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CITY OF ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL 24 EAGLE STREET, ROOM 206 ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207 TELEPHONE (518) 434-5087 * * NEWS RELEASE * * Date: June 18, 2020 Contact: Michele Andre Senior Legislative Aide [PHONE REDACTED]/[EMAIL REDACTED] Albany Common Council Office Re-Opens ALBANY, NY – The Albany Common Council continues to work with the Mayor's office to ensure that Albany residents have their voices heard and needs met. We appreciate the swift response of Mayor Kathy Sheehan throughout the crisis and the strategy implemented to re-open City Hall and provide residents services. As we progress through the phases of New York State’s re-open our office is open and available to the public, Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesday 10:00 am to 12:00pm and 1-5pm, by appointment. As we re-open we encourage you to continue: Contacting us by phone at [PHONE REDACTED] because messages are checked daily and responded to within 24-72 hours Watching the live stream of Council Meetings on either Facebook or YouTube Providing your comments by email to [EMAIL REDACTED] or the digital form on our webpage Visiting our website for legislative updates and meeting notice Participating in local government The Common Council values transparency and is dedicated to continuing governance during the re- opening of New York State. We are examining the best ways to ensure our meetings are available and we can hear from the public while minimizing the spread of COVID19. We also recognize and appreciate the efforts of Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, and county departments for the work they are doing on behalf of the public health and our communities. We will continue to partner with state and local officials and community leaders to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our constituents are a top priority.