Posted on: June 1, 2023
MEDIA AVAILABILITY WITH BASEBALL LEGEND DARRYL STRAWBERRY TODAY AT 5 P.M. AT THE JOE
Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry will join Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin and representatives of the Tri-City ValleyCats for a media availability today, Thursday, June 1, at 5 p.m. at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy.
Strawberry is the gu...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023
FAILURE TO DEAL WITH INFLUX OF MIGRANTS AND MOVE TO EXPEDITE MIGRANT WORK PERMITS WILL CREATE MAJOR NEW EXPENSES FOR COUNTIES, SAYS COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN
FAILURE TO DEAL WITH INFLUX OF MIGRANTS AND MOVE TO EXPEDITE MIGRANT WORK PERMITS WILL CREATE MAJOR NEW EXPENSES FOR COUNTIES, SAYS COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN
The continuing failure to address an influx of migrants will likely cause economic hardshi...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2023
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: RENSSELAER COUNTY SEEING SPIKE IN FATAL OVERDOSES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, AND RESIDENTS IN ALL AREAS OF COUNTY ARE URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS
The Rensselaer County Health Department has issued a health alert regarding a spike in fatal overdoses in the county since Thursday. The drugs involved are believed to be cocaine and fentanyl.
While autopsy results are pending, there is believed to have be...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 15, 2023
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED BY BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO STOP INFLUX OF MIGRANTS FROM NYC, SAYS RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN
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A conference call with leaders from throughout the state shows the crisis with migrants is accelerating, and Washington and Albany need to intervene to stop the expected influx, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said on Monday.
The call was orga...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 12, 2023
Call Organized by Governor Shows State is Unprepared to Deal with Influx of Migrants, Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin
State and NYC Leaders Are Unwilling to Take on Biden Administration to Stop Influx of Migrants, McLaughlin Adds
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said he has even more concerns about an influx of migrants from New York City into upstate counties...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2023
New York State Call on Migrant Issue Disappointing, and Supports Need for State of Emergency Issued Today, Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin
New York State Call on Migrant Issue Disappointing, and Supports Need for State of Emergency Issued Today, Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said he was disappointed by an afternoon conference call with New...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2023
State of Emergency Issued in Rensselaer County in Response to Forced Relocation of Migrants by New York City
Rensselaer County has issued a State of Emergency following the disclosure of plans by New York City to force the relocation of migrants to countie...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2023
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin Monitoring Rockland County Situation and Considering Further Protective Actions
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said he is monitoring the serious situation involving a plan uncovered by Rockland Cou...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2023
Rensselaer County and ValleyCats Team Up to Welcome Baseball Legend Darryl Strawberry to Speak About Dangers of Drug Abuse and Recovery from Addiction on June 1
Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry will join Rensselaer County and the Tri-City ValleyCats on June 1 to speak about the dangers of drug abuse and to give hope to those struggling with addiction and other issues, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced ...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: April 12, 2023
NEW COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WILL BE AMONG THE FINEST IN STATE AND REPRESENTS DRAMATIC STEP FORWARD IN SENIOR SERVICES, SAYS MCLAUGHLIN
Rensselaer County opened a new senior center in downtown Troy on Wednesday that county officials say will be among the best in the entire state, fulfilling a promise made by County Executive Steve McLaughlin.
The new county senior center was opened with a ...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY TO OPEN NEW SENIOR CENTER IN TROY ON WEDNESDAY, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES
NEW COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WILL BE AMONG THE FINEST IN STATE AND REPRESENTS DRAMATIC STEP FORWARD IN SENIOR SERVICES, SAYS MCLAUGHLIN
Rensselaer County will open a new senior center in Troy that county officials say will be among the best in the entire state, with a ribbon-cutting set for Wednesday, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced.
The new county senior center will be opened ...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY TO CONDUCT NARCAN BLITZ NEXT WEEK TO HELP FIGHT BACK AGAINST FATAL OVERDOSES, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN AND HEALTH DIRECTOR MARY FRAN WACHUNAS ANNOUNCE
Rensselaer County will continue efforts to combat a jump in fatal opioid overdoses with distribution of Narcan at several locations next week, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas announced today.
The county will ...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023
NEW RENSSELAER COUNTY DMV SATELLITE TO OFFICIALLY OPEN ON THURSDAY (TOMORROW), COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN AND COUNTY CLERK FRANK MEROLA ANNOUNCE
The new DMV satellite office at the new Rensselaer County offices at 99 Troy Road in East Greenbush will officially open TOMORROW, Thursday, March 23, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and County Clerk Frank Merola announced.
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY IS MAKING HISTORY WITH PROJECTS TO IMPROVE COUNTY FACILITIES AND SERVICES, AND SUPPORT FOR JOB CREATION, INVESTMENT AND LOWER PROPERTY TAXES, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN SAYS IN 2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY
Rensselaer County government is being transformed with improvements and projects to modernize and expand access to county services, while the county continues to grow and prosper, County Executive Steve McLaughlin told residents and members of the County ...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN NOW WILL DELIVER 2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY TO RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE TONIGHT, THURSDAY, MARCH 16
STATE OF THE COUNTY FOR 2023 POSTPONED TO TONIGHT WILL BE FIRST DELIVERED AT NEW COUNTY OFFICES AT 99 TROY ROAD IN EAST GREENBUSH
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin will now deliver the 2023 State of the County to the Rensselaer County Legislatur...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE McLAUGHLIN CALLS FOR EPA AIR MONITORING OF RENSSELAER COUNTY AND UPSTATE NEW YORK FOLLOWING OHIO FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILMENT AND RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Air monitoring should be provided by the federal government in Rensselaer County and other areas of the Capital Region following a major freight train derailment and explosion in Ohio earlier this month, County Executive Steve McLaughlin said today.
The de...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2023
NEW PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR RENSSELAER COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE VOLUNTEERS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY COUNTY LEGISLATURE, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN AND LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE
A local law to provide a 10 percent property tax exemption to members of volunteer fire and ambulance companies was approved by the Rensselaer County Legislature at the February 14 legislative meeting, county leaders announced.
The local law was introduced...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2023
Rensselaer County Sets Record for Sales Tax Growth in 2022, County Executive Steve McLaughlin Announces
County Shows Over 10 Percent Growth for Sales Tax Over 2021, And Receives Over $100 Million for Second Time
Rensselaer County has set a record for sales tax growth in 2022, with the revenues in the county growing by nearly 11 percent over the previous year...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY TO PROVIDE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE MEMBERS, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN AND COUNTY LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE
Rensselaer County will recognize the service and dedication of volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance company members by offering a 10 percent county property tax exemption, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and members of the County Legislature a...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Rensselaer County to Open New State of the Art Emergency Services Training Complex on Thursday, County Executive Steve McLaughlin Announces
County Complex Will Feature New and Advanced Training Systems and Space
Rensselaer County will ensure training and pr...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS TO RENSSELAER COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
JANUARY 12, 2023
Good afternoon and thank you to everyone at the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce for your welcome, your...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2023
MCLAUGHLIN POLICIES OF TAX REDUCTIONS, SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS, SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH
RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN DELIVERS OPTIMISTIC STATE OF THE COUNTY TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND SAYS COUNTY’S GREATEST DAYS ARE AHEAD
MCLAUGHLIN POLICIES OF TAX REDUCTIONS, SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS, SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENT AND INNOVAT...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: January 5, 2023
RENSSELAER COUNTY CONTINUES TO SHOW STRONG SALES TAX PERFORMANCE AND IS ON TRACK TO BREAK REVENUE RECORD SET LAST YEAR, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES
Rensselaer County is poised to break an important record for sales tax revenues, an indicator of strong economic activity in the county and good news for county municipalities and residents, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced.
In 2021, the county ...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2023
CONGRESSWOMAN ELISE STEFANIK TO OPEN FLAGSHIP DISTRICT OFFICE AT NEW RENSSELAER COUNTY OFFICES AT 99 TROY ROAD, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES
The new Rensselaer County offices in East Greenbush will also include the flagship office for Congre...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2022
NEW AGREEMENT WILL ENSURE STABILITY, FAIRNESS AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF SERVICES
Rensselaer County has reached an agreement on a contract with the bargaining unit representing the largest group of County employees, the County and United Public Service Empl...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: December 27, 2022
Rensselaer County will be sending teams to assist the City of Buffalo and Erie County to respond to the massive snowstorm and help with recovery efforts, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced today.
The Rensselaer County Highway Department will be se...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: December 27, 2022
Eight trucks from the Rensselaer County Highway Department will leave the main garage on Bloomingrove Drive in North Greenbush headed to provided help in Buffalo and Erie County tomorrow, Dec. 28, at 10 a.m. County Executive Steve McLaughlin and other cou...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2022
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin today made an announcement regarding his health, with McLaughlin saying he will remain on the job for the county as he battles an illness.
“In recent weeks, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My doc...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: December 13, 2022
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced the selection of Nicholas Blais as county Budget Director.
The selection of Blais is expected to be confirmed by the County Legislature at the legislative meeting on Tuesday.
“We are fortunate...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2022
Rensselaer County 2023 Continues County Record of Reducing Property Taxes and Earns Approval from Legislators
County Taxes Have Been Reduced by 25 Percent During McLaughlin’s Service
The Rensselaer County Legislature approved the 2023 county budget plan introduced by County Executive Steve McLaughlin, with the county extending a record as a leader in New York State in reducing property taxes.
The 2023 budget is the fifth consecutive co...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2022
RENSSELAER COUNTY BUDGET TO INCLUDE MODEST TAX REDUCTION, WHILE MAINTAINING AND EXPANDING SERVICES, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES
BUDGET IS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE TO REDUCE TAXES AND PROTECTS COUNTY FISCAL SECURITY
The proposed 2023 Rensselaer County budget will include a modest property tax rate reduction, while maintaining important and needed county services and a project to improve county facilities, County Executive Steve McLaughlin.
The tax reduction is the fif...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2022
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin will announce the 2023 County Budget proposal tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon in the chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature, located on the third floor of the County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue, down...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: September 19, 2022
Traffic Advisory for CR 129 - Tamarac Road: Residents and motorists are advised there will be paving on a 3.5 mile stretch of County Route 129 (Tamarac Road) in the Town of Pittstown from Monday, Sept. 19 at approximately 7 a.m. through Friday, Sept. 23. ...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: September 12, 2022
NASSAU NATIVE WAS A U.S. ARMY VETERAN AND GRADUATE OF WEST POINT
Rensselaer County is mourning the passing of Peter Goebel, who served as director of the Rensselaer County Veteran Service Agency, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced.
Goebel passed away this weekend after a battle with a serious illness.
A native o...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2022
RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN SAYS PLANNED NATIONAL GRID HIKE SHOULD BE REVIEWED BY PSC AND STATE LEADERS
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said today he is calling on the New York State Public Service Commission to review the latest rate hikes by National Grid, saying the new increase is unfair and hurts families during fragile economic times.
Repo...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2022
HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET APPROVED BY COUNTY, MAINTAINING HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICES AND AVOIDING A TUITION INCREASE COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN PRAISES LEGISLATORS WHO SUPPORTED BUDGET, AND QUESTIONS PARTISAN VOTE ON COLLEGE BUDGET
An operating budget for Hudson Valley Community College was approved by the Rensselaer County Legislature at the July 12 legislative meeting, with County Executive Steve McLaughlin saying the spending plan is effective and demonstrates the county&rsqu...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Rensselaer County will formally recognize the state championships won by the Averill Park school district Warriors varsity girls basketball team and the boys varsity baseball team during a ceremony today, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 1 p.m. in the legislati...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: June 15, 2022
Two New County Commissioners Confirmed by County Legislature, County Executive Steve McLaughlin Announces
Michael McMahon Confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services and Joseph Mazzariello Confirmed as Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Training
Two new Commissioners for important Rensselaer County departments were confirmed fo...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: June 14, 2022
Reimagine Rensselaer County Plan to Modernize and Improve Rensselaer County Government Approved by County Legislature, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Legislators Announce
Reimagine Rensselaer County Will Utilize Record Amount of Surplus Funds for Project and to Strengthen Services
An ambitious plan to improve Rensselaer County facilities, update important county services and expand access and convenience to county governmen...
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County Executive Press Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2022
JOSEPH MAZZARIELLO NOMINATED AS COMMISSIONER OF RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES
A new leader for the Rensselaer County Department of Employment and Training has been selected, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced today.
Joseph Mazzariello has been nominated by McLaughlin to serve as Commissioner. The nomination will be consider...
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County Executive Press Releases