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Feast 2022
/If it’s spring, it’s time for Historic Albany Foundation to start planning for Feast, and as a past supporter of the event, we wanted you to be the first to know our plans for this year!
This year, we are planning for a brand new iteration of our popular spring fundraiser, Feast 2022, which will be taking place in person on Saturday, June 18th at the Shaker Heritage Society (just across the road from Albany International Airport in Colonie).
How can you get involved?
SPONSORSHIP:
HAF has sponsorship levels for every budget! Check out the corporate benefits and promotional opportunities here.
HONORARY COMMITTEE:
This year we are thrilled to be honoring Jack and Diana Waite who have been long-time supporters of HAF, as well as each being a leader in preservation in their respective fields. Jack being the owner of John G. Waite Associates architect firm, and Diana being the owner of Mt. Ida Press. Join the Honorary Committee here.
YOUR OWN TABLE:
Have you hosted Feast in the past in your home, or have you always wanted to? This year you can “host” your own table at the event! To host a table of 8 or 10 people with your name on it, you just need to confirm your guests who will be assigned to sit with you for the evening. You will also be listed as a Table Host in the evening’s program. The more the merrier and it’s a great way to sit with your family, friends or co-workers, and introduce new people to Historic Albany Foundation and our mission. Message us here for more details.
AUCTION:
One of the most anticipated aspects of Feast every year is our wonderful silent auction. The auction consists of donated goods and services such as gift baskets of every variety, tickets, gift certificates, experiences, food, jewelry, artwork, handmade items, and more! Please consider donating a unique and festive prize. This year’s auction bidding will be online, with the prizes on view at the event. Please go here for the auction donation form.
Please know that all proceeds from Feast 2022 help to support our mission of preserving and protecting Albany's architectural heritage. Please feel free to contact us on the below number if you would like to chat more about the event, donating, or our mission.
518 465 0876 X110 Kparker@historic-albany.org
Masonry Bidding Open for 48 Hudson
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The Historic Albany Foundation will receive sealed Bids for the Phase II - Structural Stabilization to be performed at The Van Ostrande-Radliff House at 48 Hudson Avenue, Albany NY. The project consists primarily of masonry restoration work.
Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 22, 2022 at John G. Waite Associates, Architects (384 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, 518-449-5440) at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject all Bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Electronic Contract Documents may be obtained after 12:00 P.M, April 4, 2022 from the Architect, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Contact Matthew Scheidt at 518-449-5440 or mscheidt@jgwaarchitects.com
A site visit to review existing conditions and constraints will be held by appointment only at the project site; attendance is strongly recommended.
This project is in part funded by a grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993. Under Article 15A, Executive Law, the State of New York is committed to providing Minority and Women Owned Business (MWBE) equal opportunity to participate in government contracts. The State has established a goal for MWBE participation of 13% MBE and 17% WBE totaling 30% Minority and Women-Owned Businesses combined. The lowest bidder must submit, either with their bid or within seven business days of notification of selection, a Grants MWBE Utilization Plan, Contractor’s Solicitation Log and documentation that NYS Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) were contacted during preparation of said bid. Participants that do not submit the Grants MWBE Utilization Plan, Contractor’s Solicitation Log and evidence of their good faith efforts will be deemed non-responsive and their bid may be rejected. Evidence of good faith efforts is contact by certified mail, follow-up with phone contact and a summary of all contact and results. Prior to the award of a contract to the lowest bidder; review and acceptance of the bid summary and all MWBE documentation by State Parks is required.
Attention of Bidders is particularly called to all applicable State and local requirements. All bidders are subject to the terms of the NYS Master Contract for Grants -- Standard Terms and Conditions, which can be found online at http://grantsreform.ny.gov\.
By order of The Historic Albany Foundation.
A Brief History of Author William Kennedy
/William Kennedy is an award-winning author, born and raised in Albany, New York. Growing up Kennedy was raised Catholic in the North Albany neighborhood. He attended school in both the Albany Public School system and Christian Brothers Academy. Kennedy went on to graduate from Siena College in 1949. Shortly after his graduation from Siena, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he wrote for the Army newspaper while in Europe.
After returning to Albany in 1952, Kennedy worked for a number of years as an investigative reporter for the Times Union. While working for the Times Union Kennedy was involved in exposing the corrupt inner workings of Daniel P. O’Connell; a prominent figure in the democratic party at the time. He then went on to live in Puerto Rico where he wrote for the San Juan Star for several years.
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