Dan McCoy-CountyExec
@MCCoyCountyExec
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Dan is serving his 4th term as Albany County Executive; fighting for those in need & creating better opportunities for the middle class, poor & disadvantaged.
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Today we renamed S. Pearl St. "
@jonasbrothers
Way" in anticipation of their upcoming show
@TUCenter
on Aug. 19. This stop of their tour is the 1st time they've been in Albany since 2005, which just shows that we're putting our city back on the map w/ great acts like this.
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It’s official! The Albany County Office building is now lit up in honor of Pride Month which starts tomorrow.
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Big day in Congress as the House is set to vote on SALT. I urge the NY delegation to reject this plan and stand up for middle class NYers.
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Due to the rising
#COVID
positivity rate, largely due to new variants, the Albany County Health Dept. is issuing an official public health advisory strongly recommending all residents, regardless of vax status, to wear masks in indoor public spaces, including private businesses.
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I have confirmed with my doctor that I’ve contracted COVID-19. While I’m feeling under the weather, I’m thankful that I’m fully vaccinated and boosted, because this very well could have been much worse.
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The future of Albany County is bright & it is green! Today I joined Senate Majority Leader
@SenSchumer
,
@GovKathyHochul
& local leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of
@PlugPowerInc
's new, 400,000 square foot hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility in
@TownOfBethlehem
.
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Excited to officially kick off our vaccine delivery program today thanks to our partnership w/ Mohawk Ambulance,
@NYGovCuomo
&
@MayorSheehan
. Mohawk now has the cold storage & doses to bring vaccines directly to our underserved communities & those who cannot leave their homes.
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The winter storm response in Erie County and Western New York continues! Our Albany County Public Works crews are working around the clock to clear roads and dig people out. I couldn't be more proud of this team. Stay safe, everyone!
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Last night we celebrated the retirement of a beloved member of the Albany County community-
@NorthColonieCSD
Superintendent
@Djosephcorr
. He spent decades serving as a teacher before becoming Superintendent, earning the respect of teachers & leaving a lasting impact on students.
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Proud to say the Capital Region is the 1st region in the state to hit the 50% mark, w/ a full vaccination rate of 37%. I commend my fellow county leaders, who have been incredible partners throughout the pandemic. Let’s keep moving forward. From
@WNYT
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Announcing this morning that for the first time since June 23, there were no new daily positive cases identified in Albany County since yesterday. Also, no new deaths to report. Today we’re discussing gym inspections & a new shop local campaign we’re launching.
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Announcing today Albany County’s positive cases have skyrocketed by 44 overnight, bringing our total to 2,053. This is the highest 1-day increase since May 20. This spike has been traced to a 4th of July party, out of state travel & congregate settings. We need to be cautious.
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Once again, thank you to all of the healthcare workers who are making our vaccine point of dispensing (POD) clinics
@TUCenter
run so smoothly. Another successful day!
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Announced today that for the 1st time since the outbreak began, we’ve had no new positive
#COVID__19
cases in Albany County, keeping total at 1,864. We haven’t had a new COVID-related death since June 15, for a total of 120. All good news as we get closer to Phase 4 on July 1.
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.
@SecretaryPete
Buttigieg is absolutely right - climate change isn't some vague idea coming in the future. And it's not just something we need to protect our grandchildren from. It's happening right now and we need to act quickly.
Transportation
@SecretaryPete
Buttigieg to
@TheView
on climate change: “There’s no time to argue about whether it’s real. It’s happening, and it’s incredibly dangerous.”
“We’ve got to make our infrastructure more resilient.”
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With 1b vaccinations allowed to begin tomorrow, I announced a new initiative w/ Mohawk Ambulance Service &
@MayorSheehan
today that will allow us to safely deliver vaccines to our older residents who either can't drive or don't have access to reliable transportation. (1/2)
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Great to see
@DeFazios
Pizzeria open up their satellite location in the
@AlbDistCo
building on 75 Livingston Avenue. What a great addition to Downtown Albany!
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After 5 years of hard work, I’m thrilled to finally announce a brand new Mental Health Court for the third judicial district in the City of Albany. This will help us divert individuals dealing w/ mental illness away from the criminal justice system & into treatment.
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My statement below on
@NYGovCuomo
's call to repeal
#SALT
during his 2022 Executive Budget Presentation today:
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Our first high school vaccination POD is on the books thanks to the generosity of Crestwood Pharmacy & owner Jay Patel, who supplied the doses. A huge shout out to
@BethlehemCSD
Superintendent Jody Monroe & High School Principal Dave Doemel for helping us make it happen.
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I want to send a heartfelt thank you to
@GuilderlandCSD
for this personal protective equipment that'll be used by staff at our County Dept. of Health. The shipment includes gloves, disinfectant wipes & spray, bleach, Tyvek suits, gowns & 250+ masks.
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Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the tulips - especially nowadays.
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Excited to announce today that for the 1st time, we'll be allowing food trucks & other food & drink vendors to do business along the Albany County Rail Trail. The
#COVID19
crisis & economic shutdown have had devastating impacts on small businesses & hardworking families...(1/3)
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Congratulations to Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, the first Black female Vice President. Now is the time to turn the page, reject the divisive and hyper-partisan politics and move forward as one nation.
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I want to once again thank our County Dept. of Public Works crew who went above & beyond in their plowing duties during the snowstorm last month to perform CPR on a young girl accidentally buried in a snow bank in Knox. One of our county workers received this letter afterwards.
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Great turnout for our vaccination clinic at the Arbor Hill Public Library today. We were able to get 700 people signed up! Couldn’t have made this happen without Mohawk Ambulance Service. Thank you everyone!
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New York State received 1 million surgical masks from
@LasVegasSands
CEO Sheldon Adelson, flown into
@AlbanyAirport
this morning. These will make a huge difference in the lives of those who are on the front lines of the
#COVID
ー19 pandemic.
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Thrilled to join Senate Majority Leader
@SenSchumer
& local officials today
@ualbany
to launch
@CDTA
's 3rd Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line- the Purple Line! This route connects Downtown Albany w/
@CollegeofStRose
, UAlbany's downtown & uptown campuses,
@Crossgates_Mall
& more.
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Wearing a mask isn’t about being a Democrat, Republican or independent. It’s about saving lives.
I know masks have become a partisan issue — but it’s a patriotic act. Experts say wearing a mask from now until April will save more than 50,000 lives.
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56K
560K
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@Crossgates_Mall
officially has 20 new electric vehicle charging stations. Each one of these stations is another reason to make the switch to an electric car & help us protect the environment. Too many to thank for this -
@NYSERDA
, Livingston Energy,
@nationalgridus
& others.
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While we’re sad to see Dan Lynch leaving the post of Deputy County Executive, we can look back on the last 4 years w/ pride, having accomplished a great deal. And w/ his departure, I’m excited to welcome Mike McLaughlin, who will be filling the position as my new Deputy.
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I joined with Senator Chuck Schumer at the University at Albany, as he announced his intentions to secure $30 million in additional funding to upgrade the New York State Mesonet system. This network of 126 weather stations provides vital data and decision-support tools for
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Amazing work
@ualbany
& all of the healthcare workers & volunteers who made it happen! Keep it up. 💪
More than 100,000 vaccinations have been given at the UAlbany vaccine site!
Thank you to the volunteers and workers helping to
#VaccinateNY
.
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That means hundreds of union jobs & millions of dollars in capital investment.
I commend
@GovKathyHochul
&
@NYSERDA
for making climate change & our County priorities, & I want to thank
@NewYorkLtGov
for being there w/ us to make the announcement today.
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Proud to join
@ualbany
President
@HavidanUAlbany
@SUNY
Chancellor Stanley & local leaders to celebrate the launch of UAlbany's Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative & the future completion of the new College of Engineering & Applied Sciences at the downtown campus.
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When a historic & deadly blizzard devastates the Buffalo area, we are all New Yorkers. That’s why I’m proud that Albany County is sending 21 of our Public Works personnel & 20 large plow trucks out to Western NY for a 3-day deployment to assist w/ the ongoing storm response.(1/2)
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None of this would be possible without the dedication and selfless work of our County Department of Health, health care workers and volunteers, and they deserve our thanks.
According to .
@MCCoyCountyExec
, almost 30 percent of Albany County residents have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The best news I've heard in a while: "The findings add to growing evidence that most people immunized w/ the mRNA vaccines may not need boosters, so long as the virus and its variants do not evolve much beyond their current forms..."
@apoorva_nyc
@nytimes
:
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Downtown Albany officially has its first NY farm meadery, w/ the grand opening of The Bull & Bee: Meadery & Tasting Room at 140 Hamilton St. tomorrow.
Not long ago, this piece of property was transferred to the
@albcolandbank
, & since then has been completely transformed.
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Cardona's Market has been a part of our community for nearly 8 decades & 3 generations of family. Today they selflessly took the time to provide free sandwiches to our County Dept. of Health staff & volunteers working at our vaccine clinic
@AlbanyCapCenter
. Thank you Cardona's!
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I’ve been proud to work w/ the community to build the Albany County Rail Trail & look for new ways to improve it. The
@MHLC1992
has been an incredible partner in those efforts & their purchase of the old Bender Melon Farm is another exciting step forward:
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You’ll never believe who I ran into at the
@NCAA
2nd round at
@TheMVPArena
tonight - the legend, Bill Murray.
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Due to the concerning uptick in Delta Variant cases in Albany County, face masks will be required inside all county office buildings and facilities. More below:
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Proud to say that more than half of Albany County residents have now been fully vaccinated with the
#COVID
vaccine, and we’re getting closer to 60% for our first dose vaccination rate.
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With over 300 Pfizer vaccine appointments left for our
@TUCenter
clinic today, we will be allowing a limited number of walk-ins from 4pm to 6pm. No appointments will be necessary, so please just come down to 51 South Pearl St. in Albany.
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Today we honored the life of a WWI hero & former Albany resident - Sgt. Henry Johnson.
Despite being ambushed, Sgt. Johnson risked his life to defend his fellow servicemen, w/ only a knife, earning him the Medal of Honor. Today is the 103rd anniversary of those acts of courage.
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Congratulations to
@shakerfootball
on winning the Section 2 Class AA championship last night at SUNY Albany. Wishing Coach Sheeler and the team the best of luck as they advance to the state semifinals on November 17.
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Today we gathered in Albany to stand in solidarity against hate towards Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. Whether it’s in Atlanta or anywhere else, we must call for unity & the protection of civil rights for everyone.
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One of the defining qualities of our democratic republic is a peaceful transfer of power. But, hyper-partisan & irresponsible rhetoric from the highest offices, including the White House & Congress, has fueled the shocking violence at our Capitol. This is a dark day in history.
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My heart breaks for
@GovKathyHochul
as she mourns the passing of her father. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter the circumstances, and I want to extend my deepest condolences to her and her entire family in their time of grief.
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Thrilled to welcome local celebrities
@MadisonV
&
@MoriahFormica
to
@TUCenter
Fri, June 28. We've had Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Ariana Grande, Elton John & so many others walk across the stage & I know these two will make great additions to the list.
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Happy to officially have food trucks along the Albany County Rail Trail. Keep an eye out for them at the Albany, Slingerlands and Voorheesville trailheads, and grab a bite to eat or a drink this weekend.
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My full statement below on
@NewYorkStateAG
James' recently completed report on sexual harassment claims against the Governor:
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Our mobile vaccination delivery partnership w/ Mohawk Ambulance,
@MayorSheehan
&
@NYGovCuomo
has helped more than 700 residents get vaccinated, 90% who were 65+. The below link has our new pre-registration system for 1a & 1b eligibility:
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Investing in renewable energy is investing in clean air & well-paying, middle class jobs.
@NYGovCuomo
's announcement yesterday that
@PortofAlbany
will be the site of the nation's first offshore wind tower manufacturing facility means a huge boost to the region's economy. (1/2)
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The
@PortofAlbany
being selected for this historic project by
@NYSERDA
could bring hundreds of jobs to Albany County & would help secure NY’s commitment to clean, renewable energy for generations. Proud of my office’s work on this.
@Equinor
@YahooFinance
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Proud to report that for the 1st time since August 25, there were no new
#COVID19
cases identified in Albany County in the last 24 hours.
We also haven't had a new death since June 19.
This couldn't have happened without people doing their part & getting vaccinated.
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An important part of Albany County's vaccine equity efforts is knowing that not everyone has reliable internet access, which is necessary to sign up for some of our clinics. That's why we're opening our
@TUCenter
Pfizer POD tomorrow to walk-ins between 2pm & 6pm.
(1/2)
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Beyond proud & humbled to have community partners like
@NorthColonieCSD
&
@Djosephcorr
, who dropped off a 2nd shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) to our County Dept. of Health today. These N95 masks, gloves, gowns & more will go a long way...
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It’s official! Our Arena Football team is the Albany Empire! Can’t wait for the games this spring!
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It's official! The South End Grocery is open! This is an exciting day & a monumental step forward as we celebrate the elimination of the food desert that has existed in this neighborhood for far too long. Now local residents can get healthy food at a convenient location.
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Couldn’t be happier to announce we're officially welcoming
@NLL
@AlbanyNll
to
@TUCenter
this December. It’s been nearly 20 years since we've had our own indoor lacrosse team & it’s a great addition to everything we’ve worked on to improve the downtown area. (1/2)
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This is amazing: 4 of the
@espnW
#espnWtop10
plays of the week happened right here in Albany County
@AuroraGamesFest
@TUCenter
, including
#4
w/ 14-year-old Alysa Liu making history w/ her quadruple Lutz.
#JoinTheMovement
h/t
@discoveralbany
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Today I surprised my Deputy County Executive, Dan Lynch, with a certificate of recognition for his 20 years of public service with Albany County. Before coming to my office, he served as County Attorney, and before that, he was a member of the
@AlbanyCountyDA
's Office.
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As of yesterday, 50.8% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose of the
#COVID
vaccine, and 37% has been fully vaccinated.
That compares to the statewide first dose vaccination rate of 43.4%, and full vaccination rate of 30.2%.
(1/2)
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Sadly I have to start 2021 announcing 346 new cases of
#COVID19
were identified in Albany County since yesterday. That shatters our previous record increase of 269 on Dec. 24. I also have to report 3 more deaths. My condolences go out to the families who have lost loved ones.
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To say, "it's been a long time coming," doesn't quite do it justice, but today I was thrilled to officially transfer ownership of the infamous Central Warehouse over to Jeff Buell, Redburn Development & Columbia Development, who have put forward plans to rehab the property.
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Great news from
@GovKathyHochul
on a new testing site coming to
@ualbany
soon.
New: The state is opening more testing sites on SUNY campuses.
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We’ve reached another milestone with over 60% of Albany County’s population having received at least the first
#COVID
vaccination dose & over 52% fully vaccinated. Thank you to everyone who has rolled up their sleeves & our community partners who have donated incentives.
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Honored to be named County Leader of the Year by American City & County. Thanks to employees for their hard work.
@NYSCounties
@countyexecs
presenting
@TUCenter
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My full statement on
@GovKathyHochul
's new statewide policy requiring masks or proof of vaccination in businesses across New York announced this morning:
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Four hundred more 2nd doses of the
#COVID
vaccine were administered today at the Hindu Temple Society in Colonie thanks to the doses supplied by Jay Patel and Crestwood Pharmacy. Another positive step towards herd immunity!
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I am isolating and recovering at home. It’s moments like this that remind us that COVID is still not done with us yet.
(2/2)
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Joined
@ualbany
&
@HavidanUAlbany
to cut the ribbon on their new ETEC Building on the Harriman Campus. This research facility brings together academia & industries in climate science, emergency preparedness & cybersecurity to tackle huge challenges, including climate change.
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My statement below on the homophobic comments made by Albany County Legislator George Langdon (which can be found at the below link):
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I want to thank
@GovKathyHochul
and her team for working with us to open a mass testing site at
@Crossgates_Mall
, which will help address a serious need in Albany County and the Capital Region.
(1/3)
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Congratulations to Anthony Berghela of Romo's Pizza and Restaurant, who brought home the Pizza World Cup to Albany County! Way to make your community proud! More from
@WTEN
at the link:
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Proud to stand w/
@SUNY
Chancellor
@jimmalatras
,
@ualbany
President
@HavidanUAlbany
& others to announce new pooled
#COVID19
surveillance testing on campus as students return for classes. This will allow more than 2 dozen different samples to be tested at once, improving...(1/2)
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Had a great meeting with
@GovKathyHochul
and some other county leaders last night at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss her Executive Budget and our legislative priorities. Looking forward to our continued partnership!
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Humbled & honored to receive the
#COVID19
Hero Award from
@UnitedWay_GCR
@ThatPeterGannon
. While I'm proud of the work carried out by my staff & the county workforce during this crisis, I have to thank United Way & their generous donors for supporting our efforts. (1/2)
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Had the chance to tour the
@ualbany
vaccination POD
@SEFCU
Arena today w/
@SUNY
Chancellor
@jimmalatras
& Deputy Albany County Exec. Dan Lynch. About 500 2nd doses were scheduled to be administered for UAlbany &
@sage_edu
faculty & staff. Thank you, everyone, for your hard work!
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It was great to have
@GovKathyHochul
in Albany today for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival at the Empire State Plaza!
@PlazaEvents
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No child should go without a bed to sleep on.
@ShpBeds
was doing great work today w/ Albany County Operations Director George Penn & Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli at the Watervliet Dome for the Build a Bed event to help struggling families.
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I’m honored to be officially sworn in today as the President of
@NYSCounties
. I look forward to serving in this role and representing all of New York State’s county leaders in the time to come.
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The
@PortofAlbany
will soon be home to the 1st offshore wind tower manufacturing facility in the US & this announcement means this project will have an even greater impact on the Albany County & the Capital Region economies.
@YahooFinance
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Proud to announce that naming rights for the Albany County Arena have been awarded to
@mvphealthcare
. Of the $2 million annual partnership, $1.4 million will be invested into the community.
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The Capital Holiday Lights in Washington Park are looking good! Thank you
@AlbanyPAL
,
@MayorSheehan
,
@market32
@PriceChopper
& everyone else who helped make it happen!
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Happy to share that Albany ranked
#38
for Best Cities in the US! “Central, prosperous and sophisticated, New York’s state capital knows its worth.” Thank you
@CEG_NY
&
@Resonanceco
.
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Another successful vaccination clinic
@AlbanyCapCenter
! Our County Dept. of Health and Medical Reserve Corps continue to do an outstanding job. Nearly 900 second doses administered today! Thank you, everyone!
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Another successful pop up vaccine clinic, this one at Shaker High School for Shaker and South Colonie students and families. Thank you for your partnership
@NorthColonieCSD
Superintendent
@Djosephcorr
& Deputy Superintendent
@KathleenSkeals
!
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Anyone who has a public library card in Albany or Rensselaer Counties can access ebooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, streaming video & more. For more information, please use the below link.
@AlbanyNYLibrary
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Proud to stand w/
@SenGillibrand
,
@RepPaulTonko
& local leaders to call on the President & Senate Republicans to provide desperately needed relief to state & county governments in the next federal stimulus package. Counties across the US were responsible for responding...(1/3)
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The Governor expanding vaccine eligibility to the 30+ population starting tomorrow & all adults starting April 6 is fantastic news. Infection rates are going up & fewer people are seeking appointments. This will help us continue our progress.
@bethanybump
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The wreaths and Christmas tree are up in the Albany County Office Building! One of my favorite times of the year, despite the ongoing pandemic.
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While it's important to remind people to wear masks & socially distance, it's also important to take stock of how far the Capital Region & NY have come. This was made possible by people doing the right thing & making sacrifices, from residents to business owners. So, thank you.
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Today I proudly stood w/ Travon Jackson & local leaders to announce that the property of the former McDonald’s at 106 So. Pearl St. in Albany has officially been purchased by the African American Cultural Center to be converted into a desperately needed grocery store.
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Announcing today that as of yesterday, 41.8% of Albany County’s population has received at least the 1st dose of the
#COVID
vaccine; 28% has been fully vaccinated. The county has been able to administer or reallocate nearly 43,000 1st & 2nd doses to date.
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