Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween, Albany!

Wishing everyone a fun and safe evening filled with costumes, candy, and plenty of spooky fun!

As our families and young people head out tonight, please be mindful of your surroundings, look out for one another, and check in with your children. Know where they’re going, who they’re with, and how they’re getting home.

Enjoy the night, Albany. Let’s make it a safe one for everyone!

10/30/2026

The Fish Man is still here until 3:30!

DJay’s Fish Fry is at City Hall, and folks are happy. Myself included. Thank you!

Hopefully we see you back here sooner than later.

Our weekly food vendor program continues to give local entrepreneurs a chance to introduce their businesses to new customers while bringing something different to the lunch hour.

Come hungry, support local, and show DJay some love!

Interested vendors can apply at albanyny.gov/2511/City-Hall-Food-Vendor-Program (http://albanyny.gov/2511/City-Hall-Food-Vendor-Program)

10/30/2026

Love is in the air!

Congratulations to this lovely couple, Zach & Christine Bell, on their marriage here at City Hall 🧡💙🧡

10/30/2026

Sometimes three words are all it takes to remind us how much we have in common.

Artist Pamela Heller’s I LOVE YOU PROJECT has collected voices from around the world, bringing people of different backgrounds, cultures, and generations together through a simple expression of love.

Albany is proud to be part of this message, with installations at City Hall and several locations throughout the Capital Region.

I appreciate the thought behind this project and the opportunity it gives people to connect through art, even when they may not share the same language or life experiences.

Thank you, Pamela, for including our city in something so meaningful.

Learn more about the project here: (http://justsayiloveyou.com/)

Albany, I love you 💙🧡💙

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

Every ribbon cutting tells a story. And lately, Albany has had quite a few worth celebrating.

At Clinton Market Collective, Latyonia Lee of L’s Simplygoodness and Ruby and Leo of Shalimar Express are bringing new food options downtown.

Jake and Alejandro Griffin-Diaz have expanded their investment in Albany with JAJA Natural W**e Bar.

Chanell Jackson turned her passion for wellness into Ashwana’s Promise Spa & Wellness, a business named after her daughter.

After a devastating fire in 2023, Yamar Carter has brought Yamaguchie back to Lark Street.

And Niaja Lafortune and Chianti Bennett are building their legacy with Legacy on Lark, through family, friendship, and a shared vision.

Different businesses, different journeys, but all choosing to believe in Albany.

Turning the lights back on takes more than government. It takes partners.

To every entrepreneur choosing Albany, you will always have a partner in me in my Administration.

Thank you to Capitalize Albany, the Downtown Albany BID, the Lark Street BID, and the Capital Region Community Investment Trust for supporting our small business community.

10/29/2026

Nearly 400 children joined the fun last year, and our Department of Neighborhood and Community Services has kept this neighborhood Halloween tradition growing!

Our third annual Trunk or Treat brought families together at 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard for costumes, candy, and a little Halloween excitement.

A big thank you to our City staff, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this year’s celebration possible!

10/29/2026

Nearly 100 new trees are coming to Second Ave in Albany! 🌳✨

Starting with today’s ceremonial planting at Community Memorial Park, new trees will be planted from Delaware to Elizabeth Street, supported by a $75,000 grant from NYSDEC.

More trees mean more shade on hot summer days, cleaner air, and more green space for neighbors to enjoy. Investments like these make a real difference in our neighborhoods, helping create healthier, more beautiful communities for everyone.

Thank you to NYSDEC and all of the community partners helping make Albany a greener place to live! 💚

10/29/2026

Calling all fish fry fans!

DJay’s Fish Fry is bringing homemade flavor to City Hall, with everything from classic fish and chips to fried shrimp, tacos, grilled favorites, and more.

Our weekly food vendor program continues to give local entrepreneurs a chance to introduce their businesses to new customers while bringing something different to the lunch hour.

Come hungry, support local, and show DJay some love!

Interested vendors can apply at albanyny.gov/2511/City-Hall-Food-Vendor-Program (http://albanyny.gov/2511/City-Hall-Food-Vendor-Program)

10/26/2026

Boo. Our Youth Employment Team works so hard. Today on National Pumpkin Day we decided to have a little fun with a Pumpkin Decorating Day.
Some of us carved and others painted. We truly enjoy working with all of our Albany youth. Having team building activities is important to us, too.

What team building activities does your workplace conduct.