The Cancer Services Programs of Albany and Rensselaer counties teamed up with American Cancer Society and St. Peter’s Health Care Partners to provide free cancer screenings to men and women in the local community.

The free screenings offered will be mammograms and Pap tests for women ages 40 and older and colorectal screenings for men and women ages 50 and older.

There will also be free screenings for uninsured residents provided through the Cancer Services Program year round at St. Peter’s Health Partners.

If you live in Albany or Rensselaer County and would like to make an appointment, please call 454-4013. If you live outside Albany County, please call the Cancer Services Program at 1-866-422-CANCER (2262) to find a screening near you. 

CDPHP has announced a partnership with the Colonie Youth Center’s Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center on a program that aims to improve the lives of people in the community living with a chronic condition.

According to a statement, the Well on Our Way program provides support and motivation to live a healthier lifestyle. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. at CYC’s Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center located on 30 Aviation Road in Albany.

Doctors and cancer survivors will be in attendance.

ALBANY- The 2012 Alive at Five Concert Series schedule has been released. Acts include Smash Mouth, A Tribute to the Beach Boys, Dave Mason of Traffic and others.

Below is a full schedule:

2012 Alive at Five Concert Series

Thursdays, June 7  – August 9

Albany, New York – Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany are pleased to announce the musical line up for the 2012 Alive at Five Concert Series. These concerts are presented FREE and open to the public on Thursday evenings from 5-8pm at the Albany Riverfront Park amphitheatre at the Corning Preserve. Food and beverage vendors complete the scene for a great way to start your weekend.

All concerts will be held at Albany Riverfront Park*.