National Night Out 2013

 

July Meeting

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

When: Tuesday, July 23th, 2013



Time: 6pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time



Where: John A. Howe Library, 105 Schuyler Street


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Agenda


Call to Order 

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Prayer  

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Capital District YMCA Update 

Orville Abrahams, Director of Community Development Capital District YMCA








Capital South Campus Center Minority Utilization 

Darren Scott, Director of Planning and Development Albany Housing Authority



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 St Peter's Family Health Center  

Partnerships with South End Churches to develop a Diabetes Health Ministry

Carla Barberris-Ryan, 


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National Night Out Committee





Aerielle and Bakary 

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Issues/ Updates /Announcements:





 August Guests:  



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Announcements:


Tuesday, August 6, 2013 National Night Out 5-8

National Night Out August 6

Save the date for Annual National Night Out.
When: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 

Time: 5PM to 8PM 
Location: Lincoln Park adjacent to the Capital South Campus Center 
(corner of Eagle Street and Warren Street)   

The South End Neighborhood Association will collaborate with SENA Partners and Sponsors to bring our community together to celebrate National Night Out.

This event is celebrated across America, it's purpose is a crime prevention and awareness program to heighten awareness in preventing crime in addition to fostering relationships with between law enforcement and the community. This event allows people in the community to come out and enjoy an evening filled with entertainment, fun activities and food.

If you would like to participate in this event please contact a member of the National Night Out Committee or send an email to southendneighborhoodassociation@hotmail.com

Previous Night Out Events and sponsors.

Upcoming Albany Elections

2013 is going to be a pivotal election year in Albany. This year 20 public offices representing the City of Albany are up for election. Below is a comprehensive list of the positions and officials in the upcoming primary and general elections. Also included is some information on voter registration and election dates 

2013 Albany City Public Offices

Adapted from http://blog.timesunion.com/localpolitics/14326/your-2013-albany-common-council-candidates/.

Last updated June 6, 2013

* indicates incumbent candidates

Mayor	Party	Endorsements	Notes
Kathy Sheehan	Dem	WFP, Ind	Current city treasurer, endorsed by Albany County Democratic Committee
Corey Ellis	Dem		11th Ward Democratic leader, former 3rd Ward councilman
Marlon Anderson	Dem
Jesse Calhoun	Rep
Joseph Sullivan	Con
Alexander Portelli	NR	Lib

Treasuer	Party	Endorsements	Notes
Gary Domalewicz	Dem		Endorsed by the Albany County Democratic Committee
Darius Shahinar	Dem	Ind, WFP

Board of Education Member	Party	Endorsements	Notes
Sue Adler*			elected 2010, term expires 12/31/13
Edith Leet*			elected 2011, term expires 12/31/13

Ward	Name	Party	Endorsements	Notes
1	Dorcey Applyrs	Dem	WFP	Endorsed by outgoing incumbent Dominick Calsolaro.
1	Andres Rivera	Dem		Endorsed by Ward Leader Regina Goodbee
1	Scott Mannarino	Dem	Con	Ran in 2009, as well.
2	Lester Freeman*	Dem	Ind, Con	Elected in 2009.
2	Vivian Kornegay	Dem	WFP
3	Ron Bailey*	Dem	Ind, Con	Elected in 2009.
3	Lisa Feaster	Dem		Ran in 2009, as well.
4	Kelly Kimbrough	Dem	WFP	Endorsed by outgoing incumbent Barbara Smith.
4	Clifton Dixon	Dem	Ind	Currently 4th Ward Democratic leader, endorsed by the 4th Ward Democratic Committee
5	Jackie Jenkins-Cox*	Dem		Elected in 2009.
5	Sam Coleman	Dem
6	Richard Conti*	Dem	WFP	First elected in 1997, currently serving as council president pro tempore
6	Theresa Grafflin	Dem	Ind, Con	Writes the Albany Citizen One/New York Citizen One blog.
7	Cathy Fahey*	Dem	WFP	Elected in 2005, endorsed by the 7th Ward Democratic Committee
7	Tim Carney	Dem	Ind, Con
7	Luke Slayton	Rep
8	Jack Flynn	Dem	Con	Deputy ward leader, endorsed by 8th Ward Democratic Committee
8	Lenny Ricchiuti	Dem		Has filed paperwork w/ state BOE to form campaign committee, ran for council president in 2010
8	James Miller	Dem
9	James Sano*	Dem	Ind, WFP	Appointed in March 2001 and elected later that year.
9	Robert Porter	Rep	Con
10	Leah Golby*	Dem	WFP	Elected in 2009, endorsed by the 10th Ward Democratic Committee
10	Owusu Anane	Dem		Has filed paperwork with the state Board of Elections to form campaign committee
10	Howard Yaeger	Dem	Con
11	Anton Konev*	Dem	Ind (primary)	Elected in 2009, endorsed by the 11th Ward Democratic Committee
11	Judd Krasher	Dem	Ind (primary), WFP
12	Michael O'Brien*	Dem		Elected in 2001.
13	Daniel Herring*	Dem		Elected in a 1996 special election, currently serving as majority leader.
14	Joseph Igoe*	Dem		Elected in 1997.
15	Frank Commisso Jr.*	Dem		Elected in 2009.
Pres.	Carolyn McLaughlin*	Dem	WFP, Ind	Elected citywide in 2009 after 12 years representing the 2nd Ward.

2013 Registration and Voting Information

Primary Election

Registration Deadline:

·         By mail – voter registration applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, August 16^th, 2013 and received by the Albany County Board of Elections no later than Wednesday, August 21^st, 2013.

·         In person – voter registration applications must be submitted in person and received by the Albany County Board of Elections no later than Friday, August 16^th, 2013 at 4:30 pm.

Election Day and Polling Times:

·         Tuesday, September 10^th, 2013

·         Polls open at 12:00 pm and close at 9:00 pm

General Election

Registration Deadline:

·         By mail – registration applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 11^th, 2013 and received by the Albany County Board of Elections no later than Wednesday, October 16^th, 2013.

·         In person – voter registration applications must be submitted in person and received by the Albany County Board of Elections no later than Friday, October 11^th, 2013 at 4:30 pm.

Election Date and Polling Times:

·         Tuesday, November 5^th, 2013

·         Polls open at 6:00 am and close at 9:00 pm

Annual Voter Registration

As mentioned in the “Upcoming Albany Elections” update, 2013 is going to be a big year for voting and being registered makes the difference between having your voice heard and being voiceless. 

For further information on voter registration, please visit the Albany County Board of Elections’ website at http://access.albanycounty.com/voterinfo/