City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services

Save the date! City of Albany Career Fair - July 30th 10am-2pm
Location: 20 Warren St. Albany, NY 12202. For more information see link:
https://jobs.albanyny.gov/

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great events happening in West Hill.

The South End Community Collaborative is in the process of transitioning and would like to hear from you! Please take this brief survey to help the SECC chart its future course. Thank you in advance for you participation. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DTJ9GG6

Love Your Block is so excited to announce that our 8 National Civilian Community Corps volunteers have officially started their term of service with Love Your Block! They'll be with us from July 15th through September 5th. Please contact the Love Your Block Fellow, Erin Johanns at 518-434-5281 or email [email protected]. If you would like to participate in any upcoming neighborhood projects. Love Your Block will provide all necessary tools, materials, and water for volunteers!

The Central Avenue Reconstruction Project public meeting is tonight all are welcome.

Final reminder: The Central Avenue Reconstruction Project public meeting is tonight July 18th from 6-8 PM at the STEAM Garden. Hosted by the City of Albany, Central Ave BID, and presented by CHA, this meeting will gather community input on the upcoming street and sidewalk improvements. Your participation is crucial in shaping our neighborhood’s future! 🏙️🌳

Albany Police Department POP-UP BBQ happening tomorrow at Buckingham Lake Park. All are welcome!

Please read if you have a newly planted tree near your home.

Attention Albany Residents:

Despite the forecast, we have not seen significant rainfall in Albany in over a week.

This extreme heat and lack of precipitation can be stressful for people, but it is especially stressful for new and recently planted trees.

If there is a tree that was recently planted near your home, please consider watering it if you can.

The best time is in the evening, so that the tree has the whole night to absorb all the water it can before it evaporates in the sun/heat of the day.

One thorough soaking with 10-20 gallons of water once or twice a week is better than light watering every day. Over-watering is rarely a problem in the summer.

Happening tomorrow July housing session Tenant and Landlord Responsibility will delve into the responsibilities of tenants and landlords, with a focus on building codes and regulations. To join via zoom click on the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85329801846?pwd=d0LjQrKu2bKppoEpZqP1bGiShTQcHj.1

Drop It Swap It happening now at New Covenant Presbyterian Church - 910 Western Ave with City of Albany Department of General Services Stop by, we’re here until 4pm.

Neighborhood Specialist Folake and Alex out yesterday meeting neighbors and sharing resources at the Albany Police Department Pop Up BBQ.

We’ll see you tonight at the pop up BBQ at Sunset Park - right next door to Eagle Point Elementary School along with Albany Police Department

Our July housing session Tenant and Landlord Responsibility will delve into the responsibilities of tenants and landlords, with a focus on building codes and regulations. To join via zoom click on the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85329801846?pwd=d0LjQrKu2bKppoEpZqP1bGiShTQcHj.1

This weekend Saturday, July 13th City of Albany Department of General Services Drop It - Swap. This is a free community event you don’t have to bring something to take something.

Neighborhood News - https://mailchi.mp/64f486e97f31/neighborhood-news-8326722

Stay cool!

Albany High School Pool opens TODAY! Albany High School will be open Monday-Friday from 12pm-5pm to the residents of Albany.

Stay cool and enjoy!



Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan

Happy 4th of July from Neighborhood and Community Services. 🎆

Neighborhood Services is always prepared to bring the fun and resources.

Today’s Drop It Swap It event was a success! If you couldn’t make it, there are several more throughout the summer https://albanynyrecycles.com/drop-it-swap-it/

Playstreets is back this summer! Mark your calendars.

The countdown begins! Only two weeks left until the first Playstreets event kicks off with a carnival theme. Come out and enjoy haircuts from Swervo Da Barber, tasty food trucks, appearances from the Albany Firebirds, a bounce house, and a 360-smile booth experience all at Hoffman Park. Bring your friends and family for this amazing neighborhood community collective. See you there! 🎪🎉



Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Albany Common Council Albany Firebirds Josh Swervo Smile Lounge Interactive

We are at the first City of Albany Department of General Services Drop It and Swap It event of the season with Albany Water at Metropolitan Church. We will be here until 4pm!

Tomorrow Saturday, June 29th, from 12 PM to 4 PM "Drop it Swap it" event at Metropolitan Church, 105 2nd St, Albany, NY 12210.

Join us this Saturday, June 29th, from 12 PM to 4 PM for our "Drop it Swap it" event at Metropolitan Baptist Church!

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church, 105 2nd St, Albany, NY 12210

This is your chance to clear out your gently used items and find some new treasures.

Drop It - Swap It is a free community event where the public is invited to bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, housewares, games, books, & toys that you no longer need, and take home something new to you, for free!

For more details, check out our website: https://albanynyrecycles.com/drop-it-swap-it/

Save the date! West Hill Garage Sale & Neighborhood Litter Pick Up.

Join us this Saturday, June 29th, from 12 PM to 4 PM for our "Drop it Swap it" event at Metropolitan Baptist Church!

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church, 105 2nd St, Albany, NY 12210

This is your chance to clear out your gently used items and find some new treasures.

Drop It - Swap It is a free community event where the public is invited to bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, housewares, games, books, & toys that you no longer need, and take home something new to you, for free!

For more details, check out our website: https://albanynyrecycles.com/drop-it-swap-it/

Help Grassroot Givers keep kids reading this summer.

📚 **Help Us Keep Kids Reading This Summer!** 📚

We've been on a mission to ensure children have access to books at home by giving away books to schools, so students can build their own personal libraries before summer break.

✨ **Donate Your Children's Books!** ✨

Your generous donations will help replenish our supply and make a huge difference in encouraging summer reading for kids. Whether it's a beloved picture book, an exciting chapter book, or an inspiring young adult novel, every book counts!

📖 **How You Can Help:**
1. Gather like-new or new children's books.
2. Drop them off at 522 Washington Avenue, Albany
3. Share this post to spread the word!

Let's work together to foster a love of reading and support our young readers. Thank you for your generosity! ❤️📚

Next Movie Under the Stars is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem this Friday!

Next Movie Under the Stars is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem this Friday!! We'll be in Lincoln Park (228 Eagle St) this week. Family activities begin at 7:30, with music by DJ HollyW8D. Movie starts at 8:30pm.

The forecast looks very nice, so come out! Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs.

UPDATE- POP-UP BBQ TONIGHT AT NORTH SWAN STREET PARK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!

UPDATE- POP-UP BBQ TONIGHT AT NORTH SWAN STREET PARK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!

POP-UP BBQ tonight at North Swan Street Park! 5:30-7:30 P.M.

Wednesday nights POP-UP at Swinburne Park has been CANCELLED. Keep an eye out for the reschedule date!

Happening tomorrow our monthly Housing Empowerment Series at 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, starting at 5pm or to join via zoom click on the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88635396620?pwd=ane6aPAEV7wPyqyZyHfImJrZqIYdVZ.1

Are you ready to Join Albany? For assistance applying attend the Civil Service Workshop on the first Monday of every month for hands-on help, or visit https://www.joinalbany.com/ Albany

Attention Albany Residents:
A message from City of Albany Department of General Services.

Attention Albany Residents:

DGS Crews are diligently working through the storm damage from last night. Our crews are addressing the reports by order of severity.

We will be working to clear the city of downed trees, large tree limbs and various storm debris in streets and parks over the next few days.

If you notice a limb blocking a street or sidewalk from accessibility, please call us at (518) 427-7480.

For smaller, less severe, storm debris please leave it where it is, and we will work to get to it as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Tomorrow is Summer Fest!

Tomorrow is Summer Fest! Whether you’re looking to enjoy great music, delicious food, outdoor adventure, or just a day with family, Summer Fest is the perfect start to summer!

There is still time to sign up for our trail run. The course is a 1.25M loop that includes a beautiful view of Lawson Lake and runs along the scenic creek within the property's trail system.

https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=2064

Discover Albany Nine Pin Cider The Jagaloons Side-B Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery New Scotland Spirits ARE Event Productions