The City of Albany is interested in reaching people from every corner of the city about what they want and need from city government. Your answers to this survey will guide the Applyrs Administration’s decisions about how the City will use its resources and prioritize actions to deliver on the top priorities from residents.
The community survey is available in English, Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish. It should take approximately 20 minutes to complete the survey.
Are you a resident of the Albany Housing Authority or a participant in the Section 8 program?
You have a voice in how housing decisions are made —
and now is your chance to use it!
What is a Tenant Commissioner?
Tenant Commissioners are elected representatives who sit on the
Albany Housing Authority Board
and
speak directly for residents.
They help shape policies that impact your home and community.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 10 – Petitions due (50 signatures) to 200 S. Pearl Street Reception Desk
December 1 – Ballots mailed
December 14 – Last day to postmark ballots
December 18 – Votes are counted (location TBD)
Two (2) Tenant Commissioner Positions are OPEN
Petitions are located outside of each Manager’s Office
Find more information call
518-641-7502 or 518-380-5600
Tenant Commissioners Elections – FAQ
PETITION FOR CANDIDACY – TENANT COMMISSIONER ELECTION
A message from Albany Housing Authority Executive Director, Chiquita D’Arbeau
An unfortunate event occurred on Wednesday at approximately 6:37 p.m., when a fire broke out in an apartment on the 12th floor of 45 Central Avenue.
We are profoundly grateful that the building’s sprinkler system activated as designed, allowing the fire to be quickly contained to a single apartment. The affected resident was transported to the hospital for evaluation.
This truly was a team effort; organizations coming together to support our residents and make the best of a difficult situation. Our staff quickly put emergency protocols in place and stayed on site to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort while repairs were made.
We deeply appreciate the patience and cooperation of all residents over the past few days. Temporary housing was arranged for those whose homes were affected by water damage, and we’re happy to share that families are expected to return home later today.
The Albany Housing Authority extends our heartfelt thanks to the American Red Cross and our hospitality partners for providing meals to residents during this challenging time. The Housing Authority was proud to cover the cost of some of the meals to help ensure everyone was cared for. We are especially grateful to the hospitality team for their kindness, respect, and wonderful service to both residents and staff.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our team and emergency responders for their swift and professional actions. The Albany Housing Authority would also like to thank Mayor Sheehan and the City of Albany, National Grid and CDTA for their immediate response and ongoing efforts.
We are excited to invite you to a resident meeting to discuss the Steamboat Square Revitalization Phase 2 project!
Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 5:00PM
Location: 200 South Pearl St, Community Room
During the meeting, we will introduce the team, share updates, and answer questions. We look forward to see you there!
B L A C K N U R S E S C O A L I T I O N , I N C
Presents
6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
October 11, 2025
Saturday @ 10AM-4:30PM
Walk Route
EJ Garden of Hope
Corner of Lark St & Livingston Ave
Ends at Clinton Ave & N Pearl St
**This is not an AHA sponsored event. Albany Housing Authority is not responsible or liable for any problems or damages arising from participation in these activities.
New York State United Teachers, The Black Nurses Coalition with The Grady Edge Reading Program.
The Annual Back 2 School Community Event
September 6, 2025, 11-4 pm
Free to the Public
Edna Joyce Garden of Hope Park
21 Lark St. Albany, NY 12210
Contact: El-Wise Noisette @ 518-330-2189
**This is not an AHA sponsored event. Albany Housing Authority is not responsible or liable for any problems or damages arising from participation in these activities**
Kids ages 18 and under can get free, healthy meals this summer at places nearby!
Starts July 7 and ends August 15, Monday-Friday.
If you have any questions, please contact the AHA Resource Center (518)-380-5600 or ResourceCenter@albanyhousing.org.
Please click the link below to access the FSS Application and information page.
What is FSS?
You work hard every day to provide for yourself and your family, because you have dreams and plan to bring them to life. But sometimes challenges come up that get in the way. The Family Self-Sufficiency program, or FSS, can help you get ahead and reach your goals.
The Veggie Mobile® is bringing fresh, affordable local food to you!
Capital Roots Veggie Mobile Schedule
Steamboat Square Apartments Schedule
Westview Homes Schedule
Weekly and Year Round
Want to Preorder?
Call 518-274-8685 or email
mobilemarkets@capitalroots.org
to place your order at least one day in advance.
The Veggie Mobile® accepts the following payment types:
Cash, Check, EBT, Double Up Food Bucks,
Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP, June – November),
Capital Roots sponsored certificates, FreshConnect Checks
The Black Nurses Coalition will be hosting its annual 2025 BNC Health Academy at 280 North Apartments (280 North Pearl Street, 12207) August 4th through August 15th, from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
Please contact 518-705-6271 or www.BlackNursesCoalition.org/bnchealthcamp for more information.
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE’S HEALTH EQUITY PROJECT (HEP)
HEP CAN HELP WITH:
• Applying for health insurance
• Switching health insurance
• Finding a primary care doctor
• Learning about different healthcare services
• Medical billing
• Finding mental health resources and counseling
• Help finding resources for: Food, Housing, Legal Aid, etc.
Interested in our program?
Call the Albany Housing Authority’s Program & Supportive Services Department at 518-380-5600 to make an appointment or with questions
Location:
AHA Resource Office (Apt. MH) Main Floor.
Townsend Park Homes 45 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12206
HEP will be on-site May 13th & 20th from 1:30-4:30 PM-these are the first of many upcoming visits to support your health and wellness.
Date: March 27th
Time: 5-6:30pm
Location: 200 Henry Johnson, Conference Room
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83653820906?pwd=rpPjpkq23t1qYOo0ZYqOV12xFdTKUq.1
Garden With Us at Ida Yarbrough Homes Gardens
Capital Roots and Albany Housing Authority invite you to the Ida Yarbrough Community Gardens!
Want to grow your own fresh vegetables?
Then garden with us!!
Ida Yarbrough Homes Garden
Tyler Trice Ter, Albany, 12207
Reach out to us at 518-274-8685 or email us at gardens2@capitalroots.org
Connecting Students with Nature
During the summer, interested 11–17-year-olds are eligible for a scholarship—called a Campership—for a week at one of DEC’s residential youth camps.
To be eligible for a Campership, students must be 11-17 years old and participate in ONE of the following: attend a trip, or submit a demonstration of interest through written or artistic form OR a combination of the above. We have set aside four weeks for campers to attend in 2025:
Week 1
Sunday, June 29th thru Friday, July 4th
Camp Colby for 11-13 year olds
Week 3
Sunday, July 13th thru Friday, July 18th
Camp Pack Forest for 14-17 year olds
Week 5
Sunday, July 27th thru Friday, August 1st
Camp Pack Forest 14-17 year olds
Week 6
Sunday, August 3rd thru Friday, August 8th
Camp DeBruce for 11-13 year olds
Flyers, Forms, and Information
Campership Preliminary Information
Campership Weeks Flyer
Summer Camp CDCP – Quick Sheet
CONTACT INFORMATION
Isabelle Keefe
Environmental Education Assistant, Capital District Campership Coordinator
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054-5503
P: (518) 486-7245 | C: (518) 225-2614 isabelle.keefe@dec.ny.gov
Sarah Conley
Environmental Educator 2, Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054-5503
P: (518) 402-5045| C: (518) 703-1510 sarah.conley@dec.ny.gov
PROJECT NAME: Hudson on Nine
UNITS: 60 units
ADDRESS: 5 Farm View Drive, Bethlehem, NY 12158
AMENITIES: Fitness center, business center, onsite laundry, broadband Wi-Fi service and
playground.
Hudson on Nine Ad (English)
Hudson on Nine Ad (Spanish)
Hudson on Nine Ad (Chinese)
Hudson on Nine Ad (Hindi)
BLACK HISTORY FILM SERIES
WWW.CFLJ.ORG
SAVE THE DATE:
FEBRUARY 2025
6TH, 13TH, 20TH THURSDAYS @ 5:30 PM
28TH FRIDAY @ 5:30 PM
SEARCHING FOR TIMBUCTOO
PAUL MILLER
DO THE RIGHT THING
SPIKE LEE
DJANGO UNCHAINED
QUENTIN TARANTINO
RUBY BRIDGES
DISNEY
This program is FREE and open to the public for youths 14 and over and adults of all ages.
FREE refreshments will be served.
Scan the QR code to Register TODAY! Seats are limited.
200 South Pearl St. Albany, NY
ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY
MORE INFO:
The Alice Mooress
BLACK ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER
518-427-8361
Diabetes Prevention Program
Type 2 Diabetes Is Preventable! About one in three American adults – 86 million people have prediabetes. Only 11% are aware of it.
About our Program
The National Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease. You are at increased risk for having prediabetes and are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. However, only your doctor can tell for sure if you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
CLASS INFO
Start date November 6, 2024
Wednesdays 11AM-12pm for 16 weekly sessions over 6 months,
followed by 6 monthly maintenance sessions.
No Cost for Qualifying Albany County Residents
Classes will be held @ Ida Yarbrough Homes
260 N Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 (Everly Cromwell Community Center)
For more information, or to register contact:
katebailey@ahealthyfuturedpg.com
This is a completely free group class for kids 5 and up who are ready to ditch their training wheels and ride a two-wheeler for the first time!
Saturday, 10/19/2024 at 10:00 am
New Learn-to-Ride Park (Corner of 4th Ave & Dongan Ave, Under 787)
Age 5+
Sunday, September 29, 2024
The Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY
4:00PM (Doors open at 3:00PM)
Featuring speakers, performers, and videos honoring her life and legacy.
Free and Open to the Public.
Arbor Hill Sports Complex
Ezra Prentice Homes Playground
Lincoln Park/Eagle Street
Hackett Park (N. 1st/N. Pearl)
National Night Out 2024
Albany Housing Authority’s
Tuesday, August 6th
5 P M – 8 P M
Fun for the whole family!
Food & Prizes
Games & Giveaways
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202-1834
