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LIGHT Summer Youth Employment Program Registration Open Until March 31

By albanyhousing | Published: March 5, 2021

City of Albany Announces LIGHT Summer Youth Employment Program Registration Open Until March 31

 Albany Residents Ages 14 to 18 Are Encouraged to Apply

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of Recreation Commissioner Jonathan Jones are pleased to announce that registration for the 2021 City of Albany Summer Youth Employment Program Learning, Initiative and Gaining Headway Together (LIGHT) is now open for city of Albany youth residents ages 14 to 18. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.

The 2021 SYEP will run from July 12th – August 13th. Youth employees will work up to 20 hours per week, and must meet all eligibility and orientation requirements to participate. Click here for a list of application requirements. Applications will be accepted and processed on a rolling basis, and registration does not guarantee a paid work experience. LIGHT is open to all qualified residents. Income verification is a requirement for TANF reimbursement.

To start the process, apply to the program online using a smartphone, computer or tablet. If you have questions, please review the 2021 online application FAQs section or contact us at (518) 438-1082 or at syep@albanyny.gov.

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, “We are so proud to once again host our nationally-recognized, award-winning Summer Youth Employment Program. The data is clear: this program helps improve high school graduation rates for our youngest residents, and prepares them for the next phase of the careers – whether that’s joining the workforce, learning a trade, or going to college.”

“We are thankful that Mayor Sheehan has made it possible for us to offer this essential program in this difficult year,” said Commissioner Jonathan Jones. “The health and safety of our communities remains our top priority and we will continue to take all appropriate measures to help keep our youth, families and staff safe.”

The goals of the program are to:

  • Provide earned income to Albany youth
  • Introduce and prepare youth for the world of work
  • Expose our youth to the various businesses and sectors locally
  • Learn transferable skills and habits from leaders in the industry
  • Provide youth voice and added value to local businesses on special projects and day-to-day functions
  • Create a network of professionals and caring adults for Albany’s youth.

Vacations and time-off will not be permitted for youth employees. Youth who have been assigned summer school must ensure that their job does not conflict with their instruction and study time.

Enrichment Fridays are professional development days that will again be incorporated into the SYEP programming on July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th, and August 6th. This year, enrichment is being administered on 100% virtual platform and covers the topics that will ensure participants success in the future.

Topics that are covered include:

  • Planning for after High School & Post-Secondary options exploring,
  • Wellness, Financial Literacy and Education, and
  • Career Explorations.

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in workshops with different organizations and professionals.

We are seeking individuals that are passionate about helping our young people reach their full potential and would like to facilitate a workshop with our youth employees this summer. Reach out to Diamond Quiles, Enrichment Coordinator for more information.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Site Sign Up

By albanyhousing | Published: March 5, 2021

This Saturday, March 6th between 10am and 3:30pm the Albany County Department of Health will be conducting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Persons Aged 65+ at the Times Union Center.  To register, please click this link:   COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Link for Saturday, 3/6

Anyone under 65 is not eligible for this clinic.  It is only for those 65 and older.

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Vaccine Update: Scheduling Now Open at New NYS/FEMA Vaccination Site in Albany

By albanyhousing | Published: February 25, 2021

New York State and FEMA are bringing a vaccination site to Albany!

As of today, eligible New Yorkers who live in qualifying ZIP codes in Albany, Schenectady or Troy can schedule an appointment to get vaccinated at a new mass vaccination site at the Washington Avenue Armory, 195 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210.

The site is initially reserved for eligible Albany, Schenectady or Troy residents who live in the following ZIP codes: 12202, 12206, 12210, 12209, 12207, 12222, 12180, 12307, 12308, 12305, 12304. After a week, it will open to all eligible residents in the county or target region.

The Washington Avenue Armory vaccination site will be open to those with appointments beginning Wednesday, March 3, and will be able to handle 1,000 appointments a day, 7 days a week. You must have an appointment to get vaccinated. If you show up without an appointment, you will not get the vaccine.

Help us get the word out! Even if you’re not yet eligible for the vaccine, please share this information with friends, family or neighbors.

How to make an appointment

There are two ways to register for an appointment: by phone or online.

Scheduling by Phone:

To make an appointment by phone, call the NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-697-4829 (the hotline is open from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week). They will ask you some questions to confirm you are eligible for the vaccine, and then work with you to schedule an appointment at a time that is convenient. You can tell the call center agent you want to get an appointment at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany.

Online Scheduling: 

To register online, use the Am I Eligible tool at am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

On the Am I Eligible tool, fill out your information. If you are eligible, you will see locations where you can schedule a vaccine appointment listed out by proximity to your address. Select the Washington Avenue Armory and complete the process on the online scheduling system until your appointment is confirmed.

Eligibility:

About ten million New Yorkers are currently eligible for the vaccine, but not everyone is. Eligible groups include people age 65 and older, those with qualifying health conditions (for example, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and pregnancy), health care workers, teachers, and other groups of essential workers. If you’re unsure if you’re eligible for the vaccine, you can easily check here or by calling the Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-697-4829.

If you’re eligible and successfully schedule an appointment, follow the step-by-step guide that you can find on ny.gov/vaccine to learn what you need to bring with you and other important information.

Get the word out! Share this important information with friends, family or neighbors. 

The COVID vaccine is safe, effective and free. We encourage all New Yorkers to get the vaccine as soon as it’s available to them. If you have any questions about the COVID vaccine, visit ny.gov/vaccine or talk to your doctor.

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Get in line to be vaccinated for COVID-19!

By albanyhousing | Published: February 11, 2021

Get in line to be vaccinated for COVID-19!

THE SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, AVILLAGE, ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LINCOLN PHARMACY, & OTHER SOUTH END GROUPS ARE BUILDING THIS LIST TO PROVIDE VACCINES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE WHO HAVE THE MOST DIFFICULTY GETTING VACCINES.

To join the list, either sign up online at: https://is.gd/vaxlist OR call the AVillage Office at 518.451.9849.

Leave a message with your name, phone numbers, address, and date of birth. A volunteer will call or text you to confirm you have been on the list or complete your information.

We are collecting names of people 65 and over.

People with underlying illnesses are also welcome to give their name and we will try to connect you with a vaccination clinic.

APPOINTMENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED WHEN VACCINE DOSES BECOME AVAILABLE

A volunteer will call or text you with an appointment – date, time, & location.

CLINICS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Vaccines will be administered by a trained health professional. After getting the shot, you will be asked to wait a few minutes to make sure there are no reactions.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the clinic.

At the site, you will be given an appointment for your second shot at the same location. You will be asked to confirm you can come back on that date.

Joining this list is not a guarantee of a vaccination – TAKE THE FIRST APPOINTMENT OFFERED TO YOU!

¡HACER FILA PARA SER VACUNADO CONTRA COVID-19!

LA ASOCIACIÓN DE VECINOS DEL SOUTH END, AVILLAGE, ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LINCOLN PHARMACY Y OTROS GRUPOS DEL SOUTH END ESTAN CONSTRUYENDO ESTA LISTA PARA PROPORCIONAR VACUNAS A LOS MÁS VULNERABLES QUE TIENEN MÁS DIFICULTADES PARA RECIBIR VACUNAS.

Para unirse a la lista, registrarse en línea en https://is.gd/vaxlist O llame la oficina de AVillage al 518.451.9849.

Deje un mensaje con su nombre, números de teléfono, dirección y fecha de nacimiento. Un voluntario lo llamará para confirmar que está en la lista o completar su información.

Estamos recopilando nombres de personas mayores de 65 años. Las personas con enfermedades subyacentes también son bienvenidas a dar su nombre y trataremos de conectarlo con una clínica de vacunación.

SE PROGRAMARÁN CITAS CUANDO LA VACUNA ESTÁ DISPONIBLE.

Un voluntario le llamará o le enviará un mensaje de texto con una fecha, hora y lugar de la cita.

CLÍNICAS SON SÓLO CON CITA PREVIA.

<-Las vacunas serán administradas por un profesional de la salud capacitado. Después de recibir la inyección, se le pedirá que espere unos minutos para asegurarse de que no hay reacciones.

-> Habrá una oportunidad de hacer preguntas en la clínica.

En el sitio, se le dará una cita para su segunda inyección en el mismo lugar. Se le pedirá que confirme que puede volver en esa fecha.

Unirse a esta lista no es una garantía de una vacunación.

¡TOME LA PRIMERA CITA QUE SE LE OFRECE!

Vaccine List Flyer_020721¡HACER FILA PARA SER VACUNADO CONTRA COVID-19!

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Budgeting on a Limited Income

By albanyhousing | Published: February 8, 2021

On February 16th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. we will be offering the program Budgeting on a Limited Income. Please find the program description below and in the attached flyer. Please feel free to share with your clients/families/anyone you think may find it helpful! Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Budgeting on a Limited Income

Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Via Zoom. Advanced registration is required at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApfu6uqzgrHd2ajpvqLFrg3hSz39IYhSxN

or email mkd59@cornell.ed or call/text 518.598.9937.

Managing personal finances can be stressful, especially if you have recently faced job loss or income fluctuations. Creating a working budget is crucial in helping you reach future goals. This workshop will provide tips and strategies to improve your basic budgeting skills. We will discuss how to best set financial goals, track monthly expenses (both fixed and variable) and create a budget that helps maximize all available resources. Join us to take control of your current financial situation and plan for a bright future.

CCE Albany. 2.16.21. Budgeting on a Limited Income

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AlbanyCanCode Extending Application Deadline!

By albanyhousing | Published: January 28, 2021

AlbanyCanCode

We are extending the deadline to apply for classes!

Jumpstart your career in tech with an AlbanyCanCode software class! With a new application deadline, there is still time for you to apply and unlock your technical potential. For the first time, we are offering Microsoft Azure and PowerPlatform along with the very popular Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, and Python for Data Analytics. These classes are a great first step to help launch your career in the tech sector. If you’re wondering what class would be best for you, send us an email to admissions@albanycancode.org and we’ll help you figure it out.

Application Deadline: February 5

Front-End Web Development & Python for Data Analytics will start February 16

JavaScript Frameworks & Microsoft Azure and PowerPlatform will start February 22

Tuition for all classes is $1,750. Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify, including opportunities to receive a full scholarship.

Do you know someone or an organization that could benefit from upskilling?
Please help spread the word.

To visit the AlbanyCanCode Website, please click HERE.

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Civilian Review Boards And Police: What Works And What Doesn’t – Annual Meeting 2021

By albanyhousing | Published: January 21, 2021

The New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on Racial Injustice and Analyzing Police Reform is conducting a free presentation* on Monday, January 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. entitled “Civilian Review Boards And Police: What Works And What Doesn’t”. The presenters are:

  • Moderator: Mina Q. Malik, Esq., Harvard Law School
  • Speaker: Michael Sisitzky, Esq., Senior Policy Counsel, New York Civil Liberties Union
  • Speaker: Conor Dwyer Reynolds, Esq., Executive Director of the Rochester Police Accountability Board
  • Speaker: Ava Ayers, Esq., Director, Albany Law School Government Law Center and Assistant Professor of Law

Those interested may sign-up here:

https://nysba.org/events/civilian-review-boards-and-police-what-works-and-what-doesnt-annual-meeting-2021/

Please feel free to pass along the notice to anyone you believe may be interested.

*attorneys are eligible to receive 2 CLE credits for attending. 

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FSS Success Story

By albanyhousing | Published: January 14, 2021

Erika Connor

ERIKA NEVER GIVES UP

Erika came to the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)Program with goals to increase credit worthiness, maintain a good job and eventually become a home and business owner. During tough times, it hasn’t always been easy.

Erika says, “setting goals and sticking to them are tough tasks.” In order to maintain her full-time employment and continue to be qualified to access her escrowed FSS funds, she began working overnight to accommodate her family. Of this sacrifice she says, “ Though it all, I never gave up – no matter how tough it got, I kept pushing.” What inspired her dedication is “my children and being that example…they are depending on me.’ Erika continues, saying that “the most important things to accomplish your goals are consistency and always believing in yourself.”

Erika is leaving today with a large check, which she earned through years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice to make it to the end of the program. Going forward, she plans to “get a better vehicle and save the remaining, continue to build my credit, purchase a home [and] start my own home day care business. This is important for me to accomplish to be that example for my children and show them that you can do anything you put your mind to.”

During her journey, Erika explains, “The FSS program helped me to be more open to receive help from my community resources. It taught me never to be afraid to ask for help. FSS has been a key asset in helping me with online applications, job leads – if FSS was unable to help, they would be sure to refer me to other resources. FSS was the help to me gaining a job with New York State Tax and Finance.”

Of the FSS Program and The WAGE Center Erika says, “the staff will strive to help bring the best out of you. I am a living testament to that. It wasn’t until I came to know of The WAGE Center that I found out about the FSS Program. [It] has helped me abundantly. It has pushed me harder for my goals in life and to believe in what I can achieve with a little courage and skill.”
FSS Program Coordinator, Amibel Tineo says, “ Erika’s perseverance and re-siliency that have developed throughout these last years to push past her inner doubts and fears are traits I admire greatly about her.” All of us at The WAGE Center are looking forward to where Erika goes from here.

If you are interested in learning more about the FSS Program, please call 518-380-5600.

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NYS Homes And Community Renewal Announces Expansion of Covid Rent Relief Program Through February 1, 2021

By albanyhousing | Published: December 29, 2020

NYS Homes And Community Renewal Announces Expansion of Covid Rent Relief Program Through February 1, 2021

Applications for COVID Rent Relief Program Available Online at HCR.NY.GOV/RRP

Previous Applicants Do Not Have to Reapply to Receive Consideration

Click on the link here

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the COVID Rent Relief Program will be reopened for application with expanded eligibility criteria in an effort to serve New Yorkers who may have not had the opportunity to initially apply and those who may have been previously ineligible. HCR will accept applications from households starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 18 through Monday, February 1, 2021.

“HCR is acutely aware that this pandemic has put more pressure on New Yorkers who were already housing insecure, and these improvements to the Legislature’s original program will expand access to rent relief while building on Governor Cuomo’s eviction protections,” Commissioner Visnauskas said. “We worked around the clock for months to ensure rent-burdened households received the assistance for which they qualified. But more can be done. Governor Cuomo has taken repeated action to protect residents from eviction and foreclosure, and as a long-time housing advocate, he understands that our efforts must be unending. Tenants need our support in order to offset the long-term implications of this public health and economic crisis.”

The Program’s eligibility has been changed to no longer require households to have been considered “rent burdened” prior to the pandemic in order to qualify. Rent burden is defined as paying more than 30 percent of monthly gross income towards rent.

Residents that previously applied for COVID Rent Relief will not have to reapply to be reconsidered. HCR will re-evaluate all applications that were denied according to the new criteria and issue revised determination letters to applicants.

To qualify for this one-time subsidy, low-income renters impacted by the pandemic must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Must be a renter and have a primary residence in New York State;
  • Applicants must have lost income during the period of April 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020;
  • Before March 7, 2020, household income must have been at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income, adjusted for household size; and
  • Households must be “rent burdened” during the months they are applying for assistance between April 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020.

For the purposes of assessing applicant income, cash benefits and unemployment benefits are both included in the calculation.

The subsidy for eligible applicants will be calculated as: the difference between the household’s rent burden on March 1, 2020 and the household’s rent burden during the months of April, May, June and July of 2020. For applicants who were not considered rent burdened on March 1, 2020, the subsidy will be calculated to bring them to the 30 percent rent burden threshold.

Applications are available on the COVID Rent Relief Program portal on HCR’s website here: https://hcr.ny.gov/rrp

The Program’s online application is available in both English and Spanish. Over the next week, HCR will provide translated applications in six foreign languages – Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Haitian-Creole, Korean, and Bengali. The Agency will also work with local Not-For-Profit organizations to ensure New Yorkers receive the assistance they need to apply.

Throughout the application period, residents who need help or have questions about their application can contact HCR’s COVID Rent Relief Program Call Center for assistance at 1-833-499-0318 or covidrentrelief@hcr.ny.gov. Call Center representatives are available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

HCR will also allow to applicants who are unable or uncomfortable applying online to do so over the phone rather than by mail. More information on this assistance and expanded language support on the hotline and will be available on HCR’s website in the coming days.

About the COVID Rent Relief Program

Since July, HCR has reviewed and processed over 90,000 applications to the COVID Rent Relief Program to determine eligibility according to requirements of the legislation.

In October, HCR issued a report to the State Legislature on the program, which included breakdowns of payment information by county, by average payment amount, and disbursements made by race/ethnicity. The report is available online at: https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP#rrp-report

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Snow Emergency Declared – City Of Albany

By albanyhousing | Published: December 17, 2020

Snow Emergency

City of Albany Declares Snow Emergency to Begin Friday, December 18 at 8:00 a.m.

Mayor Sheehan Closes All City Buildings to Public Thursday

Mayor Sheehan Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads

Please be advised the City of Albany has issued a SNOW EMERGENCY that will begin on Friday, December 18, at 8:00 a.m. At that time, all normal parking rules and regulations are temporarily suspended.

  • During the first 24 hours of the snow emergency, all vehicles must be parked on the even numbered side of the street.
  • Beginning Saturday, December 19, at 8:00 a.m., all vehicles must be parked on the odd numbered side of the street for the next 24-hour period
  • Vehicles may begin to park on the odd numbered side of the street for the second 24-hour period beginning Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 a.m.

If you are parked on the wrong side of the street during the snow emergency, your vehicle will be ticketed and may be towed.

After the second 24-hour period, please stay tuned for further announcements.  For SNOW EMERGENCY information, call 518-476-SNOW (7669) or visit the City of Albany’s website at albanyny.gov, facebook.com/AlbanyMayorKathySheehan, instagram.com/AlbanyMayorKathySheehan, and twitter.com/MayorSheehan

“Reports originally anticipated today’s snow storm would conclude early this morning, however the late shift in weather patterns have extended the duration of the storm well into the early afternoon, and has already led to significantly higher snowfall totals than expected,” said Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan. “The City’s Department of General Services employees have been working around the clock since the first snow fell, however the rapid increase in snowfall over the last several hours has made travel especially difficult. Please stay off the roads and allow our DGS crews the space needed to safely and efficiently clear the snow.”

Important Contacts During the Snow Emergency:

  • For general snow inquiries call the Department of General Services at 518-434-CITY (2489).
  • To report power outages and determine area repair schedules, call National Grid at 800-642-4272.
  • In an emergency, call 911.
  • For real-time weather information, visit the National Weather Service.

During the SNOW EMERGENCY, the City of Albany has made available additional parking at various lots throughout the City:

ARBOR HILL/SHERIDAN HOLLOW

  • Parking Area Adjoining Arbor Hill Softball Field (North Lark St.) • 230 Colonie St. (Playground Lot) • 178 Colonie St. (Playground Lot) • Ten Broeck Mansion (Parking Lot & Sidewalk West End) • Quackenbush Garage (Please see note below regarding limited availability)

PINE HILLS

  • Ridgefield Park (Enter on Partridge St.) • Woodlawn Park Little League • Waterson Park (Westland Hills) Enter on Colvin Ave.

CENTER SQUARE

  • Washington Park (All Roadways and Parking Areas)

SOUTH END

  • Krank Park Area
  • Franklin St. (Between Schuyler St. & Bassett St. – East Side) • Lincoln Park (All Interior Roadways & Parking Area)

CENTER SQUARE/MANSION

  • 77 Philip St. (Playground)
  • 88 Philip St. (Playground)

NORTH ALBANY

  • North Second St. & North Third St. (Above Pearl St.) • Parking Area across from North Albany American Legion Post

WEST END

  • Bleecker Stadium (Parking Area & Roadways) • North Side of Livingston Ave. (Opposite Judson St.) Parking Lot

Conflict Streets:

Signs have been installed on streets throughout the City that have both odd and even numbered addresses, or no addresses at all, indicating what side of the street is even and what side is odd for purposes of snow emergencies.  Please take notice of these signs when moving your vehicle during the Snow Emergency.

Zone C Residential Permit Parking Holders:

During a SNOW EMERGENCY and for 24 hours after the end of a SNOW EMERGENCY, individuals with a residential parking permit in Zone C will be allowed to park for free in the Quackenbush Garage (Orange Street between Broadway and Water Street).

For individuals with Zone C permits (Ten Broeck Triangle, Clinton Avenue, N. Hawk Street, Hall Place), levels 4, 5, and 6 are available for parking at the Quackenbush Garage.

To utilize the free parking within the Quackenbush Garage, the resident must take a ticket upon entering the garage.  When exiting, the resident must go to customer service where they must confirm their last name and plate number.  Only one ticket will be validated per plate number and last name.

Vehicle Towing:

If your vehicle has been towed, call Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000, Center Station 518-458-5660, or South Station 518-462-8049 for information on how to retrieve your vehicle.

City Buildings:

Mayor Sheehan has announced she has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Albany effective 6:00 AM. All City of Albany Buildings, including City Hall, will be closed to the public Thursday, December 17.

Sidewalk Snow Removal:

It is imperative that property owners keep the sidewalks adjacent to their property clear for pedestrians in wheelchairs and pedestrian walkers to safely pass by. According to City Code 323-21, it is the responsibility of all property owners’ and/or residents to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks and accessibility ramps adjacent to their property within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm.

If your sidewalk is not in compliance within 24 hours of the last snowfall, the Department of General Services may clear the sidewalk of snow and ice, and the property owner will be issued a bill for the cost of removal and charged a fine.

Other Snow Event Information:

Snow emergency brochures, which outline all Snow Emergency procedures, can be found here:

http://www.albanyny.gov/Libraries/General_Services/When_it_Snows_in_Albany_Flyer.sflb.ashx

Thank you for your cooperation.

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The Food Pantries Food Connect Map

By albanyhousing | Published: December 10, 2020

The Food Pantries has created a great new resource called The Food Pantries Connect map, helping others find all food pantries and participating organizations.

You can visit the map by clicking this link: map.thefoodpantries.org/

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ALL AHA Offices Closed to Walk-Ins – Effective December 14th, 2020

By albanyhousing | Published: December 9, 2020

To minimize the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and out of an abundance of caution, all Albany Housing Authority offices are closed to walk-in traffic until further notice.

While we recognize the inconvenience this may cause, we take our commitment to the safety of this community very seriously. These measures have been taken in a concerted effort to protect our clients, residents and staff.

Documents may be placed in any of the drop boxes found at every site manager’s office and the front and rear entrances of 200 South Pearl Street.

Rent payments (Check or Money Order) may be placed in the drop box located outside of the building, to right of the 200 South Pearl Street entrance. Please make sure your name and address is written clearly on your payment

DO NOT PUT CASH IN THE DROP BOX

While our doors may be closed during this time, our phones lines remain open. Below is a list of services available online and via phone:

  • We encourage you to use our website from home, 24/7 at albanyhousing.org to make payments, apply for housing, and view Section 8 Landlord payments. We’ve made a number of enhancements that make it easier than ever to manage these tasks digitally.
  • We continue to offer customer support by calling 518-641-7500 (Option 1) 24/7. Using this phone number you can check your rent balance and your status on the waiting list.
  • Please report any maintenance issues using the maintenance line 518-447-0047 24/7.

To reach a staff member directly, please call (518) 641-7500 and use option “2” for the spell by name directory. Fax numbers for staff and their e-mail addresses will be available on their voicemail should they be on another call. Please remember that our staff will be handling an unusually high volume of calls at this time and leaving only one message is encouraged.

Documents for the following departments can be faxed to:

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) and Applications/Move-Ins-(518) 641-7548

Public Housing- (518) 641-7549

Managers and all other employee fax numbers will be available on their voicemail.

Appointments, Inspections, and Work Orders:

If you or any person you live with has been experiencing symptoms of acute respiratory illness, a fever (100.4 F or 37.8 C or higher), has recently traveled out of the Capital Region, or has any reason to believe you may have been personally exposed to an acute respiratory illness or around people who are ill, please let us know immediately. This information will be kept confidential in our office and is for preventative purposes only.

  • Emergency Work Orders-Will be addressed as soon as possible. Emergency protocols will be used.
  • Inspections- At this time inspections are being performed as scheduled

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through this together.

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Financial Well-Being Tuesday Tip

By albanyhousing | Published: December 8, 2020

Credit Tips:

  • Monitor and check your credit card usage.
  • Carrying large balances in proportion to your available credit can negatively impact your credit score.
  • Try to pay down balances if you can, while making the minimum payment on time.
  • Visit www.annualcreditreport.com for learning resources about credit, and free access to your report.

 To learn more about credit and methods to improve your overall credit health, join the SEFCU Institute for Financial Well-Being educators for the following free, live, online webinars:

Understanding and Managing Credit

Your Credit Score: How to Repair, Maintain, and Build Up a Credit Score

About the SEFCU Institute for Financial Well-Being: 

The SEFCU Institute for Financial Well-Being is a unique educational initiative that features an innovative approach to providing free financial education to community organizations and individuals. The SEFCU Institute for Financial Well-Being is intended to guide and encourage participants to focus on achieving personal economic stability and financial independence through a series of free workshops that aims to have a lasting impact on the community. SEFCU products and services are not discussed in these seminars. The SEFCU Institute is the recipient of both the national and statewide 2018 Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award (more than $1 billion asset category).

For more information, or to schedule a free, private, group session email: financialwellbeing@sefcu.com.

We hope to see you soon!

Megan Maloney

Financial Wellness Educator

SEFCU Institute for Financial Well-Being

SEFCU

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Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative to Hold Public Meetings on Police Reform

By albanyhousing | Published: December 2, 2020

 

Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative to Hold Public Meetings on Police Reform

ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany is announcing seven (7) much-anticipated public meetings to solicit input for its Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative.

Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Chief Eric Hawkins, and the members of the City of Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative want the public’s input as they continue the important work of eliminating structural racism and bias through transforming policies, procedures, and programs within the Albany Police Department. The City of Albany is grateful for the public’s continued willingness to make its voice heard as we reimagine policing in our community.

To download a video overview of the public meetings on Police Reform from Mayor Sheehan and the Chairs of the Working Groups, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DUj0pZVMEj9DtyoZo-nqUL7Vwg1_TgcG/view?usp=sharing

The public meetings will be held virtually on Zoom at the following dates and times:

  1. Wednesday, December 9th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
  2. Friday, December 11th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
  3. Tuesday, December 15th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
  4. Wednesday, December 16th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
  5. Monday, January 4th, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm
  6. Wednesday, January 6th, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm
  7. Monday, January 11th, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm

Residents can register to speak at one of the public meetings using the form at the following link: https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/MayorsOffice/PoliceReformCollaborative.aspx

Community members also have the option to submit written comments by emailing coareform1@gmail.com or via USPS to the following address:

Police Reform

c/o Office of the Mayor

24 Eagle St.

Room 102

Albany, NY 12207

 

Comments can also be submitted via phone call or text to (518) 618-2268.

Residents’ comments will be reviewed and considered by the Collaborative working groups as they compile a draft report.

Additional information about the Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative can be found at the following website: https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/MayorsOffice/PoliceReformCollaborative.aspx

The public is encouraged to periodically check the website for information and updates related to the public meeting schedule and the collaborative.

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Virtual Strengthening Families Program

By albanyhousing | Published: November 12, 2020

Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Virtual Strengthening Families Program:
Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers

Date: The series begins on Wednesday, December 5th and runs for four weeks:
12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/30
Youth Program: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.
(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)

Adapted for a virtual platform, this version of the Strengthening Families Program is a four-week online program for parents/caregivers and youth ages 11 – 18. Parents/caregivers and youth will participate in separate virtual workshops learning ways to build on existing strengths, improve family communications skills, and share ideas on how to build family relationships.

Youth programs will include 30 minutes of interactive, hands-on activities to discuss teen development, communication skills, managing emotions, and how to practice mindfulness and positive self-talk. Youth will be encouraged to share their activities and knowledge with their parents/caregivers.

Parent/caregiver programs are one-hour in length, and help participants enhance their parenting skills. Parents/caregivers, who are the experts on their families, will develop a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children. This program will also include helpful family activities, and activities for parents/caregivers to share with their youth.

Additional Topics include:

  • Understanding tween and teen development,
  • Strategies to improve family communication,
  • Internet and social media safety,
  • Creating a better understanding of tween and teen challenges,
  • Helpful discipline strategies

The Strengthening Families Program strives to empower families. We celebrate family strengths, improve communication skills, and provide support to both youth and parents/caregivers – even if done virtually!

Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.

VSFP with CCE Albany. December. 2020

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The latest news from the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region

By albanyhousing | Published: November 2, 2020

Upcoming (Virtual) Events

Trainings and Workshops

To help individuals who are interested in exploring entrepreneurship, we’re offering a new series of workshops. Check out our calendar!

In the News

The Community Loan Fund was in the news. 

Spectrum News and CBS 6 news covered the grant award ceremony in Schenectady where Small Business Assistance Program checks were disbursed to local businesses.

Find out the latest news and events from the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, by clicking HERE.

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The Time for Reckoning: Confronting Systemic Racism, Seeking Justice and Reimagining Society Symposium

By albanyhousing | Published: October 28, 2020

Here is a link to

“The Time for Reckoning: Confronting Systemic Racism, Seeking Justice and Reimagining Society Symposium.”

https://nynow.wmht.org/timeforreckoning/

This one-hour program is co-sponsored by the Center for Law and Justice in Albany and the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany – in conjunction with several community partners. The symposium strives to create an ongoing dialogue between community members of color who live in urban communities where tensions with police run high and elected officials whose job is to protect and serve the public. The symposium also presents conversations with nationally-known experts on systemic racism and bestselling authors who discuss ways to imagine and begin to create a more just society built upon a foundation of racial equality.

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Prime Time Teen Night Live

By albanyhousing | Published: October 26, 2020

Prime Time Teen Night Live

Basketball Workouts – Programs – Food – Music – Mentors – Game Room

Middle School – 6:00PM – 7:30PM

High School – 8:00PM – 10:30PM

Every Other Friday starting 11/6/2020

at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area

21 Delaware Avenue

Prime ime

dgordon@bgccapitalarea.org or 518-462-5528

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Online Orientation Session – A4TD

By albanyhousing | Published: October 26, 2020

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Online Orientation Session

Wednesday, October 28th at 9:00AM

Learn about the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

A federally funded jobs training program specifically designed for older job seekers.

We are actively enrolling in this paid training program.

If you are an unemployed job seeker 55+ we are looking for you.

Join us at :

https://zoom.us/j/96227581691

phone: 1-646-876-9923

Meeting ID: 962 2758 1691

any questions? call 518-769-0004

www.a4td.org

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“Our Beloved Community” Mass Food Distribution

By albanyhousing | Published: October 19, 2020

“Our Beloved Community” Mass Food Distribution

Come receive food, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other items

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 9:30am until food is gone
833 Broadway, Albany, NY

• Please do not arrive before 9AM
• Food will be given out at 9:30
• There will be healthcare vendors you can interact with
• Everyone must practice social distancing & wear masks
• Share this information with others

Food Distribution - Flyer - North Albany - Oct 2020

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