Recognized for its rich history and awe-inspiring architecture, Albany, New York constitutes a sparkling marriage of the past and the future. At the heart of this vibrant city lives the passion and vision of one woman: Kathy Sheehan,
the city's dynamo mayor and advocate. A true Albany loyalist, Kathy loves the soul of this city which thrives on evolution and change.
Our beloved Albany isn't merely respected for its deep roots - it's a city that embraces evolution. It enthusiastically hustles forward, taking on every dawn with fortified spirit and growth. Our majestic city wears its history like a badge of honor, yet is always teeming with anticipation for the
Mayor Kathy Sheehan's Love Letter to Albany,
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tomorrow.
The diversity idyllically paints the city's canvas with an expansive palette of cultures, stories, and perspectives that brings out the city's vibrant personality. This backdrop accounts for its eclectic architecture and adds layer upon layer of rich texture and fascinating complexity to its social fabric. Mayor Sheehan cherishes this diversity, volumizing it as a vital source of Albany’s progressive dynamism
and harmonious existence.
Kathy talks about the kinetic energy encompassing the city, an energy driven by an all-inclusive community that melds a multitude of unique narratives. The melting pot of histories, backgrounds, and futures forms a radiant city that cannot be labeled monochrome.
It is no secret that Mayor Kathy Sheehan deeply loves her city. She lauds Albany for its...
Mayor Kathy Sheehan's Love Letter to Albany,
Mayor Kathy Sheehan's Love Letter to Albany, New York
Recognized for its rich history and awe-inspiring architecture, Albany, New York constitutes a sparkling marriage of the past and the future. At the heart of this vibrant city lives the passion and vision of one woman: Kathy Sheehan, the city's dynamo mayor and advocate. A true Albany loyalist, Kathy loves the soul of this city which thrives on evolution and change.
Our beloved Albany isn't merely respected for its deep roots - it's a city that embraces evolution. It enthusiastically hustles forward, taking on every dawn with fortified spirit and growth. Our majestic city wears its history like a badge of honor, yet is always teeming with anticipation for the tomorrow.
The diversity idyllically paints the city's canvas with an expansive palette of cultures, stories, and perspectives that brings out the city's vibrant personality. This backdrop accounts for its eclectic architecture and adds layer upon layer of rich texture and fascinating complexity to its social fabric. Mayor Sheehan cherishes this diversity, volumizing it as a vital source of Albany’s progressive dynamism and harmonious existence.
Kathy talks about the kinetic energy encompassing the city, an energy driven by an all-inclusive community that melds a multitude of unique narratives. The melting pot of histories, backgrounds, and futures forms a radiant city that cannot be labeled monochrome.
It is no secret that Mayor Kathy Sheehan deeply loves her city. She lauds Albany for its constant evolution, its living history, its outstanding architecture, and the vibrant diversity of its community. This video uniquely captures her passion and dedication.
Her fondness for the city certainly contributes to the passion she shows in her duties. So, while you’re virtually touring the aesthetically pleasing and historically rich Albany, remember that behind its running is a dedicated leader with an unquenchable love for her city. Explore Albany through Mayor Kathy's eyes and learn what makes this city truly unique and ever-evolving.
Through her leadership, Albany continues to be a city that rewrites its story with each passing moment, building a legacy steeped in tradition but bound by its desire for evolution, understanding, and diversity.
Mayor Kathy Sheehan is indeed the tangible symbol of the positive progression of Albany, a city ready to embrace change while honoring its past. Join us as we celebrate Albany's unique charm and the determined spirit embodied by Mayor Kathy Sheehan.
Advancing Chiropractic Care in New York
The New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) serves as an essential resource for chiropractic professionals working in one of the nation’s most complex regulatory environments. Representing doctors in every region of the state, the association utilizes business intelligence processes to make data
driven decisions and provide helpful, valuable education, advocacy and communication resources. In recent years, NYSCA has begun using a collaborative leadership model. This approach to organizational management emphasizes shared responsibility, open communication, and collaboration among its
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Advancing Chiropractic Care in New York
The New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) serves as an essential resource for chiropractic professionals working in one of the nation’s most complex regulatory environments. Representing doctors in every region of the state, the association utilizes business intelligence processes to make data driven decisions and provide helpful, valuable education, advocacy and communication resources. In recent years, NYSCA has begun using a collaborative leadership model. This approach to organizational management emphasizes shared responsibility, open communication, and collaboration among its leaders. The model reflects the association’s belief that diverse perspectives strengthen advocacy efforts and better represent the needs of chiropractors throughout the state.
A major focus of NYSCA’s work is the modernization of New York’s chiropractic scope of practice. The association utilizes a professional lobbyist to communicate effectively with state lawmakers and regulators and emphasizes the importance of updating statutes that have not kept pace with contemporary chiropractic education and clinical training. The goal of this consistent advocacy on behalf of the profession is to align state law with 21st-century standards, ensuring that chiropractors can fully utilize their training to serve patients safely and effectively.
NYSCA is also consistently and actively engaged with state lawmakers and regulators on issues related to insurance coverage for chiropractic care. The association is a staunch advocate for fair, transparent coverage policies that support timely access to conservative, non-opioid care options. Removing roadblocks that may delay treatment and complicate the delivery of care, and working with insurance companies to streamline their administrative procedure are among the association’s highest priorities.
Education remains a cornerstone of the association’s mission. NYSCA-sponsored conferences, special events, and numerous online professional development opportunities provide insightful perspectives and helpful information for chiropractors and their staff. As chiropractic care becomes more integrated into multidisciplinary settings, the association has placed added emphasis on collaboration and communication across professions. For example, NYSCA publications highlight information about relevant clinical laboratory research in related fields, like physical therapy or nutrition, which helps chiropractors remain in the vanguard of patient care.
Workforce realities have further shaped NYSCA’s priorities. New graduates are oftentimes entering practice with significant educational debt; recent graduates need support building a practice; and experienced practitioners face distinct challenges planning for retirement. The association has responded by expanding resources and sharpening its focus for each of these cohorts, creating new member benefits related to mentorship, practice management, and long-term professional planning, recognizing that providing chiropractors with the support they need leads to better patient care.
For chiropractors across New York State, NYSCA continues to provide guidance, representation, and a shared forum for addressing the future of the profession. Through sustained advocacy, education, and collaborative leadership, the association remains focused on strengthening chiropractic care for both doctors and the communities they serve.
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leaders. The model reflects the association’s belief that diverse perspectives strengthen advocacy efforts and better represent the needs of chiropractors throughout the state.A major focus of NYSCA’s work is the modernization of New York’s chiropractic scope of practice. The association utilizes a professional
lobbyist to communicate effectively with state lawmakers and regulators and emphasizes the importance of updating statutes that have not kept pace with contemporary chiropractic education and clinical training. The goal of this consistent advocacy on behalf of the profession is to align state law with 21st-century standards, ensuring that chiropractors can fully utilize their training to serve patients safely and effectively.NYSCA is also consistently and actively engaged with state lawmakers and regulators on issues related to insurance coverage for chiropractic care. The association is a staunch advocate for fair, transparent...
Our mission is to advance chiropractic practice in New York through education, advocacy, and service to both doctors and patients
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What Size Generator Do You Need in Albany?
When the power goes out in Albany, most homeowners realize how much they rely on electricity for daily comfort. A generator can bridge that gap, but choosing the right size is the most important step before buying one. The size determines whether you can keep your lights on, run your heating system, and
stay connected to the internet, or if you will be stuck juggling what can stay powered.The first step is to list what you consider essential in your home. For most people, this includes the refrigerator, heating system, lighting, sump pump, and Wi-Fi equipment. These are the things that protect
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What Size Generator Do You Need in Albany?
When the power goes out in Albany, most homeowners realize how much they rely on electricity for daily comfort. A generator can bridge that gap, but choosing the right size is the most important step before buying one. The size determines whether you can keep your lights on, run your heating system, and stay connected to the internet, or if you will be stuck juggling what can stay powered.
The first step is to list what you consider essential in your home. For most people, this includes the refrigerator, heating system, lighting, sump pump, and Wi-Fi equipment. These are the things that protect your comfort, safety, and connection during an outage. Don’t forget any other essentials, like ensuring any refrigeration devices that store medications, aquarium/animal habitats, or other essential items that are sometimes overlooked, make it onto that list. Once you have your list, look at each appliance’s wattage. The wattage tells you how much power an appliance needs to run. Add them up for a total.
But that is not the full number you will need. Many appliances draw more power when starting up than they do while running. That extra surge must be included when figuring out your total wattage. For example, a furnace or refrigerator may use two or three times more electricity when it first switches on. This difference between running and startup wattage is why an accurate total matters.
In colder regions like Albany and the rest of Upstate New York, power loss can happen at the worst times of year. Heavy snow, wind, or ice can knock down lines, and repair times can stretch for days. A portable generator can provide a certain level of backup power during these outages, but a standby generator provides more reliable coverage. A standby system is permanently installed, connected to your home’s fuel source, and activates automatically when the power fails. It can generally run longer and handle heavier loads than most portable units, which usually need to be set up manually and refueled by hand.
A good way to think about generator sizing is in two categories: essential coverage and whole-home coverage. Essential coverage means the generator powers only the circuits you consider most important, such as heating, lighting, and refrigeration. Whole-home coverage generally powers everything wired into your home’s electric system, from your HVAC system to your washer and dryer. The decision often comes down to your budget, how long you expect outages to last, and how much convenience matters to you during those times.
For many Albany homes, a generator rated between 7,000 and 12,000 watts, or 7 to 12 kilowatts, is enough to cover essential needs. Larger homes, or those with electric heat, may need 18,000 watts or more. It is generally better to slightly oversize your system than to fall short. That way, the generator will not run constantly at its maximum capacity, which helps it last longer and operate more efficiently.
One mistake homeowners often make is guessing at size or buying the biggest model they can find. Both approaches can be wasteful. Oversizing leads to higher purchase costs and more fuel consumption than necessary, as well as unnecessary materials expenses in upsizing wiring and piping. Undersizing limits what you can run and can strain the generator, likely shortening its life. Further, many generators, including most home standby generators, will shut down if overloaded. Consulting a professional or using a load calculator can help you find a balanced figure that fits your home’s true needs.
When sizing, also think about the type of fuel. Propane and natural gas units are common for standby systems and work well in cold climates. Gasoline generators are usually portable but less ideal for long outages, since fuel can degrade over time or become hard to find during storms. Diesel systems are durable and efficient, but require more maintenance. The fuel type may slightly change the power output, so it is another factor in matching capacity to demand.
Choosing the right generator size ensures both safety and comfort when Albany’s weather turns harsh and the grid goes down. A properly sized unit runs smoothly without overloading, uses fuel more efficiently, and starts easily when you need it most. It is not just about convenience but about maintaining normalcy and preventing damage from frozen pipes or food spoilage.
Homeowners should also think ahead about maintenance. Like any engine, a generator needs routine attention. That includes checking oil levels, changing filters, testing startup cycles, and scheduling yearly inspections before winter begins. Maintenance helps extend lifespan and keeps your system ready for unexpected storms. An unused or poorly maintained unit can fail just when it is needed most, defeating the purpose of having backup power.
Finally, plan for professional installation and a transfer switch that safely connects the generator to your home’s circuits. This prevents dangerous back-feeding into the grid and ensures your generator runs only the systems it is meant to power. Once installed, test it occasionally, even when you do not need it. That small effort ensures it will start without hesitation the next time the lights flicker out.
When properly sized, fueled, and maintained, a generator becomes more than a convenience. It becomes a dependable safeguard for your home and family through Albany’s long winters and unpredictable storms.
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your comfort, safety, and connection during an outage. Don’t forget any other essentials, like ensuring any refrigeration devices that store medications, aquarium/animal habitats, or other essential items that are sometimes overlooked, make it onto that list. Once you have your list, look at each appliance’s wattage.
The wattage tells you how much power an appliance needs to run. Add them up for a total.But that is not the full number you will need. Many appliances draw more power when starting up than they do while running. That extra surge must be included when figuring out your total wattage. For example, a furnace or refrigerator may use two or three times more electricity when it first switches on. This difference between running and startup wattage is why an accurate total matters.In colder regions like Albany and the rest of Upstate New York, power loss can happen at the worst times of year. Heavy snow, wind, or ice can knock down...
Choosing the right generator size ensures both safety and comfort when Albany’s weather turns harsh and the grid goes down.
About the Author
Jim Cleary is the owner of Capital Region Generator Solutions LLC, specializing in home backup power. With a background in electrical, gas line, and home repair work, Jim is known for his hands-on expertise, customer-first approach, and commitment to reliable backup power solutions.
