Albany Moves Closer to 2030 Goals

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Published on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 06:14

On Tuesday night, the Common Council Planning Committee met to discuss Leah Golby’s Local Law B proposal which institutes a Sustainability Board to oversea several departments within the City to guide them toward a more sustainable model as defined by the 2030 Project.

With a few tweaks to the proposed law, it moved out of committee towards approval at the next Common Council meeting. (Click here for a peek at the proposed law.) The Council and City Staff are looking for members with awareness of sustainability issues and answers. From the proposed law, here is the Establishment and appointment of members section:

A.            There is hereby established a Sustainability Advisory Committee comprised of fifteen voting members, five of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and five of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council.  The remaining members of the Committee shall be composed of the following:  the Commissioner of the Department of General Service, the Commissioner of Development and Planning, the Commissioner of the Water Department, the City Engineer, and the head of the Police Traffic Safety Unit, or their designees.

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Child Dies in Pedestrian/Auto Accident

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Published on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 05:54

From the APD:

On Saturday June 15, 2013 at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of South Pearl Street for a report of a child hit by a car. Upon arrival, officers located a seven year old male who had been struck by a vehicle.

He was treated at the scene by Albany Fire personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital with serious injuries.

The child later died at the hospital as a result of the injuries he sustained during the accident.

The driver, Cheryl Flowers, 37, of Albany, was traveling north on South Pearl Street when the child entered the roadway. She immediately stopped and has been interviewed by investigating officers.  

The investigation is still ongoing.

January 15, 2013:

Albany police are investigating a pedestrian auto accident that occurred on South Pearl Street.

On Saturday June 15, 2013 at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of South Pearl Street for a report of a child hit by a car. Upon arrival, officers located a seven year old male who had been struck by a vehicle.

The child was treated at the scene by medical personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital with serious injuries.

McCoy on DiNapoli's Report on Fiscal Stress

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Published on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 05:59

From the County Exec:

“I commend Comptroller DiNapoli for creating the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for local and county governments and for recognizing that all levels of government need to maximize resources while continuing to provide the services taxpayers expect.

Albany County is looking forward to continuing to partner with the State Comptroller to address the county’s fiscal condition and provide ways to be proactive in addressing issues that may arise.

Make no mistake- this administration has fully accepted financial responsibility. The most significant impediment to our future financial stability continues to be the Albany County Nursing Home. If the nursing home were to be isolated from the other funds in the budget, our financial picture would be considerably better. 

I am also pleased to note that Albany County had no operating deficit in 2012, my first year as County Executive, compared to the $6 million operating deficit the county experienced in 2010.

I am committed to working with State Comptroller DiNapoli and the county legislature to cut costs, implement cost-saving efficiencies and consolidations in order to improve county finances.”  

A Call for Volunteers

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Published on Sunday, 16 June 2013 18:55

Yup, I’m doing something I thought I’d never do…I’m calling for volunteers to help with the campaign.

I know my sixth ward supporters are a bit frightened….but I’ll protect ya!

I don’t care what ward you live in, come join me this Saturday and Sunday as we petition Center Square!! We’re going into the belly of the beast just to get another candidate on the ballot to challenge a incumbent with an arsenal who doesn’t like a challenge.

Bring your walking shoes and meet me at Dunkin Donuts at the corner of Madison and Lark at 9AM this weekend. I will have the petitions, pens and clipboards….just bring your determination.

Please email me the times you are able to join me so that I can schedule the team. I know I can count on you!!

Thanks!

ACO

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