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    City of Albany Announces New Lead Service Grant Replacement Program

    Grant Program Provides Residents with $2,000 grant or Free Water Filter Initiative Aligns with City Goal of Zero Lead Service Pipes in Albany by 2040 Read on...
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    City of Albany Selected to Participate in the Cities of Service Love Your Block Grant Program

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    5TH Annual Henry Johnson Award Presented to Dr. Brenda J. Robinson, Albany Nurse and Activist

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    Mayor Sheehan, Co-Chairs Michael Whalen & Jahkeen Hoke Present COVID Recovery TaskForce Final Report

    Report Outlines Challenges, Key Focus Areas, Strategic Priorities And Recommended Framework for External Use of American Rescue Plan Funds Read on...
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    City of Albany Highlights Construction of the Beaver Creek Clean River Project

    Project will Significantly Improve Water Quality in Hudson River; Most Environmentally Impactful Project Undertaken by the Albany Water Department in Decades Read on...
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    Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Transformative Revitalization of Lincoln Park Bowl

    City of Albany to Level Playing Fields, Replace Grass, and Improve Drainage at Historic Lincoln Park Bowl Years Ahead of Schedule Read on...
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    Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Announce New Food Waste Composting Pro

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    Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Unveils Historic Fair Housing Legislation

    Legislation Empowers City to Proactively Address Building Emergencies, Modernize Albany’s Rental Dwelling Registry, and Create First Good Cause Eviction Law in New York State Read on...
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    The Good Neighbor Handbook

    Your Guide to the City of Albany Services Read on...
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    Mayor Sheehan & Police Chief Hawkins Announce Policing Reform & Reinvention Collaborative

    In accordance with NYS Exec. Order 203, Mayor Sheehan & Albany Police Chief Hawkins have established the City of Albany Policing Reform & Reinvention Collaborative to review, modify, and modernize policing strategies, policies, procedures and practices. Read on...