Elsmere is a hamlet of the town of the Bethlehem in Albany County, New York, United States.

Elsmere does not have its own Post Office nor Zip Code, instead sharing with neighboring hamlet of Delmar.

Prior to this, commuters to Albany used narrow, winding roads through Normansville and a smaller lower bridge.

[1] Elsmere is located with the Bethlehem Central School District, which consistently receives local and national recognition for excellence.

BCSD students residing in Elsmere attend the following schools: BCSD Athletics is part of The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section 2 - Capital District in the Suburban Council.

The Fire District/Fire Company relationship is a joint and mutual effort toward a common goal: the protection of life and property.

EFC is a fraternal organization appointed by the Fire District to physically carry out the goals of the EFD.

Events include both motorized and foot races, which utilize many aspects of everyday firefighting skills.