County Executive Announcements & Press Releases

4/2/20 – COVID-19 Case Clearance: Another group of confirmed COVID-19 cases has been cleared by the county Health Department it was announced Thursday evening.

COVID-19 Case Clearance: Another group of confirmed COVID-19 cases has been cleared by the county Health Department it was announced Thursday evening. With 67 confirmed COVID-19 cases to date, the county Health Department is able to announce another eight of those cases are now cleared of coronavirus and recovered. The second announcement of recoveries was […]

April 2, 2020

4/2/20 – Rensselaer County Now Reporting Case Clearance for COVID-19 Outbreak

Rensselaer County Now Reporting Case Clearance for COVID-19 Outbreak While Rensselaer County is dealing with the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), there is good news to report. With 55 confirmed COVID-19 cases to date, the county Health Department is able to announce six of those cases are now cleared of coronavirus. To be cleared from COVID-19, […]

April 2, 2020

3/27/20 – TWO RENSSELAER DIRECTIVES SEEK TO CONTROL TRAVEL AND RELOCATION FROM DOWNSTATE TO COUNTY, TO PROTECT RESIDENTS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

TWO RENSSELAER DIRECTIVES SEEK TO CONTROL TRAVEL AND RELOCATION FROM DOWNSTATE TO COUNTY, TO PROTECT RESIDENTS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK Rensselaer County is taking new steps to protect county residents from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, issuing directives to control non-essential travel and relocation from affected areas downstate, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced. The action comes after […]

March 27, 2020

3/18/20 – PRESS AVAILABILITY TODAY AT 3:30 P.M. ON RENSSELAER COUNTY RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS

PRESS AVAILABILITY TODAY AT 3:30 P.M. ON RENSSELAER COUNTY RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS Rensselaer County officials including County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas will hold a media availability today at 3:30 p.m. to answer and provide updates on the county’s response to coronavirus. The press availability will be held at the Chambers […]

March 18, 2020

3/14/20 – STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN RENSSELAER COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 SITUATION, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN RENSSELAER COUNTY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 SITUATION, COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN ANNOUNCES County Executive Steve McLaughlin has declared a state of emergency in Rensselaer County effective immediately to facilitate response to COVID-19. The State of Emergency declaration will give large institutions, including schools, more flexibility to respond to coronavirus, said […]

March 18, 2020

3/10/20 – “Rensselaer County’s Time is Now” Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin in Optimistic State of the County Speech

“Rensselaer County’s Time is Now” Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin in Optimistic State of the County Speech Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin delivered an optimistic and energetic State of the County address on Tuesday, noting success by the county in protecting taxpayers, expanding services and supporting historic job creation. McLaughlin said the county is now […]

March 10, 2020

3/4/20 – R&L Carriers to Construct Maintenance Facility in South Troy and Expected to Add New 70 Jobs

R&L Carriers to Construct Maintenance Facility in South Troy and Expected to Add New 70 Jobs Project Continues Job Creation Success in Rensselaer County A new fleet maintenance facility is set to be constructed by R&L Carriers on property adjacent to the current R&L facility in South Troy, with the project expected to create up […]

March 4, 2020

3/2/20 – Rensselaer County Officials Working with State and Federal Officials on Coronavirus Issue

Rensselaer County Officials Working with State and Federal Officials on Coronavirus Issue With confirmed cases of coronavirus in the nation and the state, Rensselaer County health officials took part in calls with the Centers for Disease Control and the New York State Department of Health regarding the issue. At this time, there are no confirmed […]

March 2, 2020

2/28/20 – McLaughlin Calls for Public Meeting on Norlite to Inform Residents of Health Issues and Quality of Life Concerns

McLaughlin Calls for Public Meeting on Norlite to Inform Residents of Health Issues and Quality of Life Concerns Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin is calling for a public meeting with representatives of Norlite and state and federal health and environmental departments following revelation that Norlite is burning foam that contains PFOAs. McLaughlin is also seeking […]

February 28, 2020

2/25/20 – Rensselaer County to Become Purple Heart County, with Resolution Filed by McLaughlin with Rensselaer County Legislature

Rensselaer County to Become Purple Heart County, with Resolution Filed by McLaughlin with Rensselaer County Legislature Rensselaer County is set to become a Purple Heart county, with a resolution filed with the County Legislature by County Executive Steve McLaughlin for consideration in March. A number of municipalities across the state have adopted resolutions as Purple […]

February 25, 2020