Menands, New York
Menands is a village of 4,505 people in Albany County, New York, founded in 1842.
Why visit Menands
Townapedia lists 96 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 31 places to eat and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Palace Theatre, Capital Repertory Theatre, Abrams Building and Albany City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Menands
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About Menands
Menands is a village in Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 4,554 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Louis Menand. The village lies inside the town of Colonie and borders the northern city line of Albany.
From the Wikipedia article Menands, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Palace Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in Albany, New York, United States
Capital Repertory Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
Theater in Albany, New York
Dunn Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge across the Hudson River between Albany and Rensselaer, New York
Hawk Street Viaduct
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Maiden Lane Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
State University of New York
School · 3.2 mi
Public university system in the state of New York, United States
Museums and landmarks96
Abrams Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Demolished commercial building in Albany, New York
Albany City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Town hall in Albany, New York
Albany Felt Company Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
United States historic place
Albany Institute of History & Art
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Benjamin Walworth Arnold House and Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United States historic place
Broadway–Livingston Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in the United States
Burden Ironworks Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Cannon Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Hotel in Troy, New York, USA
Cathedral of All Saints
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Cathedral in Albany, New York
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic cathedral in Albany, New York, United States
Center Square/Hudson–Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Residential neighborhood in Albany, New York, USA
Central Troy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Troy, New York, United States
84 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Tivoli Nature Preserve
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Bangkok Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 1.0 mi
704 North Pearl Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30
Grazie
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
320 Northern Boulevard, Albany
Su-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-24:00
19 more on the map.
History
Menands would have been first spotted by Europeans circa 1609, when Henry Hudson dropped anchor somewhere near Cuyler or Pleasure Island during his voyage on the river later to be named after him. This would be the furthest north on the river that Hudson would go in the Half Moon. Today, those islands are connected to the mainland, and are the site of Interstate 787 exits 6 and 7, which includes the cloverleaf interchange with NY 378 and the Troy-Menands Bridge.
When the Erie Canal was constructed in the 1820s, it passed through what would become Menands. Bridges spanned the canal to allow access to the land between the canal and the Hudson. From north to south they were Richardson, Mix, Leary, Keyes, Kanes, Lundergans, Island Park, Delaware and Hudson Railroad, and Garbarance. Most of the names of the bridges were those of the neighboring farm owners.
From the History section of Menands, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Church of the Holy Cross
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Church of the Holy Innocents
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
First Church in Albany
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Jermain Memorial Eucumenical Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.8 mi
601 5th Avenue, Watervliet
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
37 Walter Street, Albany
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
76 Menand Road, Menands
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
School · 4.0 mi
19 Hackett Blvd, Albany
Healthcare3
Saint Peter's Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
75 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy
Sunnyview Therapy Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
75 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy
Map of Menands
233 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Troy L&D Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Albany County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Loudonville 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Watervliet 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Roessleville 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Albany 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Troy 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Latham 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Green Island 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Hampton Manor 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Cohoes 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Colonie 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Menands, New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harmanus Bleecker Library 1, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- CathedralOfAllSaintsAlbany, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Westerlo Street, Albany, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cannon Building, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NYSCapitolPanorama, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY 3.0
- Houses on Grand and Madison streets, Albany, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New York State Executive Mansion, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroyPostOffice2, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln Park Albany, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy Public School 10 (formerly), UtsukushiHikariNY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RiverStreetTroyNY, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul's Episcopal Church, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroyPublicLibrary, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy NY Fall, BenFrantzDale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Hall Office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy Gas Light Company, Gasholder House, Jefferson Street & Fifth Avenue, Troy (Rensselaer County, New York), Not specified on LOC website, Public domain
- Elk Street Albany, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- EmmaWillardSchool, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Waste Manufacturing Company Building (view toward West), Kathryn M. Conway, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 1, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- TroySavingsBankMusicHallPanorama, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ilium Building, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gurley Building Wade, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- National State Bank Building, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Knox Street Historic District, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- AlbanyNewYork, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albany Institute of History and Art Panorama, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- McCarthyBuildingTroy2, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ProctorsTroy, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (Watervliet, New York) - front looking northeast, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Koon House 171 Pawling Avenue Troy, Prattk19, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pumpkin House, Troy, NY (street view toward North), Kathryn M. Conway, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AlbanyNYCityHall, UpstateNYer, CC BY 3.0
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Panorama 1, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- StMarysChurchAlbany, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ohio Street Methodist Episcopal Church Complex Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- New York State of Education building daytime, 2012, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestHallRPIPano, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
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