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!
Join us Friday, October 6th at 4:00 PM for Music, Art, Food, Workshops, and More!
Thank you to everyone that came out and made National Night Out another huge success!!
Thursday, July 6, 2017
12pm
Creighton Storey Homes, 158 Third Avenue
For a Printable Version of Our Flyer, Please Click Here!
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:
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.
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!
Clicking the above image will bring you to a printable version of the flyer.
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
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202-1834
