Renssealer County

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin delivered his State of the County address in Troy Thursday, amid reports he could be seeking another role.

Cleanup continues today in Rensselaer County. Wednesday's storms washed away roads, flooded basements and downed trees. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom…

Several key Capital Region races are being decided in today’s primaries. Polls are open until 9 p.m.In Schenectady, seven Democratic candidates are…

With 2020 just hours away, local governments in New York’s Capital Region are getting organized. Many incumbents are staying put in the new year, but…

More than a week after a federal judge dismissed the Rensselaer County Clerk’s legal challenge to New York State’s Green Light Law, Frank Merola says his…

The Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer faces new state mandates as concern builds over odors and air quality. This week, with the landfill in its crosshairs, the…

The race is on for the town supervisor of North Greenbush. With current town supervisor Lou Desso opting not to make a run for re-election, his deputy and…

The 2019 Rensselaer County budget passed unanimously this week during a special meeting of the County Legislature. The $346.7 million spending plan is the…

Internet retail giant Amazon is eyeing a Rensselaer County site to build a fulfillment center. It was revealed Monday night at a town planning board…

Republican Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino is retiring at the end of 2017 after 16 years. Her exit opened the door for today’s high-profile…