Shaping the Future of the South End

South End Neighborhood Association Meeting

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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

Meeting Agenda

6:00

Opening and Introductions

Albany Police Department Neighborhood Engagement update (Officer Joel Caldwell)

6:30

YMCA Sharing a vision for the Development of the former McDonalds site on South Pearl

Presented by Dave Brown, President CEO of the Capital District YMCA

Questions / Answers and Community response

Meeting also available via Zoom

Main Street Grant Program

Launch of the Community Loan Fund’s New York Main Street Grant Program

Members of the community are invited to attend the launch of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region’s $394,000 New York Main Street Program, a Homes and Community Renewal investment that will support commercial revitalization and small business growth in Albany’s South End.

The event will also mark the official opening of the grant application period for eligible property owners and businesses seeking funding for commercial building improvements.

The event will be hosted at the Capital Region Community Investment Trust (CIT), a Community Loan Fund initiative dedicated to expanding community ownership and neighborhood wealth-building.

WHEN:
Monday, July 6, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Capital Region Community Investment Trust
153 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12202

WHY:
The New York Main Street Program will provide funding for commercial building rehabilitation and storefront improvements along South Pearl Street, Madison Avenue, and Grand Street. The program is designed to reduce blight, improve the appearance and functionality of commercial properties, support Main Street businesses, and strengthen the neighborhood economy.

The event will include remarks from community leaders, an overview of the grant program and application process, and opportunities for interviews with project partners, property owners, and local business leader

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

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The link to the job posting is:

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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.