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518-333-9696 | KlausRoofingNYVirtual.com CONTACTUSFORAFREEESTIMATE of their time in the workforce: The magazine ranks the Albany area as the 61st best place to retire.

Green Bay, Wis., took the top spot in the overall survey, with Huntsville, Ala.; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; Boulder, Colo.; and Sarasota, Fla., rounding out the top five.

Syracuse finished 22nd, Rochester landed at 26 and Buffalo at 27.

Mid-sized American metro areas dominate the top of the list with places like Ann Arbor, Mich.; Boise, Idaho; and Portland, Maine, finishing far ahead of major metros like Boston, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Some statistics about the Albany area cited in the report:

METRO POPULATION: 898,265

MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $287,608 (the national average for 2021 was $365,616.)

MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT: $1,094

MEDIAN AGE: 40.3 years old

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY: $61,560

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 7.7 percent

The report notes that 83 percent of the region’s commuters rely on cars, slightly above the national average of 81.8 percent. Just 3 percent of commuters use mass transit, slightly below the national average of 4.2 percent.

The average commute is 23 minutes.

The report notes the region has a significant Catholic population with nearly 30 percent of residents claiming an affiliation. Slightly less than 45 percent of the population identifies as religious.

U.S. News says 47.6 percent of area residents are married and 52.4 percent are single, which mirrors the national numbers.

“With a more than 38 percent increase in stray and seized dogs in the first quarter of this year, this funding comes at a critical time for our community,” Mohawk Hudson CEO Ashley Jeffrey Bouck said in a statement. “We’re extremely grateful to our partners who have been working with us on plans to increase sheltering capacity, as well as to Governor Hochul for the funding to make it happen.”

There are 135 dogs in the humane society’s care, split between 85 dog kennels and 14 foster homes, Marguerite Pearson, humane society director of marketing and communications, said. At the same time, adoptions are down by 20 percent.

A $500,000 grant was awarded to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office to create an auxiliary shelter that will include 12 large, long-term housing kennels for dogs that are part of court cases. The facility, which will provide protection and space to dogs in protective custody from cruelty, neglect and other criminal cases, will feature indoor and outdoor pens, an animal kitchen, laundry and administrative space.

Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said the agency has been exploring ways to help relieve the region’s overpopulation crisis for the past year. “Based on the success of our past partnerships with MHHS, notably the STAR program, which gave model inmates the chance to live with and train dogs, we knew we could come up with a meaningful way to provide more lifesaving kennel space using shared resources and expertise,” he said.

The city of Schenectady has also received $200,000 for updated, larger kennels and renovations to the existing facility to make it safer and more humane for short-term stay dogs waiting to be retrieved by their owners.

An improved shelter will better help the city collaborate with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and serve companion animals in the community, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy said.

In November, the Mohawk Hudson Humane

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COLONIE - Join us for a hot meal at The Beltrone Living Center

Monday-Friday at Noon. This program is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, NYS Office for the Aging, Administration for Community Living, Town of Colonie and participant contributions. Suggested participant contribution is $3.00 Registration and Reservations are Required for this program. Call Liz at 518-459-2857 Ext. 303 for Reservations by the business day before.

Friday, June 9th at Noon: Come listen to Rick & Ron

“Never Too Late Duo” and enjoy lunch with the community Enjoy the sounds of jazz, pop, classic American standards, Latin favorites and rock n’ roll oldies. Lunch served will be Chicken Cacciatore, Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Spinach, Carrot Raisin Salad, Fruit & Sherbet. Friday, June 16th at Noon: Come enjoy lunch with the community and enjoy a Lunch & Learn event with the “Friends of Chamber Music” board member

Se nior une ining Events t olonieCharles Kruzansky. The Friends of Chamber Music has presented world-class performances featuring groups of national and international repute and breakout performances by up-and-coming ensembles since its founding in 1949. A recording of a performance will be played. Lunch served is Vegetarian Antipasto

Salad & Italian Wedding

Soup.

Monday, June 19th at 5:00PM: Come enjoy dinner and the sounds of Levi and Lucia! Levi’s lead guitar, tenor sax, vocal skills, and 50 years of musical experience, combined with Lucia’s bluesy vocals, outgoing personality, harmonica licks and keyboard skills, consummate with a diverse and entertaining Duo. Dinner served will be Pot Roast, baked potato, carrots, spinach & mandarin salad, and chocolate cake!

6/1

Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup

6/2 Meatball Sub

6/5

Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair w/Peas

6/6 Pulled Pork Sandwich

6/7 Chicken Pesto Lasagna

6/8 Mushroom, Spinach & Cheese Quiche

6/9 Chicken Cacciatore

6/12 Baked Ham w/Peas

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6/13 Salmon Cakes

6/14 Garlic Ricotta Broccoli Pizza

6/15 Chicken Piccata

6/16 Vegetarian Antipasto Salad + Italian Wedding Soup

6/19 Lunch Chicken Parmesan w/Ziti

6/19 Special Dinner Pot Roast

6/20 Mediterranean Baked Cod over Orzo Salad

6/21 Summer Minestrone Soup + ½ Turkey

Sandwich

6/22 Swedish Meatballs over Egg Noodles

6/23 Stuffed Shells

6/26 Grilled Chicken w/ Pineapple Salsa

6/27 Pasta Fagioli w/ Sausage

6/28 Parmesan Encrusted Chicken

6/29 Cheddar Broccoli Soup + ½ Rst Beef Sandwich

6/30 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles w/Gravy

5K Ru n nd Mi le Walk lanned for Me morial ay Weekend

DELMAR – RUNforVETS.com on May 28-- a chance to give to those who have given so much.

The Sons of the American Legion Blanchard-Currey Post 1040 and the Bethlehem Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post 3185 host their first 5K race followed by a 2-mile walk. The Run starts at 9 am and the 2-

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mile walk at 10:30 am with the start and finish lines at the American Legion, 16 W Poplar Dr, Delmar.

“All proceeds of this event will support veteran groups in the area,” said Sons of American Legion Commander Joe Benoit. “This is the first year of the event, which we will become an annual tradition in conjunction with the Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade, which is sponsored by the Legion and the VFW. Help us remember those who have passed and support our current veterans.”

There’s a $40 registration fee for runners and walkers, with all proceeds supporting veteran activities in the area. Donation and sponsorship information can also be found online at RUNforVETS. com. The site also includes a map of the race.

Runners/walkers who register by May 13 are assured a custom sized commemorative T-Shirt (a camo pattered shirt with saluting soldier silhouette and cut out of runner).

Those who need to register manually, can do so in person on Friday and Saturday at the Bethlehem Memorial VFW Post, 404 Delaware Ave, Delmar between Noon and 6 pm. Questions can also be directed to Keving McCaffrey at 518-475-7895 or Joe Benoit at 518-339-0854.

The Bethlehem Memorial Parade is a fun and important community event jointly sponsored by the American Legion and VFW and will be held at 11 am, Monday, May 29, the day after the run.

Colonie Me morial Day arade

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COLONIE - The Town of Colonie has cancelled the annual Memorial Day Parade on Thursday May 25th at the Colonie Mohawk River Park.

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ALBANY – On Monday, June 26th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Colonie Senior Service Centers will be holding its 5th Annual Car Show on the grounds of The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle in Albany, as part of the organization’s SUMMERFEST, a senior community block party complete with live music, ongoing games, an active aging fair and food/ beverage which is open to the public. Those attending are asked to bring their lawn chair, dancing shoes, appetite and love for the automobile.

CSSC’s Car Show, also known as a motor show or auto show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics.

Attendees to SUMMERFEST will be asked to vote to choose “Best of Show.” Several prizes will be awarded. The fee to Preregister a vehicle is $10. Day of Show Registration is $20. For further information or to register your vehicle, please contact Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.