WEED THIS

Despite hard economic times, many
neighbors are still applying chemicals
to lawns and gardens without any clear
understanding of possible, adverse health
impacts for themselves, their families, pets
and neighbors.

Perhaps, it is time to wean off use of these
chemicals and road salt?

Read:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/24/roundup-scientists-birth-defects_n_883578.html?icid=main%7Chtmlws-main-n%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%7C217113

                                                                Joe Sullivan

SUMMER WEATHER
BRINGS OUT PERPS

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED, WITH IT THE
SEASONAL SPIKE IN CRIME.

NO NEIGBORHHOOD IS SPARED THIS
PLAGUE OF PERPS.

NOT ALL INCIDENTS MAKE THE NEWS.

PERPS ARE MOBILE AND COME FROM
DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THEY STRIKE
ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

Read:

From: Helderberg Neighborhood Association BE ALERT. LOOK OUT FOR YOURSELVES



Sent: Tue, June 21, 2011 8:22:03 AM


Subject: Fwd: Sexual Assault on Oakwood Street


---------- Forwarded message ----------


From: Jim Sano


Date: Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 6:10 AM


Subject: Sexual Assault on Oakwood Street


To: hna@hnaalbany.com, HNAcommunity@yahoogroups.com, gregcoons@nycap.rr.com, kkalvarez@landmarkconsulting.net, jvigg2005@yahoo.com, dschramek@yahoo.com, cathyfahey@yahoo.com


Please distribute, be aware, take precautions and report anything unusual immediately!


Jim Sano
9th Ward
Albany Common Council


Albany detectives are investigating a reported sexual assault on Oakwood Street this past Friday morning.


Police were called to the 47 year old victim's house after a man knocked on her door and forced his way in when she answered it.


The victim told responding officers that at approximately 10:00 a.m. Friday she went to answer the door when someone knocked on it. When she did the man at the door said he was from Animal Control and he needed to speak to her about an animal control issue. When she opened the door slightly he pushed his way in, pushed her to the ground, punched her in the face and then tied her hands together. The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim.


The suspect, described as a white male, then left out the same door he forced his way in. No further description is available at this time.


The victim was taken to St. Peter's Hospital for treatment.


A complete canvass of the neighborhood was completed and the investigation is ongoing at this time.


Additional information:


The incident took place on Friday morning between 10:00 and 10:30 on Oakwood in which a white male 30's to 40's 6ft to 6ft 2 approximately 235lbs knocked on the victims door stating that he was from animal control. He pushed his way inside and assaulted the victim and stole money and medicine. The incident was reported a few hours later to the police. The detective office is now handling the case and any progress in the case will be forwarded. Just let neighbors to be alert when people are at their door unexpectedly and try to verify their identities .


Additional info... Suspect was wearing a red shirt , red baseball hat, tan colored scrub pant and possibly white tennis sneakers


Neighborhood Police Officer
Loren E. Grugan
Upper New Scotland Ave /Woodlawn/ Heldeberg NA


518-462-8049
                                        ********

ALSO READ:

http://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/Police/cmapping.aspx


AN ELDERLY MAN, ON THE SAME BLOCk
HAS BEEN TWICE ASSAULTED AND ROBBED
BY A BLACK MALE



YOUR NEIGHBORS AND NEIGHBORHOOD.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE PART OF OUR WATCH.

CALL APD CENTER STATION 458 5660 AS
NEEDED.

NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY BEGINS WITH
YOU.

                                               Joe Sullivan

BUS THIS

CDTA is in process of realigning bus
service.

CDTA should consider the following:

1. extend bus service to the Price Chopper
Plaza in Slingerlands and make the plaza
a transfer point for the Number 13, 18, 19
and 4 bus routes.

a) extend the #4 route from it's current
terminus at Ohav Shalom Senior Housing
on Krum  Rd, Albany, to run along
Krum Kill to Blessing to Rte 85 to the
PC Plaza.

This will provide residents of Wards 13
and 14 in the City, and residents of  that
part of Slingerlands tributary to Krum
Kill/Blessing Rds, with access to the PC
Plaza. Additionally, it will provide
residents of  that part of Slingerlands
access to the College of St Rose and
Downtown Albany.

As an alternative, several runs per day
of the #13 bus could be rerouted to
perform this function.

Having the PC Plaza serve as a transfer
point for the 19, 18, 13 and 4 lines will
benefit riders from Voorheesville, New
Scotland and Bethlehem, as well as
stimulating business at the PC Plaza.

                                             Joe Sullivan

ARE YOU READY? A SURVIVOR?
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Risks and Preparations. Explore these
sources.

1.  http://www.ready.gov/

2. http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/index.html

3. http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/tornadoes.html

4.  http://www.weather.gov/om/lightning/outdoors.htm

5.  http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

6.  http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html

7. http://www.nyprepare.gov/

8  http://cdc.gov/

9. http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oct/

10.  http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm


APD Center Sq Station 458 5660


Anti-Terror Hotline:
1 866 SAFE NYS (723 3697)

Like it , or not, you are the first
line of defense when it comes to
security in our hood and city.


We have to be the eyes and ears of
the APD and be proactive rather than
reactive.


Last but, not least, be prepared to defend
yourself, your loved ones, your home.


Go to B & J Guns 1702 Central Ave. Colonie


The Gun Guy and staff will equip and
train you.


Be well.  Be prepared!




                                                             Joe Sullivan

ARE YOU READY?


Over the past few months a number of disasters, natural and man made
 have occurred in various parts of the state, nation and world.

These include: winter storms, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, tsunami's
nuclear disaster, tornadoes, hurricanes and terrorist acts.

Thus far, our area has been lucky. But, that may not always be the case.

What would you do if water, gas, electricity and telephone services
were cut off, particularly for an extended period of time? If no gasoline
were available? If food store shelves were
empty? If civil disorder and anarchy occurred?

Individuals, households, churches, synagogues and neighborhood
businesses would do well to ponder these questions and prepare for
whatever may come our way today, tomorrow, or
at sometime in the future.

Remember....government can't save us. We must save ourselves
and the government!

***************

Attend our Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Program

Thursday, June 9, at 7 pm

Bethany Reformed Church, 760 New Scotland Ave, at Lenox

Sponsored by the Buckingham Pond/Crestwood Neighborhood
Association, Bethany Reformed Church and
The American Red Cross, NENY


PROGRAM

Welcome. Introduction. Joe Sullivan, President BPCNA

Neighborhood Emergency/Disaster Preparedness.
What individuals and
households can do to prepare. Erica Streun
                                                  Regional Preparedness Associate
                                                  American Red Cross NENY

Health Concerns. Preparing for Emergencies/Disasters.
                                                Deb Busch, RN U S Army Reserve

Questions/Answers. Discussion

Literature and additional resources/ information will be available.



To reserve a seat,
or for further information call 438 5230 before June 7.


Neighborhood website: http://bpcnanews.blogspot.com//

                                                               Joe Sullivan

ARE YOU READY?

Over the past few months, anyone who
is paying attention, is aware that a
number of disasters, both natural and
man made, have occurred in various
parts of the state, nation and world.
These include, winter storms, floods
wildfires, earthquakes, tsunami's
nuclear disaster, tornadoes, hurricanes
and terrorist acts.

Thus far, our area has been lucky.
But, that may not be always the case.

What would you do if  water, gas
electricity and telephone service
were cut off, particularly for an
extended period of time? If no
gasoline was available? If the
food store shelves were empty?
If the there was civil disorder
and anarchy in the streets?

Individuals, households, churches
synagogues, and neighborhood
businesses would do well to ponder
these questions and prepare for
whatever may come our way, today
tomorrow, or at sometime in the
future.

Remember, government can't save
us...we must save ourselves and the
government!

Attend our Neighborhood Disaster
Preparedness Program.

NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM




Thursday, June 9, 7 pm.



Bethany Reformed Church 760 New Scotland Avenue, at Lenox

and Buckingham, Albany



Sponsor: Buckingham Pond/Crestwood Neighborhood Association with

Bethany Reformed Church and American Red Cross, NENY



Cost: free. To reserve a seat or for further information. Call: 438 5230





Joe Sullivan, President
BPCNA