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Albany County Headlines
In-Store Plastic Bag Recycling Now Required by County Law
last update: Nov 19, 2008
Stores exceeding 10,000 square feet in Albany County that provide customers plastic bags now must offer a bag recycling program. Local Law D, passed unanimously by the County Legislature on May 12, 2008, requires a visible, clearly marked collection bin near the entrances where customers can conveniently dispose of bags to be recycled by the businesses.
Help to Meet Heating Costs Is Available for County Residents
last update: Oct 30, 2008
Many individuals have difficulty paying fuel costs during the winter months. This may be particularly true this year as a result of the uncertain economy. Increased costs of living, combined with cold temperatures may cause low income households and the elderly to be at risk.
Budget Boosts Funding for Human Services in Face of Turbulent Economy
last update: Oct 10, 2008
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin released a $580 million spending plan that adds more than $2.5 million for human services.
Hudson-Helderberg Rail Trail Park Proposed
last update: Aug 22, 2008
The proposed rail trail project would 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 parks, other recreational trails and municipalities along a safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle route.
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.
County Executive Mike Breslin Presents 2008 State of the County Address
last update: Mar 12, 2008
Breslin Releases Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes
last update: Oct 10, 2007
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin released a $566 million 2008 spending plan, a decrease of 2.6 percent. The 2008 proposed budget does not rely on an increase in property taxes.
Probation Officer Sean Rentz Receives Probation Officer of the Year Award
last update: Aug 3, 2007
Probation Officer Sean Rentz Receives Probation Officer of the Year Award
Albany County Announces Transition Plans for Ann Lee Home
last update: Apr 19, 2007
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin has announced a plan for the closure of the Ann Lee Home, as the first step in the County's overall plan for complying with the directives of the New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century (Berger Commission). Residents of the Ann Lee Home will be transferred to the Albany County Nursing Home starting late May of this year.
Albany County Offers Free Training Workshops for Small Businesses
last update: Mar 7, 2007
Albany County, Turner Construction and the National Association of Minority Contractors of the Capital District, are offering free training for local Certified Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). The training will open up opportunities for local small businesses to participate in the Albany Convention Center Project.
