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Claims It Will Have A Negative Impact On The County
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin has penned a letter to Troy City Councilman David Bissember, asking him to reconsider his legislation, believing it will undermine efforts to protect those who live and work in the city of Troy and Rensselaer County as a whole. [Read more…] about McLaughlin Opposes Troy Sanctuary City Legislation
By Doug La Rocque
“This budget is good news for residents and taxpayers, with the County avoiding a tax increase and remaining under the state tax cap for the eighth consecutive year. [Read more…] about County Budget Is Adopted
While held each year in Troy, the Northeast’s largest free holiday festival is truly a Rensselaer County and Capital Region event. This year’s version of the Stroll is slated for Sunday, December 2 from 11 am to 5 pm, with the kickoff point being at 1 Monument Square in Troy. [Read more…] about 36th Annual Victorian Stroll Is Near
by Doug La Rocque
It was a very cold, blustery day for the annual Stephentown Veterans Ceremony in Veterans Park on Saturday, November 10. [Read more…] about Stephentown Veterans Honored
Ashby Wins Full Term in Assembly
By Doug La Rocque
It was a political battle in which Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove touted his many years of experience as a prosecutor, while his Democratic opponent, Mary Pat Donnelly countered her years of judicial service helped to uniquely prepare her for the job. [Read more…] about Donnelly And Delgado Victorious
No Change In The 107th Assembly District
As “spirited” as the area’s congressional race was, the contest for the 107th New York State Assembly district seat was perhaps one of the most cordial of any of the races around, both candidates sticking to the issues. [Read more…] about Election Day Result Stories
By Doug La Rocque
Before a packed house at RPI’s Chapel and Cultural Center, Rensselaer County District Attorney, Republican Joel Abelove and his challenger, Democrat Mary Pat Donnelly, traded jabs in what appears to be the only debate that will take place between the pair prior to Election Day. [Read more…] about D.A. Candidates Debate
By Thaddeus Flint
There was plenty of consensus on the problems of New York State, but less agreement on what to do to fix those problems at an October 17 debate by candidates for the 107th Assembly District. [Read more…] about Debating The 107th Assembly Seat
By Doug La Rocque
The County Budget unveiled on Friday afternoon, October 19, by Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin holds the line on taxes, while increasing county spending by $70,000. The total budget comes in at just under $347 million. The County Executive said the proposal maintains, and in some areas increases, the level of county services. [Read more…] about No County Tax Hike In 2019
By Doug La Rocque
The drinking water crisis was a topic at the debate between the 107th Assembly District candidates last Wednesday evening, sponsored by The Eastwick Press. [Read more…] about Lack Of Action On Water Problems Concerning
