Around U: CULTURAL EDITION 2019–2020
Dear Faculty, Students, Administrators, & Staff:
This guide is coordinated and provided by the Union Coalition for Inclusiveness and Diversity (UCID). It provides a listing of individuals, offices, organizations, support services and local resources that help to foster a welcoming and multicultural environment. We hope that this guide will meet the diverse needs of our community and foster communication and collaboration among all students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the community at large.
We are dedicated to enhancing your experience in our community and strive to give you opportunities to explore various cultural settings. Please feel free to add your favorites to the list by contacting Jason Benitez, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and Director of Multicultural Affairs at 518-388-6030 or email to [email protected]
Cordially,
Gretchel Hathaway Chief Diversity Officer Co-Chair, UCID Office of the President
Jennifer Fredricks Dean of Academic Departments and Programs Co-Chair, UCID
Contents
Campus Resources...... 6–7 Student Organizations...... 8–9 Historically Underrepresented Greek Organizations...... 10 Local Cultural Resources Restaurants & Grocery...... 12–18 Barbershops & Beauty Salons...... 19 Yoga Studios...... 20 Gyms...... 21 Entertainment and Culture...... 22–23 Theaters...... 24 Places of Worship...... 25–26 Community-based Organizations...... 27–28 Transportation...... 29 Shopping...... 30 Child Care/Preschool/Aftercare...... 31 LGBTQ+/Diversity/Inclusion...... 32–33 Not Enough?...... 35 Campus Resources union.edu
Accommodative Services Dean of Students Office Reamer Campus Center #303 Reamer Campus Center #306 (518) 388-8785 (518) 388-6116 or 6061 union.edu/offices/accommodative-services/ union.edu/offices/dean
Arts Atrium Gallery Visual Arts Department Disability Services (518) 388-6714 Reamer #303 union.edu/academic_depts/visual_arts/ (518)-388-8785 union.edu/offices/accomodative-services/ Becker Career Center Becker Hall Financial Aid Office (518) 388-6176 Grant Hall 3rd Floor union.edu/offices/career/ (518) 388-6123 union.edu/admissions/finaid/contact/ Campus Diversity & Inclusion Office of the President Health Services Feigenbaum Hall (518) 388-8327 Wicker Wellness Center union.edu/offices/diversity/ (518) 388-6120 union.edu/offices/health/ Campus Safety College Park Hall – Front Lobby International Advising Office Emergency: 911 Reamer Campus Center #303 Non-Emergency: (518) 388-6911 (518)388-8785 Escort Service: (518) 388-6386 union.edu/offices/international-advising/ Trolly Dispatch: (518) 248-5111 union.edu/offices/safety/ International Programs/Mini Terms Abroad/ Exchange Programs Counseling Center Old Chapel 3rd floor Eppler-Wolff Health and Counseling Center (518) 388-6002 (518) 388-6161 union.edu/offices/international/ union.edu/offices/counseling/ Kenney Community Center Volunteer and Community Outreach Center Corner of Park Place and Nott Street (518) 388-6609 union.edu/offices/kenney/
6 Language Center Student Activities Schaffer Library 222 Reamer Campus Center #404 (518) 388-8363 (518) 388-6118 muse.union.edu/mll/language-center union.edu/offices/student-activities/
Mandeville Gallery Taylor Music Center Nott Memorial Union College Concert Series Gallery Offices (518) 388-6729 For tickets (518) 388-6080 (518) 388-6618 union.edu/arts/music/ muse.union.edu/mandeville/ UNITAS Multicultural Affairs To support people and programs that foster Reamer Campus Center #304 community and diversity Strauss Unity Center #305 Reamer Campus Center #304 (518) 388-6030 (518) 388-6030 union.edu/offices/multicultural/ union.edu/multicultural-affairs/unitas
National Fellowships Writing Center Schaffer 203 Schaffer Library Rooms 226 & 227 (518) 388-6643 (518) 388-6058 (tutors) muse.union.edu/fellowships/ (518) 388-6680 (director) muse.union.edu/writing-programs/ Religious and Spiritual Life make-an-appointment/ Reamer Campus Center 203 (518) 388-6618 Yulman Theatre Theater Office union.edu/offices/religious-spiritual/ (518) 388-6475 union.edu/academic_depts/theater_dance/ Residential Life past_productions/ Reamer Campus Center #409 (518) 388-6117 Email: [email protected] union.edu/offices/residential-life/
7 Multicultural Student Clubs & Organizations
African Dance Club (ADC) Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA)
African Student Association (ASA) Catholic Student Association (CSA)
American Mock World Health Organization Chabad (AMWHO) Chinese Students & Scholars Association Anime Club (CSSA)
Arabian Culture Club French Club
Asian Student Union (ASU) German Club
Association of American University Women Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir (AAUW) Hip Hop Club Association of Women in Mathematics (AWM) Hillel AUM Hindu Organization In-Unison Step Club Bhangra Union Interfaith Union Black Student Union (BSU) Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) Campus Action Latin American Student Organization (LASO) Campus Protestant Ministry (CPM)
8 Muslim Students Association (MSA) contact National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Club leadership changes on an Russian and East European Culture Club annual basis. Be sure to contact (REECC) Student Activities for updated information, x6118. Shakti Club
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Spanish Club
Union Pride (LGBTQ+)
Terra Dance Company (East Asian dance)
Union College Activist Network (UCAN)
Women’s Union
World Around U
9 Historically Underrepresented Greek Organizations
Alpha Phi Alpha
Phi Iota Alpha
Omega Phi Beta
((Lambda Pi Chi))
((Sigma Gamma Rho))
((Iota Phi Theta))
contact
Student leadership changes on an annual basis. Be sure to check for updated contact information: Contact Fraternity and Sorority Life, x8777
10 Local Cultural Resources Restaurants & Grocery *Located within five miles of Union College
Aashiana Asian Supermarket (Indian/Pakastani) (Asian) 31 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12210 1245 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 (518) 463-4161 (518) 438-8886
Afghan Kabab Express Athos Restaurant (Afghani) (Greek) 305 Central Ave #2, Albany, NY 12206 1814 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 (518) 487-4159 (518) 608-6400
Ala Shanghai Chinese Cuisine Avon Meatland* (Chinese) (Comfort) 468 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 1631 Van Vranken Avenue (518) 783-8188 Schenectady, NY 12308 (518)-374-3197 Ali Babab (Mediterranean) Bombers Burrito Bar 2243 15th St, Troy, NY 12180 (Mexican) (518) 273-1170 447 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 374-3548 Ama Cocina (Mexican) Brandywine Gyro House Pizza* 4 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12207 (Mediterranean) (518) 776-4550 881 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12307 (518)-370-1700 Ambition (Category) Casa Dominicana Restaurant 154 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (Dominican) (518) 382-9277 260 Central Ave, Albany, NY (518) 427-1290 Arthur’s Food Market* (Comfort) Cardona’s Market 35 N. Ferry St. Schenectady, NY 12303 (Italian) (518) 372-4141 340 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 (518) 434-4838 Asian Food Market (Asian) Carmen’s Cafe 91 Colvin Ave. Albany, NY (518) (Cuban) (518) 458-8166 198 1st St, Troy, NY 12180 (518) 326-2064
12 Capital Q Smokehouse Dnipro Euro Deli (Comfort) (Eastern European) 329 Ontario St, Albany, NY 12208 898 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 (518) 438-7675 (518) 218-9271
Celadon Duniya Supermarket and Grill (Thai) (Indian) 461 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 688 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 (518) 389-6190 (518) 608-6010
Chopstick Bistro* El Charro (Chinese) (Mexican) 11 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305 952 Troy Schenectady Rd. (518) 280-7813 Latham, NY 12110 (518) 608-5842 City Squire Ale House (Category) El Loco Mexican Cafe 1018 Keyes Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309 (Mexican) (518) 382-1800 465 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12210 (518) 436-1855 Civitello’s (Italian) El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant 42 North Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (Mexican) (518) 381-6165; civitellos.com 289 Hamilton Street, #291, Albany, NY, 12210 Cocobar (518)-438-8886 (Category) 433 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Euro Deli and Market (518) 579-0058 (Polish) 231 Wade Rd Extension, Latham, NY 12110 Cornell’s (518) 785-0103 (Italian) 39 North Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Fabio Grocery* (518) 370-3825 (Grocery) 859 Albany St. Schenectady, NY 12303 Daley’s on Yates (518) 372-9348 (Category) 10 Yates St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 901-0174
13 Restaurants & Grocery *Located within five miles of Union College
Farmer’s Markets Hong Kong Bakery and Bistro Schenectady Green Market* (Asian) Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market 8 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205 Delmar Farmer’s Market (518) 413-6520 Saratoga Springs Farmer’s Market Hot Spot Jamaican American Cuisine First Choice Caribbean (Caribbean) (Jamaican) 244 Washington Ave, Albany, NY12210 451 Fulton St, Troy, NY 12180 (518) 426-2938 (518) 272-4544 Hunan Wok* Flores Family Restaurant* (Asian) (Latin American/Peruvian) 1617 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 1427 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 (518) 382-0212 (518) 723-2281 I Love NY Pizza* Garden Bistro 24 (Italian) (French) 1705 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 1207 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 (518) 346-7272 (518) 456-4566 Jang Tuh Asian Grocery Gershon’s Deli* (Asian) (Comfort) 724 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 1600 Union St Schenectady, NY 12309 (518) 783-7944 (518) 393-0617 Jasmine Thai* Grano (Thai) (Italian) 2717 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12306 426 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 346-9990 (518) 280-3059 Johnny’s* Happy Cappuccino (Italian) (Category) 433 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 185 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 982-5657 (518) 377-1092 Karavalli Homestyle Enterprises* (Indian) (Italian) 9 Johnson Rd, Latham, NY 12110 1720 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 (518)-785-7600 (518) 372-7270
14 K-Plate Liza’s (Korean) (Category) 75 4th St, Troy, NY 12180 508 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 720-7514 (518) 577-8440
Kismet Mediterranean Grill Maharaja Indian Restaurant (Mediterranean) (Indian) 1116 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208 10 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205 (518) 599-0500 (518) 599-0571
Kenneth’s Tastebud Malcom’s (West Indian) (Category) 177 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210 617 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 433-1343 (518) 344-4599
Kim’s Asian Market Mamoun’s Restaurant (Asian) (Middle Eastern) 1649 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 206 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210 (518) 452-2620 (518) 434-3901
Koto Japanese Steak House Manhattan Exchange* (Japanese) (Comfort) 260 Wolf Rd, Latham, NY 12110 607 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 869-8888 (518) 374-5930)
La Empanada Llama Maria’s Cafe & Catering* (Peruvian) (Italian) 469 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 412 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 915-1887 (518) 280-6902
La Grande Meat Market and Produce Mari’s Japanese Cuisine* (Grocery) (Japanese) 80 Morton Ave, Albany, NY 2049 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, (518) 462-3976 NY 12308 (518) 381-4881 La Mexicana* (Mexican) The Memphis King* 1759 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 (Comfort/Southern) (518) 346-1700 1902 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 372-5464
15 Restaurants & Grocery *Located within five miles of Union College
The Merry Monk Nico’s Pizzeria* (Belgian) (Italian) 90 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207 441 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 584-6665 (518) 372-6024
Mexican Radio Nora’s Grocery (Mexican) (Middle Eastern) 325 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 143 Troy Schenectady Rd (518) 621-3700 Watervliet, NY 12189 (518) 274-9393 Mizu Sushi Japanese Restaurant* (Chinese) Oaxaquena Triqui 3610 State St #6, Schenectady, NY 12304 (Mexican) (518) 630-5555 77 N Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12206 (518) 465-0080 Moon & River Café (Category) Oh Corn! Arepas and More 115 S. Ferry St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (Venezuelan) (518) 382.1938; moonandrivercafe.com 1505 U.S. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 579-0858 More Perreca’s (Italian) Tha Phoenicians 31 North Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (Lebanese) (518) 377-9800 71 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205 (518) 464-4444 Mr. Wasabi* (Japanese) Parivar Spices and Food 1671 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 (Indian) (518) 388-9222 1275 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 (518) 512-5118 Muza (Polish) Perreca’s Bakery 1300 15th St, Troy, NY 12180 (Italian) (518) 271-6892 33 North Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 372-1875 Namu Korean BBQ (Korean) Persian Bite* 1770 Central Ave, Albany NY 12205 (Persian) (518) 591-0800 703 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 393-0693
16 Pho Queen* San Fransisco Restaurant* (Thai) (Comfort) 602 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 872 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12307 (518) 579-0466 (518) 382-5962
Pho Yum Scotti’s (Vietnamese) (Italian) 1558 Central Ave, Colonie, NY 1220 1730 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 518-869-9866 (518) 393-7440
Pizza King Seoul Korean Restaurant (Italian) (Korean) 124 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 952 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 (518) 347-1234 (518) 782-9609
Puzzles Shalimar (Bakery) (Indian) 515 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 952 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 (518) 280-2620 (518) 963-5610
Raw Smokey Bones Bbq & Grill (Category) (Comfort) 177 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 1557 Central Ave Colonie, NY 12205 (518) 707-680 (518) 464-9971
Rolf’s Pork Store Spicy Mint (Comfort) (Indian) 70 Lexington Ave, Albany, NY 145 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205 (518) 463-0185 (518) 407-5999
Roy’s Caribbean Restaurant & Grocery Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen (Caribbean) (Korean) 185 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210 95-97 Ferry St, Troy, NY 12180 (518) 433-1343 (518) 272-3413 (add Schenectady location also?) Sushi Tei (Japanese) 1800 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 (518) 218-0388
17 Restaurants & Grocery *Located within five miles of Union College
Sri Siam Thai Latham Villa Italia Pasticceria (Thai) (Italian Bakery) 728 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 26 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 915-1655 (518) 355.1144
Taiwan Noodle Whistling Kettle (Taiwanese) (Category) 218 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 138 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 436-1328 (518) 630.6933
Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar Wolff’s Biergarten* (Chinese) (German/Bar) 893 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 165 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 451-9868 (518) 631-9517
Taj Mahal* Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine* (Indian) (Comfort) 142 Clinton St, Schenectady, NY, 12305 135 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 370-3664 (518) 382-9292
Tara Kitchen* Zen (Moroccan) (Asian) 431 Liberty St. Schenectady, NY 12305 469 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 708-3485 (518) 280-0388 Thai Thai Bistro* 151 Bar and Restaurant (Thai) 2309 Nott St E #307, Niskayuna, NY 12309 (Category) (518) 372-1111 151 Lafayette St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 280-7481 Union Café 1725 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 (518) 280-1600; unioncafeny.com
Van Dyck Restaurant (Category) 237 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 348.7999
18 Barber Shops & Beauty Salons
Andrea Martiza’s Beauty Salon Self Expressions Hair Designs 527 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308 239 E Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303 (518) 374-3215 (518) 356-2463
Cuts and Blends Top Notch Barber Shop 789 State St, Schenectady, NY 12308 447 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304 Ask for Fred at (581) 378-0278 (518) 860-7158
Ecco Salon Visage 133 Wall St, Schenectady, NY 12305 557 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 346-4622 (518) 374-0351 Wedgeway High Profile Barber Shop 277 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 402 Hamilton St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 377-1515 (518) 395-3332 Yacine African Hair Braiding Mr. Marcs Barber & Beauty Shop 910 Crane St, Schenectady, NY 975 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12307 (518)-372-0325 (518) 370-5411
Schenectady Barber Shop 1635 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 388-9232
19 Yoga Studios
Studio 4 Yoga Lily 151 Lafayette St, Schenectady, NY 12305 1 Barney Rd, Ste 222 (518) 280-9139 Clifton Park, NY 12065 studio4hotyoga.com theyogalily.com
Yoga Bliss and the Blvd Hot Yoga 140 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305 Power Yoga of New York (518) 894-7086 3333 Consaul Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304 yogablissblvd.com poweryoganewyork.com
Linanda Yoga The Hotyoga spot 585 Saratoga Rd, Glenville, NY 12302 Locations in Albany, Binghamton, lilanandayoga.com Clifton Park, East Greenbush, Latham and Saratoga Springs thehotyogaspot.com
20 Gyms
Anytime Fitness Orange Theory Fitness 579 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 3333 Consaul Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304 (518) 608-6226 (518) 930-0283 orangetheoryfitness.com Vent Fitness Locations in Schenectady, Niskayuna, Cross Fit Clifton Park, Latham, Guilderland 296 Morris Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303 ventfitness.com (518) 374-5968 crossfitschenectady.com Planet Fitness 1116 Altamont Ave, Rotterdam, NY 12303 Capital YMCA Schenectady Branch (518) 355-0023 433 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 planetfitness.com/gyms/rotterdam-ny (518) 881-0117 cdymca.org
21 Entertainment and Culture
Albany Institute of Art and History MASS MOCA 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY, 12210 1040 Mass MoCA Way, (518) 463-4478 North Adams, MA 01247 albanyinstitute.org (413) 662-2111 massmoca.org Caffe Lena [email protected] (Folk Music/Coffee House) 47 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Moon & River Cafe (518) 583-0022 115 S. Ferry St, Schenectady, NY (518) 382-1938 Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany 111 N. Pearl Street, Albany, NY 122072 Mopco (518) 445-SHOW 10 N Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 capitalrep.org (518) 577-6726
Comedy Works NY State Museum 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 222 Madison Ave, Cultural Education Center of (518) 275-6897 the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230 thecomedyworks.com (518) 474-5877 nysm.nysed.gov/information/general The Clark (Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute) NY State Theatre Institute in Troy 225 South St, Williamstown, MA 01267 (on Russell Sage campus) (413) 458-2303 Schacht Fine Arts Ctr., Russell Sage College, clarkart.edu 37 1st St, Troy, NY 12180 (518) 274-3256 The Hyde Collection theatre.sage.edunysti.org 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 792-1761 Parish Public House hydecollection.org 388 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207 [email protected] (518) 465-0444
22 Proctors Theatre Schenectady The Linda Performing Arts Studio (WMAC) 432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 339 Central Ave, Albany, NY (518) 382-1083 (518) 465-5233 proctors.org thelindawamcarts.org
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) The Photo Center 108 Avenue of The Pines 404 River St, Troy, NY 12180-2821 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 273-0100 Box Office: (518) 587-3330 photocentertroy.org/index.html
Schenectady Light Opera Co. Troy Savings Bank Music Hall 427 Franklin St, Schenectady, NY 12305 30 2ndSecond St, Troy, NY 12180 (877) 350-7378 (518) 273-0038 troymusichall.org/home.asp Schenectady Civic Playhouse 2 South Church St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Wolff’s Biergarten (518) 382-2081 2 King St, Troy, NY 12180 (518) 244 5215 Tang Museum at Skidmore College 815 North Broadway 165 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 631-9517 Phone: 518-580-8080 tang.skidmore.edu 895 Broadway Albany, NY (518) 427-2461 The Center for Photography at Woodstock wolffsbiergarten.com/ 59 Tinker St, Woodstock NY 12498 (845) 679-9957 Valentine’s Rock cpw.org/index.html 17 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 122087 (518) 432-6572 The Egg The Egg Main Office Yours Jazz Nightclub Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 122031 145 Barrett St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 473-1061 (518) 370-9865 theegg.org
23 Theaters *Located within five miles of Union College
Discount movie tickets for Regal Proctors Theatre Schenectady* and Bowtie Cinemas available in 432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Student Activities (518) 382-1083 proctors.org Bowtie Cinemas LLC* 400 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Regal Cinema Colonie (518) 372-7500 (Colonie Center Mall) 1417 Central Ave, Albany, NY Crossgates Stadium 18 (518) 489-8505 (Crossgates Mall) 120 Washington Ave, Ext # B Rotterdam Square Cinema Albany, NY 12203 Via Port Rotterdam (518) 456-0775 93 W Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 (518) 374-2403 Loews Theatre (Rotterdam Mall) 2 W Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 Scotia Cinema (518) 374-2403 117 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302
Palace Theatre 19 Clinton Ave, Albany NY 12207 (518) 465-3334 palacealbany.com
24 Places of Worship *Located within five miles of Union College
Albany Karma Thegsum Chöling (KTC) Faith United Methodist Church (Buddhist) 811 N. Brandywine Ave, Schenectady, NY Doane Stuart School (518) 393-2520 199 Washington Avenue Rensselaer, NY 12144 Friendship Baptist Church (518) 872-1629 409 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 374-8679 Congregation Agudat Achim (Conservative) First Presbyterian Church 2117 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 115 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 393-9211 (518) 374-4546
Congregation Beth Israel First Reformed Church of Schenectady (Orthodox) 8 North Church St, Schenectady, NY, 12305 2195 Eastern Pkwy, Schenectady, NY 12309 (518) 377-2201 (518) 377-3700 First Reformed Church of Scotia Congregation Temple Gates of Heaven 224 N Ballston Ave, Scotia, NY 12302 (Reformed) (518) 370-4751 852 Ashmore Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309 (518) 374-8173 First United Methodist Church* 603 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Duryee Memorial AME Zion Church (518) 374-4403 308 Hulett St, Schenectady, NY 12307 (518) 370-0571 Hindu Temple Society 450 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville NY Eastern Parkway Methodist (518) 459-7272 942 Palmer Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309 (518) 374-4306 Islamic Center 21 Lansing Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304 (518) Emmanuel Friedens Baptist and (518) 370-2664 Congregational Church iccdny.org 218 Nott Terrace, Schenectady NY, 12305 (518) 374-6241 Messiah Lutheran Church 2850 Guilderland Ave, Schenectady 12306 (518) 355-2311
25 Places of Worship *Located within five miles of Union College
Mont Pleasant Baptist Church of Saint Kateri Tekowitha Parish Schenectady 1803 Union St. and 2216 Rosa Rd, 1073 Howard St Schenectady, NY 12303 Schenectady, NY 12309 (518) 372-0941 (518) 370-3136
Niskayuna Reformed Church Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church 3041 Troy Schenectady Rd. 1229 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309 Niskayuna, NY, 12309 (518) 346-6241 (518) 785-5575 Schenectady Friends Meeting New Bethel Church of God in Christ (Quaker) 2020 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12306 930 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12307 Email: [email protected] (518) 374-2166
Saint Adalbert Catholic Church Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany 550 Lansing St, Schenectady, NY 12303 747 Madison Ave, Suite 202 (518) 346-4204 Albany, NY 12208 (518) 632-1921 Saint Anthony’s Church 331 Seward Pl, Schenectady, NY 12305 Trinity Reformed Church (518) 374-4591 705 Curry Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 Service in Spanish Sundays 10:30 a.m. (518) 355-4032
Saint John the Evangelist R C Church Trinity Presbyterian Church 816 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305 185 Swaggertown Rd, Scotia, NY 12302 (518) 372-3381 (518) 399-8782
Saint George’s Episcopal Church Unitarian Universalist Society of 30 N Ferry St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Schenectady* (518) 374-3163 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 374-4446 Saint George Orthodox (Greek) Newtonville United Methodist Church 107 Clinton St, Schenectady, 12308 Route 9 and Maxwell Rd (518) 393-0742 Newtonville, NY 12128 (518) 783-9193
26 Community-based Organizations
Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc. Pride Center of the Capital Region 418 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305 332 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY (518) 374-7873 capitalpridecenter.org
Boys Scouts of America Twin Rivers Council Saint Luke’s Catholic Church Outreach Service Center 1243 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 253 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12305 (518) 347-0871 (518) 869-6436 United Way of Schenectady County, Inc. City Mission of Schenectady 650 Franklin St, Suite 102 425 Hamilton St, Schenectady, NY 12305 Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 346-2275 (518) 372-4761 [email protected] CREATE Community Art Studio 137 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 YMCA (518) 348-9290 433 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 881-0117 Girls Inc. 962 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12307 YWCA (518) 374-9800 44 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305 girlsinc.org (518) 381-1375
Guru Nanak Darbar of Albany Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York 1944 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309 8 Mountain View Ave, Albany, NY 12205 (518) 374-0313 (518) 489-8110
Planned Parenthood Hamilton Hill Arts & Craft 1040 State St, Schenectady, NY 12307 409 Schenectady St, Schenectady, NY 12307 (518)374-5353 (518) 346-1262
27 Community-based Organizations
Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Greater Albany Chapter jack-and-jill.org
Muslim Community Center 21 Lansing Rd N, Schenectady, NY 12304 (518) 370-2664
One Hundred Black Men of Albany 388 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12206
28 Transportation
Albany Bus Co. Capital Land Taxi albanybus.com 1884 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 (518) 372-7777 Albany International Airport 737 Albany-Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 Dragon Bus (518) 242-2200 ebusticket.com albanyairport.com Greyhound Bus Station Amtrak Station (Schenectady) (Schenectady) 22 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 332 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 346-6113 1-(800)-USA-RAIL (Albany) (Albany/Rensselaer) 34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207 525 East St, Rensselaer, NY 12144 (518) 436-9651
Blue & White Taxi Mega Bus 54 Freeman’s Bridge Rd, Scotia, NY 12302 megabus.com (518) 370-0300
Capital District Transportation Authority (518) 482-8822
29 Shopping
Brooklyn Finest Clothing Store NY Gear Incorporated 83 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180 167 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 (518) 237-3800 (518) 432-7444
Crossgates Mall Rainbow 1 Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY 12203 911 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 (518) 435-0839 Colonie Center Mall Wolf Rd & Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 Rotterdam Square Mall 93 W. Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 Clifton Park Center (518) 374-3713 22 Clifton Country Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065 Sally Beauty Supply (518) 371-7010 1454 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303 (518) 355-8381 Fashions of India 93 W. Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 Ten Thousand Villages (518) 370-7114 Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY 12203
Mohawk Commons Street Gear 402 Balltown Rd, Schenectady, NY 485 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 (716) 886-0211
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JCC Schenectady Niskayuana Kindercare 2565 Balltown Rd, Schenectady, 12309 1440 Balltown Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309 (518) 377-8803 (518) 344-5340 schenectadyjcc.org/early-childhood/childcare/ Infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, Infants and toddlers, Preschool program and school-age afterschool programs (3 and 4 years old), afterschool programs (6 weeks to 12 years of age)
Little Ones Nursery and Day Care Kinderpark Childcare 1184 Rugby Rd, Schenectady, NY 12308 5 Barcelona Dr, Clifton Park, NY, 12605 (518) 346-4574 (518) 371-1519 [email protected] 18 months to 7 years Child care for infants and toddlers, Preschool program ages 3–5 Childtime of Clifton Park 865 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY, 12605 Olde Schoolhouse Day Care (888) 258-9037 491 Saratoga Rd, Schenectady, NY, 12302 Infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, before (518) 399-5850 and after-care, summer camp Infants, toddlers, preschool, Pre-K, before and after-care North Country Academy (518) 746-7133 Little Ones Too: Nursery and Locations in Albany/Latham, Ballston Spa, Montesorri School Clifton Park, Delmar, Malta, Saratoga Springs. 1098 Parkwood Blvd Infant (6 weeks to 18 months), Toddler Schenectady, NY, 12308 (18 months to 3 years), Preschool (3–4 years), (518) 346-5294 Pre-K (4–5 years), After-school programs [email protected] Childtime of Albany Our World Montesorri 28 Vly Rd, Albany, NY, 12205 1355 Balltown Rd, Niskayuana, NY, 1230 (888) 258-9037 Toddler program, age 18 months–3 years Infant, toddlers, preschool, Pre-K of age; preschool ages 3–6 (518) 347-2060 [email protected]
31 Union College Committee on LGBTQ+ Affairs and Ally Program
The mission of the Union College Committee on LGBTQ+ Affairs will be to facilitate the development of a campus community that is equitable and inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The committee will promote visibility, education, and will advocate for equity and equality for LGBTQ+ issues. In addition to education and advocacy, the committee will also engage in assessment and activism where appropriate. The committee will monitor the campus climate for students, faculty, administrators, and staff who identify as LGBTQ+; will review the policies and programs that might affect our LGBTQ+ community; and will advise and assist the college’s senior leadership on addressing these unique needs and concerns.
The Committee on LGBTQ+ Affairs was established in 2014 under the authority of the Office of the President. muse.union.edu/lgbtq/
It’s the mission of the Union College Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Ally Program to provide assistance to LGBTQ students and employees and to increase the visibility of faculty, administrator and staff allies. Its goal is to create a supportive environment that confronts hetero-sexism and homophobia and improves acceptance and tolerance throughout the Union campus. union.edu/offices/residential-life/lgbtq/
32 Union Coalition for Inclusiveness & Diversity (UCID)
As a coalition of faculty, we will work together with the shared understanding that inclusiveness, equality, and tolerance of differences are all essential for a productive and respectful learning environment. To achieve this form of community, we actively promote: Dialogues across Differences, greater representation of historically underrepresented groups on campus, and the development of global citizenship.
Contact Chief Diversity Officer: (518) 388-8327 Contact Dean of Academic Departments: (518) 388-6233
UNITAS
UNITAS fosters community and diversity at Union by supporting groups and individuals who create events and educational opportunities that foster both. Students, staff, administrators, and faculty who have new ideas about how to increase and celebrate diversity and promotion of community at Union may apply for a UNITAS grant to make their idea become a reality. Membership is open to all members of the Union community. union.edu/multicultural-affairs/unitas
33 Not Enough?
Albany Life Movies downtownalbany.org fandango.com/
All Over Albany Union College Bookstore alloveralbany.com bookstore.union.edu/
Capital Regional Chamber of Commerce Say Schenectady ac-chamber.org sayschenectady.org/
Centro Civico Hispanoamericano, Inc. Schenectady Chamber of Commerce Albany schenectadychamber.net/ (518) 465-1145 index.php
Centro Civico of Amsterdam, Inc. Stockade (518) 842-3762 historicstockade.com/ centrocivico.org/en TheAlt Events in Albany thealt.com/ albany2go.com/Jamz 96.3 jamz963.com
Islamic Center iccdny.org
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