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Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Regarding Guilty Plea by Former Police Officer Luke Deer

Contact: David Galin

“I commend Chief Hawkins for taking swift and decisive action to arrest and terminate Luke Deer following his unlawful actions on March 16, 2019. Today’s guilty plea follows more than two years of demands for justic...

City of Albany Dedicates New Brother Yusuf Burgess Trail at West Hill’s Tivoli Lake Preserve

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Councilmember Jahmel Robinson, County Executive Daniel McCoy, County Legislator Wanda Willingham...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Announce New Food Waste Composting Pro

ALBANY, NY – As part of the Re-image Waste Reduction and Recycling initiative Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced in February, the City of Albany has announced a new food waste composting prog...

Mayor Sheehan, Co-Chairs Whalen & Hoke Announce City of Albany COVID Recovery Task Force Members

Contact: David Galin 

Membership Spans Arts & Entertainment, Banking, Child Care, Economic Development, Education, Government, Health & Human Services, Housing, Labor, Non-Profit, Restaurants & other Small Businesses, & Workforce D...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Recognize Arbor Day

Date: April 30, 2021

Contact: Frank Zeoli, Deputy Commissioner

Link to video of event

ALBANY, NY – Today, Mayor Kathy Sheehan was joined by the Commissioner of the Department of General Services and representatives from NYS Department of Environmen...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to Present Overview of City’s Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborati

Contact: David Galin 

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan will join Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville, MA and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy on Wednesday, April 28 at 4:30 PM to di...

Mayor Sheehan Announces Update to the City Of Albany Policing Reform And Reinvention Plan

Contact: David Galin 

“Albany’s incredibly diverse and hardworking Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative helped us create the most comprehensive, detailed, and actionable plan put forward by any city in the State of New...

Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan on Chauvin Verdict

ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan has released the following statement regarding the Chauvin Verdict:

“This verdict, while important, does not mean the work for racial justice is any less urgent. Throughout this trial, people of c...

Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Common Council President Corey Ellis, and City Treasurer

ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Common Council President Corey Ellis, and City Treasurer Darius Shahinfar have released the following statement regarding the proposed tear gas ban before the Albany Common Council:

“We applaud t...

Treasurer Shahinfar Announces Final County Action to Delay Late Penalties for City Property Taxes

ALBANY, NY – Albany City Treasurer Darius Shahinfar announced that legislation, introduced at his request and passed by the Albany Common Council on Februa...

Mayor Sheehan Signs Legislation Banning ATVs & Dirt Bikes on Public Property & Increasing Repo Fee

Contact: David Galin 

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan joined Police Chief Eric Hawkins and Councilmembers Richard Conti, Joyce Love, and Alfredo Balarin today to sign Local Law E of 2021, banning the use of ATVs and Dirt Bikes on public...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Upcoming Extended Patio & Outdoor Café Program Season

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan has announced the City of Albany is kicking-off another season of the highly-anticipated Extended Patio & Outdoor Café program designed t...

2021 City of Albany Tulip Festival Virtual Celebration Throughout May!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

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, A...

Albany Water Department Announces 2021 Fire Hydrant Inspection and Flushing Schedule

Albany, NY – Starting on April 12th, the Albany Water Department (AWD) will be inspecting and flushing fire hydrants within the City. This annual program helps ensure every hydrant performs pr...

City of Albany Equity Agenda to Host Youth Speak-Out Addressing Community Violence

Albany, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan and the City of Albany Equity Agenda Committee are hosting a Youth Speak-Out in c...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Unveils Historic Fair Housing Legislation

ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan joined City officials and housing advocates to unveil historic fair housing legislation that would empower the City’s Buildings & Regulatory C...

Statement from City of Albany Officials Re: Inclusion of Capital City Funding

Contact: David Galin

ALBANY, NY - Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, City Treasurer Darius Shahinfar, and Common Council Finance, Taxation & Assessment Committee Chairperson Ginnie Farrell released the following statement regarding the inclusion of Capital Ci...

Statement from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Regarding Policing Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Plan

Contact: David Galin

ALBANY, NY - Mayor Kathy Sheehan released the following statement in response to the Common Council's overwhelming approval of the City of Albany's Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan:

"Albany&a...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Launch of “Restart Albany”

Contact: David Galin

Mayor Sheehan Encourages Neighborhood Associations and Community Leaders to Organize Neighborhood Cleanups in Partnership with DGS

Mayor Sheehan Announces COVID Recovery Task Force and Names Co-Chairs: Mike Whalen, M&T Bank VP &...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to Make Major Announcement Related to the Passage of the American Rescue

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan will be joined by elected officials, City officials, neighborhood representatives, and business leaders to make a major announcement related to the passage of the...

City of Albany Announces LIGHT Summer Youth Employment Program Registration Open Until March 31

Contact: Jonathan Jones, Commissioner

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of Recreation Commissioner Jonathan Jones are pleased to announce that registration for the 2021 City of Albany Summer Youth Employment Program Learning, Initia...

City of Albany to Hold Exams for First Responder Positions

Date: March 2, 2021 

AFD Contact: Joseph W. Gregory, Chief of Department 

APD Contact: Steve Smith, Public Information Officer 

For Immediate Release 

ALBANY, NY – T...

Mayor Sheehan and DGS Kickoff Re-Imagining City of Albany Recycling & Waste Reduction Program

ALBANY, NY – Today, Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio announced a re-imagined Recycling & Waste Reduction Program. In the comin...

City of Albany Treasurer Shahinfar Announces Action to Delay Late Penalties for Albany Property Tax

ALBANY, NY – City of Albany Treasurer, Darius Shahinfar, announced ...

City and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Cancel Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade Due to COVID-19

ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee have announced the annual parade will shift to a virtual event held...

City of Albany Announces Household Hazardous Waste, Paper Shredding, and Book Recycling Events

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan has announced the 2021 schedule for the annual Household Hazardous Waste, Paper Shredding, and Book Recycling Events hosted by the City of Albany Department of General Services. 

Household Hazardous Waste...

Mayor Sheehan, Councilmember Anane to Hold Ribbon Cutting at Blooms by Marie

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan and 10th Ward Common Councilmember Owusu Anane will be joined by various local officials and Marie Campbell on Monday, February 8 at 2:30pm for a ribbon cutting at Blooms ...

2021 ALBANY TULIP QUEEN NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

Albany, NY – The City of Albany seeks nominations for the 2021 Tulip Queen & Court. Nominations for young women interested in continuing Albany’s long-standing...

CITY OF ALBANY PROVIDES SNOW STORM RESPONSE UPDATE

ALBANY, NY - The City of Albany Department of General Services continues to remove snow from City streets after the most recent snow event.

According to the National Weather Service, approximately 8 inches of snow ...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Presents 2021 State of the City

ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan presented her 2021 State of the City address today to the residents of Albany and the Albany Common Council.

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City of Albany Prepares for Anticipated Winter Storm

ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany is continuing preparations for the anticipated winter storm expected to reach the Capital Region this afternoon, Monday, February 1, 2021.

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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to Present 2021 State of the City Address

Albany, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan will present her 2021 State of the City address virtually on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this address will b...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, DGS Commissioner Sergio Panunzio to Discuss Winter Storm Preparations &

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio will hold a media availability on Monday, February 1 at 9:30 AM at the Department of General Ser...

City of Albany Asks Residents and Businesses to Prepare for Impending Bitter Cold Temperatures

Albany, NY – In anticipation of the impending bitter cold temperatures that is forecasted over the next several days, the City of Albany is imploring property owners to remove snow from the sidewalks adj...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Launch of New City Website and Brand Identity

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan has announced the launch of a new, user-friendly and mobile device-accessible website and brand identity for the City of Albany. This is a culmination of collaborative ef...

City of Albany Tivoli Preserve “Stream Daylighting” Project Receives Recognition from U.S. EPA

For Immediate Release 

ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany’s Tivoli Park Preserve “Stream Daylighting” Project has received honorable ment...

Statement from Albany Mayor Sheehan In Response Governor Cuomo's 2021-22 Budget Presentation

ALBANY, NY - “I wholeheartedly agree with Governor Cuomo that the federal government must provide New York State with its fair share of COVID fiscal relief as soon as possible. Governor Cuomo c...

Albany to Join Biden-Harris Inauguration Committee Participate in National COVID19 Memorial Ceremony

ALBANY, NY - The City of Albany will participate in President-Elect Joe Biden’s & Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' upcoming memorial ceremony and national moment of unity recognizing the ...

Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative to Host Final Meeting

Date: January 19, 2021 

Contact: Brian Shea 

Albany, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins, and the City of Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative wil...

Albany Mayor Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Hawkins Provide Update in Advance of Planned Protests

ALBANY, NY - Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins provided an update today regarding the City's preparations amid reports of violent protests plan...

City of Albany Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Tribute Video

Albany, NY – The City of Albany celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special video airing on the Albany Events pages at 12pm on January 18th.  Featuring the city's annual w...

Albany Policing Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Continues Public Input Sessions on Police Reform

ALBANY, NY – After hearing from the community, the working group chairs of the City of Albany Policing Reform and Reinventi...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Swears-In Chief City Auditor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs & 1st Ward Common Council

ALBANY, NY - Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan swore-in Chief City Auditor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and 1st Ward Common Councilmember Sonia Frederick earlier this morning as a result of their recent special election vi...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan to Swear-In Chief City Auditor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs & 1st Ward Common Counc

Albany, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan will swear-in Chief City Auditor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and 1st Ward Common Councilmember Sonia Frederick on Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM as a result of their ...

City of Albany Asks Residents and Businesses to Prepare for Severe Weather Event

Date: December 23, 2020

Contact: Joe Coffey 

Albany, NY – According to the National Weather Service, there is a high probability of heavy rains in the Capital Region beginning Thursday evening, December 24 through Friday afternoo...

Albany Policing Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Continues Public Input Sessions on Police Reform

ALBANY, NY – After hearing from the community, the working group chairs of the City of Albany Policing Reform and...

City of Albany Provides Snow Storm Response Update

Mayor Sheehan: “Our City’s Department of General Services crews continue to meet the Herculean task of cleaning up after Albany’s 8th largest snow storm in history with skill...

Albany Policing Reform & Reinvention Collaborative Continues Public Input Sessions on Police Reform

Date: December 15, 2020

Contacts: Working Group Chairs Dr. Brenda Robinson (518) 596-0936 & Dannielle Hille (518) 336-0042

ALBANY, NY – After hearing from the community, the working group chairs of the City of Albany Policing Reform a...

Albany Water Board to Host Public Hearing on Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increase

Contact: Joe Coffey

ALBANY, NY – The Albany Water Board will host a Zoom public hearing on Thursday, December 17 regarding the proposed 3.5% water and sewer rate increase to take effect on January 1, 2021.

More information about the rate increase including ...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Undertakes Voluntary Precautionary COVID-19 Quarantine

Contact: David Galin

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ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced today that she is undertaking a voluntary precautionary quarantine after potential exposure to COVID-19 at an event highlighting the importance of federal COV...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces $1.3 Million Lark Street Streetscape Revitalization and Washing

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces $2 Million Investment in Lincoln Park

Date: September 29, 2020 

Contact: David Galin 

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ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan joined state, county, and local elected officials, Department of Recreation Commissioner Jonathan Jones, and community repr...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Cuts Ribbon on Woodlawn Avenue Traffic Calming Project

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces “2025 Trees” Initiative

Contact: Frank Zeoli 

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ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan joined local elected officials, city officials, community representatives, and philanthropists to announce the City of Albany’s “2025 Trees” Initiative. &...

City of Albany Cuts Ribbon at Revitalized Colby Street Park

ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan joined New York State Senator Neil Breslin, 11th Ward Common Councilmember Alfredo Balarin, City of Albany Department of Recreation Commissioner Jonathan Jones, and community members today to cut the ribbon at the r...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces New Trail Being Added to Tivoli Lake Preserve

Contact: David Galin 

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(518) 434-5100 

ALBANY, NY – On Monday July 27, the City of Albany began improvements to the walking trail at the Tivoli Lake Preserve, a highly anticipated enhancement that was identified in the 2014...

Treasurer Darius Shahinfar Extends Amnesty for Parking Ticket Fees through July 8, 2020

ALBANY, NY – Today, Treasurer Darius Shahinfar announced that the Parking Amnesty Program will be extended through July 8, 2020, and therefore anyone who pays City of Albany parking ticke...

Mayor Sheehan Signs Climate Mayors Letter

Contact: David Galin 

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ALBANY, NY – Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan signed on to a letter sent yesterday by Climate Mayors to Congressional leaders urging bold action to protect our planet and prioritize equitable and sustainab...

City of Albany Wins “Smart Water” Smart Cities North America Award

ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany’s Beaver Creek Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Abatement and Flood Mitigation Program has been awarded the 2019 IDC Smart Cities Nor...

Essential City of Albany Services including Police, Fire & EMS, Waste Collection, and Water & Sewer

Many Non-Essential Services Will Only Be Available Remotely, Including Bill Payments, Permit Applications, and Job Applications

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Declares a State of Emergency to Prohibit the G...

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Signs Executive Order Declaring Juneteenth Holiday in the City of Albany

ALBANY, NY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan has signed an Executive Order declaring Juneteenth a holiday in the City of Albany.

June 19, or Juneteenth, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States and celebrates Afri...

Newly Acquired Building to Serve as Home of Albany Police Academy & Administrative Offices

For Immediate Release                                         &...

NYPA Partners with City of Albany to Install more than 10,800 LED Streetlights Throughout the City

ALBANY, NY—The New York Power Authority and the City of Albany today announced the start of inst...

Albany Awarded US Conf. of Mayors Livability Award for Innovative Summer Youth Employment Program

ALBANY, NY – This weekend, the United States Conference of Mayors selected Mayor Kathy M. Sheehan and the City of Albany’s Youth and Workforce Services as a recipient of its 2016 Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award, one of just 10 cities receivi...

APD Receives Grant to Aid Implementation of Innovative “LEAD” Program

For Immediate Release

ALBANY, NY – Today, the Albany Police Department announced it has received a grant to aid APD in the implementation of the recently adopted Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, or LEAD, which allows police officers to exercise ...