDS ZONE!
*This is a FREE event for City of Albany residents of all ages*
*All participants MUST register the day of at Lower Lincoln Park*
FREE FOOD AND PRIZES!
For a printable flyer for this event, please Click Here!
The Jared Holt Company, also known as the Jared Holt Wax Factory, was one of Albany’s oldest and longest running businesses.
The factory eventually closed and the building has stood empty since the 1960’s. After the building’s demolition in 1999 all that remained was an abandoned lot.
The new two story Jared Holt Mews Townhouses, built in were designed and built to recall the District’s grandest era; with an attention to detail that meets National Historic District guidelines. The unveiling of these townhouses marked the completion of phase I of the $22 million major revitalization of the city’s South End.
ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY • RESIDENT COMMISSIONER • JOB DESCRIPTION
The position of Resident Commissioner is an opportunity for a qualified person living in housing that is owned or under the control of the Albany Housing Authority (AHA) to have a voice on the Board that establishes the policies, programs, and direction for Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher units in the City of Albany. The Albany Housing Authority Board is composed of seven (7) Commissioners: five (5) are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albany and two (2) are elected by the residents of housing under the jurisdiction of the AHA. Resident Commissioners serve two year terms.
The Election for the Resident Commissioner positions will be October 13, 2015. To qualify for the position of Resident Commissioner, the candidate must meet the following conditions:
(Includes both public housing residents and Section 8 recipients) at least 30 days prior to the election;
Because the Resident Commissioners reside in housing that is under the authority of the AHA, they are in a unique position to bring relevant tenant issues and concerns before the Board. To represent residents of the AHA effectively, the Resident Commissioners should maintain contact or reach out to the Tenant Associations, Tenant Patrols, and other Community Associations that fall within the jurisdiction of the Albany Housing Authority. The Resident Commissioners should, when possible, attend the meetings of these organizations.
For more information about the position and meeting times please Click Here, and for a Printable Candidate Petition Click Here!
Are you interested in helping to GOVERN the Authority, DEVELOP current and future programs, and APPROVE contracts?
RUN FOR RESIDENT COMMISSIONER & JOIN THE BOARD
A qualified candidate is any resident of the AHA or Section 8 recipient for at least 30 days prior to the election, is 18 years of age or older, and is in good standing as a resident.
Just get 50 signatures from fellow residents of AHA or Section 8 to secure a nomination-and, don’t worry, you will receive training and support once elected to the Board.
Important Dates
Voter & Candidate Informational Meetings
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
8/20/15 Townsend Community Room, 8/21/15 Westview Community Room
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
8/26/15 Ida Yarbrough-Everly Cromwell Community Center
8/27/15 North Albany Homes-Community Center
*candidates interested in running must attend one informational meeting
9/15/15 Completed Petitions Submitted to Development Manager or AHA Office Reception at 200 South Pearl Street
10/5/15 6:00 to 7:30pm Meet the Candidates!
AHA Main Office 200 South Pearl Street
*mandatory for all candidates
10/13/15 E L E C T I O N D A Y
All ballots must be received or post marked by 10/13/15
For a Printable Version of the Candidate Petition, Click Here!
Questions? Contact Seanan Herrick at sherrick@caresny.org or 518.489.4130 x 101
Join us at one of more of these candidate and voter informational meetings to learn more!
8/20/2015 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Townsend Community Room
8/21/2015 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Westview Community Room
8/26/2015 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Ida Yarbrough/Everly Cromwell Community Center
8/27/2015 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – North Albany Homes Community Center
For a printable copy of the informational flyer, Click Here!
Questions? Get in Touch: Seanan Herrick – sherrick@caresny.org – 518.489.4130 x 101
A word from the Albany County Historical Association:
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
8:30AM – 3:00PM
Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Avenue,
Albany, NY 12208
This event is free and open to all women and women supporters!
Register Online today by visiting http://wheesummit.weebly.com
For Questions please e-mail: cdwheesummit@gmail.com or contact: (518) 669-9004
Click Here for the event flyer.
Albany Housing Authority
BOARD MEETING DATES
2nd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 2:30 PM
June 9, 2015
July 14, 2015
August 11, 2015
September 15, 2015
October 13, 2015
November 10, 2015
December 8, 2015
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
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202-1834
