Rensselaer County
April 19, 2024 Edition
HVCC Becomes Part of UNESCO-UNEVOC
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Congratulations to Hudson Valley Community College on becoming the first community college in the United States to become part of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET. The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET includes 231 educational centers located in 150 countries across the globe. The program includes knowledge exchange, shared resources, peer learning, international collaboration, shared research, and combined resources to strengthen and support education.
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April 12, 2024 Edition
Honoring a Local Hero
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On Monday, April 8th, veterans, residents, family, and friends joined with elected officials to remember the life and service of the late Thomas William "Bill" Killian at the monthly Honor a Deceased Veteran ceremony.
Bill served with the U.S. Navy during the Cold War for twenty years from the 1950s through 1971. He worked as a shipfitter, helping with the crucial job of repairing ships and returning them to active front-line duty.
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April 5, 2024 Edition
Paint Recycling Event in Troy
There will be a paint recycling event on Saturday, April 6th, from 9 am to 1 pm at Hudson Valley Community College. The event is open to all Rensselaer County residents. Registration is required, and you can register by visiting circular.eco/event/rensselaer-paint-recycling-event. Paint must be in its original labeled container; no cracked or leaking containers will be accepted. Accepted materials include urethanes, oil and latex-based paints, acrylic paint, varnishes, shellacs, lacquers, primers, and clear coating. Items that won’t be accepted include spray, marine, and auto paints, household hazardous waste, electronics,
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March 29, 2024 Edition
March 22, 2024 Edition
McLaughlin Delivers State of the County Address
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On Tuesday, March 12th, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin delivered his annual State of the County (SOTC) address for 2024, in the legislative chambers at 99 Troy Road in East Greenbush. McLaughlin began by leading legislators in a moment of silence for Casey Frankoski, who was killed last week in a helicopter crash while patrolling the Texas-Mexico border with the National Guard.
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