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The District 5 Report From Legislators Brownell And Wysocki
Highlights of the August 8, legislative meeting:
At our August meeting we passed a resolution in support of changes to the 2018 Farm Bill as recommended by members of the New York State Congressional Delegation to improve protections for dairy farmers. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
By Doug La Rocque
Spencer Daley of Troy was first across the finish line this past Sunday, August 13 in the yearly 5K run at Grafton Lakes State Park, in a time of 19:39, edging out Rob Van Der Kar of Averill Park by a mere two seconds. [Read more…] about 15-Year Old Captures 32nd Annual “Run For The Roses”
Congressman Paul Tonko Introduces Candidate At The Event
Andrea Smyth kicked off her campaign as the Democratic candidate for Rensselaer County Executive on Thursday, August 3 at 1 pm with an announcement at the Rensselaer Riverfront Park waterfront, on Broadway in the City of Rensselaer. [Read more…] about Smyth Announces For Rensselaer County Executive
Purchase Provides Time For Implementation Of Permanent Conservation Strategies That Support Local Timber Economy And Recreational Access
The Conservation Fund announced August 1 its purchase of 23,053 acres of working forestland in New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. [Read more…] about The Conservation Fund Buys 23,000 Acres Of Forestland In New York, Vermont And Massachusetts
The Hoosick Democrats’ Barbecue at the Polish Hall on Thursday July 27 was well-attended. [Read more…] about Hoosick Democrats Hold Barbecue At Polish Hall
By Doug La Rocque
Officers of Rensselaer Organizations United for Senior Endeavors (ROUSE), the senior community and Rensselaer County dignitaries enjoyed some beautiful weather for the organization’s annual picnic on Wednesday, July 26. [Read more…] about Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic
Senator Kathy Marchione (R,C,I,Reform-Halfmoon), Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, recently announced that Governor Cuomo has signed into State Law her legislation (Senate Bill S.1125) designating the Kinderhook Creek as part of the Inland Waterway System.
Recently candidates Dennis Smith and Michael Hickey submitted their petitions to the Rensselaer County Board of Elections in Troy.
The District 5 Report From Legislators Brownell And Wysocki
The July Legislative Meeting
As legislative representatives of District 5, including the towns of Hoosick, Petersburgh, Grafton, Berlin and Stephentown, we are happy to provide our constituents with a report on actions at the July 11 legislative meeting and a reminder of some of the actions taken at our May and June meetings. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
