Local Albany Information

Statistics indicate Albany, NY, is the fourth most populous city in New York State and the oldest capital city in the U.S. Albany has experienced unprecedented progress and development over the years. This tremendous amount of growth has led to the construction of the Hudson River Way Pedestrian Bridge, new offices, hotels, and restaurants. Albany's attractive size lends itself to feel like a small community while at the same time having components of a metropolitan area. A rich mixture of historic and diverse neighborhoods and an exciting variety of arts, cultural and entertainment opportunities exist in this great city. Albany boasts a multitude of restaurants, shops, museums, and theatres within walking distance or easily accessible by bus. Accolades for this region include:

The Albany Capital District has been ranked third by Forbes on "Best Places with the Best Education";
Voted "least stressful city" to live and work by Sperling Stress Index;
Ranked Albany 34th in the country for doing business by Forbes;
Ranked 4th on Entrepreneur Magazine's list for best mid-sized city in the East for entrepreneurs;
Voted "America's Most Livable City" by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Current PPN properties are located on Washington Avenue in the Beverwyck neighborhood and Partridge Street in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany. These are residential areas in close proximity to their local institutions and public transportation. Public transportation is available free to college students and stops right at the front door of PPN properties.

Grocery Stores

Price Chopper

Head southeast on Washington Ave toward W Lawrence St 0.1 mi
Turn right at N Main Ave 0.4 mi
Turn right at Madison Ave/US-20374 ft

Head northwest on Washington Ave toward N Allen St 446 ft
Turn right at N Allen St 0.3 mi
Turn Left at Central Ave/Rt-5 5.5 miles

Hospital

Albany Medical Center

Head southeast on Washington Ave toward W Lawrence St 0.9 mi
Turn right at N Lake Ave 04 mi
Turn left at Madison Ave/US-200 .3 mi
Turn right at New Scotland Ave 0.1 mi

Malls

Cross Gates Mall

Head northwest on Washington Ave toward N Allen St 0.3 mi
Turn left at Manning Blvd 0.4 mi
Turn right at US-20/Western Ave .1 mi
Turn right at Cross gates Mall Rd 0.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Cross gates Mall Rd 272 ft

Reverse directions

Head southeast on Cross gates Mall Rd 0.3 mi
Merge onto Adirondack North way N via the I-90/I-87 ramp 0.5 mi
Take the exit onto I-90 E toward Albany/Boston 0.8 mi
Take the Washington Ave exit 2 to UAlbany 0.2 mi
Turn left at Washington Ave 2.4 mi

Colonie Center Mall

Head northwest on Washington Ave toward N Allen St **446 ft
Turn right at N Allen St **0.3 mi
Turn left at Central Ave/RT-5 **3.0 mi

Police Department

Center Station

536 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 458-5660

Traffic Safety

526 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 458-5628

Fire House

44 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 474-5877

Utilities

TRASH REMOVAL

Please call to find out what day your trash will be picked up. Trash should be placed curbside, after 7:00 pm or dusk (whichever occurs first) but before 12:00 am midnight, the evening prior to the designated waste collection and recycling day.

NOTE: Trashcans are not permitted to be stored in public view.

All garbage should be containerized using heavy-duty plastic bags and/or metal or plastic containers. Metal or plastic garbage containers shall have a maximum volume of 50 gallons and be fitted with a lid. If you wish to dispose of a broken or damaged garbage container please label "CONTAINER BROKEN, PLEASE DISPOSE. "

Bulk Items (e.g. household furniture, mattresses and toilets) may also be placed at the curb in limited quantities. Please call the Department of General Services at (518) 434-CITY (2489) at least 24 hours prior to your collection day to inform them of these items.

White Goods (e.g. Air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, hot water tanks and tires) can also be placed curbside. Please call the Department of General Services at (518) 434-CITY (2489) at least 24 hours prior to your collection day to inform them of these items. NYS LAW: Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers prior to being put curbside.

National

National Grid

1125 Broadway
Albany, NY 12204
(800) 642-4272
Website

National Grid Onlne Form for starting new services

*To start service, you need the following information:*

Your Social Security Number or Taxpayer ID. If you don't have one or wish to use another form of identification, please call us at 1-800-642-4272.
The exact address (including Apartment Number or the meter number) of where you are requesting service.

Also, please note:

A deposit may be required.
If you have the following medical devices: apnea monitor, home kidney dialysis machine, continuous ventilation device or suction (aspiration) machine, please call 1-800-642-4272.

Time Warner Cable

130 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12203
866-321-2225
518-869-3204 (fax)
Website

Transportation

Albany International Airport (ALB)

Head northwest on Washington Ave toward N Allen St 1.0 mi
Slight right toward State Offices 0.5 mi
Take the New York Thruway/I-90/I-87 ramp 0.1 mi
Take the left fork to I-90 W and merge onto I-90 W 1.5 mi
Merge onto I-87 N via the I-87 N/Northway exit 1N to Saratoga/Montreal 3.2 mi
Take the Wolf Rd exit 4 to Albany International Airport 0.1 mi
Turn left at Wolf Rd 443 ft
Turn left at Albany Shaker Rd/CR-1511 .3 mi

Amtrak Train station

Head northwest on Washington Ave toward N Allen St 446 ft
Turn right at N Allen St 0.3 mi
Turn left at Central Ave/RT-5 0.3 mi
Turn right at Everett Rd 0.3 mi
Turn right to merge onto I-90 E 3.6 mi
Take the Washington Ave exit 7 to Rensselaer 0.2 mi
Turn right at Washington Ave 0.6 mi
Turn left at Broadway 0.9 mi
Turn left at Partition St 322 ft **10**.Turn right at East St 0.3 mi