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Albany County Headlines
County Celebrates National Adoption Awareness Day
last update: Nov 20, 2009
Judges, government leaders and families gathered today at the Albany County Family Court to commemorate National Adoption Awareness Day with special ceremonies including the finalization of six adoptions.
H1N1 Clinics Full
last update: Nov 19, 2009
The Albany County H1N1 vaccination clinics scheduled for November 22nd at the Times Union Center and for November 24th at Berne Knox Westerlo Elementary School are closed, as all appointments have been filled.
More Donors Needed for Adopt-A-Family Program
last update: Nov 16, 2009
The Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families needs more donors for the annual Adopt-A-Family program.
Albany and Schenectady Counties to Host Forum for Businesses and Organizations on Becoming Aging and Disabled Friendly
last update: Nov 12, 2009
Albany and Schenectady Counties and the Albany Guardian Society will host an educational forum for businesses and organizations to learn about aging and disabled friendly communities and how to effectively reach and interact with older adults and individuals with disabilities. The forum will be on Wednesday, December 2 from 9:00am –2:30pm at the Crossings of Colonie at 580 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville.
Help to Meet Heating Costs Available for County Residents
last update: Nov 9, 2009
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin and Social Services Commissioner Vincent Colonno are reminding income-eligible county residents that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help families and the elderly to afford to heat their homes this winter.
Tax Amnesty Program Runs Through November 30th
last update: Oct 16, 2009
County Executive Mike Breslin reminded taxpayers today of the tax amnesty program, which provides an opportunity to clear past due taxes at a lowered interest rate through November 30th.
Economy Forces Breslin to Make Tough Choices
last update: Oct 8, 2009
County Executive Mike Breslin presented his 2010 budget proposal today, which drastically cuts spending by over $11 million due to economic conditions, while beginning to downsize the County Nursing Home.
County Executive Proposes Long Term Care Plan That Supports Choice, Independence
last update: Oct 2, 2009
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin joined by New York State Office for the Aging Commissioner Michael Burgess and County Legislators Lucille McKnight and Ryan Horstmyer has announced a comprehensive long term care plan that would create more choices for people to live independently in the community.
Maxwell Road Relocation Project Begins
last update: Sep 23, 2009
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin was joined September 23 by Town of Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan and Director of Regional Affairs for Governor David Paterson James Hanson to break ground for the County's first federal stimulus project. The project will improve the safety of the intersection at Maxwell Road and Albany Shaker Road (County Route 157).
Albany County Business Development Corporation Lowers Interest Rate on Business Loans
last update: Aug 18, 2009
The Albany County Business Development Corporation (ACBDC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to lower the interest rate for loans funded through the Al Tech Trust Fund to prime minus 4 percent, with a floor of 4 percent. The previous interest rate was prime minus 3 percent, with a floor of 5 percent.
Albany and Schenectady Counties Receive Grant to Support Aging in Community
last update: Aug 5, 2009
Albany and Schenectady Counties were awarded a $25,359 Community Empowerment grant from the New York State Office for the Aging to assist in their efforts to promote and plan more aging and disabled friendly communities, which support older adults and disabled individuals to remain in their community for as long as they wish.
County Executive Announces Furloughs for County Employees
last update: Jun 26, 2009
County Executive Mike Breslin announced today the implementation of a furlough plan as a step to save money in the face of a $20.5 million budget gap in 2009.
County Executive Plans for Budget Cuts to Close Mid-Year Budget Gap
last update: May 6, 2009
County Executive Mike Breslin called on County agencies today to reduce spending to address a County budget shortfall of $20.5 million in 2009 due largely to a significant decline in sales tax revenues and State budget cuts.
County Executive Mike Breslin Presents 2009 State of the County Address
last update: Mar 10, 2009
Contract Signed for Purchase of Albany County Rail Trail
last update: Mar 9, 2009
The proposed rail trail project will convert a nine-mile stretch of the old Delaware & Hudson Railroad between the Port of Albany and Voorheesville to a public recreational trail. Once completed, the Rail Trail would link municipalities along a safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle route. The trail would allow the County to preserve open space in the community, link neighborhoods and promote physical fitness.
County to Phase Out Trans Fat from Restaurants
last update: Aug 12, 2008
The County Department of Health has announced an initiative to make eating out healthier in Albany County. The use of artificial trans fats in local restaurants and other food service establishments in Albany County will be eliminated in 2009.
