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Democratic legislators in Rensselaer County are urging the town of Brunswick to pause its development of busy Route 7.
A wooded plot of land along the Hudson River between the cities of Troy and Rensselaer with Water Street in the foreground on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Rensselaer County is interested in moving forward ...
Each week, we'll run details of permits for all new single-family and multi-family residences — as well as commercial and ...
The Rensselaer County man accused of killing his wife, father and grandmother was arraigned in Rensselaer County Court. Joshua Fowler, 26, has been indicted on one count of first-degree murder and ...
Today is primary day across New York, as registered voters select their party nominees in races that include Albany mayor and auditor as well as numerous other municipal contests.
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 7:58 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Rensselaer County.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Tarrant County and Judge Tim O'Hare claiming the county's new Commissioners Court map intentionally discriminates based on race.
RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. — “Think Rensselaer County,” read an April 29 social media post recommending hotels to visitors headed to Saratoga for the Belmont Stakes. Director of Tourism Vito ...
Rensselaer County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault swore in eight new correction officers at the county jail on Monday.
Concerns over potential Medicaid cuts have prompted a local advocacy group to call for action from the Rensselaer County legislature.
TROY, N.Y. — On Monday morning, Rensselaer County welcomed three correctional officers with a combined 47 years of experience. All three resigned from the state Department of Corrections and ...
Rensselaer County became the first county in the Capital Region Monday morning to swear in correction officers who resigned during the statewide prison strikes.