County Executive Announcements & Press Releases

9/1/21 – Statement by County Executive McLaughlin, Supervisor Hammond and Public Health Director Wachunas on Two Samples of PFOS Found in Poestenkill

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin, county Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas and Poestenkill Supervisor Keith Hammond issued the following statement regarding samples showing levels of PFOA above state-permitted levels at two residences in the Town of Poestenkill: “We have been briefed on two samples taken in Poestenkill that show levels of PFOA above the […]

September 1, 2021

9/1/21 – Two New Samples of PFOS Found in Poestenkill, Rensselaer County Announces

Two new samples of PFOS have been detected in residences this week in Poestenkill following testing performed by the Rensselaer County Department of Health and in cooperation with the New York State Department of Health it was announced on Wednesday. The two new samples were confirmed after testing was conducted of 10 properties in the […]

September 1, 2021

8/3/21 – Statement on the Attorney General Report on Governor Cuomo:

“Based on the details of investigation by the Attorney General, it must be concluded that Governor Cuomo is no longer able to lead our state during this critical period and must resign immediately. The findings of the report should also be reviewed by law enforcement,” Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin. “I have long doubted the […]

August 3, 2021

8/2/21 – Six Opportunities to be Vaccinated in Rensselaer County This Week, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas Announce

County Has Seen More Residents Be Vaccinated in Recent Weeks There are six opportunities to be vaccinated in Rensselaer County this week, with pop-up clinics held conveniently in different communities, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas announced. The county also continues to see more residents be vaccinated for COVID-19, with […]

August 2, 2021

7/29/21 – BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR AREAS IN NORTH GREENBUSH:

A Boil Water Order has been issued by the Rensselaer County Health Department for areas of North Greenbush near Snyder’s Lake, it was announced on Thursday. The areas included in the order include properties in the town water system on Pershing Avenue between Lakeshore Drive and Troy Avenue, including customers on Lakeshore Drive, Liberty Avenue […]

July 29, 2021

7/27/21 – Public Hearings on Three County Laws Adopted by Legislature to Be Held Tonight

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin will hold three public hearings on local laws adopted recently by the Rensselaer County Legislature tonight, it was announced today. The public hearings will start at 5 p.m. in Conference Room A on the fifth floor of the County Office Building. It is expected the public hearings will also be […]

July 27, 2021

7/27/21 – Rensselaer County Officials Provide Update on Vaccination Progress, and Note Availability of Vaccinations

Rensselaer County officials today provided an update on vaccination efforts and results in the county, and noted that cases continue to increase slightly in the county. Both County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas said the county is continuing efforts to make vaccinations available to residents in a convenient and accessible […]

July 27, 2021

7/27/21 – Rensselaer County and Stewart’s Shops Team-Up for Four Vaccinations Clinics Across County

Rensselaer County and Stewart’s Shops will be teaming up for four vaccination clinics at Stewart’s locations in the coming weeks, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Stewart’s President Gary Dake announced. The four locations are located across the county and will help ensure residents have convenient and ready access to vaccinations during the summer. The county […]

July 27, 2021

7/6/21 – Ground-breaking Ceremony for New Rensselaer County Emergency Services Training Tower Set for Thursday, July 8

The project to construct a new Rensselaer County Emergency Services Training Tower will take a major step forward on Thursday with a ground-breaking ceremony for the project, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced. The ground-breaking ceremony will take place Thursday, July 8 at 10 a.m. at the training tower site on Macha Lane in North Greenbush. […]

July 6, 2021

7/1/21 – Rensselaer County Launches 47th Summer Food Program to Keep Kids Fed, McLaughlin Announces

County Approaching 5 Millionth Meal Served Through Summer Food Program Rensselaer County is continuing a summer tradition, with the launch of the county’s Summer Food Program on Thursday during an event at the Greenbush Area YMCA with County Executive Steve McLaughlin, local officials and supporters of the program. This summer marks the 47th year of […]

July 1, 2021

9/1/21 – Statement by County Executive McLaughlin, Supervisor Hammond and Public Health Director Wachunas on Two Samples of PFOS Found in Poestenkill

9/1/21 – Two New Samples of PFOS Found in Poestenkill, Rensselaer County Announces

8/3/21 – Statement on the Attorney General Report on Governor Cuomo:

8/2/21 – Six Opportunities to be Vaccinated in Rensselaer County This Week, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas Announce

7/29/21 – BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR AREAS IN NORTH GREENBUSH:

7/27/21 – Public Hearings on Three County Laws Adopted by Legislature to Be Held Tonight

7/27/21 – Rensselaer County Officials Provide Update on Vaccination Progress, and Note Availability of Vaccinations

7/27/21 – Rensselaer County and Stewart’s Shops Team-Up for Four Vaccinations Clinics Across County

7/6/21 – Ground-breaking Ceremony for New Rensselaer County Emergency Services Training Tower Set for Thursday, July 8

7/1/21 – Rensselaer County Launches 47th Summer Food Program to Keep Kids Fed, McLaughlin Announces

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