First New York Community Room
The First New York Community Room located at our Corporate Headquarters at 2 Wall Street, provides a space for community programs, events and meetings and carries out the credit union’s role as a community partner.
The Community Room is available Monday-Friday, from 7:30AM until 9:00PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30AM to 6:30PM. You must be a First New York Federal Credit Union Member to be eligible to use the room. The Community Room has a maximum seating available for 32 people.
First New York’s Community Room can accommodate up to 32 people and has several amenities:
• Television monitor
• Handicap accessible features, restroom and entrance
• Public Wi-Fi
• Space for catering for food and beverage
• Coat closet
• Customizable seating
Reserve the First New York Community Room
Community Room Disclaimer:
I. Purpose
The purpose of the First New York Credit Union Community Room is to provide space for community programs and events, to fulfill the credit union’s role as a community center, where members and the public can attend informational, educational and cultural events.
II. Room Policy and Application Procedure:
• Any interested parties, hereafter known as Groups, must submit one application per event to the Community Room Coordinator at least two weeks in advance but not more than three months in advance of the date requested. Special arrangements may be made on an exception basis.
• Requests for the Community Room can be made by contacting the Community Room Coordinator at (518) 393-1326 ext. 1195 and completing an Application Form which shall include: the name of the Group, date and time of event, number of attendees, description of event and contact information. All application forms must be completed by an adult member (18 years or older) of the requesting Group.
III. Cancellation Policy and Contract Changes
• First New York reserves the right to deny room reservations and room use to any applicant.
• The Community Room Coordinator must be notified promptly of any cancellations.
• First New York FCU retains the right to cancel all scheduled reservations at any time. Immediate notification will be given to the Event Coordinator.
IV. Terms of Use
• Use of the Community Room must not interfere with the convenience of the First New York members or business practices.
• No event scheduled shall violate room capacity (32 people) designated for the Community Room and/or the Credit Union building, and what is allowable by law.
• Smoking and/or use of alcoholic beverages in the Community Room or anywhere else in the building are prohibited.
• No event may include the following activities: smoking, alcoholic beverages, illegal passing of money or other illegal activities.
• Food may be brought in for events. Groups must provide own serving dishes, equipment and utensils.
• No decorations or posters may be displayed without approval.
• The Community Room must be left clean and without damage. If repair or excessive cleaning is required a fee may be assessed.
• Events open to the public are not permitted.
• First New York is not responsible for articles left in any part of the building.
• Pandemic protocols will comply with all applicable requirements imposed by federal, state, or local health authorities, as well as this venue.