Category Archives: Community Services Department
PAL Spring Newsletter 2018
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Long Point Camp Sign Up Has Begun!
The Salvation Army in Albany has started signing up children for summer camp.
For more information please visit LongPointCamp.org
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2018 Albany Citizen Police Academy Application is Available
SPRING, 2018
CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY APPLICATIONS
On behalf of Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Acting Albany Police Chief Robert Sears, we invite our fellow citizens to apply to the Albany Citizen Police Academy. Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Spring, Citizen Police Academy, scheduled to start on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018. This is a fourteen week course which continues on each subsequent Wednesday evening. Classes will meet from 6pm – 9pm @ The Albany Police Training Center (Large Classroom), 223 Washington Ave Ext. Albany, NY 12205.
ABOUT THE ALBANY CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
Albany’s Citizen Police Academy is a unique opportunity for citizens who live in or work in the City of Albany. The goal of the Academy is to increase understanding between citizens and police through education.
Through the weekly classes, the police will hope to dispel suspicions and misconceptions and increase rapport between the citizens of Albany and the police. The citizens, in turn, make officers more aware of their feelings and concerns.
A few examples of presentation and topic
discussions include:
- Community Policing
- Police / Community Relations
- First Responder / CPR
- Forensic Investigations Unit
- Criminal Investigations Unit
- Children and Family Services Unit
- Basic Crime Prevention
Much time and energy has been devoted to the development of an informative overview of the fundamentals of police operations, which are instructed by both management and nonmanagement representatives from the Albany Police Department. Students will typically be meeting once a week for three hours for fourteen weeks. Instruction will be presented by subject matter experts and will include virtually every aspect of police work ranging from a study of the New York State Penal Law, demonstrations of many different law enforcement tools (canine unit, mounted unit, etc.), narcotics investigations, computers, firearms, etc. The classes will include lectures, tours, demonstrations, and hands on participation.
ALBANY CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
Citizens (limited to those who live in or work in the City of Albany) should complete the following application (Click HERE for the fillable application in PDF format) and return it to the Albany Police Department Training Unit at:
or by mailing the completed form to:
Albany Police Training Unit
223 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12205
518.452.2837 Fax: 518.456.0459
**Class size is limited and applicants should not delay.**
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A Thank You From the South End Children’s Cafe
Dear Friends at the Albany Housing Authority,
2017 was an amazing year for the South End Children’s Cafe.
Thanks to you, and your ongoing support, belief in the program and dedication to the children, we were able to celebrate serving over 14,600 meals in just two years!
And especially thanks to you, we moved into our new space at 25 Warren Street, Albany. Since opening on December 4 to the children, we have served over 1,000 meals already. Your support from the beginning of planning for this has been unbelievable, and I am so grateful to all of you and your staff for everything!
We have created a slideshow to show our appreciation to you for all you have done. Please enjoy your slideshow HERE.
Please come by sometime for dinner (we eat at 5) or a visit to see your kindness in action. Happy 2018! May you have as much joy and happiness in your life as you bring to so many others.
Sincerely,
Tracie Killar
Director, South End Children’s Cafe
PO Box 10581
Albany, NY 12202
518.275.8890
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A Word from the Homeless Action Committee
HOMELESS ACTION COMMITTEE
393 NORTH PEARL ST. Office (518) 426-0554
ALBANY, NY 12207 FAX 462-5839
www.homelessaction.com
Volunteer to Help the Homeless
The Homeless Action Committee operates an Outreach Van program which makes rounds on the streets of Albany to places where homeless people congregate. An Outreach Van volunteer would assist individuals with basic needs as well as transportation to area resources or other human services organizations. The police, hospitals and other agencies will often call the Outreach Van to provide transportation for individuals to shelters or motels for the night.
The hours are between 2-10PM every day of the week. During the winter, on Code Blue nights, the hours are until 12AM.
Volunteers for the Outreach Van must be able to work with individuals with active alcohol/substance abuse issues, have good judgment, be responsible, reliable and have a good knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
We are looking for volunteers to make at least a 2-3 hour weekly commitment. Excellent writing and organizational skills are a must. Volunteers must be motivated, patient and willing to help those who are vulnerable.
This is a great opportunity to assist others who are in greatly in need. Please reply with a cover letter and resume.
***You may e-mail cover letter and resume to hacvan@verizon.net OR you may also fax your info to (518) 462-5839.
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Capital Holiday Lights in the Park 2017 Kick-Off
Join Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Santa, and other special guests as they throw the switch for Light Up the Holidays. Take a walk around the lake as part of the walk-only Charity Walk Night to benefit the local Charities of Choice for 2017.
Charities of Choice
Alzheimer’s Association of NENY
The Albany Fund for Education
Soldier On
For more information visit the Event Page!
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He(ART) of the Hill – Celebrating the Creative Pulse of N. Swan Street
Join us Friday, October 6th at 4:00 PM for Music, Art, Food, Workshops, and More!
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National Night Out 2017!
Thank you to everyone that came out and made National Night Out another huge success!!
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Summer Food Program 2017 Kick Off!!
Thursday, July 6, 2017
12pm
Creighton Storey Homes, 158 Third Avenue
For a Printable Version of Our Flyer, Please Click Here!
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Summer Food Program 2017
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
The Albany Housing Authority announces its participation in the 2017 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years of age and under without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the programs and all activities are the same for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service, meals will be provided at the site and times as follows:
For a printable version of this flyer please click HERE!
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Registration for City of Albany’s Summer Camps and Clinics
Registration for City of Albany’s Summer Camps and Clinics
Registration has started for the City’s Department of Recreation summer camps and clinics. Camps are free for city residents and clinics are $25 for residents. Registration goes through May 12, and you can register at the Department of Recreation headquarters, located at 7 Hoffman Ave. Please see the flyer below for more information, including registration times and dates.
For a printable copy of this flyer please click the above image or Here.
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Summer Foods Program Employment Opportunity
Clicking the above image will open a printable PDF version of this flyer.
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YNG (Young Noble Gentlemen) Perform at Albany Housing Authority!
Albany Housing Authority and the local community had a great time hosting the YNG (Young Noble Gentlemen) for a concert on Friday afternoon.
Performing a set of three songs, Lee Reh and Rahmene McDuffie took to the stage at noon after an introduction by City of Albany Mayor, Kathy Sheehan.
Great job and many congratulations go to YNG, your community is proud to support you!
Click HERE to see WNYT – News Channel 13’s coverage of the event!
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A Conversation with Congressman Tonko and the Alzheimer’s Association!
Clicking the above image will bring you to a printable version of the flyer.
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Want to get more from your doctor’s visit?
***Clicking the above image will bring you to a printable full-size flyer!***
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UAlbany-Community Connections – January 2016 Edition
Click on the Image below to read the UAlbany-Community Connections News Letter!
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Culture, History and Laughter: An African American History Film and Discussion Series
Join us every Thursday starting on February 4 through March 3 at 5:30 PM
at the Albany Housing Authority, 200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY
For additional information contact the CFLJ at 518.427.8361
Click the above image for a printable copy of our film schedule flyer!
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Albany Housing Authority is Going Smoke-Free as of JANUARY 1ST, 2016.
WE ARE FREE TO BREATHE!
Albany Housing Authority is Going Smoke-Free as of JANUARY 1ST, 2016.
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.
- Smoking will not be permitted indoors, including in the apartments.
- Smoking will be permitted outside in designated areas, or more than twenty-five (25) feet away from buildings if there are no designated areas.
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.
A healthy living partnership of
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:
- Harm lung development in children and cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Cause heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmokers
- Lead to more coughs, wheezing, ear infections, bronchitis or pneumonia
- Trigger more frequent and severe asthma attacks
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!
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Ned Norton, Warrior on Wheels, Featured in Muscle & Fitness Magazine!
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