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Join the City of Albany Over-the-Skyway Bike to Work Day Ride Next Wednesday, June 1

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...

Call for Applicants: Community Police Review Board

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...

Mayors of Albany, Amsterdam, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, and Troy Urge Special Master to Ensure A

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...

City of Albany Calls for Applicants for Local Cannabis Legalization Advisory Committee

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...

74TH ALBANY TULIP FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

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...

2022 TULIP FESTIVAL WEEKEND KICKS OFF TOMORROW

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...

The 23rd Annual Capital Region Best Mom of the Year Contest

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...

2022 ALBANY TULIP QUEEN FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

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...

Mayor Sheehan and the DGS Announce Opening Day at Capital Hills Golf Course

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...

City of Albany Provides American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Update

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...

Mayor Sheehan & Department of General Services Announce Opening Day at Capital Hills Golf Course

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...

City of Albany Unveils the Sgt. Henry Johnson Medal of Honor Exhibit at City Hall

Contact: Dennis Gaffney/ 518-281-7252 (cell)

Photos from the event: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzKE1C

View the Live Stream of the event: https://fb.watch/cvKRVE3D7g/

ALBANY, NY – This morning, Thursday, April 14, the City of Albany, including M...

CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZED AS TREE CITY USA FOR 20 YEARS

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...

2022 ALBANY TULIP QUEEN NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

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...

City of Albany & Parade Committee Announce Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Return In-Person

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...

Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Regarding Officer-Involved Shooting

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...

City of Albany and Police Benevolent Association Announce Overwhelming Ratification of New Contract

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...

Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan on the Passing of Peter Pryor

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...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Joins Nation’s Mayors in Washington, DC for U.S. Conference of Mayors Win

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...

Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan on Governor Kathy Hochul's FY 2023 Budget Proposal

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 ...

Mayor Sheehan Announces Application Process Transformative, Highly-Impactful Uses $25 Million ARPA

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...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Plants 1,000th New Tree as Part of 2,025 Trees by 2025 Initiative

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...

Mayor Sheehan & City’s Equity Agenda Advisory Group Seek to Add Community Resources to Online Map

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...