NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A new mobile app has launched in the Town of Niskayuna. “My NISKAYUNA” is designed to deliver important updates directly to residents’ smartphones.
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The free citizen notification app provides real-time push notifications for the following instances:
- Emergency alerts: weather and road closures
- Town news: upcoming meetings and services
- Special events
- Links to town departments and phone numbers
The app is available for download on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. “My NISKAYUNA” is powered by GoGov, which designs municipal apps across the country.
After downloading the app, users can also tap the “stacked lines” located in the top left corner of the app and enter their phone number and email address. This allows the town to have multiple ways to contact residents in case of an emergency.
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Niskayuna officials say “My NISKAYUNA” is a part of the town’s efforts to improve communication and ensure residents and businesses can access accurate information quickly, especially in urgent situations.
“Today, we expect information to be delivered to our phones, in real time,” Town of Niskayuna Supervisor Erin Cassady-Dorion said. “My NISKAYUNA is a critical tool in reaching residents quickly, wherever they are. The app is a central information hub, where we can also link to resources on our website, like forms, meetings and contact information.”…