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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Albany Housing Authority is Looking Good!!

Fall has arrived again and the AHA is looking good! Our landscapes are full of Fall themes as our residents, neighbors and community prepare for Halloween, Thanksgiving and the coming Holiday season. During this season of change we continue to pride ourselves on being an asset in our community to those who wish to improve their future, and that of their neighborhoods, through change and growth.

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf’s a flower. ”
–Albert Camus

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Don’t Forget to VOTE on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012!!

Did You Know..?

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AHA Resident Survey Gift Card Winners!

Congratulations go to Joe from Steamboat Square Homes and Crystal from North Albany Homes, two of the winners of a Shop Rite gift card.

 

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MAYOR JENNINGS TO ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR “MAYOR’S CASH FOR COATS” DRIVE

MAYOR JENNINGS TO ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR “MAYOR’S CASH FOR COATS” DRIVE

A Program to Benefit Needy School-aged Children in Kindergarten Through Grade 5

Members of the media are invited to attend a press conference where Mayor Jennings will announce the 2012 “Mayor’s Cash for Coats” Drive: a community-based program designed to collect money to purchase new winter clothing items for needy school-aged children in Albany schools. The Mayor will be joined by representatives from supporting organizations, including the Albany Devils, B. Lodge and Company Department Store, and Burke Companies. Additional partners include the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID), Trustco Bank, Albany Broadcasting, Capitalize Albany, NYSUT, the Albany City School District and Men’s Room Barbershop. There will be excellent photo and video opportunities.

WHERE:        City Hall Rotunda – 24 Eagle Street

WHEN:          Tuesday, October 23, 2012

TIME:           2:30 PM 

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A Tree Grows on Central…

Dear Neighbor, 

Yesterday afternoon, teens from the Equinox Youth Outreach Center, College of St. Rose students, and local seniors from Townsend Park Homes teamed up with local merchants and the Central Avenue Business Improvement District staff to spiff up parts of Lower Central Avenue. A team of about 50 volunteers succeeded in accomplishing a number of projects identified by local business owners. Volunteers also planted about 144 mums and mulched the beds to keep them looking tidy. That’s huge! 

We are so thrilled with the results–and our business owners are, too. Take a look at the album and see why! Hopefully, we can use this as a template and create more projects of this kind!  

“This is ‘neighbors helping neighbors,” says Anthony Capece, Executive Director for the Central Avenue Business Improvement District (CBID). This event was sponsored by Central Avenue Business Improvement District, Central Florist, Trustco Bank, Miller Paint and Decorating, and Constantine Farms.  Refreshments were donated by Albany Housing Authority, Honest Weight Food Co-op, and the Albany Ramada Plaza. 

Many, many thanks to all our volunteers from Equinox, College of St. Rose, and Townsend Park Homes. What a team!

Thanks, 

Molly Belmont

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Halloween Celebration and Haunted House!

Come join the Halloween fun at the Kids Improvement District Club House, at 2 Lark Drive. Candy, Refreshments, and a Scary Fun Haunted House!!

Friday, October 26 6pm-8pm; Saturday, October 27 6pm-8pm; Monday, October 29 6pm-8pm; Tuesday, October 30 6pm-8pm and Wednesday, October 31 4pm-9pm!!

Halloween Celebration Haunted House Flyer

Presented by Too Deep Entertainment and Urban Arts Experience, Inc.

Co-Sponsored by: Albany Housing Authority and Price Chopper

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Cash for Coats Drive – Friday, October 26, 2012

Mayor Jennings, The City of Albany and the The Albany Devils will host the 6th Annual Cash For Coats Drive on Friday, October 26, 2012 at The Devils hockey game. Ticket holders are encouraged to make any cash donation; all proceeds will go toward the purchase of winter apparel for needy kids in Albany. Please join us and help MAKE A DIFFERENCE in our community! Click the link below for more details!

Cash for Coats Drive Flyer

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Introducing the new IVR System!

Our new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System now let’s you check your Account Balance and Waiting List Status, all from the comfort of your own own home!!  Just Call (518) 641-7500 and Press 1.

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Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting Monday, October 15, 2012 at 2:00PM

The Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners monthly meeting agenda has been posted.  Please click the link below to view the agenda.

AHA Board Meeting October Agenda

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AHA Resident Survey – $100 prize!

Calling all Albany Housing Residents!

Don’t forget to take the Albany Housing Authority’s Smoking Survey by Tuesday, October 16th for your chance to win a $100 Shop Rite Gift Card!!

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Ezra Prentice Computer Lab Now Open!

Today the new computer lab opened up to the residents of Ezra Prentice Homes.

The new lab, featuring five computers, is located in the Ezra Prentice Community Building.

Ezra Prentice Computer Lab

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