Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino is calling upon the County Legislature to reverse their position and accept her proposal to subcontract out the security function at the County’s ow

Troy – Over the past year the New York Department of Health commissioner issued two separate orders banning the sale and distribution of dangerous synthetic drugs marketed as bath salts an

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino and Legislative Chairman Martin Reid have announced the first year’s results of the County’s Energy Performance Contract with Siemens.  As part

Troy - Today Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino, Rensselaer County STOP-DWI and partners, the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Troy Downtown Business Improvement District,

TROY – The late United States Army Captain John P. McAuliff, a native of Hackensack, New Jersey who at a young age relocated with his family to North Albany and later resided in the Town of East

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino announced the results of residents’ use of the County’s Prescription Discount Card, ProAct, for the month of April.  During that time period 78

Troy - Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is commending the effort by members of the Lansingburgh High School chapter of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Troy

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently reported the results of the County’s 2011 independent audit conducted by Drescher and Malecki LLP who once again found no material wea

Troy - Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino today announced this year’s series of Prom Presentations. The alcohol awareness presentations are scheduled during prom season

Troy - Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino today announced this year’s series of Prom Presentations. The alcohol awareness presentations are scheduled during prom season

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has released the County’s plan of action to halt the sale of the potentially deadly synthetic cannabinoid products. These substances, g

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the Youth Summit Conference aimed at educa

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced another welfare fraud arrest following an investigation by the County’s Department of Social Services Investigators. 

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino announced the results of the first month of residents’ use of the County’s Prescription Discount Card, ProAct.  For the month of February 631 p

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino released the results of the most recent County-Wide DWI enforcement operation which coincided with the St. Patrick’s Day weekend from Friday March

Troy-Rensselaer County Kathleen M. Jimino is calling the Senate Majority’s acceleration of the State takeover of the local costs of Medicaid a step in the right dir

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the appointment of John Turi as the County’s Public Defender, and Charles Wojton as the Director of Central Services.  The a

Troy- At the request of Governor Cuomo Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino testified before the Mandate Relief Council on the dire impacts unfunded mandates have on Rensselaer County taxpaye

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino announced the results of the first report from ProAct, the County’s Prescription Discount Card.  The report covers approximately 2 weeks of usa

Troy-The late Brigadier General James Joseph Kenney, whose service in the United States Armed Services began during World War II and continued through his retirement in 1987, was recognized on Mo

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino praised the staff of the Van Rensselaer Manor for their contribution toward the County owned and operated home once again receiving nationwide

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino announced the apprehension of the final suspect from last June’s Welfare Fraud Sweep.  Rachel Jennings was recently apprehended in Minnesota af

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino announced that the County will present a free Home Energy Workshop on Tuesday, February 7^th, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the Brunswick Commun

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino announced today a new Rensselaer County Prescription Discount Card, which will be provided free of charge to all county residents through a contract

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino addressed the membership of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce during their annual Read more...

Troy- The late Walter F. Larson, who served with United States Navy Seabees 70^th Battalion, Company D, 6^th Platoon during the latter stages of World War II, was recognized o

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino reported the results of the County’s recent enforcement and the Safe Ride Home operations that coincided with the New Year Holiday.  

TROY – Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the 2012 schedule

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging residents to plan their New Year celebrations wisely and choose not to drive drunk.

"Driving drunk is never appropriate and I

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the contract between the County and the largest bargaining unit representing County employees (UPSEU) has been approved by t

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino reported the results of the County’s recent enforcement operations.   Rensselaer City Police, Troy Police Department and the New York

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino reported the results of the County’s recent enforcement operations coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday.   Rensselaer County Sher

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the launch of the County’s STOP MANDATES NOW webpage which can be accessed by visiting www.rensc

TROY - The late Thomas Sharpe, a Troy native awarded the Purple Heart Medal for his efforts as a member of Fox Company, United States Marines, on September 16, 1951, during the assault

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the County and the leadership of the largest bargaining unit representing County employees (UPSEU) have tentatively agreed t

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino presented her 2012 budget proposal to members of the County Legislature, employees, and guests in the Legislative Chambers and stated, “My prop

Troy-The Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety will conduct an eight-week training course for community members interested in joining the Rensselaer County Emergency Response Team (CERT). Tra

TROY - An accomplished scholar-athlete who graduated with honors from Troy High School, Class of 1963, and, the United States Military Academy at West Point four years later, 1st L

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino will join with community leaders and other locally elected officials at a memorial service to honor the men and women of emergency services wh

TROY - The late Stephen A. Corina, who grew up in the City of Troy after relocating with his family during his youth from Dover, New Hampshire, was recognized on Monday, September 12, 2011 by Ren

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and the Rensselaer County Health Department have released information regarding West Nile Virus and the steps you can take to limit your exposu

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the 10^th annual TRIAD Conference will be on Saturday, September 24^th from Read more...

Troy-Rensselaer County will be shutting down its Emergency Operations Center that was opened to prepare for and respond to the emergency situations resulting from Hurricane Irene.  The EOC w

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging residents to take precautionary measures in light of the severe weather caused by Hurricane Irene that is forecasted to impact the en

“I am approving this local law. I am doing this in the hope that when all is said and done there will be a new ethics policy regarding Hudson

TROY - The late Everett L. Emery, a native of the City of Rensselaer who entered the United States Army on October 27, 1942 and was one of three family sons to sustain combat injuries during Worl

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino is calling upon the State to release the funds owed Rensselaer County.  Currently the County is due to receive nearly $18 million in reimburseme

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the County has applied for and received grant funding from the National Rifle Association Foundation.  The $2,499.70 in

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino is calling upon the Governor and State Legislature to take immediate actions to address the severe mismanagement of the Hudson River Black River Regu

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino outlined the steps the County is taking to help seniors better handle the heat wave that is expected over the next few days.

“With the heat w

TROY - The late Harry R. Ferguson, the long-time coordinator of Rensselaer County’s

Honor-A-Deceased Veteran Committee was recognized on Monday, July 12, 2011 by County officials, and, t

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino reported the results of the County’s recent enforcement operations.  Participating agencies included the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Depar

TROY - The late Glenn Roy Bust, a one-time multi-sport scholastic star from La Salle Institute who made the supreme sacrifice on January 30, 1968 during the initial hours of the Tet Offensive dur

TROY - Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and Sheriff Jack Mahar have partnered in an operation to stop the sale of the potentially deadly “bath salts”.  “Bath Salts” are “design

Troy- The Rensselaer County Department for Health is issuing an alert to inform residents in the vicinity of 182 Main Ave i

Troy-A welfare fraud sweep was carried out to arrest nine individuals for defrauding public assistance programs administered by

TROY - The late Thomas F. Roberts, a 1929 graduate of La Salle Institute who went on to become manager of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in his native city of Troy prior to the beginn

Troy- “A proposed state  2% cap on local property taxes might sound great, but at this point, without coordinated  firm state legislated mandate reform, is not the road to true taxpayer

TROY – Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the winner of this year’s Water Taste Test Contest

TROY - The late Wayne Bertis Hotaling, a Town of East Greenbush native who after completing his education in the East Greenbush schools enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, was recognized o

Troy- Seniors Helping After Retirement (S.H.A.R.E.) will host its annual luncheon on April 28^th, 2011 at the Troy Elks Lodge #141 which i

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging residents to pause and remember the many county residents who served in the Civil War as we commemorate the 150^th Annivers

Troy- Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick from Babcock Lake Road to Route 22 will be closed until further notice due to an accident involving a propane tractor trailer.  The vehicle and it is bel

TROY - The late John Melvin Hall, who served aboard the USS Constellation and the USS Pittsburgh during more than two years in the United States Navy during the second half of World

Troy-During her annual State of the County Message delivered in the Legislative Ch

Troy-Based on the initial cost assessment submitted by the County and created in conjunction with town, city and village officials Rensselaer County has been included in the Major Federal Disaste

TROY - The late Samuel R. Dinova, a member of his native City of Troy’s 105^th Infantry Regiment, 27^th Infantry “Rainbow Division,” who was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for

Troy-The Rensselaer County Department of Health will be hosting a free flu inoculation clinic for County residents on Saturday,

Troy-The Rensselaer County Department of Health will be hosting a free flu and pneumonia clinic for County residents on Thursday, February 3^rd, from

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the County will be initiating a Human Services Innovation Project.  The project will seek ways to address the service n

Troy-Rensselaer County has recently received grant funding from the Federal Emer

TROY – Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the 2011 schedule

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging residents to plan their New Year celebrations wisely and make the decision to not drive drunk.

"The tragedies brought on by d

TROY - The late Rolf Gundersen, whose military experience spanned four decades, beginning in 1933 and culminating in his retirement in 1973 as a Lt. Col. from the 1389^th Logistical Com

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino reported the results of the County’s recent enforcement operations.  The North Greenbush Police Department and the Rensselaer County Sheri

TROY - The late John P. Breen, who engaged in combat against the enemy with the 56^th Field Artillery Battalion with actions in both the Battle of Rhineland and the Battle of Central Eu

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the County Department of Probation will institute greater restrictions on the 86 sex offenders placed under the County’s wat

TROY - The late Winston E. “Bud” Miller, who as a B-17 radar observer bombardier participated in 30 combat missions with the 388^th Bomb Group in the European Theatre of Operations duri

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the 9^th annual Triad Conference will be held this Saturday, September 25^th from

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the prescription medication collection program undertaken in July and August to help residents safely dispose of their unnee

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has appointed Douglas Cosey as the Director of the Van Rensselaer Manor, the county’s nursing home.  Mr. Cosey will assume the responsibil

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the County, in conjunction with Underage Drinking Coalition and participating police agencies throughout the County includin

TROY - The late Nicholas P Clemente, a lifelong resident of the City of Troy who served

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has commended the administration and staff of the County nursing home, the Van Rensselaer Manor, on receiving an IPRO Quality Award recognizing

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that State funding has been made available allowing the County to provide a Summer Youth Employment Program. 

“The

TROY - The late Seymour “Sy” Fischer, who served with the United States Army Air Corp during World War II, and, who later became an instrumental figure in bringing a union local of the Civil Serv

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently issued her 2011 Budget Call Letter requiring Executive Department Heads to submit spending plans that “reduce tax levy funding by five

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the completion of this year’s series of Prom Presentations.  The alcohol awareness presentations are scheduled during prom s

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced a lawsuit by Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties to contest the $4.5 million assessment the Hudson Rive

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced a partnership between the County Health Department and Cornell Cooperative Extension to create a Primary Lead Prevention Program.

Troy-Rensselaer Executive Kathleen M. Jimino recently reported the results of the County’s 2009 independent audit conducted by Drescher and Malecki LLP who found no material weaknesses in interna

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has reported nearly $200,000 in county cost savings for calendar year 2009 from the CanPharm Benefits program allowing employee prescription pu

TROY - The late Martin Pechenik, a Brooklyn native who served with the United States Army during World War II, was recognized on Monday, May 10, 2010 by Rensselaer County’s Honor-A-Deceased Veter

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the Sage Colleges School of Health Sciences will be organizing a Community Health Fair for seniors at the

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino reported the results of the County’s recent enforcement operations coinciding with the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday

TROY - The late James H. Wilkes, Jr., who served with the United States Army in numerous campaigns and battles during World War II, and, a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, was recognized on M

TROY – Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the winner of this year’s Water Taste Test Contest

Troy- Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging Navy Vete

TROY – Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the 2010 schedule

Troy-Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced the creation of a Budget Review Committee as well as changes in her administration as she begins her third term as Rensselaer Cou