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Register now for our Civil Service Workshop on Monday, August 3rd!

Join The City of Albany’s free workshop in collaboration with NYS Department of Civil Service to learn more about:

* Local opportunities
* Hear from current employees
* Get help applying

Register now through the link below or in our bio:
🔗https://Inkd.in/g8cCGDfT

Details:
💙Monday, August 3rd
💙1:00pm-4:00pm
💙Albany Public Library- 517 Western Ave., Albany, NY

Today, we honor Juneteenth and the long fight for freedom, justice, and dignity.

This day reminds us that freedom is not complete unless it is protected for everyone. Any injustice against one community weakens the promise of justice for all.

We are proud to mark this day with remembrance, celebration, and a continued commitment to building an Albany where every resident can live with dignity, opportunity, and belonging.❤️💛💚

🌊Don't Forget to Beat the Heat! 🌊
NEW TIME: The following spray pads will be open from 10AM-8PM!

Very hot, humid weather and possible thunderstorms are expected over the next few days. Please take steps to protect yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your pets.

Starting today, June 12th, Albany spray pads will have extended hours from 10 AM to 8 PM at:

•Black Lives Matter Park
•Hackett Park
•Upper Lincoln Park
•Clinton Market
•Ridgefield Park Rosemont Park
•North Swan Street Park
•Sheridan Park
•Westland Hills Park

🧡Heat safety:
- Stay in air conditioning when you can.
- Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty.
- Avoid prolonged time outside, especially from 3 PM to 5PM.
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- Never leave children or pets in parked cars.
- Check on older adults, young children, people with health conditions, and anyone who may need help staying cool.

💙Know the signs:
- Heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, cramps, headache, vomiting, or fainting.
- Heat stroke may include hot, dry skin, confusion, dizziness, loss of consciousness, or a body temperature above 103 degrees. Call 911 right away.

🧡Storm safety:
- If you hear thunder, go indoors and stay inside for at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder.
- Stay away from windows.
- Avoid corded electronics.
- Stay away from tall objects, open fields, and water.
- If driving, slow down, use headlights, and never drive through flooded roads.

💙Power outage tips:
- Keep phones and backup batteries charged.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.

Local Cooling and Clean Air Centers:
🧡Albany County Cooling Stations: (https://
https://lnkd.in/ernpZ5xC)
💙NYSDOH Cooling Centers: (https://www.health.ny.gov/ environmental/weather/cooling/)
🧡NYSDOH Clean Air Centers: (https://www.health.ny.gov/ environmental/outdoors/air/cleanair.htm)
💙National Weather Service Heat Risk Tool: (https:// https://lnkd.in/eSw73CNd)

Stay safe, stay informed, and take care of one another.

🏈Albany Firebirds Ticket Giveaway! 🏈
The Department of Recreation is giving away free tickets to this Friday's Albany Firebirds game, against the Michigan Arsenal, 7:00pm at the MVP Arena!
🚨Contest Rules 🚨
Tag 3 friends, share and like this post for a chance to win!!!
✨Good Luck! ✨