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