South End Neighborhood Association

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting 

February 25, 2025

You are invited to attend an in person meeting for the South End Neighborhood Association.

The Albany County Land Bank in collaboration with the South End Neighborhood Association invites you to a community dinner and discussion with developers working on the South End Cluster project.

Date and LOCATION:  February 25 

 John Howe Library (105 Schuyler St, Albany, NY 12202)
 Dinner at 5:30 PM | Meeting begins at 6:00 PM

RSVP if you plan to join for dinner by emailing emcgovern@albanycountylandbank.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

Senior Citizen Property Exemption Application Period

Senior neighbors take advantage of this opportunity to help reduce your property tax exemption and save money on next year's property tax bill."

The Department of Assessment will be available on:

Monday, February 10, 12:15pm to 3:00pm — Pine Hills Library, 571 Western Avenue

Friday, February 14, 12:15pm to 3:00pm — Bach Library, 455 New Scotland Avenue

The Department of Assessment will hold additional remote office hours in the weeks to come. The Department has already held similar remote office hours at the following locations and times:

January 20, 10:30am to 1:30pm — Bach Library, 455 New Scotland Avenue

January 22, 12:30pm to 3:30pm — Howe Library, 105 Schuyler Street

January 27, 12:30pm to 3:30pm — Pine Hills Library, 571 Western Avenue

January 29, 10:30am to 1:30pm — Bach Library, 455 New Scotland Avenue

February 3, 12:15pm to 2:00pm — Howe Library, 105 Schuyler Street

February 5, 12:15pm to 2:00pm — Pine Hills Library, 571 Western Avenue

South End Neighborhood Association November Meeting

The November 26 meeting will be a hybrid meeting.  

In person location at the John Howe Library 105 Schuyler Street

Time: 6:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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AGENDA

Albany County Land Bank

Elizabeth McGovern Community Engagement Coordinator for Albany County Land Bank Corporation

Free Trees for Homes

RADIX Ecological Sustainability Center  

Free Trees for Homes!

Are you a homeowner, a resident, or a business owner in Albany’s South End, Arbor Hill, West Hill, North Albany or Sheridan Hollow neighborhoods? Do you have a yard or green space that borders a sidewalk? We would love to work with you to plant a tree on your property at no cost to you!  

As part of the Albany Biocultural Diversity Forest program, the Radix Center, in partnership with University at Albany’s Institute for Transformational and Ecosystem-based Climate Adaptation (ITECA), is now able to plant trees at no cost for residents on private property that has frontage along public sidewalks. (Any tree must be planted on privately-owned property adjacent to public sidewalks, but not directly on city-owned property along sidewalks).

Nurses Middle School Charter

Anah Lopez  - Enrollment and Family Engagement Specialist at Nurses Middle College Charter High School. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing students from underserved communities with opportunities to advance their education and careers in the healthcare field.

Here is the link to the website: 

https://nursescr.org

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Neighborhood News Information and Resources  A regular communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services Dispose of Mattresses Properly 1. Schedule a Pickup Call the Department of Neighborhood Services at (518) 434-CITY (2489) to schedule a curbside mattress pickup. Mattresses must be scheduled in advance for collection. 2. Prepare Your Mattress Remove all bedding, including sheets, pillows and mattress covers. Wrap the mattress in heavy-duty plastic bags or hypoallergenic mattress covers at least .8mm thick. Avoid leaving the mattress outside before the scheduled pick-up date. 3. Place the Mattress at the Curb Place the wrapped mattress on the curb after 4:30pm the night before your pickup. Ensure the mattress does not obstruct sidewalks or roadways. PLEASE NOTE: This program is only available to residents who are part of the City of Albany's Waste and Recycling Collection Program. If the City of Albany does not collect your trash, you will need to contact your landlord or property manager. Why the Change? Prevent the spread of bed bugs and other pests. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in our neighborhoods. Protect public health and the well-being of those collecting the waste. Free Mattress Bags Available! Cover your mattresses with mattress bags provided free of charge by the City of Albany. Bags are available at the following locations: The Department of General Services  1 Richard J Conners Blvd, Albany, NY 12204 The Department of Neighborhood Services 200 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210 City Hall 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 Helpful Tip: When you buy a new mattress, you can often get rid of your old one hassle-free! Many mattress companies offer removal and disposal services as part of your purchase. Click Here for the full City Code.

Composting

• Consider starting a home composting system if you do not have one already. For some, vermicomposting (using worms) may be a good option. 

• Learn what can and cannot be composted. For example, turkey and other meat bones do not go in the compost pile.

• If available in your area, consider a curbside food scraps pick-up service or food scraps drop-off program.  

• Keep an eye out for pumpkin and other composting events in your community.

Recycle Right 

• Know before you throw. Start by checking your municipality’s recycling rules or those provided by your recycling hauler. 

• Glassware and ceramic dishes should not go into your home recycling bin. Drinking glasses, dinnerware, and baking dishes, whether whole or in pieces, should not be put in your home recycling bin. However, glass items like empty food jars are usually acceptable to put in your home recycling bin. 

• Recycle metal cans and plastic bottles. You might also have steel cans from cranberry sauce or jugs and bottles of juice and milk. Empty metal cans and empty plastic bottles and jugs can also typically go in your home recycling bin. 

• Leave the liquids behind. Show your thanks for recycling and recycling workers by making sure food scraps and liquids are not disposed of in your recycling bin. 

• And the soiled pie pans too. Soiled disposable foil bakeware and pans, such as those used for pies, casseroles, and breads, should not go in your recycling bin. 

A great way to find out about compost related news and other happenings such as Repair Cafes is to subscribe to DEC’s Solid Waste and Recycling Newsletter. DEC provides additional information on how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost, along with sustainable landscaping tips. 

DEC Job Postings

The Listing of Job Vacancies on DEC's public website has been updated.

Here are a few that are open to candidates that meet the minimum qualifications:

• Climate Policy Analyst 1/Trainee 1/2
• Environmental Program Specialist 1/Trainee 1/2
• Assistant Engineer (Environmental)/Engineer Trainee

These positions are listed under NY HELPS, meaning no civil service test is required. Learn more about NY HELPS.

Check out the full details and find more positions on DEC’s List of Job Vacancies webpage.

 South End Neighborhood Meeting 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting

in person location 200 South Pearl Street in the Albany Housing Authority Community Room 

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AGENDA

Opening 

Community Announcements

Albany Police Department Neighborhood Engagement Unit

Community Concerns and Issues 

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

                                             Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2024

Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting

in person location 200 South Pearl Street in the Albany Housing Authority Community Room 

or Join via Zoom:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819259536?pwd=Q3AzNCtUSXRWa0wvSGZNMzdSWjM0Zz09

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AGENDA

Opening 

Community Announcements

Albany Police Department Neighborhood Engagement Unit

Community Concerns and Issues 

Social and environmental stressors surrounding local elementary

schools 

Kaylee Stewart will be presenting these research findings

Issues:

1. It has been reported on See Click Fix that there is an open-air drug market occurring across the street from Giffen Elementary School (333 S. Pearl St).  Issue reported to APD, what is the status?
2. Issues reported two years ago regarding children safety at Giffen?  Has anything changed?  
1. Letter to elected officials in 2022
2. Response from elected officials in 2022
3. Business on Madison Ave reported similar issues in 2024
4. Response from city in 2024
5. Op-Ed from County Legislator regarding Homeless issue and suggestions on how to address

Announcements:

Job/Career Opportunities:

DEC Job Postings

• The Listing of Job Vacancies on DEC's public website has been updated.

  Here are a few that are open to candidates that meet the minimum qualifications:

  • Communications Specialist 2
  • Conservation Operations Supervisor 3
  • Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee 1 & 2

  These positions are listed under NY HELPS, meaning no civil service test is required. Learn more about NY HELPS.

  Check out the full details and find more positions on DEC’s List of Job Vacancies

South End Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting

                                            Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM

This meeting will be via Zoom

(Available on Zoom and Livestreamed on FaceBook)

AGENDA

Opening 

Community Announcements

Albany Police Department Neighborhood Engagement Unit

Community Concerns and Issues

National Night Out 2024

 

South End Neighborhood Association

 Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM

Location: John A. Howe Library 105 Schuyler Street, Albany NY

(Hybrid meeting in person and online.  Available on Zoom and Livestreamed on FaceBook)

AGENDA

Opening 

Community Announcements

Albany Police Department Neighborhood Engagement Unit

Community Concerns and Issues

Albany Property Assessment Grievance Denial next steps

If your property assessment grievance was denied by the BAR, remember to file your SCAR appeal by July 31, 2024.  Download the form here: https://www.nycourts.gov/.../scar/PetitionOS-NYC2018-2.pdf and submit it to the Office of the County Clerk, School District, and the Office of the City Clerk.

Job / Career Opportunities with New York State

Events

National Night Out, Tuesday August 6

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting June 25, 2024

 

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Community Discussion on

I-787 Project Study Options

 

When: June 25th , 2024
6pm - 8pm

 

Where :

John Howe Library

Large Meeting Room

105 Schuyler Street Albany NY 12202

 

South End Neighborhood Meeting

 

May 28, 2024  

Reimagine I-787 Updates on the PEL study (6:15)

Melissa Marton  - Planner with Creighton Manning working with NYSDOT on the Reimagine I-787 PEL study.  

7:15 - 7:40

Equity Audit of the City of Albany

Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, Chief City Auditor and the Office of Audit and Control (OAC) to discuss Equity Audit of the City of Albany.   Information about this audit can be found here: Audit Plan & Reports  | Albany, NY (albanyny.gov). 

7:40-8:00

Climate Justice 

Climate Justice Fellow for the past year named Desmond Volmar.  He’s born and raised in Albany and graduated last year with his degree in Environmental Science from Russel Sage.

 

Desmond Volmar a Climate Justice Fellow for the past year with the City of Albany Department  of Administrative Services Office of Sustainability.  Desmond was born and raised in Albany and graduated last year with his degree in Environmental Science from Russel Sage.  His presentation is on climate justice and Albany. 

Community Events

The African Heritage Parade.  This event celebrates the cultures, nationalities, and contributions of the African diaspora both locally and internationally.  Parade will be June 15, 2024, at 10 AM in Albany

We're honoring amazing community members who have and continue to make beneficial contributions to the African diaspora and the greater community.   We'll also be marching to the Juneteenth Celebration which will begin when the Parade arrives.

Please join us to celebrate the region's African diaspora.  

Orville Abrahams

African Heritage Parade Founder and

Committee Chair    518-421-5986

CAREER & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

ENTERTAINMENT

Movies Under the Stars Series 2024

May 10 // Washington Park //  Barbie

May 17 //  Mt. Zion Baptist Church // Sister Act 2 

May 24 // SUNY Plaza (Downtown)  // Lion King (1994) 

May 31 // Ridgefield Park // Wonka 

June 7 // Arbor Hill Elementary School // Elemental 

June 14 //  Black Lives Matters Park // Little Mermaid (2023)

June 21 // Sage College of Albany // Wish 

June 28 // Lincoln Park // TMNT: Mutant Mayhem

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting Agendas

 

April 23, 2024 

Albany City School Budget Update (6:05-6:20)

Ron Lesko - Director of Communications and Operations City School District of Albany

Citizens Energy Corp (6:20-6:30)

Tess McKenna - Program Manager Citizens Energy Corporation.  Q&A on solar program anyone interested in signing up to  save with JOE-4-SUN should bring a recent copy of their National Grid bill a representative will be available with applications.   

USDO and Zoning 101 (6:30-7:30)

Brad Glass - Director, City of Albany Department of Planning and Development.  Purpose of presentation is to enlighten residents about zoning and help developers understand the permitted uses of buildings within the zoning district.

• What is USDO?  What are variances?  Is there an increase in the number of variance requests?  What does the zoning map look like for the South End?  What application are currently in the Planning Board pipeline within the South End?  What is the city's vision for zoning categories in the South End?

Albany Public Library (7:40)

Andrea Nicolay - Executive Director of Albany Public Library.  Presentation to include Library's Annual Community Report, Trustee Nomination, and the Library's Budget vote on May 21st.

May 28, 2024  

Reimagine I-787 Updates on the PEL study (6:15)

Melissa Marton  - Planner with Creighton Manning working with NYSDOT on their Reimagine I-787 PEL study.  

7:15 - 7:40

Equity Audit of the City of Albany

Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, Chief City Auditor and the Office of Audit and Control (OAC) to discuss Equity Audit of the City of Albany.   Information about this audit can be found here: Audit Plan & Reports  | Albany, NY (albanyny.gov). 

7:40-8:00

Climate Justice 

Climate Justice Fellow for the past year named Desmond Volmar.  He’s born and raised in Albany and graduated last year with his degree in Environmental Science from Russel Sage.

 

Desmond Volmar a Climate Justice Fellow for the past year with the City of Albany Department  of Administrative Services Office of Sustainability.  Desmond was born and raised in Albany and graduated last year with his degree in Environmental Science from Russel Sage.  His presentation is on climate justice and Albany. 

Community Events