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Volume 21 Number 1, For Distribution Week of April 27 1, 2015

Legacies

By Colleen Ryan

Help Available for Albany Homeowners

TThe Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event, featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage. Nearly 100 artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of live entertainment and, of course, thousands of tulips in 150 different varieties are all part of the festivities! And, it all takes place in Washington Park, the historic, 81-acre “crown jewel” of the city.

Since Mayor Erastus Corning II read the first Tulip Festival Proclamation on May 14, 1949, the Mother’s Day weekend celebration has grown into one of the Northeast’s biggest and most beloved yearly events. Featuring the area’s best up-and-coming local artists (and an ever-increasing focus on sustainability), the Tulip Festival continues to honor Albany’s 400-year history while looking ahead to the future. As always, this event is free and open to the public.

For a full schedule of events spanning the week-long celebration, volunteer opportunities and parking and shuttle information, visit www.albanyevents.org. Below are the highlights.

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH

Tulip Queen Coronation CeremonyWashington Park Lakehouse and Tulip Beds11:00 am Tulip Queen Coronation Ceremony Begins12:00 pm Tulip Queen Coronation

Main StageWashington Park Parade Grounds1:00 pm Flagship2:30 pm Joywave 4:00 pm The Kooks

Local 518 StageWashington Park Lakehouse 1:15 pm Holly & Evan 2:30 pm The Spectacular Average Boys 3:45 pm Jocelyn Arndt5:00 pm The Orange

Canvas, Corks and ForksProfessional art instructors from Schenectady’s Canvas, Corks & Forks will guide you step-by-step in the creation of your very own masterpiece! All ages welcome (ticket fees apply).

SUNDAY, MAY 10TH

Main StageWashington Park Parade Grounds12:00 pm eba Dance Off! 1:00 pm Sirsy 2:30 pm Elvis’ 80th Birthday Tribute4:30 pm Oh Honey

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The deaths of two longtime leaders is a major loss for our historic neighborhoods.

It is no exaggeration to say that on January 5th and February 15th of this year, the Capital Neighbors community lost a pair of giants: two men who eacvhalmost single-handedly spearheaded the rebirth of important downtown Albany neighborhoods.

JOHN WAGNER, proprietor of Waldorf Tuxedo and a committed activist, was a witness to and a tireless

supporter of the resurrection of Lark Street. Early on, he founded the Lark Street Merchants Association, collecting donations to beautify the street with benches, flowers and lights. He also worked diligently with fellow merchant association members to attract additional businesses to the street. In 1980, Wagner and the association founded Larkfest, a neighborhood celebration that closed Lark Street to vehicular

traffic, instead filling it with music, food and a sea of people who were drawn to its bohemian mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Later, when the City of Albany began developing a plan for an annual New Year’s Eve parade, Wagner convinced city officials to reroute the parade through Lark Street.

Wagner was also a key participant in the creation of the Lark Street Business Improvement District (Lark Street BID) and served on a number of civic boards and committees such as the Historic Resources Commission. A creator and quiet negotiator, as well as an important

institutional memory, John Wagner will be greatly missed.

MARK YOLLES, civic activist and urban booster, helped repopulate and renovate the Mansion Neighborhood after the displacement caused by the South Mall. He was also an early advocate for a parking permit program in Albany’s downtown neighborhoods.

In 1974, Yolles moved his family from Delmar, bought and renovated a house on Elm Street and set about reconstructing the street and adjoining blocks by attracting a diverse group of urban pioneers to the area. But, as his son Joe said, “He was a grass roots guy and a doer. His activism was very much the roll-up-the-shirtsleeves and sweat-equity variety.”

Still, according to Tom McPheeters, himself an activist,

“[Yolles] wasn’t a protester or someone who drew attention to himself. He was an organizer, idea generator, cheerleader and leading champion for the neighborhood. And he was first to grab his tool belt and help neighbors with home construction issues.”

Recipient of an Ivy League education, Yolles used the skills he acquired to promote the value of city living for everyone, according to Holly Katz, president of the Mansion Neighborhood Association. “He was the heart and soul of our neighborhood.”

Since his kind of leader/doer rarely comes along, Mark will not be readily replaced.

This program requires that buildings be individually listed in the State or National Register of Historic Places, or in a listed historic district. For the New York State historic tax credits, buildings must be located in a qualifying census tract, and must meet the spending thresholds for each program: $5,000 for the New York State Historic Homeowner and $100,000 or 100 percent of the property’s adjusted basis for the New York State and Federal Commercial credit.

In Albany, property owners in the following districts are eligible to apply for tax credits:

• Arbor Hill Historic District (including the Ten Broeck Triangle boundary increase)

• Broadway-Livingston Avenue Historic District

• Center Square/Hudson-Park Historic District

• Clinton Avenue Historic District

• Downtown Albany Historic District

• Knox Street Historic District

• Lafayette Park Historic District

• Lustron Houses of Jermain Street Historic District

• Mansion Historic District

• Pastures Historic District

• South End-Groesbeck-ville Historic District

• Washington Park Historic District (including the 2014 boundary increase to include addresses on Spring Street and Sprague Place)

Property owners in the Elberon/Quail/Western/Lake Historic District and the South Pearl Street Commercial Row Historic District have also been certified to apply for credits.

What Work Is Covered?Most interior and

exterior work is eligible for

FFrom Buffalo to Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie and dozens of cities in between, homeowners are taking advantage of New York’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits. Whether they are interested in fixing a leaking roof or replacing an inefficient furnace, property owners can provide safer and healthier homes for their families, and protect business investments for years to come, with the help of tax credits.

The New York State Historic Homeowner Tax Credit Program will cover 20 percent of qualified rehabilitation costs of owner-occupied historic houses, up to a credit value of $50,000. The New York State Historic Commercial Properties Tax Credit will cover up to 20 percent of qualified rehabilitation costs to a credit value of up to $5 million. The 20 percent Federal Historic Preservation Commercial Tax Credit can be combined with the New York State Historic Commercial Tax Credit to cover 40 percent of qualified rehabilitation expenditures.

BUT BEFORE YOU START …If you live in one of Albany’s historic districts, you must follow the regulations

of the city’s Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Ordinance regarding the external

appearance of your home. Any additions or changes to your home must comply with

the rules.

One of the jobs of the HRC is to issue certificates of appropriateness (COAs). Work

on everything that can be seen from the street—including windows, doors, paint

colors, materials, rooflines, gutters, fences and yards—requires a COA confirming that

it is appropriate and acceptable. The HRC’s goal is to preserve and protect the places,

structures, artwork, monuments, and other objects of historic or cultural significance

that make Albany unique.

If you’re not sure if the project you’re planning will require a certificate of

appropriateness, contact Rich Nicholson in the Albany Planning Department at (518)

434-5271 or by email at [email protected].

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On January 29th Mayor Kathy Sheehan appointed Colleen Ryan as chairwoman of the Historic Resources Commission (HRC). Ryan brings significant experience to the position. She currently serves as Director of Communications for the Preservation League of New York State and has an extensive background regarding New York’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program. In addition, her community service efforts have included serving as president of Historic Albany Foundation, the Albany Roundtable and, most currently, the University Club. Preservation has and continues to be a focus of Colleen’s interest in both her professional and civic lives.

The HRC was created in 1988 and reviews all changes or additions to structures or landmarks in or adjacent to the more than 12 designated historic districts in the city, encompassing more than 4,000 historic structures. The City of Albany is a Certified Local Government (CLG) and, as such, partners with other local, state and federal entities to promote historic preservation.

Neighborhood

Capital Neighbors is published by the Center Square, Hudson/Park, Mansion, Park South and Washington

Park Neighborhood Associations. Circulation: 6,000 copies.

Editorial: Tom Clark, Andrew Harvey, Tom McPheeters, Leslie Moran,

Stephanie Richardson, Colleen Ryan Production: Stephanie Richardson

Advertising: Eva Petkanas Distribution: Mac Mowbray

If you are interested in working on future issues of Capital Neighbors, or would like to make

comments or suggestions, contact Capital Neighbors at [email protected]

NEWS NOTES&

Thanks!

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Capital Neighbors2015 Assoc.SponsorsCenter Square Neighborhood

Historic Albany Foundation

Hudson/Park Neighborhood

Mansion Neighborhood

Park South Neighborhood

Washington Park Neighborhood

Support your neighborhoodassociations!

Center Square Association66 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210; 426-0668 e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.centersquarealbany.comFacebook: Facebook.com/CenterSquareAssocTwitter: @CenterSquareCSAInstagram: @centersquarealbanynySubscribe to list serve: [email protected], Jackaline RingVice President, Ben ChiCorresponding Secretary, Michelle BruckRecording Secretary, Maureen KrugerTreasurer, John QuinnDirector of Beautification: Demi McGuireDirector of Community Outreach: Chris BurkeMembership Chair, Jenny QuinnCodes and Zoning Chair, Clare YatesAny of the officers can be contacted through Center Square’s email address: [email protected]. CSA conducts business meetings at 7 pm the 3rd Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November at the Westminster Presbyterian Church Wells Room, 85 Chestnut Street. A membership social event is held during the third week of the alternate months.

Hudson/Park Neighborhood AssociationP.O. Box 2313 - ESP, Albany, NY 12220; 894-7641 e-mail: [email protected] site: www.hudsonpark.orgPresident, Brad Glass, [email protected] President, Richard Brash, [email protected], Carrie Ward, [email protected], Laura Castelli, [email protected]/PNA meets at 7 pm every 3rd Wednesday of the month (except July and August), Israel AME Church, 381 Hamilton Street.

Mansion Neighborhood Association1½ Elm Street, Albany, NY 12202; 432-5981 e-mail: [email protected] Katz, Chair, Board of Directors, [email protected]

Park South Neighborhood Association271 Myrtle Avenue, Albany NY 12208; 505-6439e-mail: [email protected] site: www.psnaalbany.comPresident, Andrew Harvey, [email protected] President, Michael McGovern, [email protected], Peter RinneCorresponding Secretary, Julie Maynes, [email protected] Secretary, Shirley Kelly-Parson, [email protected] meets at 7 pm every 4th Wednesday of the month (except July, August, November and December) in The Community Room, 139 Knox Street).

Washington Park Neighborhood Association369½ State Street, Albany NY 12210; 426-0079e-mail: [email protected] site: www.wpneighbors.orgPresident, Bill Pettit, [email protected] President, Mary Stoll, [email protected] President (Zoning), Michael LaceySecretary, Jessica Fisher Neidl, [email protected], Mark Brogna, [email protected] meets at 7:30 pm every 2nd Tuesday of the month, First Pres-byterian Church (Rose Room), State and Willett Streets.

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SAVE THE DATE!Saturday, May 2nd Spring Clean Up Day

An annual joint event sponsored by the Center Square and Hudson/Park Neighborhood Associa-tions. Meet at the Hudson Jay Park at 9:00 am for assignments, tools and trash bags. The ever popular barbeque begins at noon.

Center SquareWith spring just

around the corner, the continued beautification of Center Square dominated the business meeting agenda on March 26th. Nine new trees were planted last fall (they all survived the tough winter) and another dozen will be planted in the neighborhood within the next few weeks. Property owners who are interested in a tree may contact the Beautification Committee chair, Demi McGuire, at our email address: [email protected]. We are now compiling the list for a fall 2015 planting. CSA pays 50 percent of the cost and the city pays the other 50 percent.

The clean-up and maintenance of Hudson-Jay Park, a shared responsibility of Center Square Association (CSA) and Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA), got a jump start on April 11th when an ad-hoc group of residents spent the morning cleaning winter debris and preparing the perennial beds for planting. We need many more hands to become involved in park upkeep during the summer and fall. Please try to pitch in; email CSA for details.

Grab your gloves and meet your neighbors for the annual Spring Clean-up down at the Hudson Jay Park, Saturday, May 2nd at 9 a.m. Following the joint CSA and H/PNA street and sidewalk clean-up, meet back at the park at noon for a barbeque to celebrate all your hard work in maintaining a clean and beautiful neighborhood of which you can be proud.

A fun time was had by all at the February 17th CSA Social at The Grille at 138. There were many compliments on the food and service of the Grille. It may have been tough to head out into the cold night, but we all came home smiling after spending time with friends

and neighbors.Save June 25th for

the Hidden City House & Garden Tour. House docents on the day of the tour and other volunteers are needed. Please email CSA if you can give some time to the event. The reward is a free ticket to the tour!

CSA’s next business meeting is Thursday, May 21st. Make your voice heard and get involved! Contact Jackie Ring at the CSA email for meeting topic ideas. Remember to keep updated with all that is going on—follow CSA on Facebook, Twitter, the Yahoo Group and our website, and SEE the neighborhood on Instagram.

Hudson/ParkSpring is here and

things are heating up in H/PNA! The reluctant departure of winter thaw left us with an extra special layer of nasty this year and we’ll need an army of volunteers to clean the streets. So, please mark your calendar for the annual Spring Cleanup to take place on May 2nd from 9:00 am-noon. We’ll meet in the Hudson Jay Park, with tools to be provided by the city. A picnic will follow at noon—bring a dish to share and enjoy some of Mac’s famous chili with your neighbors.

In the interest of keeping you in touch and informed, we’ve got an exciting slate of meeting guests for the spring season. Last month we heard from Brendan Cox of the Albany Police Department and our April and May meetings will feature Joseph Coffey, Commissioner of the Albany Water Department, and Daniel Mirabile, Commissioner of the Department of General Services. There are plenty of new faces in local government and we’re all about building those relationships.

Speaking of relation-ships, we bumped into some neighbors (and met

some new ones) at the recent Streetfilms Mini-Festival at the Madison Theater. Word is we’ll be able to bike up that way in style one of these days. If you missed the event, make sure to take a look at Streetfilms on the web for slew of creative ideas—tried and tested—on how smart transportation policy and design can result in better places to live, work and play.

Finally, we’re keeping tabs on www.rezonealbany.com for the latest news and events regarding the city’s rezoning initiative. Be sure to check out the webpage and let the city know what you are thinking.

Park SouthTransformation is the

term that best describes what’s happening in Park South. The long-awaited Albany Medical Center Redevelopment Project is now in full swing. The new parking garage and medical office building on Myrtle Avenue are quickly taking shape, and preparations for the associated 268 new residential housing units are being undertaken.

The status of the implementation of this project will be discussed at the next Park South NA meeting on April 29th. Richard Rosen, Vice President of Columbia Development, will speak and be available for questions from the attendees. Given the panoply of parking concerns that are accompanying this project, Michael Klein, Director of the Albany Parking Authority, will also speak and answer questions about how the community can best manage this expansion plan.

The subsequent Park South NA meeting on May 27th will feature The Hon. Chris Higgins, who will discuss how county government programs can enhance the lives of Park South residents. In addition, Park South plans to participate in a

neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, April 25th. Volunteers can meet at Pat Kelly Park (southwest Corner of Knox and Morris Streets) at 8:30 am. Let’s tidy up and make Park South a community that folks can be proud of!

It is with great sadness that one of the mainstay “good guy” landlords of Park South, who took a

stand for the Park South community during its darkest hours and set an example for other landlords to follow and emulate, Lou Hacker, has passed on. Lou was truly one of a kind, a kindred spirit, and a keen observer of the vicissitudes of being a good landlord in the City of Albany. He will be sorely missed.

Ryan Appointed Chair of HRCAdieu to APD ChiefAfter 20 years with the Albany Police Department

with nearly five of those years as Chief, Steven Krokoff has moved on to become Chief of Police for Milton, Georgia. The chief’s move was based on a desire to spend more time with his extended family.

During his tenure as chief here, Krokoff set the bar high by incorporating neighborhood policing as a standard practice for the department—listening and responding to the needs of city residents. Accordingly, he leaves a legacy of reduced crime and a renewed sense of partnership with the community.

Deputy Chief Brendan Cox will serve as acting chief while a search for the next chief is conducted. Said Mayor Kathy Sheehan, “Brendan Cox is an experienced Albany police officer who has long been an integral part of the department’s leadership team. He has shown a commitment to excellence and will be able to provide continuity in carrying out the mission of the department.”


334 and 336 State Street

Brogna to Receive 1st Annual John Wagner Award

The Lark Street BID will honor Mark Brogna with the John Wagner Award at its annual fundraiser, Champagne on the Park on May 7th. The award is given to honor exceptional commitment and service to the Lark Street neighborhood. As owner of Capital Wine and Spirits and a member of the Lark Street BID, Mark has been and continues to be a very generous supporter of our historic neighborhoods and community groups. And for those of us who have been around awhile, we remember Mark at Historic Albany Foundation’s Parts Warehouse … work clothes and shirtsleeves rolled up … ready to get dirty and help save our built environment.

Please join the Lark Street BID in honoring Mark. For more information visit http://www.larkstreet.org.

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. . . what is the oldest building in your neighborhood?

Those of us who live or work in the historic environments of Albany may not stop to think that the buildings we pass every day may be anywhere from a few years old to nearly 200 years old. Some “newer” buildings—including those that are “only” 100 years old—may have replaced older buildings on the same site. But in any cases there were many gaps in the streetscapes we see today as the city was developing in the 19th century.

These densely built-up residential streets evolved over many years and not in a logical way, which would have been moving from east to west as the city grew away from the river. Rather, as tracts of land became available for development—whether through the breakup of an old estate, the removal of a cemetery, or after civic improvements—they were filled with buildings in a sporadic fashion. Part of a block might of 200 years of city directories was published, giving an

alphabetical listing of residents of Albany (male heads of households, free persons of color, and women who were heads of households). That’s incredible, you say! You can find out when your house was built, who lived in it, and how the family earned a living? Well, sort of . . .

In the 200 years since the first organized assessment roll was published, unfortunately, a number of them were lost. The 1813 roll includes only one ward, the area behind the Quackenbush House on Broadway that is completely wiped out. You won’t find a single building in that roll that’s still standing. In fact, it’s not until around 1850 that the entire city is represented in surviving documents. While assessment rolls are not 100 percent accurate, they are truly a great source of information for construction dates.

Accordingly, in my next few articles, I’m going to write about the reputed oldest buildings in each of our historic downtown neighborhoods and how this determination was made. To begin, this first article deals with Center Square.

Referencing the HAF rolls, there is actually a pair of buildings that constitute the “oldest building in Center Square.” They are 334 and 336 State Street, a modest pair of frame buildings that reputedly date from around 1831 but were modernized in the third quarter of the 19th century in the Italianate style, with the bracketed wood cornices so popular in Albany during that period. They

were first owned by Andrew E. Brown, a land speculator, and were used by him as income property. But, because the city directories are arranged by name, it is not possible to discover who lived in the buildings in those early years.

Moreover, although the rolls suggest they date from the 1840s, I would speculate that 200 Lark Street, first home of the Daily Grind and its twin, now housing the Wine Bar at 204 Lark Street, might date from around the same time as the buildings at 334 and 336 State Street because they feature Federal period iron lintels above their Lark Street windows.

In the 1840s, Center Square experienced its first building boom as Albany was growing by leaps and bounds. It was an industrial city at the head of navigation on the Hudson River, at the mouth of the Erie Canal, and in the center of a hub of railroads and turnpikes that radiated out in all directions. These early buildings in Center Square were built near the most important entrance to the city from the west, the turnpikes on Western and Central Avenues, as well as the Delaware Turnpike (now Avenue) that entered the city from the south. While they were originally likely outposts far from the center of the city when constructed, these buildings were pioneers in what would become the dense neighborhood we now know as Center Square. It is up to us, now, to protect these landmarks that anchor these unique neighborhoods as well as the neighborhood in general.

have been covered with buildings while further east, a portion of the same street might still have been vacant because of land-holding patterns.

You may have heard about Historic Albany Foundation’s (HAF) recent “Oldest Buildings Survey.” The foundation undertook the task of identifying, as accurately as possible, all pre-Civil War buildings within the present-day boundaries of Albany. When portions of adjacent towns were annexed to Albany in the 19th century, some of the areas closest to the city line were already built up, so this survey included buildings that may have been constructed in either Bethlehem or Watervliet (now Colonie), as well as buildings within the City of Albany.

How was this research done, you might wonder? Albany has a collection of historical records, housed in the Albany County Hall of Records on Tivoli Street that is unmatched in the Northeast. One of the most common sources for dating a building is the assessment rolls, first published in a consistent fashion starting in 1813. The organization of the rolls changed over the years, but they generally included the owner’s name, a description of the property being assessed—whether there was a building on the lot or it was vacant—a value, often a use (residential or commercial, for example) and, in the early years, whether it was occupied by tenants or the owner. Coincidentally, also in 1813, the first in a series

Youth-Focused Summer Employment ProgramBy Eva

Petkanas

During the coming summer, Albany teens can participate in an employment program at worksites across the city. In addition to getting valuable work experience, participants are financially compensated for their time, with 16-18 year olds receiving the state minimum wage (now $8.75/hour) and 14-15 year olds receiving $6/hour. The program has no income requirements and is open to all city residents.

Many young people come into the program looking for a work assignment in a familiar field. Thus, child-care jobs are in high demand, and returning participants often request the same worksite they had the year before. Frequently though, program staff have conversations with enrollees about getting

out of their comfort zone. “This is all about [the teens] getting different experiences,” according to Fredda Peritz, Director of Albany’s Summer Youth Employment Program for Learning Initiative and Gaining Headway Together (LIGHT). There are a wide variety of work opportunities, and “we try to encourage them to try new things,” Peritz adds.

On Fridays, enrollees will participate in professional development programming including trips to UAlbany and SEFCU, team building and anti-bullying workshops and career exploration. They will also have the opportunity to create a resume with their work experience and supervisor information to prepare for college or careers. Some of the groups will

also participate in mock interviews.

Peritz also emphasizes the importance of organizationally being “youth-focused.” According to her, last year, 1,252 young people participated in the program and she expects about the same number this summer. This year, however, Hoffman’s Playland will also employ a number of youth for the summer and will directly pay their wages. Peritz and her staff are very interested in expanding the number of private, for-profit entities participating in the program.

On the last Friday of the program, August 7th, participants will be recognized and encouraged to speak about their work experience at a closing event to be held at the Palace Theater.


Festival from page 1Local 518 StageWashington Park Lakehouse 12:00 pm 17th Annual Mother of the Year Award 1:30 pm The Sea The Sea 2:45 pm Matt Durfee & The Rattling Baddlies 4:00 pm Party Boat 5:15 pm MIRK

Mother’s Day Spa TentThis new section features specials and demos with health and wellness vendors on mom’s special day (ticket fees apply).

ALL WEEKEND

KidZone: Featuring arts & crafts, inflatables, face painting, live entertainment and much more fun for all ages! The Kidzone Stage will feature Andy “The Music Man” Morse, The Incredible Larry, Magic & Beyond with David Garrity and Mr. Twisty. Check the schedule for dates and times.

“Go Green” Market: Presented by the City of Albany Department of General Services, this event highlights recycling tips from the Capital Region Recycling Partnership, information from Albany County Cornell Cooperative Extension and Albany County Soil and Water District, and vendors sharing energy-efficient resources, “green” ideas and more.

Please note: All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-free; check www.albanyevents.org for more information on this legislation.

the tax credit. This program essentially covers the entire building, inside and out, from top to bottom.

Typical Qualifying Work • walls, masonry, finishes (interior and exterior), floors,

ceilings, windows and doors, chimneys, stairs (interior and exterior), roofs;

• components of central air conditioning or heating systems, plumbing and plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring and lighting fixtures; and

• elevators, sprinkler systems, fire escapes and other mechanicals.’

All work must be approved by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation prior to the start of construction. A fee of $25 is required for processing the Part 2 application, and additional fees apply for processing Part 3 ($25 for qualifying rehabilitation costs up to $9,999; $75 for qualifying rehabilitation costs up to $49,999, etc.)

For additional details on program requirements, visit http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/ or contact Sloane Bullough at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at 518-237-8643, ext. 3252.

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The 2015 Hidden City House & Garden Tour, presented by Center Square Association and the Historic Albany Foundation, is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th, 5:00-8:00 pm. Participants will visit about a dozen homes, gardens and courtyards in Albany’s Historic Neighborhoods. Interested individuals and groups can purchase tickets online at centersquarealbany.com, historic-albany.org, or in person at Capital Wine & Spirits (348 State Street) or at Historic Albany Foundation (89 Lexington Avenue, 465-0876 x10). Tickets are $15 from now until June 19th, increasing to $20, June 20-25.

Hidden City House and Garden Tour Scheduled for June 25th

Got Junk? Clean it Out!2015 Dates Set for Free Big Garbage Pickup, Hazardous/Electronic Waste Drop Off and Paper Shredding

The City of Albany has announced the 2015 schedule for its annual Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Drop-off Program, Big Garbage Day Trash Collection, and Paper Shredding and Electronic Collection. General information about each event (all free) is provided below.

Hazardous and Electronic Waste ProgramMay 7th & 21st, June 4th, September 3rd & 17th, October 1st and 15th (All dates are 4:00-7:00 pm)Albany residents can dispose of their electronic and hazardous waste in a legal and an environmentally safe way at the City of Albany Rapp Road Landfill. At no time should hazardous waste or electronics be placed curbside. To make a drop-off, residents must pre-register by calling the Department of General Services at 434-CITY (2489) or register online at www.albanyrecycles.com. That site also provides more information and a list of acceptable and non-acceptable material for drop-off.

Big Garbage DayDates vary. (Check link below.)The City of Albany’s Household Spring Cleanup program (a/k/a Big Garbage Day) provides city residents with an opportunity to dispose of their excessive household trash. Only residents who live in residential dwellings with four or less units may participate in this program. Trash should be placed curbside the evening prior to your scheduled spring cleanup day. For more information, and to confirm your day and pick-up boundaries, check at this link: http://albanyny.org/Government/Departments/GeneralServices/TrashRecycling/HouseholdSpringCleanupProgram.aspx

Paper Shredding and Electronic Collections in Washington ParkApril 30th (4:00-7:00 pm) and October 24th (1:00-4:00 pm)The City of Albany Department of General Services sponsors two free Paper Shredding and Electronic Collection events annually. Residents can bring their documents for shredding and they will be shredded on site. Additionally, hard and soft covered books are collected for recycling although books are not shredded. All events are held in front of the Washington Park Lake House. Please enter through the Madison Avenue entrance. More information is available at this link: http://albanyny.org/Government/Departments/GeneralServices/TrashRecycling/PaperShreddingandElectronicsCollection.aspx.

University Club of Albany Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Pinkster Celebration:

In the spring of 1811, the Albany Common Council banned Pinkster Day celebrations because of “rioting and drunkenness.” The resolution read, in part, “No person shall … collect in numbers … with or without any music under a penalty of ten dollars or confinement in jail.” Two centuries later, in an effort to revive a tradition from Albany’s past, members of the University Club petitioned the Common Council to repeal the prohibition. The Pinkster ban was eventually lifted on May 16, 2011.

Accordingly, on Friday, May 29th, the club will welcome singer-songwriter Beth Wood for a concert as part of the 5th Annual Pinkster Celebration at the National Register-listed University Club of Albany.

Ms. Wood, based in Eugene, Oregon, is a modern-day troubadour and believer in the power of song. Her exceptional musicianship, crafty songwriting, and commanding stage presence have been winning over American audiences for sixteen years. Beth’s music is a soulful, organic, intelligent, barefoot, high-energy communication of joy.

The celebration will feature a cocktail reception with light fare and cash bar from 6:00-7:00 pm, followed by the Beth Wood concert.

Two choices of tickets are available: $25 per person for general admission or $50 per person for preferred seating. In either case, reservations are required and may be made by calling the University Club at 518-463-1151. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.universityclubalbany.com. Proceeds from the event benefit the University Club of Albany Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. )ne need not be a member of the University Club to attend.

An Evening with Beth Wood Friday, May 29th


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The Parts Warehouse is located at:89 Lexington Avenue, 465-2987

Hours: Wednesday–Fridaynoon–5 pm

Saturday9 am–5 pm

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PLEASE VISIT US!Wednesday–Friday, noon-5 pm;

Saturday, 9 am-5 pm

Well, this is an unusual way to start my column. We need donations! We have done such a great job selling our unique house parts that we are

running out of inventory. Complicating this problem, the super cold, super gloomy, super snowy, super long winter have all combined to keep our donors inside their warm houses. We have managed to sell almost all of the wonderful salvage from the Park South Neighborhood and now we desperately need doors, radiators, bathtubs, woodwork etc. How about it folks? It is officially SPRING and time for that annual cleaning we all love so much. That stuff in the attic, the garage, the basement and the backyard shed that you regard as trash is someone else’s TREASURE. Just toss it in the car and bring it over to 89 Lexington Avenue, Albany. We are a 501(c)(3) corporation so we will give you a tax credit for the stuff. Just remember that the thinmgswe are most interested in were manufactured before 1950. We do accept newer material but we have to be careful since most of our customers are not interested in it, and it takes up valuable space. Some things are of interest to contractors and landlords, we sell that stuff at discounted prices and indeed some of it winds up on the free table.

Here is a list of what we DO have. Six- or eight-foot interior columns (half size) that were in partitions between dining and living rooms in two family houses built circa 1920. As to condition, most are painted. If you are setting up a workshop or basement utility space, we have a 1940s Youngstown metal cabinet sink in good condition with lots of good storage beneath. It is free standing and does not have to be attached to a wall. We still have quite a few single and double entry doors, mostly early 20th century. Lots of hardware of all types and sizes to go with the doors. Our supply of wooden windows is huge (thank you Billy Fuccillo). For easy selection, they are sized, bundled and priced for ready sale. No need to guess the sizes. We do have a large quantity of single panel, unpainted interior doors, circa 1910-30. Also, some glass cupboard doors from the same era in good condition. And, we still have a few screen doors; get them now. With summer coming (I hope), we will not have them for long.

Some of our stuff is reduced for quick sale. They would include the new cement tiles from a local manufacturer. Mostly plain white ones are still available. They are only $2 each. Wonderful for a vestibule or a small bath. Next bargain is a huge quantity of roofing slates. We have three or four barrels of them. They are used and priced to sell. Our manager Dan will deal on this item. Another bargain item, various pieces of slate and marble mantels, could be used as stepping stones in the yard or garden.

Here is a list of a few miscellaneous items in various parts of the warehouse: From the 1940s, we have a collapsible playpen and a stroller for a toddler. Looking up (literally), we have a half dozen or so 1920s school house light fixtures, great condition. A Franklin stove, good price, end of season. An 1880s built-in dining room cabinet. Next a couple of very rare 1890s hot air heating grates. These are NOT priced for quick sale. I repeat, they are rare. We have a good supply of 1920s medicine chests, colored toilets and French doors.

Last but, well hidden, so you will have to look for it, is our TOOL Room. Lots of interesting tools at good prices. Some so old you may not know what they were used for. In any event, it’s finalloy spring . . . real spring with green grass and flowers. So get going . . . and make your first stop the Parts Warehouse

Come see us at 89 Lexington Avenue, Wednesday through Friday, Noon-5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

Thanks Fran BrownWelcome Eva Petkanas

In the Fall 0f 2008, Fran Brown of Hamilton Street volunteered to handle the advertising for Capital Neighbors, and spent many an afternoon helping to deliver the paper to our advertisers and other groups. But last year, Fran and her husband Don decided to take a stab at country living. We thank Fran for her six years of service and wish her the best of luck out in “the wild.”

Capital Neighbors is now pleased to announce that, beginning with this

issue, Eva Petkanas of State Street, has graciously volunteered to take on Fran’s responsibilities. Eva has jumped right in with getting to know our advertisers and has also penned an article for this edition. Thanks Eva!

What if divided neighborhoods were causing public health problems? What if a new approach to planning and design could tackle both the built environment and collective well-being at the same time?

Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, author of Urban Alchemy: Finding Joy in America’s Sorted Out Cities (New Village Press, June 4, 2013), will be the featured speaker at the Albany Roundtable’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2015.

The event is open to the public, and will be held at the University Club of Albany, 141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street. The meeting will take place from 6:00-8:00 pm, and will feature a social hour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a short update on the Albany Roundtable Civic Luncheon Series, the presentation of the Good Patroon Award, the presentation of two Albany Roundtable Scholarships for Civic Leadership, and a talk and book signing by the visiting speaker. Tickets are $40 and include

has identified nine tools that can mend our broken cities and reconnect our communities to make them whole.

Corporate sponsors for the event are: The Capital District Regional Planning

Commission; The Center for Economic Growth; and the Society of Architectural Historians, Turpin Bannister Chapter.

Dr. Fullilove began her research career examining the AIDS epidemic among people of color in the US. As it became clear that AIDS was related to place not race, she began a series of studies on the psychology of place.

Her theories on place and human well being provide the framework for her current work on the long-term consequences of urban renewal. This work has made her keenly aware of the environmental challenges that face American cities.

“The Albany Roundtable has embraced the concepts of smart growth, New Urbanism and sustainability since it was founded in 1979,” said Chris Hawver, president of the all-volunteer 501(c)(3) corporation. “When Mayor Kathy Sheehan launched ReZone Albany—a major new initiative to update and streamline the city’s antiquated Zoning Code—we wanted to help inform the discussion. We’re delighted that Dr. Fullilove is sharing her expertise with the Albany Roundtable. We hope that those who attend the program will go on to help Albany and many other Capital Region communities reach their full potential.”

Tickets for the reception must be purchased by Monday, May 18th. For more information, visit www.albanyroundtable.blogspot.com, email [email protected] or call the University Club at 518-463-1151.

Green Albany CelebrationDana Park, May 16th, noon-5:00 pmCome greet your neighbors, enjoy some Honest Weight Food Coop treats and learn about the sustainability initiatives in Albany. In that regard, local businesses, organizations, and individuals will tend tables showing what they do to make our city more environmentally friendly. Enjoy local art and music while also learning about solar panels and alternative transportation. Sponsored by the Aurora Foundation.

The Albany Roundtable PresentsDr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove Author of Urban Alchemy: Finding Joy in America’s Sorted Out Cities will speak on Thursday, May 21st

light fare and open bar. Books will be available for $20 (including tax) courtesy of the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza.

Dr. Fullilove is a board-certified psychiatrist at the Columbia University

Mailman School of Public Health. She uses her unique perspective as a public health psychiatrist to explore and identify ways of healing social and spatial fractures simultaneously. Citing the work of French urbanist Michel Cantal-Dupart, the American urban design firm Rothschild Doyno Collaborative and using urban restoration projects from France and the US as case studies, Fullilove


This is just a small sampling of arts and cultural events happening in and around our neighborhood this season. Please contact the sponsoring organization for more information and complete schedules.

Capital Happenings Compiled by Colleen Ryan

AAHOSupports

Capital Neighbors!

Albany Area Housing Opportunities246 Hudson AvenueAlbany, NY 12210

434-8584

169 Jefferson St.Albany, NY 12210

(518) 432-7781

Albany County Historical AssociationTen Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place; 436-9826www.tenbroeckmansion.org• 7/13-17, Albany Archeology Field School, Daily

8:00 am-3:00 pm. Open to all students in the Capital District entering 6th-10th grade. Join a team of professional archaeologists from Hartgen Archeological Association, Inc. as they explore the Thomas Elkin’s Residence. Elkins was a 19th Century dentist, abolitionist, inventor and world traveler. The archeological field school provides students the opportunity to learn the scientific techniques of archeological excavation, artifact cataloging, site survey, and mounting exhibits. This five-day curriculum delves into the entire archeological process from hypothesis building to dissemination of scientific results. Campers will also get a “behind the scenes” tour of the New York State Museum and present their findings at an open house at the conclusion of the field school. For more information contact Jillian Altenburg at [email protected]. Application and $50 deposit are due by June 1st. Scholarships are available.

Albany Institute of History & Art125 Washington Avenue; 463-4478www.albanyinstitute.org• 3/28-8/16, Walter Launt Palmer: Painting the

Moment. Artist Walter Launt Palmer (1854–1932), the son of Albany sculptor Erastus Dow Palmer, has enjoyed a revival of interest in the art world over the last several years. It’s now common to see his paintings in art magazines and at major auctions across the country, bringing record prices for his oils and watercolors. As an artist who preferred living and working in his home community of Albany rather than New York City, Palmer carried forward

the creative genius that emerged in the region generations earlier with the Hudson River School and his father’s own sculpture. The Albany Institute holds one of the largest public collections of work by Walter Launt Palmer, including oil and watercolor paintings, pastels, and drawings, as well as letters and photographs. The exhibition, Walter Launt Palmer: Painting the Moment, presents for the first time in more than a decade the broad range of Palmer’s work, offering a visual overview of his life, travels, and artistic interests.

Albany Public Library 161 Washington Ave., 427-4300www.albanypubliclibrary.org• Tuesdays at 12:15 pm, Friends of APL Book Review.

Free and open to the public.• 5/31, “The Theory of Everything” (film screening),

2:00 pm. This Oscar-winning 2014 drama explores the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Little was expected from Stephen Hawking, a bright but shiftless student of cosmology, given just two years to live following the diagnosis of a fatal illness at 21 years of age. He became galvanized, however, by the love of fellow Cambridge student, Jane Wilde, and he went on to be called the successor to Einstein, as well as a husband and father to their three children.

Capital Rep 111 North Pearl Street; 445-SHOWwww.capitalrep.org• Through 5/10, Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. The

granddaddy of all the Bard’s work, Hamlet remains one of the most oft-quoted and revered stories of all time. It’s an elegant and stirring rendition of the mad Prince’s tale of revenge for a father’s murder,

a mother’s betrayal and an uncle’s treachery. This fast-paced production with ghosts, political intrigue, romance and sword fighting swagger, directed by the REP’s special guest artist, Kevin McGuire, is sure to leave you breathless!

eba Center for Dance & Fitness351 Hudson Avenue; 459-9916www.eba-arts.org• Kids Dancspace @ eba. Summer day camps for

boys and girls ages 7-12. Tickets are $100, $75, $50. eba provides a safe and enjoyable environment in which kids can make new friends, learn new skills and develop their imagination in an educationally structured atmosphere and, above all, have fun. Each day includes classes and creative workshops; two snack breaks, and lunch in Washington Park (weather permitting, of course). Summer day camps are staffed with a Camp Manager, Camp Directors, Camp Teaching Artists and Camp Teaching Artist Assistants. Contact eba for dates and registration information.

The Egg473-1845; www.theegg.org• 5/15, Dar Williams, 8:00 pm, $29.50. Dar Williams’

career began in the New England folk scene of the mid-1990s and has since become one of the premier singer/songwriters in America—with a unique flair to deliver her messages with a plain-spoken, heartfelt and insightful perspective. Lucy Wainwright Roche will open the show.

• 6/26, Chris Botti, 8:00 pm, $59.50-$69.50–$79.50. Moving effortlessly from jazz to pop, trumpeter Chris Botti won the Grammy Award in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category in 2013, and four of his albums have reached the No. 1 position on the

Billboard jazz albums chart.

WAMC Performing Arts Studio339 Central Avenue; 1-800-323-9262www.wamcarts.org• 5/8, Moonalice, 8:00 pm, $15.00. With

special acoustic performance by Doobie Decibel System. Moonalice is a psychedelic, roots-rock band of seasoned musicians mixing a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations that evoke a sense of adventure and exploration. Everyone is a part of the experience and the music inspires dancing and other acts of self expression. Every show has an original art poster created by a well-known artist memorializing that event and given to all attendees … each poster has its own Moonalice legend. TRUE STORY—one of the members in this band is related to some of your Center Square and Washington Park neighbors!

• 5/16, Willie Nile, 8:00 pm, $20.00. With Special Guests Jefferson Grizzard. Anyone who’s paid attention to his recent output knows that Willie Nile is currently in the midst of a creative renaissance that’s produced some of the most compelling music of his 35-year career. Back again at The Linda with the full band, Willie always lives up to the reputation for writing songs that are as impassioned as they are infectious, and performing them with the fervor of a true believer.

The goals of the HRC include applying the historic district ordinance in a clear and consistent manner, providing public information regarding expectations of owners and available incentives, doing so through increased transparency of commission actions and through outreach to the community regarding best preservation practices.

For more information regarding HRC, visit http://www.albanyny.org/Government/Departments/DevelopmentandPlanning/HistoricResourcesCommission.aspx.

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Antiques/Art/Collectibles/ Framing/Jewelry/Upholstery28 Dove St. Limited, 28 Dove St., 432-1648. An-

tiques and collectibles. Advocacy Center Art & Crafts Gallery,

247 Lark St. Alacrity Frame Workshop & Gallery, 215 Lark St.,

915-1956, www.alacrityframeshop.com. National Upholstery, 231 Lark St., 434-1458. Uphol-

stery and gift shop; locally produced textile crafts. The End of the Day, 221 Lark St., 434-3236. Antiques

and specialty tea shop. Treasure Chest, 295 Hamilton St., 449-7119. Thrift

store. M-F 11 am-6 pm; Sat 10 am-4 pm.

Arts/Entertainmenteba Center for Dance & Fitness, 351 Hudson Ave.,

465-9916. [email protected].

Automotive/AppliancesBeaver Body & Paint, 9 Garden Alley, 463-7044.

Since 1937.Capitol Tech Auto Repair, 169 Jefferson St.,

432-7781. ASE certified, foreign/domestic.Dunbrook Mobil, 442 Madison Ave., 434-6324.

Full service.Miller´s Corner Garage, 170 Madison Ave.,

426-8329.

Beauty/Hair SalonsAbsolute Hair, 305 Hamilton St., 432-4925. Crews, 295 Hamilton St., 448-7360. Hair salon.DeeVa Nails, 132 Madison Ave. Elan Hair Studio, 309 Hamilton St., 427-7777. Hair Werks, 173 S. Pearl St. Hudson Hair Studio, 298 Hudson Ave., 445-9644. Jonathan’s of Atlanta Hair Design, 177 S. Pearl St.,

449-4153. Mahogany, 109 Green St., 465-8018. Perfect Cut, 299 Lark St., 434-3277. Salon248, 248 Lark St., 434-0299/281-7202.

By appointment only.Spring Break Tanning, 454 Madison Ave., 433-0595.Stancil’s Barber Shop, 114 Madison Ave.,

463-6111. Specializing in Afro hair processing. Super DX, Inc., 189 S. Pearl St. Svengali Studio and Spa Virgo, 225 Lark St.,

462-0560. Full service salon and spa. The 3-Star Barber Shop, 193 S. Pearl St. Townsend & Company Hair Salon, 153 S. Swan St.,

449-1535.

Bed & BreakfastAngel’s Cafe and B&B, 96 Madison Ave., 426-4104,

www.angelsbedandbreakfast.com. Unique urban inn.

The State House, 393 State St., 427-6063. Casually elegant private accommodations.

Beer/Liquor/Convenience Stores Brew, 209 Lark St., 518-512-3490, brewalbany@

gmail.com. Craft beverage shop focusing on beer, coffee, and more.

Capital Wine, 348 Lark St., 689-0160. International selection of premium wines.

Diana Discount Wine & Liquor, 67 Grand St., 449-3840.

Empire News, 10 Delaware Ave., 462-1543. Imperial InstaMart, 191 Lark St., 462-1260. Lark News & Grocery, 252 Lark St., 465-5800. N&H Grocery, 218 Lark St., 436-0484. Terry’s News, 302 Lark St., 432-0331.Tom's MiniMart, 165 Madison Ave., 426-1217

BooksDove & Hudson Old Books, 296 Hudson Ave.,

432-4518. Used books and publishers’ overstocks.

ChurchesCathedral of All Saints, 62 S. Swan St., 465-1342,

fax 465-1346, e-mail [email protected]. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Corner

of Eagle St. and Madison Ave., 463-4447. All are welcome.

Business GuideFirst Lutheran Church, 181 Western Ave., 463-1326;

www.firstlutheranalbany.org. Oldest Lutheran Congregation in North America.

The Focus Churches: • Emmanuel Baptist, 275 State St., 465-5161. • First Presby., 362 State St., 449-7332. • Israel AME, 381 Hamilton St., 463-8779. • Trinity Methodist, 235 Lark St., 463-1293. • Westminster Presby., 262 State St., 436-8544.Metropolitan Community Church, 275 State St. St. Paul’s Evangelical Luthern Church, 475 State St.,

463-0571, www.Luther95.net/SPELC-ANYI>St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 107 State Street.,

434-3502.Wilborn Temple, 121 Jay St., 465-7561.

ClothingDAval’s Clothiers, Inc., 153 South Pearl St,

221-1405. “Rebirth of Style.” Off-site consultations.The Waldorf Tuxedo Company, Lark/Lancaster Sts.,

449-5011. Formal wear sales and rentals.Unique Blends, 116 Madison Ave., 432-7495.

Dry Cleaning/ Laundromats/Tailors

Dan’s Cleaners, 284 Lark St., 465-7519. Quality dry cleaning.

Dirty Harry’s, Corner Dove and Lancaster Sts. Self-service.

In-Towne Laundry, 14 Delaware Ave., 462-9313. Drop-off service available.

Mansion Hill Laundromat, 167 Madison Ave.Rocco’s Laundromat, 220 Lark St., 598-4011. Open

until midnight everyday. Speed-Wash, 451 Madison Ave. Do-it-yourself

Laundromat.The Laundromat, 21 New Scotland Ave., 462-0656.

FlowersLark St. Flower Market, 262 Lark St., 427-9466.

“We push petals.”

Dental/MedicalBert Isen, 16 Delaware Ave., 434-4408. Chiropractic

services for children and adults; accept most insurance.

Abdul Khan, 25 Dove St., 463-0522. DentistVictor Tulchinsky, DO, 255 Lark St., 482-1570. Family

medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, medical acupuncture and nutrition counseling.

Not-for-Profit Organizations/ Public ServiceAlbany Area Housing Opportunities,

246 Hudson Ave., 434-8584. Albany Center Gallery, 39 Columbia St.,

462-4775, www.albanycentergalleries.org. Exhibiting regional contemporary art.

Albany Damien Center, 449-7119. Drop-in community center for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Call for event calendar.

Boys & Girls Club, 19 Delaware Ave., 462-5528. Neil Breslin, NYS Senate, 455-2225.Capital District Association of Rental Property

Owners (CDARPO), PO Box 11097, Albany 12211-0097, www.cdarpo.org, 433-7377. Educational and networking for rental property owners with a focus on community involvement.

Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council, 332 Hudson Ave., 462-6138.

Children’s Defense Fund, 247 Lark St. Richard Conti, Council Member, 436-8546.Grand Street Community Arts (GSCA), 68 Grand St.,

463-2222. Creating unity through the arts.Christopher Higgins, County Legislator, 320-8580.Carolyn McLaughlin, Council Member, 462-1458. Environmental Advocates, 353 Hamilton St.,

462-5526. Equinox Community Services, Inc., 95 Central Ave.,

tel 434-6135, fax 434-4502. Historic Albany Foundation/Historic Albany Parts

Warehouse, 83-89 Lexington Ave., 465-2987. Housing Works, 247 Lark St. Housing for homeless

people living with AIDS/HIV. Lark Street Neighborhood District Management

Association, 248 Lark St., 434-3861. The Heart of Albany.

Maternal Infant Network of the Capital Region, 307 Hamilton St., 426-1153.

New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, 353 Hamilton St., 426-8246.

NYS Association of Black & Puerto Rican Legislators, 174 S. Swan St., 427-8363.

Nutrition Consortium, 235 Lark St., 463-1293. Resource Center, Inc., 291 Hudson Ave., 463-9242

or 800-811-1175. NYS advocate on mental health services.

South End Improvement Corp., 38 Catherine St., 436-8777. Grant assistance for home repairs.

Upstate Artists Guild, 247 Lark St., 426-3501, www.upstateartistsguild.org

Professional ServicesAssociation of Architects, 235 Lark St., 449-3334. Becker & Becker, 21 Wilbur St., 462-5814. Attorneys

and counselors at law. Brownstone Graphics, 303 Hudson Ave., 434-8707.

Graphic design. Frank A. Catalano, 154 Madison Ave., 432-5810.

Attorney at law. Capital Eduation Network, 132 S. Swan St.,

434-0876. Financial consulting.Center for Body/Mind Awareness, 4 Central Ave,

463-5145. Center Square Counseling Services, 245 Lark St.,

465-9700. Checklist Cleaning, 21 Wilbur St., 334-0565. A-rated

on Angie’s List and care.com.Hamel Realty, 291 Hudson Ave., 434-3591.Hounds on the Hudson, 291-9255. Dog walking and

pet care, [email protected].

Key Bank of New York, Lark St. and Washington Ave. 463-1228; 135 S. Pearl St., 453-1637.

Lewis Oliver, Jr., Esq, 156 Madison Ave., 463-7962. New York International Real Estate Corp.,

138 Green St., 434-1481, [email protected]. Property management and brokerage.

NYS Association of Architects/American Institute of Architects, 235 Lark St., 465-3191.

NYS Chiropractic Association, 245 Lark St., 455-8817. Picasso Digital, 463-3396. Document scanning,

print/copy, photography, Web page design.Plaza Office Center, Corner of S. Swan St. and

Hudson Ave., 465-3995. Office rental, voice mail, fax, copying, typing services.

Randall E. Kehoe, 127 Madison Ave., 465-2211. Attorneys at law.

Robin’s Nest Construction & Renovation, 9 Bleecker Place, 449-2935. Custom carpentry, tile, furniture, doors/windows/trim and more.

Keller Williams, 441-6650. Eileen Carroll Rosen, licensed sales associate.

The Center for Nia and Yoga, 4 Central Ave., 364-5145, www.nia-yoga.com.

Specialty Shops99 Cents and More, 141 S. Pearl St., 436-7618. Cottage Herb Farm Shop, 311 State St.,

465-1130. Herbs, spices, rare teas and gifts.Elissa Halloran Designs, 225 Lark St., 432-7090.

Funky designs for the body and the home.Fuzz Records, 209 Lark St., 729-4566, www.

fuzzrecordshop.com. LP vinyl and players.Joanna Hetman, Jewelry Artist, 211 Lark St.,

434-3829. Lark Natural Foods, 217 Lark St., 512-3428.

Vitamins, supplements, fresh produce, natural and organic.

Lark Street Tattoo, 274 Lark St., 432-1905. Custom tattooing in all styles.

Little Moon, 467 Madison Ave., 434-6018. Tibetan gift shop.

Psychic Gallery, 221 Lark St., 813-9899. Palm, tarot, crystal readings.

Romeo’s Gifts, 299 Lark St., 434-4014. Beauty and style made affordable.

Shocker Tattoo, 302 Lark St., 426-8287. Simple Gifts, 20 Elm St. 465-0582.That Place, 244 Lark St., 945-8428. Incense, gift

items, scents and body oils. Viva Lark Vegas, 273 Lark St. 434-4907. Professional body piercing.

Sports The Downtube, 466 Madison Ave., 434-1711.

Bicycles for the entire family.Seasons Skate Shop, 211 Lark St., 729-2685. Skating

equipment and supplies. Universal Martial Arts & Fitness Center, 116

Madison Ave., 427-6308.

Dining Guide: Albany Coffee Shop, 222 Lark St., 465-9029. Sam’s home cooking, featuring breakfast and lunch. Amazing

Wok, 267 Lark St., 434-3946. Chinese take-out food. Angelo’s Submarine, 133 Madison Ave., 463-1357. Submarine sandwiches. Angel’s Café

and B&B, 96 Madison Ave., 426-4104. Breakfast/luncheon. Ben & Jerry’s, 250 Lark St., 463-7182. Ice cream cakes for all occasions. Betty Boop’s

Diner, 115 Philip St., 729-5945. Breakast, lunch, dinner and catering. Bombers Burrito Bar, 258 Lark St., 463-9636. Serving enormous burritos, tacos, quesadillas and chili. Bongiorno’s Restaurant, 23 Dove St., 462-9176. Veal is the house specialty. Bonobo, 174 Madison Ave., coffee and espresso. Café Capriccio, 49 Grand St., 465-0439. Northern Italian. Café Hollywood, 275 Lark St., 472-9043. Albany’s fun and funky video bar. Café 217, 12½ Delaware Ave., 462-0050. Visit www.cafe217.com. Café Lark, 452 Madison Ave.,463-1111. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Capital Mart, 9 New Scotland Ave., 465-4310. Casa Oaxaca, 54 Philip St., 433-7240. Mexican café. Center Square Pub, 32 Dove St., 729-2880. Cheesecake

Machismo, 293 Hamilton St., 427-7019, 429-9012. Debbie’s Kitchen, 456 Madison Ave., 463-3829. Unique sandwiches, soups and baked goods. Dino’s Pizza, 420 Madison Ave., 396-3466. Dunkin Donuts, Corner Lark St. and Madison Ave., 436-5297. Donuts and coffee. El Loco Mexican

Café, 465 Madison Ave., 436-1855. Traditional Mexican specialties. El Mariachi, 289 Hamilton St., 432-7580; 144 Washington Ave., 465-2568. Fine Mexican/Spanish cuisine. Flo’s Lark Tavern, 453 Madison Ave., 694-8490. From the Garden, 227 Lark St., 427-3881. Farm-to-table with moderately priced fine wine pairings. Golden Dragon, 145 Madison Ave., 433-8057. Chinese take-out. Grand St. Imports, 77 Grand St., 465-8465. Fresh meats, produce and groceries. Hamilton Street Cafe, 317 Hamilton St., 463-2233. Breakfast and lunch. Hoda Deli, 130 Madison Ave. Hill Street Café,

180 Madison Ave., 462-3544. A sports bar with great food. I Love NY Pizza, 15 New Scotland Ave., 218-5041. Justin’s, 301 Lark St., 436-7008. Extraordinary food, jazz and art. 512-5116. Kinnnaree, 193 Lark St. 813-4944. Thai and asian cuisine. Lark Street Deli & Catering, 196 Lark St., 436-9396. Specialty sandwiches. Lifestyles Vegetarian Juice Bar, 420 Madison Ave., 788-5247. Lil' Buddha, 274 Lark St., 443-0029. Small plates, organic, veggie/vegan friendly, tea. Lombardo’s Restaurant, 119-121 Madison Ave., 462-9180. Fine Italian food. Mamoun’s Mideast Café, 206 Washington Ave., 434-3901. Mediterranean cuisine. Maria’s Spanish Food, 185½ Lark St., 472-9429. McGuire’s, 353 State St., 463-2100. Fine Dining. Metro Mini Mart, 165 Madison Ave., 449-1491. Groceries, deli and ATM. New Image

Deli, 179 S. Pearl St., 463-5439. Noho Pizza, 195 Lark St., 433-1111. Salads, wings and Italian dinners. Oasis Mediterranean Cafe. 4 Delaware Ave., 813-4880. Authentic mediterranean cuisine. Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., 463-9004. An alternative neighborhood bar. American cuisine. Panera Bread, 50 New Scotland Ave., 443-0480. Price Chopper Supermarket, 40 Delaware Ave., 465-2603. Open 24 hours. Rain, 259 Lark St., 729-4827. Modern Chinese. Ramona’s, 290 Lark St., 449-2010. Open 7 days, breakfast and lunch. Red’s Park

Place, 560 Madison Ave., 432-3221. Shogun, 457 Madison Ave., 512-4101. Japanese, Sushi Bar. Soho Pizza, 269 Lark St., 449-1111. Greenwich Village style brick oven pizza and more. Stacks Espresso Bar, 260 Lark St., 336-5819. Gourmet coffee. Stella Del Mare, 123 Madison Ave., 434-0310. Groceries, deli, Italian specialties. Stephanie’s Deli, 145 Madison Ave., 432-4540. Stewarts Shop, 10 New Scotland Ave., 463-6146. Subway, 21 New Scotland Ave., 436-3780. Sukkothai, 254 Lark St., 463-0223. Thai food restaurant. Terra, 238 Washington Ave. Pescetarian international cuisine. The Daily Grind, 204 Lark St., 434-1482. Full café menu with great coffee. The Dutch

Pot, 418 Madison Ave., 465-3483. Open seven days, specializing in Jamaican cuisine. The Grille at 138, 138 Washington Ave., 626-0030. Open 7 days a week; food and beverages at moderate prices The New Madison Grill, 331 Madison Ave., 434-1938. “Best pizza in town.” Umana Restaurant and Pub, 236 Washngton Ave., 915-1699. Street food from around the world. V & R Restaurant, 136 Madison Ave., 626-0001. Italian, daily specials. Zuzu’s Wonderful Life, Inc., 299-301 Hamilton St., 426-1269. Healthy snacks/salads. Wine Bar &

Bistro, 200 Lark St., 463-2881. European style wines and lite fare.

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