The County sponsored Youth Summit event at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn was attended by approximately 200 students from throughout Rensselaer County who have created and participated in programs in their schools aimed at keeping their peers from using drugs or alcohol. [private]The Youth Summit is part of the County’s year round effort to prevent the tragedies that can occur when the youth of our community use drugs or alcohol.
“The Youth Summits seek to capitalize on positive peer pressure empowering the youth of Rensselaer County to make the right decisions and stay alcohol and drug free,” said County Executive Jimino.
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