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Budget Approved & 3 Trustees Elected
Albany city residents voted today to approve a 2.0% increase in the library tax levy, which is under the NYS tax cap, to support the Albany Public Library. The budget was approved by 81% of the voters, with a final vote tally of 2,050 to 486. The approved 2024-25 library operating tax levy is $7,...
12 Candidates for APL Trustee Election on May 21
Updated 5/14/24 Twelve candidates will be on the May 21 ballot for three seats on the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees. The following Albany residents submitted valid nominating petitions to the City School District of Albany and will appear on the ballot in this order: (1) Daniel Sc...
“Extra/Ordinary” Art Exhibit Continues through May 11
You've got a few days left to view the current Art at APL exhibition at the Pine Hills Branch. The exhibition -- "Extra/Ordinary" -- continues through May 11. “Extra/Ordinary” highlights work by contemporary artists whose creations straddle craft and fine art. Artists from the region are using ...