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Primary Election and Early Voting

 2025 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY*: JUNE 24, 2025

Early Primary Election Voting:
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025

• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
• Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8:00PM
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Early Voting Locations for the
2025 PRIMARY ELECTION

Eligible Albany County voters may vote at any of these sites during the early voting period.

Early Voting:
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025

• Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
• Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8:00PM
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Early Voting Locations for the
2025 PRIMARY ELECTION

Eligible Albany County voters may vote at any of these sites during the early voting period.

• Albany County Board of Elections [map]
  260 South Pearl Street
  Albany, NY 12202
• St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church [map]
  440 Whitehall Road
  Albany, NY 12208
• Knox Town Hall [map]
  2192 Berne Altamont Road
  Altamont, NY 12009
• Boght Community Fire Department [map]
  8 Preston Drive
  Cohoes, NY 12047
• Pine Grove United Methodist Church [map]
  1580 Central Avenue
  Albany, NY 12205

Register to Vote Before the Primary Election

New Yorkers must register by June 14, 2025 in order to vote in the June Primary Election. Register online, by mail, or in person.

Register Now

 

Forums for Mayor and Common Council candidates

• Tuesday, June 3rd,  the NAACP, along with several other organizations, is holding a mayoral debate from  6 to 8pm at Capital Repertory Theater, 251 N. Pearl St.

• Wednesday June 4. Albany Mayoral Candidate Roundtable on the Environment, Wednesday June 4, First Unitarian Church, 405 Washington Ave. Albany, 2 to 4 PM

For More Info: Kurt Krumperman, kkrump123@icloud.com, 518-248-8380

Mark Dunlea, dunleamark@aol.com, 518 860-3725

Sustainable and climate organizations are organizing a roundtable with candidates for Mayor in the City of Albany on Tuesday June 4. The event is an opportunity for the candidates and local organizations to discuss  The Environmental Challenges and Opportunities Facing the City of Albany and Its Citizens in 2025.

Sponsoring groups include Zero Waste Capital District; PAUSE (People of Albany United for Safe Energy); Sierra Club Hudson-Mohawk Group; SHARE (Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy); Capital District Citizen Action; and Radix Ecological Sustainability Center. Expected topics include waste issues; Rapp Road Landfill; climate plans; urban trees; Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant; and community input.

Anticipated candidates include Dorcey Applyrs; Dan Cerutti; Corey Ellis; and Carolyn McLaughlin.

Rather than a traditional debate format, the groups are looking to dialogue with the candidates about the critical environmental issues facing the city and possible solutions.

The event will take place at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, 405 Washington Ave 

• Thursday, June 12th from 6 to 8pm, the League of Women Voters is holding a mayoral debate at the Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave., Dean Alexander Moot Court, Room 421.

June Meeting

 South End Neighborhood Association

Meeting date: June 24 , 2025

Meeting time:  6:00PM

Meeting Location: Howe Library  105 Schuyler Street

Zoom Link:  

Presentations from:

• South End Community Collaborative
• Bridges of New York, Albany 
• Presenter Vacari Fox, Program Director for men's re-entry program.  Bridges of New York a transitional housing program. The residential program's directive is restoring each client to the highest possible level of spiritual, physical, emotional and social health.

South End Community Collaborative (SECC) General Updates

Flyers/Links/Announcements/Attachments:

• NENYCOSH Labor Lens Series. (see image attachment)Join us for our Labor Lens Series, geared toward nonprofit staff, case managers, and small business owners to learn more about OSHA laws and Department of Labor regulations and resources that are available to workers in the event of workplace injuries, discrimination, wage theft and other issues.
• Bridges of NY (BONY). Services Flyer (see pdf)
• Youthful Impact efforts from Dr. Khaitsa Wasiyo.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS7bQ46F1A-UqsaWbGTtokza_3Ecqibpl5sXmwy-RJOlRMeQ/viewform

https://www.ncjfcj.org/events/tune-in-tuesday-empowering-youth-through-youthful-impact-innovative-approaches-for-juvenile-drug-treatment-courts/

https://mailchi.mp/577b00fdcde8/downtown-albany-email-updates

• NY State Development Meetings sign up for discussions of $400million investment in Albany
  https://mailchi.mp/577b00fdcde8/downtown-albany-email-updates

• Creation of a “Workforce Youth Engagement” Sub-Committee tasked with including youth into the SECC. 
• Contact Pastor Michael Williams if you wish to be involved: pastormike1216@gmail.com 518-414-8144
• Please help promote and expand the SECC Workforce Development committee by:
• Providing our google groups link where people can request to join the committee: https://groups.google.com/g/secc-workforce-development
• Email Jonathan Phipps (Jonathan.Phipps@acphs.edu) or Kaylee Stwart (Kaylee.Stewart@acphs.edu) requesting to join the SECC and/or SECC workforce development committee.

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

 South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

Tuesday April 22, 2025

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: John A. Howe Library Large Meeting Room

AGENDA

6:00 - 6:40

Opening

Community Updates & Issues

Update from Albany Police Department Neighborhood Engagement Unit

American RedCross Sound the Alarm Save a Life

6:40 -7:15

Albany Public Library Annual Budget and Board Vacancies

 7:15 – 7:40

Community Education Committee of the Albany County Coalition on Homelessness (ACCH).  Presentation from members of the ACCH to provide information on Homeless Services in Albany.

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

 

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)

 To Join Zoom Meeting (Copy and paste the link below in your browser)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819259536?pwd=Q3AzNCtUSXRWa0wvSGZNMzdSWjM0Zz09

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Dial by your location

• +1 646 931 3860 US

• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

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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 

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

or Dial by your location

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

or Dial by your location

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