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2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY

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 ...

RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN WILL DELIVER 2023 STATE OF THE COUNTY

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...

RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE McLAUGHLIN CALLS FOR EPA AIR MONITORING OF RENSSELAER COUNTY

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...

NEW PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR RENSSELAER COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE VOLUNTEERS APPROVED

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...

Rensselaer County Sets Record for Sales Tax Growth in 2022

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...

COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE MEMBERS

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...

Rensselaer County to Open New State of the Art Emergency Services Training Complex on Thursday

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...

RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS

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...

COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN DELIVERS OPTIMISTIC STATE OF THE COUNTY TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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...

RENSSELAER COUNTY CONTINUES TO SHOW STRONG SALES TAX PERFORMANCE

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 ...

CONGRESSWOMAN ELISE STEFANIK TO OPEN FLAGSHIP DISTRICT OFFICE AT NEW RENSSELAER COUNTY OFFICES

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...

RENSSELAER COUNTY ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH LARGEST COUNTY EMPLOYEE UNION

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...

Rensselaer County to Send Teams to Help with Buffalo Snow Disaster Response

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...

ADVISORY: RENSSELAER COUNTY TEAMS LEAVING FOR BUFFALO TOMORROW (12/28) FROM COUNTY HIGHWAY GARAGE

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...

STATEMENT FROM RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

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...

COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF NICHOLAS BLAIS AS COUNTY BUDGET DIRECTOR

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...

Rensselaer County 2023 Continues County Record of Reducing Property Taxes

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...

RENSSELAER COUNTY BUDGET TO REDUCE TAXES AND PROTECT COUNTY FISCAL SECURITY

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...

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin to Announce 2023 Budget Proposal Tomorrow

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...

Traffic Advisory for CR 129

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. ...

RENSSELAER COUNTY MOURNS PASSING OF VETERAN SERVICE AGENCY DIRECTOR PETER GOEBEL

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...

RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN SAYS PLANNED NATIONAL GRID HIKE SHOULD BE REVIEWED

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...

HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET APPROVED BY COUNTY

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...

Rensselaer County to Honor Averill Park State Championship Teams with Ceremony Today

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...

Two New County Commissioners Confirmed by County Legislature

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...

Reimagine Rensselaer County Plan to Modernize and Improve Rensselaer County Government

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...

JOSEPH MAZZARIELLO NOMINATED AS COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

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...

Reimagine Rensselaer County

Reimagine Rensselaer County Plan will Modernize and Improve County Government, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Legislators Announce

Effort Will Utilize Record Amount of Surplus Funds to Strengthen Services

Rensselaer County will be undertaking an ambitious plan to improve county facilities, expand important county services and broaden access for the public to county government, County ...

Rensselaer County Ends 2021 with New Growth in Surplus, County Executive Steve McLaughlin Announces

Says Overall Growth in Surplus is Historic, and Comes During Four Years of Property Tax Reductions

Rensselaer County ended 2021 in strong financial position, with an operational surplus of $22.1 million, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced today.

Th...

Change in Local Elections Will Hurt Voters

Attempt to Force Change in Local Elections Will Hurt Voters and Good Government and Should Be Stopped, says McLaughlin

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin is expressing strong concern about a move in the State Legislature to force a change in when county and town elections are held, saying the proposal is unconstitutional and will reduce voter and citizen partici...

John Murphy to Serve as Deputy Director of Economic Development and Planning

The Snowman’s John Murphy to Serve as Deputy Director of Economic Development and Planning for Rensselaer County

The Snowman’s John Murphy to Serve as Deputy Director of Economic Development and Planning for Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County will be welcoming one of the best known businessmen in the region to support and guide efforts to attract new inves...

RENSSELAER COUNTY EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS

RENSSELAER COUNTY EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE SERVICES TO PROTECT RESIDENTS, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES

RENSSELAER COUNTY EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE SERVICES TO PROTECT RESIDENTS, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES

Rensselaer County has been selected to receive several awards for services and initiatives from a leading organization of coun...

Michael McMahon Nominated as Rensselaer County Department of Social Services Commissioner

Michael McMahon Nominated as Rensselaer County Department of Social Services Commissioner, County Executive Steve McLaughlin Announces

A new leader for the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services has been selected, with County Executive Steve McLaughlin nominating Michael P. McMahon to lead the important department, it was announced today.

McMahon’s name will be submitte...

Rensselaer County, Troy and Bethlehem Partnering on 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events

TROY, NY – Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem, will be partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2022.  The program will consist of six events. 

These events, ...

County Bridge in Berlin Closed, Rensselaer County Highway Department Announces

The county bridge carrying County Route 36 (Park Avenue) over the Little Hoosic River in the Town of Berlin will be closed effective today, May 12, the Rensselaer County Highway Department announced.

The closure follows an inspection by the New York State ...

RENSSELAER COUNTY TO BEGIN PROVIDING FUNDING TO YOUTH SPORTS GROUPS

RENSSELAER COUNTY TO BEGIN PROVIDING FUNDING TO YOUTH SPORTS GROUPS AS PART OF RENSSELAER COUNTY RESPONDS EFFORT, MCLAUGHLIN AND LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE

Rensselaer County is beginning in the coming days the third round of funding as part of the Rensselaer County Responds effort, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced today with members of the County Legislature.

Funding will be provided to youth sport...

RENSSELAER COUNTY PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENTS THIS SATURDAY

RENSSELAER COUNTY TO SPONSOR SEVEN PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENTS THIS SATURDAY, COUNTY EXECUTIVE MCLAUGHLIN, SHERIFF RUSSO AND CHAIRWOMAN HOFFMAN ANNOUNCE

Rensselaer County is sponsoring a series of prescription drug take-backs at seven locations across the county to help safely remove unwanted drugs from circulation, County Executive Steve McLaughlin, Sheriff Pat Russo and Chairwoman of the Legislature Kel...

Sharpe Road (County Route 75) to be Closed Temporarily This Week

The Rensselaer County Highway Department will be temporarily closing CR75 (Sharpe Road), April 27 and April 28. CR75 will be closed for installment of a new shoulder embankment and water line work in the area of the North Greenbush/Brunswick town line.

The...

LINDA MCMAHON CONFIRMED AS DIRECTOR OF PROBATION DEPARTMENT

LINDA MCMAHON CONFIRMED AS DIRECTOR OF RENSSELAER COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN AND MEMBERS OF COUNTY LEGISLATURE ANNOUNCE

Linda McMahon has been confirmed by the Rensselaer County Legislature as Director of the County Probation Department, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced today.

She replaces Laura Bauer, who retired as county Probation Director in 2021. McMahon ser...

Mountain View Trailer Park Found to Exceed State MCL for PFOA

Mountain View Trailer Park in Stephentown Found to Exceed State MCL for PFOA, County Health Department Announces

A mobile home park in Stephentown has been cited for exceeding the state maximum contaminant level for PFOA, the Rensselaer County Health Department announced today.

The Mountain View Park public water system has a level of 10.75 parts per trillion at well...

PURCHASE OF NEW RENSSELAER COUNTY OFFICES IN EAST GREENBUSH APPROVED BY COUNTY LEGISLATURE

NEW OFFICES WILL HELP MAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT MORE MODERN, EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIVE, SAYS COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

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The purchase of a new and more modern and convenient office for Rensselaer County services in East Greenbush was approved at the April 12 meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced.

The county’s purc...

RENSSELAER COUNTY RECOGNIZES DELIVERY OF SEVEN MILLIONTH MEAL FOR SENIORS

Rensselaer County recognized an important milestone in services for county seniors, with delivery of the county’s seven millionth meal to a senior during a ceremony today, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and members of the County Legislature a...

North Greenbush intersection to become a four-way stop

INTERSECTION OF BLOOMINGROVE DRIVE AND WINTER STREET EXTENSION TO BE CHANGED TO FOUR-WAY STOP BEGINNING APRIL 11, RENSSELAER COUNTY ANNOUNCES

A busy Rensselaer County intersection in North Greenbush will be changed to improve safety beginning Monday, April 11, the county announced.

The intersection of County Route 74 (Winter Street Extension) and County Route 65 (Bloomingrove Drive) will become ...

RENSSELAER COUNTY LEADERS CALL FOR REPEAL OF BAIL REFORM

RENSSELAER COUNTY LEADERS CALL FOR REPEAL OF BAIL REFORM FOLLOWING SERIES OF VIOLENT INCIDENTS IN TROY IN RECENT WEEKS

Rensselaer County officials are renewing calls for a repeal of the state bail reform laws following a series of violent incidents in recent days in the city of Troy.

The county leaders said bail reform is causing an increase in crime across the state and m...

Road Closure Notice: CR102 (Johnson Hill Road) in Hoosick will be closed from April 4 to May 2

Road Closure Notice: CR102 (Johnson Hill Road) in Hoosick will be closed from April 4 to May 2 for replacement of a large diameter culvert and associated road work. Motorists, other than local traffic, should use CR96 (Hill Road) and CR101 (Ball Street Ex...

Ninth Round of Testing for PFOA/PFOS in Poestenkill Finds No New Samples in Residential Properties

A ninth round of sampling of properties in Poestenkill for PFOA has been concluded, with no properties found to have levels of PFOA above the state-permitted levels, county officials announced on Monday.

The results were finalized last week and prepared fo...

Not Here, Not Now, Not Ever

Two Years Ago, Rensselaer County and Steve McLaughlin Opposed Cuomo’s Deadly Nursing Home Order

Two years ago, Rensselaer County stood against a deadly order by then-Governor Andrew Cuomo, where the state called for COVID-19 positive residents to be placed into nursing homes, County Executive Steve McLaughlin recalled.

McLaughlin thanked staff and ad...

Temporary County Road Closure Notice: CR 75 (Sharpe Road) will be closed 3/23/22

Temporary County Road Closure Notice: CR 75 (Sharpe Road) will be closed tomorrow, 3/23/22 for a large culvert replacement near the North Greenbush / Brunswick town line. The closure is set for 8AM – 5PM. It is anticipated the work will be compl...