MC Lawton Civic and Cultural Club Inc.

03/28/2026

2026 Empire State Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. Spring Board Meeting

03/06/2026

✨🌸 BLACK EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP – SPRING LUNCHEON 2026 🌸✨

Join the M.C. Lawton Civic & Cultural Club, Inc. for our Annual Spring Scholarship Luncheon celebrating Black Excellence in Leadership!

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Elks Lodge #49
25 South Allen Street
Albany, NY

For generations, we have stood firmly on our guiding principles:
“Lifting As We Climb. For God and Humanity. The End Crowns the Work.”

This elegant afternoon will honor distinguished leaders in our community while raising critical funds for scholarships awarded to local high school students entering college and trade schools.

🎟 Tickets: $125
💛 All proceeds benefit scholarships for local students.

Celebrate excellence. Support education. Invest in our future.

Sponsorships and souvenir journal ads are available.

Secure your ticket today and be part of the legacy.

03/03/2026

Join us as we celebrate **Black Excellence in Leadership** at the MC Lawton Spring Luncheon! ✨🖤

We’re inviting businesses, organizations, and community supporters to:

📖 **Place a journal ad** in our commemorative souvenir journal
🛍️ **Become a vendor** and showcase your products or services

This is a wonderful opportunity to promote your brand, support community leadership, and be part of an inspiring celebration of culture, impact, and excellence.

If you’re interested in submitting an ad or reserving a vendor space, please contact us for more details.

Let’s celebrate, uplift, and lead—together. 💛

02/23/2026

The federated women of M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club, Inc. proudly stood front and center in Albany’s historic Black History photograph — representing legacy, service, and the enduring power of sisterhood in action.

As an Albany Affiliate of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc., we continue the mission set before us:

“Lifting As We Climb.”
“For God and Humanity.”
“The End Crowns The Work.”

Surrounded by community organizations, businesses, and leaders throughout Albany, NY, this moment captured more than a photograph — it reflected generations of advocacy, cultural preservation, and commitment to uplifting our community.

We honor those who paved the way and remain dedicated to the work that continues.

02/23/2026

Good Morning Albany. The snow is continuing to fall this morning during Monday’s commute. Strong wind gusts could affect visibility.

If you must travel, please take safety driving precautions. Slow down and increase following distance.

The County has made additional lots available for residents to park during the snowstorm:

▪️Alliance Parking Lot - Former McDonald’s at the corner of S. Pearl and Madison
▪️Authority Parking Lot behind Centennial Hall (930 Madison Ave, access via Partridge) on the St. Rose Campus
▪️Parking behind the Lalli Building (1009 Madison Ave, access via Western Ave) on the St. Rose Campus

If you choose to park in these lots, expect your car to stay put until after the conclusion of snowfall. DGS will be plowing the lots after the storm.

Please stay informed, look out for each other, and stay safe.

02/23/2026

More snow is coming to Albany.

Here are important updates and reminders to help you stay safe and informed.

▪️ Snow Emergency Status: 518-476-SNOW (7669)
A snow emergency has not been declared at this time. That decision is made towards the end of the storm, once the Department of General Services assesses conditions. We will continue to keep you updated on status.

▪️ Public Safety
Avoid unnecessary travel during snowfall. If you must travel, slow down and increase following distance. Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle. Dress in warm layers, limit time outdoors, check on neighbors, and bring pets inside.

▪️ DGS will be shifting to 12-hour shifts starting Sunday at 7pm. Plowing and snow removal is occurring and will continue through this evening.

▪️ APD is fully staffed this weekend.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency line: 518-438-4000, press 0 for loss of heat

▪️ Emergency and Weather Alerts
New York State offers free emergency and weather text alerts through the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

To sign up, text ALBANY to 333111.

▪️ Sign up for Nixle alerts by using the following link. Scroll down, and enter your phone number, email and zipcode. (https://www.albanyny.gov/348/Albany-Police)

Please help us spread the word and stay informed

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🔸 National Grid
Expanded crews are in place. Report outages or get updates: nationalgridus.com (http://nationalgridus.com/) or 1-800-867-5222.

🔸 Shelter and Outreach
Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 South Pearl Street
Safe Haven Drop-In Center, 26 South Swan Street
Joseph’s House Outreach: 518-495-0663
HATAS Homeless Hotline: 518-463-2124

🔸 CDTA Service Updates
There are no changes to CDTA service at this time. Everything is running normally and on schedule. We will update you as things evolve.
Live updates: cdta.org (http://cdta.org/)

🔸 Albany Water Dispatch: 518-434-5322

Please stay informed, look out for one another, and stay safe.

11/11/2025

Honored to be part of making History 1st Black African American Mayor of Albany, NY %

11/10/2025

The Albany Police Department recognizes the financial challenges many in our community are facing. If you are in need of groceries, please come to the Eagle Street side of Lincoln Park tomorrow, November 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

We will have bagged groceries available while supplies last. At this time we will only be giving one bag per family.

We want to thank members from APD, Central Avenue Business Improvement District and the Albany Police and Fire Foundation for making these donations possible.

11/06/2025