In an effort to continue to encourage staff to obtain the Covid-19 vaccination, effective Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 CEO will issue up to three hours of leave time to staff who need time off during their work day for a Covid-19 vaccination appointment.

To be eligible for this leave time please submit proof of your appointment to ceohr@ceoempowers.org .

In addition, we are excited to announce that New York State and FEMA have brought a new vaccination site to the Washington Avenue Armory, 195 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210.

This vaccination location is initially reserved for eligible Albany, Schenectady or Troy residents who live in the following ZIP codes: 12202, 12206, 12210, 12209, 12207, 12222, 12180, 12307, 12308, 12305, 12304. After a week, it will open to all eligible residents in the county or target region.

The Washington Avenue Armory vaccination site will be open to those with appointments beginning Wednesday, March 3, and will be able to handle 1,000 appointments a day, 7 days a week. You must have an appointment to get vaccinated. If you show up without an appointment, you will not get the vaccine.

How to make an appointment:

Online Scheduling: 

To register online, use the Am I Eligible tool at am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

On the Am I Eligible tool, fill out your information. If you are eligible, you will see locations where you can schedule a vaccine appointment listed out by proximity to your address. Select the Washington Avenue Armory and complete the process on the online scheduling system until your appointment is confirmed.

Scheduling by Phone:

To make an appointment by phone, call the NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-697-4829 (the hotline is open from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week). They will ask you some questions to confirm you are eligible for the vaccine, and then work with you to schedule an appointment at a time that is convenient. You can tell the call center agent you want to get an appointment at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany.