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Capital Region Kwanzaa Celebration

Join the Capital Region Kwanzaa Coalition December 26th through January 1st!!

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FREE Practice SAT Test

The NAACP New York State Youth & College Division
& The Princeton Review Presents:

FREE
Practice SAT Test
Find out where you stand!

Want to take a practice SAT without it counting towards college admissions?

The NAACP SUNY at Albany College, Union Baptist Church and
Metropolitan Baptist Church are pleased to offer students a practice test and strategy session to help boost their SAT scores!

After the test, students will receive a detailed score report that gives a detailed score breakdown of their individual strengths and weaknesses.

Practice Test
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2014
Location: Union Baptist Church
3 Morton Avenue
Albany, NY 12202
Time: 9:00am—2:00pm
Strategy Session – 9:00am-10:00am
Practice SAT – 10:00am-2:00pm
*Please bring a #2 pencil and a calculator.*

“Paying for College” Workshop for Parents during Test
Breakfast and lunch served
Open to All High School Students- Grade 9-12
Must Register by December 8, 2014 on-line. Register by clicking link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rJDr9RGpDFitzUwntZzl1FwUVft4GfkwvRZtB8qL6BU/viewform?usp=send_form
or
1. Visit www.PrincetonReview.com and use the ‘Attend a Free Event: Online or In Person’ box on the left of the page.
2. Search for SAT with and zip code 12202
3. Click Find Free Test to see the free events.
4. Find the Free Practice SAT Test on December 13th under UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 3 MORTON AVE, ALBANY, NY 12202 and click enroll.
For Information Contact: Gwendolyn Pope at 518-280-3335 or Anne Pope at 518-463-5463

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Capital Region Impact Awards

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The Capital Region Impact Awards are presented by The Stakeholder, Inc.    This award honors businesses and community partners who come together to make the Capital District a better place.  A partnership between Albany Housing Authority, Community Technology Initiative and Hampton Inn was honored for its Work Experience Program.  The award is presented to a partnership that collaborates to achieve significant, measurable results impacting the community.

CTI, in partnership with AHA, created a work experience program that takes residents and works with them to create a work history and skills that are marketable.   When a resident enters the program they spend time learning soft skills and creating a resume.    They then move into the Hampton where they are interns and rotate through each department in the hotel for four weeks.  During this time they get to experience what it is like to actually work in the hospitality industry as well as the basic skills involved in gaining and maintaining employment.   Over the past seven years the Hampton has hired almost exclusively from the work experience program.  The job coach that accompanies the residents onsite helps with the transition to the world of work.    During the past seven years, over 50 people have been hired at the Hampton.  Often it is a jumping off point to other careers and opportunities.  It has served as a door to a more successful future.  A partnership such as this has benefitted both the Hampton and the residents who have been part of the program.

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‘The Throwaways’ at the Spectrum 8 Theaters

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 THE THROWAWAYS (dir. by Bhawin Suchak & Ira McKinley)

Wednesday December 3rd @ 7pm

$10/adults   $8/students

Spectrum 8 Theaters  290 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209

The Throwaways is a timely and provocative look at the impact of mass incarceration and police brutality on black men in America that brings the urgency of Ferguson to upstate New York.  Told through the eyes of homeless filmmaker and ex-felon, Ira McKinley, the film documents his struggle to bring positive changes to his community in inner-city Albany, NY.  As he strives to give voice to the people on the streets fighting for survival, McKinley confronts the unavoidable stories of his past and battles the stigma of being formerly incarcerated.

Executive produced by iconic African-American filmmaker Sam Pollard, this powerful documentary has been called one of the most important films of 2014 by Michelle Alexander, author of the New Jim Crow.  Alexander says, “The Throwaways courageously explores the most pressing racial justice issues of our time: the mass incarceration and profiling of poor people of color. ”

The screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmakers, local community activists and the audience.

To watch the trailer go to: http://youtu.be/QipuC-72-LU

For advance tickets visit the Spectrum Theaters website: http://spectrum8.com/2013/07/30/december-3-the-throwaways-2/

For more information about The Throwaways please visit our website: http://throwawaysmovie.com/

Join the Facebook event and spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/events/708831442537149

Follow The Throwaways:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/throwawaysdoc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/throwawaysmovie

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Oscar Mayer visits Steamboat Square!

 

Steamboat Square got a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile today, did you see it?

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Department of Recreation Thanks Albany Housing Authority.

“Your support made it possible to provide dynamic programming to the residents of Albany, and successfully implement a series of fitness programs, out-of-school activities and our inaugural  Allympics event. Our department has already begun brainstorming and planning for next year, and plan to introduce more new programs in 2015. Again, I thank you for your support this past summer without it this would not have been a success. We look forward to your continued support in the future!” – Jonathan P. Jones, Commissioner, City of Albany, Department of Recreation.

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Albany Housing Authority receives honorable mention in Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits

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Albany Housing Authority and Norstar Development USA were recognized with an honorable mention for the 2014 Historic Development that Best Demonstrates Financial Innovation for transforming the former St. Joseph’s Academy parochial school into affordable loft apartments for artists in Albany, NY.

The development team brought a variety of federal and state resources totaling $10.5 million, including Federal and state HTCs, federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs), bond financing and a grant.

“Placing [New York] state credits is difficult enough in a straight HTC deal. Combining LIHTCs as well had to be challenging, as there are only so many investors who will wade through complicated financing structures,” Panno said.

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Instant Admission Days at Capital South Campus Center!!

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Annual Dinner “A Night in Spain” to benefit Centro Civico

Annual Dinner Flyer, October 24, 2014

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Townsend Park Homes recognized for generosity!

Mayor Sheehan presents Townsend Park Homes residents with Proclamation

Mayor Sheehan presents Townsend Park Homes residents with Proclamation

Mayor Kathy Sheehan will recognize on Tuesday the efforts by residents of Townsend Park Homes in collecting donations during the summer’s city-wide food drive.

During the July 28 to Aug. 8 drive, Sheehan challenged collection sites to team up for a good cause and encouraged community engagement toward the effort of fighting hunger.

Townsend was not one of the designated collection sites, but its residents combined to contribute 1,200 pounds of the total 2,300 pounds of food collected citywide.

Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s Proclamation 

Source: TimesUnion.com

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AHA Executive Director and Deputy Director Accept the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!

Albany Housing Authority Employees raised $374 and then challenged Steve Longo and Peter Ragsdale to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!

They happily accepted the challenge and the video of the occasion is below.

 Steve Longo – Executive Director

Peter Ragsdale – Deputy Director

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City of ALbany Department of Recreation Presents ALLYMPICS!!

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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!!

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3rd annual Mississippi Day Celebration

Mississippi dayJoin 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!

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Albany YouthBuild Now Accepting Applicants!

ARE YOU…?

A young adult age 17-21 from Albany County?

Seeking to receive High School Equivalency?

A member of a low-income family?

YouthBuild

Contact: John Holmberg, Service Navigator Department of Youth and Workforce Services

175 Central Ave. 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12206

Phone: 518-434-5554

Email: jholmberg@albanyny.gov

YouthBuild Flyer

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Basic Budgeting Workshop a Success!

On Thursday, June 26th, 2014, Albany Housing Authority sponsored the Basic Budgeting Workshop, special thanks to our guest speaker, LaTonya Parsons from SEFCU.ws

Basic Budgeting is a free workshop offering tools to help people meet monthly household expenses organize finances and build savings. Participants will learn how to create a monthly spending plan, explore saving strategies, discuss financial goals and identify community resources that can help.

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1609 Fitness Challenge!

1609 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Mayor Sheehan challenges you to find your new fitness frontier!

What it’s about…. Games, Tournaments, Yoga and Zumba in the Park, open to all ages!

What it costs… It’s FREE! Get points for participating, and an opportunity to win prizes at the Allympics event on 8/23/2014.

Why 1609? ….. 1609 represents the year that our great city was claimed by Henry Hudson, and a 1,609 hour commitment to fitness!

For more information call 434-5699

For a Calendar of events:

http://albanyny.org/Government/Departments/Recreation/1609FitnessChall

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Tuesday Schedule

12PM—1PM

6/17—Washington Park*
6/24—Washington Park*
7/01—Westland Hills**
7/08—Westland Hills**
7/15—Lincoln Park*
7/22—Lincoln Park*
7/29—Beverwyck Park**
8/05—Ridgefield Park**

Thursday Schedule

6PM—7PM

6/19—Ten Broeck Park**
6/26—Rosemont Park**
7/03—Livingston Park**
7/10—Sunset Park**
7/17—Arbor Hill Park**
7/24—Hackett Park**
7/31—Whitehall Park*
8/07—Hoffman Park*

FREE of charge to City Residents of ALL ages. Freshman (17-Under), JV (18-35), V (36-50), Pro (51+)

Rain Locations:
* Lincoln Park Pool
** Swinburne Ice Rink

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YOGA

Monday Schedule

6PM—7PM

6/16—Washington Park*
6/23—Washington Park*
6/30—Westland Hills**
7/07—Westland Hills**
7/14—Lincoln Park*
7/21—Lincoln Park*
7/28—Beverwyck Park**
8/04—Ridgefield Park**
8/11—Woodland Park*
8/18—Swinburne Park**

Wednesday Schedule

12PM—1PM

6/18—Ten Broeck Park**
6/25—Rosemont Park**
7/02—Livingston Park**
7/09—Sunset Park**
7/16—Arbor Hill Park**
7/23—Hackett Park**
7/30—Whitehall Park*
8/06—Hoffman Park*
8/13—Krank Park*
8/20—Tivoli Park*

FREE of charge to City Residents of ALL ages.
Freshman (17-Under), JV (18-35), V (36-50),
Pro (51+)
Rain Locations:
* Lincoln Park Pool
** Swinburne Ice Rink

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Plaza Lites Talent Competition

CALLING ALL RISING STARS!

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 Do you have what it takes to get up on stage in front of a live audience and make your dream happen?

Can you hold the attention of an audience based on your skill, stage presence and ability to entertain?

 If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, we are asking all talented young people involved in Song, Rap, Poetry, Drama or Dance register to compete in the 2014 “PLAZA LITES TALENT COMPETITION” on July 12, 2014, at the Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The winner of the talent competition will perform live at the 2014 NEW YORK STATE’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY DAY presented by McDonald’s on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY!

 All participants must be pre-registered to participate.

Walk-ins will not be accepted on date of competition.

 For PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please call: (518) 486-9284

or email: marquerite.alexander@ogs.ny.gov

Click HERE for Rules and Entry Form.

 

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Spring Fling at Steamboat Square

Dancing With Our Elders

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

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Capital South Campus Center is Looking Great!

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Hard to believe that this is not an illustration, Capital South Campus Center is looking Great!

Capital South Campus Center is moving along as planned. Before you know it the students of this great community will be utilizing this wonderful location to advance their careers and their futures. Classes here will range from college-level courses in criminal justice and business math to English as a second language and high school equivalency diploma courses. One laboratory will focus on digital training, another on culinary. The center will also offer child care and other youth programming.

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Nominate Your Father for “Father of the Year 2014”!

Nominate Your Father

 

CLICK HERE for a copy of this flyer!

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