Posted on: May 25, 2022
Contact: Dennis Gaffney, Communications Coordinator, City of Albany/518-281-7252 (cell)
Albany, NY - To celebrate the steady growth of cycling in the City – and the first spring that the Albany Skyway is open – the City of Albany is spo...
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Posted on: May 19, 2022
We are seeking applications from qualified residents of the City of Albany for the following position:
Title of Position
Member, Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
Term of Appointment
Appointments are for a three-year term with eligibility for rea...
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Posted on: May 18, 2022
For Immediate Release: May 18, 2022
ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti, Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, and Troy Mayor Patrick Madden have sent a joint-letter urging court-a...
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Posted on: May 18, 2022
Contact: Jasmine Higgins
ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany is seeking applicants for its Local Cannabis Advisory Committee. Applicants will help inform and shape cannabis regulations at the municipal level including the time, place, and m...
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
CONTACT: Alay Medina/ 518.434.2032
Albany, NY – The City of Albany hosts the 74th Annual Albany Tulip Festival presented by Citizens this weekend on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 in Washington Park.&am...
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
CONTACT: Alay Medina, Director
Albany, NY - The City of Albany invites the public to join in the Tulip Festival opening ceremonies tomorrow, beginning with the Street Scrubbing on State Street, between Eagle Street and Lodge Street. The traditional Dutch c...
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Posted on: May 2, 2022
Contact: Anne Curcurito
Director of Community Engagement Times Union 518-454-5792
ALBANY, NY— The City of Albany and St. Peter’s Health Partners Maternity Care, A Member of Trinity Health, are proud to recognize compassionate m...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
CONTACT: Alay Medina, Director | 518.434.2032
Albany, NY - Mayor Kathy Sheehan introduced the five 2022 Albany Tulip Queen finalists at a press conference in Washington Park yesterday. While only one of these remarkable you...
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Posted on: April 21, 2022
Date: April 21, 2022
Contact: Frank Zeoli, Deputy Commissioner
ALBANY, NY – Today, Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio were joined by local elected officials to officially open Capital Hill...
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Posted on: April 19, 2022
Contact: David Galin
ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Leadership Team is excited to announce that 63 proposals have been selected to advance to the full application phase. These proposals, which w...
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
Contact: Frank Zeoli, Deputy Commissioner
ALBANY, NY – Today, Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio announced that Capital Hills Golf Course is opening for the season on Thursday, April 21, 2021. Golf...
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Posted on: March 31, 2022
Contact: Frank Zeoli, Deputy Commissioner
ALBANY, NY – Today, Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio announced that the City of Albany has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation...
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Posted on: February 10, 2022
Contact: Ryan Murray, Public Relations Coordinator/ 518.434.5415
Albany, NY – The City of Albany seeks nominations for the 2022 Tulip Queen & Court. Nominations for young women interested in continuing...
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Posted on: February 8, 2022
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ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee have announced that the 72nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return as...
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Posted on: January 24, 2022
Contact: David Galin
ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan has released the following statement regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred early Monday morning on New Scotland Avenue.
“I have been briefed by Chief Hawkins regarding...
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Posted on: January 20, 2022
Contact: David Galin
ALBANY, NY - Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Chief Eric Hawkins, and Police Benevolent Association President Michael Delano have announced the overwhelming ratification of a new contract for Albany's Police Officers and Detectiv...
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Posted on: January 18, 2022
Contact: David Galin
ALBANY, NY - “The City of Albany has lost a legend. It was an honor to know Peter Pryor and to hear him speak on a number of occasions. As the first Black graduate of Albany Law School, and as a respected board member of so m...
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Posted on: January 18, 2022
Contact: David Galin
Albany, NY - Starting on Wednesday, January 19, Mayor Kathy Sheehan will join more than 150 of the nation’s mayors in Washington, DC for the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 90th Winter Meeting. Under the leadership...
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Posted on: January 18, 2022
Contact: David Galin
ALBANY, NY - "Governor Kathy Hochul understands the needs of our state and continues to listen to the needs of our communities, and today's New York State FY 2023 Budget Proposal makes that clear.
Governor Hochul included ...
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Posted on: January 6, 2022
Contact: David Galin
Pre-Application Portal Opens for Submissions on Tuesday, January 11
Pre-Applications Reviewed on Rolling Basis Beginning Late February
Funded Project Awards Anticipated to Be Announced Beginning Spring 2022
Call for Volunteers I...
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Posted on: October 28, 2021
Contact: Frank Zeoli, Deputy Commissioner
ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and DGS Commissioner Sergio Panunzio joined 1st Ward Councilmember Sonia Frederick, Albany County Legislature Chairman Andrew Joyce, Charles Touhey, and re...
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Posted on: October 6, 2021
Contact: Eva Bass, Community Outreach Coordinator
Mayor’s Office of Equity & Community Engagement
518-434-9821
ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan and the City of Albany Equity Agenda Advisory Group are calling on community partners and s...
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