Albany County, NY

07/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2026 07:18

Albany County Extends Cooling Center Hours

With high temperatures expected to continue through the end of the week, Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced on July 1 that the Gil Ethier Albany County Athletic & Community Center and the Neil Hellman Library will remain open as cooling centers through Friday, July 3 for residents seeking relief from the heat.

Below is the updated schedule:

Gil Ethier Albany County Athletic & Community Center
22 Remsen St #40, Cohoes, NY 12047
Wednesday (July 1), Thursday (July 2), and Friday (July 3)
9:00AM-7:00PM

MVP Arena (Atrium)
51 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
Wednesday (July 1)
11:00AM-8:00PM

Neil Hellman Library (Saint Rose Campus)
392 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Wednesday (July 1), Thursday (July 2), and Friday (July 3)
8:00AM-8:00PM

Full list of available cooling centers in Albany County

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