Arbor Hill Sports Complex
Ezra Prentice Homes Playground
Lincoln Park/Eagle Street
Hackett Park (N. 1st/N. Pearl)
National Night Out 2024
Albany Housing Authority’s
Tuesday, August 6th
5 P M – 8 P M
Fun for the whole family!
Food & Prizes
Games & Giveaways
SNAP customers, did you know you can double your benefits at the Albany County Farmers Market with FreshConnect Checks? SNAP customers will receive $2 in FreshConnect Checks for every $2 in SNAP funds taken out at the market, up to $50 per market! That means your SNAP benefits go even further, while you enjoy the best quality food from local farms and producers. Visit the market this Sunday and every Sunday, now through September, 10am to 2pm in front of the MVP Arena.
Albany Housing Authority and Hudson Valley Community College present this informative workshop:
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 6 p.m.
HVCC South / Educational Opportunity Center
20 Warren Street, Albany, NY
TOPICS COVERED:
For more information contact Hudson Valley Community College, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at odei@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-4596.
Our Housing Series is designed to provide valuable information and resources to tenants, landlords, and anyone interested in housing rights and responsibilities. Each session is focused on a different aspect of housing, featuring expert speakers and providing practical guidance. These events are free and open to the public, welcoming tenants, landlords, and housing advocates alike. Join us to learn, ask questions, and connect with community resources.
June:
BASICS OF FAIR HOUSING AND SECURITY DEPOSIT
June 25th, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 200 Henry Johnson Conference Room & Zoom
Learn the fundamentals of fair housing laws and hot to handle security deposits. This session will cover tenant rights, landlord obligations, and best practices to ensure compliance with fair housing regulations.
July:
TENANT AND LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY W/ CODES
July 16th, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 200 Henry Johnson Conference Room & Zoom
This session will delve into the responsibilities of tenants and landlords, focusing on building codes and regulations. Gain insights from Josh Gold, a Senior Code Enforcement Officer, on maintaining safe and compliant housing.
August:
LEGAL REPRESENTATION/EVICTION HELP
August 22, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Washington Avenue Library
Facing eviction or need legal assistance? This session with Legal Aid Society will provide information on how to access legal representation and what steps to take if you’re facing eviction.
September:
MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY RIGHTS WITHIN HOUSING
September 25, 2024 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Washington Avenue Library
Discover the rights of individuals with mental health conditions and disabilities within the housing sector. This session will address accommodations, legal protections, and support services available.
Program Overview
Ready. Set. Goal! is a youth program hosted by the Office of Audit and Control. The goal of this program is to link youth in the City of Albany to economic opportunities andin turn build a pipeline of highly qualified young talent that will shape our community’s economic future. Cooperative economics and personal and professional goal setting serve as the foundation of this initiative. Ready. Set. Goal! incorporates workshops, field experiences, and networking opportunities with local business leaders to foster an environment that encourages career exploration, critical thinking, and skills building.
Program Dates
Ready. Set. Goal! will be held Monday, August 12, 2024, through Friday, August 16, 2024.
Examples of Featured Topics Include:
• College Preparation
• Professional Etiquette
• Money Management
• Career Readiness
• Entrepreneurship
Program Eligibility: In order to be eligible, applicants must be:
• Entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade at the start of the 2024-2025 Academic Year
• A City of Albany resident
Deadline to Apply: All completed applications including supplemental questions must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024. To apply, scan here:
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Xavia Francis, Administrative Assistant at xfrancis@albanyny.gov or 518-434-5023.
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202-1834
