Mosaic South Affordable Housing Community Rental applications due by July 2

Mosaic South is a new affordable housing community offering 166 modern apartment homes with one- to four-bedroom layouts.

Residents enjoy comfortable, contemporary living with in-home washer/dryer hookups, central air conditioning, and free high-speed broadband internet, all within a pet-friendly environment. The community features welcoming shared spaces including resident lounges, a playground, and on-site management and maintenance services that support a connected, convenient lifestyle. 

The application can be accessed through their website: mosaicsouthalbany.com (Albany apartments for rent at Mosaic South). Applications are due by July 2nd. There will be a lottery drawing on July 20th. 

Mosaic South Information Session June 1st at 430pm-20260601_202410UTC-Meeting Recording.mp4 - Google Drive

Opportunities, Events and Information

 

Job Opportunities

A job opportunity with Waste Management at the Port of Albany Site  

Position: Roll Off Driver

Pay Range: $22.50-$26.33

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us? Click the link below to learn more

 

The link to the job posting is:

https://emcm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/WMCareers/job/2348285

Community Outreach

Reimagine I-787 Community Outreach Center located at 125 State St in  Albany

·       provide information about the effort to remake the I-787 roadway

·       serve as a center for public engagement on the project, which aims to update the corridor in Albany County and its proximity to the Hudson River.

Visitors to the Reimagine I-787 Outreach Center can review conceptual designs, talk with a project team and provide feedback.

The center will be open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday.

Community Events

Community Resources

Love Your Block is offering emergency preparedness across Albany by raising awareness and connecting residents, particularly those in historically red and yellow lined neighborhoods, with resources. 

Our high priority neighborhoods and streets include: 

• Arbor hills: Clinton Avenue/Henry Johnson Blvd/ Lark Street
• South End: S Pearl Street, Second & Third Avenue/ Broad Street
• North Albany: N Pearl Street/ Broadway 
• West Hill:  Quail Street/ Lexington Avenue/ Judson Street 

Residents outside of these target areas are more than welcome to apply and attend our Emergency Preparedness Classes in partnership with the Red Cross. 

This class will teach residents what to do in a disaster scenario such as 

• Flooding
• Hurricanes 
• Tornados 
• Extreme heat 
• Snowstorms
• And more

All kit recipients are required to attend one of our upcoming "Be Red Cross Ready" emergency preparedness classes taught by the Red Cross in order to receive the kit upon class completion. All relevant details, including schedules and locations, are included in the flyers attached to the email. To sign up, use our QR to fill out the JotForm attached or email myself or Erin Johanns. 

Emergency Preparedness class form

Emergency Preparedness Kit form 

Our kits contain the following materials: 

• Hand-warmers
• Face masks 
• Flashlight
• Rain Ponchos
• Emergency Blanket 
• First Aid Kit 
• Emergency Water
• Multi-tool

We strongly encourage you to help spread the word throughout your neighborhood and network.  Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I look forward to work together 

Erin Johanns 

Love Your Block Program Coordinator

She/Her/Hers 
ejohanns@albanyny.gov
518-434-5281

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Know the Air you are breathing

To see the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast for New York State, visit our website. You may also call the NYS Air Quality Hotline at 1-800-535-1345.

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting May 26

Recordings from SECC meetings with the Capital City Rescus Mission and Albany City School District Budget proposal

 

School and Library Budget recordings

Video Recordings Capital District Rescue Mission and School Budget

Library Board Elections and Budget vote

South End Neighborhood Association April 28 Meeting

 The South End Neighborhood Association scheduled meetings.

 Dates: April 28, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 Location: John Howe Library, 105 Schuyler Street, Albany NY 12202

  The meeting will also be available via zoom

The following topics will be discussed:

• Albany Public Library budget and Library Board election

• Albany County Land Bank South End Development (Mosaic South, is a collaboration between the Albany County Land Bank and the Joint Venture of MDG-RNY Real Estate Partners, LLC and Novis Living, LLC.  It will involve the redevelopment of currently vacant and tax-exempt properties located on Broad Street, Clinton Street, South Pearl Street, Teunis Street, Second Avenue, and Third Avenue.  In total the 62 new buildings will be a mix of two- and three-story structures with mostly one-to-three-bedroom units and some four bedrooms.

May 26, 2026 Meeting

Rev. Perry Jones Capital City Rescue Mission

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting Schedule

 The South End Neighborhood Association schedule meetings.

 Dates: Mar 24, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

           April 28, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 Location: John Howe Library  105 Schuyler Street, Albany NY 12202

  All meetings will also be available via zoom

The following topics will be on the March or April Agenda:

• Albany Public Library budget and Library Board election

• Albany County Land Bank South End Development (Mosaic South, is a collaboration between the Albany County Land Bank and the Joint Venture of MDG-RNY Real Estate Partners, LLC and Novis Living, LLC.  It will involve the redevelopment of currently vacant and tax-exempt properties located on Broad Sreet, Clinton Street, South Pearl Street, Teunis Street, Second Avenue, and Third Avenue.  In total the 62 new buildings will be a mix of two- and three-story structures with mostly one-to-three-bedroom units and some four bedrooms.

• City of Albany Complete Streets Ordinance and a discussion to add GREEN Streets to the current ordinance

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Events Happening in March

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South End Earth Day 

Bridge Tha Gap Resource & Outreach Inc. FREE Chocolate Bunnies to be given away March 31st – April 3rd, 2026  ⏰ Time: 2PM – 8PM 📍 Location: 1215 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204   Supplies are LIMITED – Sign Up is Required! 

Downtown Albany Strategy Fund Guidelines Released Ahead Of March 2 Application Launch 

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the release of program guidelines for the $200 million in Downtown Albany Strategy funding as part of her broader Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative. The program guidelines are now available on Empire State Development's CAP Initiative page, with eligibility requirements and application details. The application portal will open March 2.

Safe Routes to School Town Hall Meeting

 

The CAP Downtown Albany Strategy

 Review the Downtown Albany Strategy use the link below:

Championing Albany's Potential Downtown Albany Strategy

Albany Neighborhood Academy

 

Snow Emergency Parking

 

Winter Storm Safety

 

If you see someone on the street, Joseph House Outreach Services can be of assistance. If you see someone in medical emergency, or have an emergency yourself, dial 9-1-1. 

Unhoused residents can walk into the Capital City Resue Mission at 259 South Pearl Street and Safe Haven Drop-In Center at 26 South Swan Street 

HATAS Homeless Hotline: 518-463-2124 

Josephs House Outreach Services offer emergency provisions and shelter navigation for the unhoused during Cold Blue emergencies: 518-495-0663 

Albany’s Non-Emergency Line: 518-438-4000 

Albany Water Department Dispatch: 518-434-5322 

South End Neighborhood Association January 2026

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6PM

Meeting Location:  John Howe Library, 105 Schuyler Street

Agenda:

• Introductions
• Announcements
• APD Updates

• Waste Management representatives (Joe Bonilla, Jeff, Chris, and Warren) will present information on its operations at the Port of Albany in addition to seeking Community Input on the concept to expand its operation at the Port of Albany to accept Municipal Solid Waste.   Community concerns, questions and input is strongly encouraged.

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 at 06:00 PM

Guest speaker Dorian Solot of Ranked Choice Voting Albany will give a presentation on the grassroots movement to improve how voting works in our city. Learn how other cities around the U.S. have already begun to use ranked choice voting and how it helps communities and democracy. Get a chance to ask questions and learn more!

The meeting will be held via zoom.