New Green Machine Hits Streets

District regulars who are out and about will notice a new vehicle on the streets this week. The Green Machine is a new lean, mean, cleaning machine and it's coming to a corner near you.

The new street-cleaning machine, a 636 Tennant Sidewalk Vacuum, was delivered to the Central BID offices last week. Staff watched excitedly as the machine got loaded off the delivery truck by means of a tow truck, and then gave it a test run before stowing it in the garage.



Anthony Capece, Executive Director for the BID says that the new machine will make life much easier for the crew. The new machine boasts a powerful vacuum system and power washing system, and a cab with better visibility and steering capacity, which means a safer driving experience for the crew.

Super Sandwiches and Deli Shop Offers Affordable Lunch to Local Community

Anthony Davis and his family just opened Super Sandwiches and Deli Shop in the old wireless phone store at 171 Central. Red patent leather stools and a tall lunch counter adorn the comfortable lunch spot, which boasts a large selection of Boar's Head sandwiches and subs.

The deli has been gaining ground since it opened two months ago, and today Davis, who previously worked in construction, says that business has been steady. "Business is going okay considering we just opened," Davis says. "I can't complain."

Davis decided to open the shop after doing extensive research on the food and local community. "I was thinking it would be a nice place to open up shop that does sandwiches and soups, and you could get them to go," he says. Davis likes serving the local community, and enjoys visiting with his regulars. He tries to make lunch as convenient as possible by also accepting pre-orders by phone and fax.

New to Super Sandwiches? Try one of the big subs, which can be ordered with all the fixings including pickles, olives and hot peppers and a homemade banana pudding for dessert. And with breakfasts starting at $2.50 and sandwiches at $4.99, you can't beat the price! Maybe it's time to stop brown-bagging your lunch...

Super Sandwiches and Deli Shop is located at 171 Central Avenue, and open Monday through Friday from 8am-7pm, and Saturdays 9am-7pm. To place an order for pick-up, you can call the shop at 487-9960.

Albany Convention Center Authority Open House

The Albany Convention Center Authority will be holding an Open House on Thursday, August 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Authority Offices at 386 Broadway (the R.B. Wing Building) in Albany.

LOCAL CAREER COLLEGE RECOGNIZED BY CITY & LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP

Working together, Albany City Councilman Michael O’Brien and County Legislator Ray Joyce met recently with Faith Takes, President of the locally operated Mildred Elley/Austin School of Spa Technology, located at 855 Central Avenue in Albany. The school now in its 91stth year, is one of the Northeast’s best recognized career colleges, offering programs in Business Management, Cosmetology, Digital Graphics, and Nursing. A number of area residents, primarily returning adult students and those re-training themselves for vocational careers, make up the student body of 1200 full-time students. During their discussions, Councilman O’Brien, Legislator Joyce and President Takes analyized the prospective courses which are of greatest interest to the student residents in the Capital Region community. Mildred Elley offers the most advanced training available because they know how crucial up-to-date employment skills are in professional development. Complete course offerings are detailed by visiting the school or going to http://www.mildred-elley.edu/.