Notice to Bidders:
The Cohoes Housing Authority is seeking a qualified HVAC Contractor to perform the Removal and Storage Preparations of combination tankless water heater units. There is a total of 71 Units located at 71 Saratoga Sites, Cohoes, NY 12047. The Authority is in the process of shutting down this site and is looking to salvage the combo water heaters, and their components, and prepare them for storage. Contract specifications and conditions may be Downloaded from the link below.
Proposals will be received by the Executive Director no later than Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 by 10:00am, to the Authority’s Administrative Building, 100 Manor Sites, Cohoes, NY 12047.
Those interested are encouraged to attend the a Site Tour on Wednesday, October 27th, 2022 Time: 11:00am, at 71 Saratoga Sites, Cohoes, NY 12047.
RFP-Boiler Removal Bid Package Documents
A Representative from CDPHP will be on site every Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Roulier Heights Community Room to help with sign up, renewals, and any questions you may have about your CDPHP insurance.
Please stop in. No appointment necessary!
Please join us for Musical Bingo
When: Monday November 14, 2022
Time: 2:00pm- 3:00pm
Where: McDonald Towers Community Room
Please sign up by Thursday November 10th
Call (518) 235-4500
*space is limited to 20*
Saratoga Sites Residents Meeting
The Cohoes Housing Authority will be having a special Public & Resident Meeting in regards to the relocation of Saratoga Sites residents. The meeting will be held on December 1, 2022 beginning at 5PM in the Saratoga Sites Community Room. The meeting will also be held virtually for those that cannot attend in person. The virtual meeting information is as follows:
Zoom Meeting
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Topic: Public/Resident Meeting at SS (Relocation)
Time: Dec 1, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 882 4080 1613
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This is a very important meeting so we hope to see you there!
Hosted by the Cohoes-Waterford Elks and Spindle City Vineyard Church
S i g n - u p s o p e n:
November 27 - December 10
For more information, call (518) 237-8381
or click on the link below for QR code
Christmas Food Basket '22 Flyer
When: December 12, 2022
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Where: McDonald Towers Community Room
*P R I Z E S - Join the Fun!*
Sign up by December 12th
Sponsered by: Eddy Senior Care
Due to the health concerns with COVID-19 and meeting the mandated guidelines set forth by our state and federal governments, the Cohoes Housing Authority’s Board Meeting will be held remotely by video/phone conference.
The remote Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Zoom Information:
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Due to the health concerns with COVID-19 and meeting the mandated guidelines set forth by our state and federal governments, the Cohoes Housing Authority’s Board Meeting will be held remotely by video/phone conference.
The remote Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
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Time: Feb 21, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 828 3733 7063
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Due to the health concerns with COVID-19 and meeting the mandated guidelines set forth by our state and federal governments, the Cohoes Housing Authority’s Board Meeting will be held remotely by video/phone conference.
The remote Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
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Topic: Cohoes HA Board Meeting
Time: March 21, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 828 3733 7063
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Due to the health concerns with COVID-19 and meeting the mandated guidelines set forth by our state and federal governments, the Cohoes Housing Authority’s Board Meeting will be held remotely by video/phone conference.
The remote Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
Zoom Meeting
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Topic: Cohoes HA Board Meeting
Time: April 18, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 828 3733 7063
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Special Board Meeting Workshop
There will be a Special Board Meeting Workshop held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 beginning at 5:30PM in the Manor Sites Community Room. The purpose of the workshop is to meet with potential developers for future redevelopment of the sites.
If you have any questions please contact the administrative office.
The Cohoes Housing Authority has developed its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The Cohoes Housing Authority is preparing its 2022 plan for its Public Housing, Section 8 and Capital Fund Program. It is available for review at the Authority’s Office located at 100 Manor Sites, Cohoes, NY, 12047. The Authority’s hours of operation are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
In addition, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in-person or virtually on June 20, 2023 at 5:30pm in the Manor Sites Community Room.
Any residents or community members wishing to attend virtually, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
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Topic: CHA Annual Plan Public Hearing
Time: Jun 20, 2023 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 825 8674 9980
Passcode: 547598
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Due to the health concerns with COVID-19 and meeting the mandated guidelines set forth by our state and federal governments, the Cohoes Housing Authority’s Board Meeting will be held remotely by video/phone conference.
The remote Special Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 beginning at 12PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
Zoom Meeting
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Topic: CHA Special Board Meeting - Developer
Time: May 31, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 836 4091 7250
Passcode: 566149
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Due to the health concerns with COVID-19 and meeting the mandated guidelines set forth by our state and federal governments, the Cohoes Housing Authority’s Board Meeting will be held remotely by video/phone conference.
The remote Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
Zoom Meeting
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Cohoes Housing Authority is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Cohoes HA Board Meeting
Time: June 20, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 828 3733 7063
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Please be advised that there will not be a Board Meeting held in the month of July.
The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on August 15, 2023.
More information will soon follow.
Lifepath and the Cohoes Senior Center will be distributing farmers market coupons to CHA Senior Residents on the following dates
Manor Sites Seniors:
Where: Manor Community Room
Date: July 21, 2023
Time: 2:45pm-3:25pm
Roulier Heights Seniors:
Where: Roulier Community Room
Date: July 21, 2023
Time: 3:30pm-4:00pm
McDonald Towers Residents:
Where: Cohoes Senior Center
When: Thursday July 20, 2023
Time:12:30pm-1:30pm
There are a limited number of coupons available that will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Limit one per person.
Questions? Please contact Beth at (518) 235-2420
Catholic Charities will be holding a food drive
Tuesday July 25, 2023 at 9:30am at the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club.
The distribution is open to the public and no preregistration is required. Food will be available to those in need on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be two distribution lines: one drive-through line and one walk-in line.
Both walk-in and drive through lines will start at 9:30am.
Living paycheck to paycheck?
Want a better life for your family but cant seem to overcome certain obstacles?
Looking for support and tools to make changes?
Join Cohoes Bridges in learning more about this terrific program!
Monday August 14th, 10:00am at the Cohoes Senior Center
NO OBLIGATION; come to learn more.
Questions? Contact Ed Tremblay (518) 764-5494
or Kathy Kavanaugh (518) 869-6520
On Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 1:00pm, Mayor Keeler, Cohoes Police Chief Waldin, and members of the Cohoes Housing Authority staff will be in the McDonald Towers Community room to address the residents and discuss any conerns in the area surrounding the building.
All Residents of McDonald Towers are welcome to attend.
The Cohoes Housing Authority is seeking proposals for Audit Services for a period of three (3) years beginning fiscal year ending (FYE) September 30, 2023. The authority, at it’s discretion, may extend the contract for two (2) one year periods, for a maximum of five (5) years, if both parties are agreeable.
Services are to include an annual Audit of each of the housing authority’s accounts and records for the twelve (12) month period of October 1st – September 30th of each year. It is to be sufficient in scope for the Contractor to express an opinion in the audit report on the financial statements of each housing authority. The audits are to be completed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, OMB Uniform Guidance and any Internet Submissions as required by HUD or REAC. For questions, please email Kathy Oliver at koliver@cohoeshousing.org.
Proposals are due no later than 3:00 PM on September 8, 2023 and must be submitted to:
Matthew Ethier, Executive Director
Cohoes Housing Authority
Administrative Building
100 Manor Sites
Cohoes, NY 12047
RFP Audit Services
^ Link to propsal and contract
The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
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Time: Aug 15, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
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Time: Sept 19, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Where: Cohoes Middle School Library
When: Friday September 22, 2023
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
If you are interested in signing up, please contact Shawn Higgins (518) 360-5797
Please click on the flyer link above for more information.
Free distribution of gently used adult and children’s coats for the communities of Cohoes, Watervliet, Waterford, and Green Island.
Friday, October 20, 2023 1:00 to 6 PM
Saturday, October 21, 2023 9 AM to Noon
Cohoes Senior Center 10 Cayuga Plaza
Please bring a proof of residency for each person receiving a coat.
Date: Thursday October 19th, 2023
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: McDonald Towers, 19 Remsen St
Cohoes NY 12047
Please join in the fun and activities! The Housing Authority along with our local community organizations will be on site to interact and provide valuable information on services throughout the Capital District. We hope to see you there!
The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 beginning at 6PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
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The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 beginning at 2PM.
Any residents or members of the public wishing to attend, please do so by accessing the following information on your mobile device or computer:
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Topic: Cohoes HA Board Meeting
Time: November 21, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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