Mary Pat Donnelly

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In Rensselaer County, District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly is partnering with Love is Respect, a program through the National Domestic Violence Hotline, to raise awareness and provide support for those in need. The 24/7 hotline provides information, support, and advocacy for young people who have concerns about romantic relationships. I spoke with Donnelly, a Democrat, in her office this week about what the county is doing to support young people.

To deal with crimes rooted in the opioid epidemic, Rensselaer County officials have created a "Drug Dealer Registry."

Authorities in Rensselaer County say they have cracked a 28-year-old murder case.

Rensselaer County held its annual DWI Memorial Ceremony Tuesday in Troy.

A grand jury has cleared a Troy Police officer of any wrongdoing in a July 30 fatal shooting. Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly says…

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In the Capital Region, 2018 began with a prominent area police shooting case making headlines. It’s ending in similar fashion.In January, a 200-page…

Democrat Mary Pat Donnelly has declared victory over Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove in Tuesday’s election.Donnelly, who resigned as an…

Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove and his challenger Mary Pat Donnelly met in a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters this week.…

Rensselaer County Democrats are hoping Mary Pat Donnelly can oust Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove in November. WAMC's Capital Region…