Steamboat Square got a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile today, did you see it?
“Your support made it possible to provide dynamic programming to the residents of Albany, and successfully implement a series of fitness programs, out-of-school activities and our inaugural Allympics event. Our department has already begun brainstorming and planning for next year, and plan to introduce more new programs in 2015. Again, I thank you for your support this past summer without it this would not have been a success. We look forward to your continued support in the future!” – Jonathan P. Jones, Commissioner, City of Albany, Department of Recreation.
Albany Housing Authority and Norstar Development USA were recognized with an honorable mention for the 2014 Historic Development that Best Demonstrates Financial Innovation for transforming the former St. Joseph’s Academy parochial school into affordable loft apartments for artists in Albany, NY.
The development team brought a variety of federal and state resources totaling $10.5 million, including Federal and state HTCs, federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs), bond financing and a grant.
“Placing [New York] state credits is difficult enough in a straight HTC deal. Combining LIHTCs as well had to be challenging, as there are only so many investors who will wade through complicated financing structures,” Panno said.
Mayor Kathy Sheehan will recognize on Tuesday the efforts by residents of Townsend Park Homes in collecting donations during the summer’s city-wide food drive.
During the July 28 to Aug. 8 drive, Sheehan challenged collection sites to team up for a good cause and encouraged community engagement toward the effort of fighting hunger.
Townsend was not one of the designated collection sites, but its residents combined to contribute 1,200 pounds of the total 2,300 pounds of food collected citywide.
Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s Proclamation
Source: TimesUnion.com
Albany Housing Authority Employees raised $374 and then challenged Steve Longo and Peter Ragsdale to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
They happily accepted the challenge and the video of the occasion is below.
Join us Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00AM until 3:00pm for the Allympics.
There will be:
Relay Races
Kick Pass and Punt
50 Yard Dash
Badminton/Volleyball
Boot Camp
Fast Pitch Competition
Tug-O-War
Water Balloon Toss
Zumba
Kids Zone!!
Join us Saturday, September 13th at 11:00AM to celebrate Mississippi Day at Lincoln Park.
Fun, Music, Food, Games and much more!!
Click Here for the Flyer!
On Thursday, June 26th, 2014, Albany Housing Authority sponsored the Basic Budgeting Workshop, special thanks to our guest speaker, LaTonya Parsons from SEFCU.
Basic Budgeting is a free workshop offering tools to help people meet monthly household expenses organize finances and build savings. Participants will learn how to create a monthly spending plan, explore saving strategies, discuss financial goals and identify community resources that can help.
1609 FITNESS CHALLENGE
Mayor Sheehan challenges you to find your new fitness frontier!
What it’s about…. Games, Tournaments, Yoga and Zumba in the Park, open to all ages!
What it costs… It’s FREE! Get points for participating, and an opportunity to win prizes at the Allympics event on 8/23/2014.
Why 1609? ….. 1609 represents the year that our great city was claimed by Henry Hudson, and a 1,609 hour commitment to fitness!
For more information call 434-5699
For a Calendar of events:
http://albanyny.org/Government/Departments/Recreation/1609FitnessChall
Tuesday Schedule
12PM—1PM
6/17—Washington Park*
6/24—Washington Park*
7/01—Westland Hills**
7/08—Westland Hills**
7/15—Lincoln Park*
7/22—Lincoln Park*
7/29—Beverwyck Park**
8/05—Ridgefield Park**
Thursday Schedule
6PM—7PM
6/19—Ten Broeck Park**
6/26—Rosemont Park**
7/03—Livingston Park**
7/10—Sunset Park**
7/17—Arbor Hill Park**
7/24—Hackett Park**
7/31—Whitehall Park*
8/07—Hoffman Park*
FREE of charge to City Residents of ALL ages. Freshman (17-Under), JV (18-35), V (36-50), Pro (51+)
Rain Locations:
* Lincoln Park Pool
** Swinburne Ice Rink
YOGA
Monday Schedule
6PM—7PM
6/16—Washington Park*
6/23—Washington Park*
6/30—Westland Hills**
7/07—Westland Hills**
7/14—Lincoln Park*
7/21—Lincoln Park*
7/28—Beverwyck Park**
8/04—Ridgefield Park**
8/11—Woodland Park*
8/18—Swinburne Park**
Wednesday Schedule
12PM—1PM
6/18—Ten Broeck Park**
6/25—Rosemont Park**
7/02—Livingston Park**
7/09—Sunset Park**
7/16—Arbor Hill Park**
7/23—Hackett Park**
7/30—Whitehall Park*
8/06—Hoffman Park*
8/13—Krank Park*
8/20—Tivoli Park*
FREE of charge to City Residents of ALL ages.
Freshman (17-Under), JV (18-35), V (36-50),
Pro (51+)
Rain Locations:
* Lincoln Park Pool
** Swinburne Ice Rink
Do you have what it takes to get up on stage in front of a live audience and make your dream happen?
Can you hold the attention of an audience based on your skill, stage presence and ability to entertain?
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, we are asking all talented young people involved in Song, Rap, Poetry, Drama or Dance register to compete in the 2014 “PLAZA LITES TALENT COMPETITION” on July 12, 2014, at the Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The winner of the talent competition will perform live at the 2014 NEW YORK STATE’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY DAY presented by McDonald’s on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY!
All participants must be pre-registered to participate.
Walk-ins will not be accepted on date of competition.
For PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please call: (518) 486-9284
or email: marquerite.alexander@ogs.ny.gov
Click HERE for Rules and Entry Form.
Steamboat Square hosted Dancing With Our Elders (DWOE) on Cinco de Mayo for our Spring Fling Affair.
DWOE is a year round wellness program that is offered at no cost to senior citizens who are over 55 years old.
It is provided on Wednesdays at 2pm at Trinity Alliance. 15 Trinity Place Albany, NY.
The dance instructor is Mr. Carlos Osorio of Cumbia Spirit Dance School.
For questions about the program or registration, contact Eva Madigan at e.madigan@trinityinstitution.org
Capital South Campus Center is moving along as planned. Before you know it the students of this great community will be utilizing this wonderful location to advance their careers and their futures. Classes here will range from college-level courses in criminal justice and business math to English as a second language and high school equivalency diploma courses. One laboratory will focus on digital training, another on culinary. The center will also offer child care and other youth programming.

Albany Housing Authority is pleased to announce that the summer 2014 youth programs are starting at the Plumeri Sports Complex.
Please explore the flyers below, which details the programs, and registration forms for the respective programs.
Pass this information along to your friends and neighbors. Space is limited, and registration is first come, first serve.
Plumeri Camp Registration Form 2014
Plumeri League Cover Page 2014