Key Contacts

Emergency  Contacts:  911 Includes Police, Fire, Paramedics

Poison Control – 1-800-222-1222

National Grid -- 1-800-642-4272

  • Gas Emergency – 1-800-892-2345 or 911

  • Power Outages/Wires Down – 1-800-867-5222

NYS Alert System and to Sign Up for Alerts

Local Government Resources

City of Albany

Albany Police Non-emergency Number: 518-438-4000

Albany Fire Department (Non-emergency): 518-447-7879

Albany Water Department: 518-434-5300

  • Emergency Dispatch (broken pipes or flooding):  518-434-5322

Albany Neighborhood and Community Services:  518-434-CITY (518-434-2489) 

 Albany Department of General Services:  518-434-CITY (518-434-2489)

Albany Department of Planning & Development: 518-465-6066

Albany Building & Regulatory Compliance (Code Enforcement): 518-434-5995

Albany City Treasurer (Taxes & Fees):  518-434-5036

Other Neighborhood Resources

Council of Albany Neighborhood Associations (CANA):  cana4albany@gmail.com

Albany Public Library Main Branch: 518-427-4300

  • Pine Hills Branch: 518-427-4300 EXT. 7

City School District of Albany:  518-475-6000

  • Pine Hills Elementary School:  518-475-6725

University at Albany

  • Off Campus Hotline (24/7):  518-442-5888