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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Troy

Drinking Water Safe After Incident Near Reservoir 

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Submitted by the Office of the Mayor
The City of Troy Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that Troy drinking water is safe and that all precautions were taken to protect public health after an incident in which a motor vehicle ended up in a tributary creek next to the Tomhannock Reservoir. 

At approximately 9:45 pm, on the night of July 24th, a single vehicular accident occurred where a car and its occupants ended up in a creek next to the Tomhannock Reservoir. Emergency personnel were able to quickly remove the vehicle from the creek water and the vehicle's occupants were accounted for.

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K-9 Officer Injured, Expected to Make Full Recovery

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Courtesy of the Troy Police Department
The Troy Police Department is pleased to announce the successful release and recovery of their esteemed police canine, Norbi, from Upstate Veterinary Specialties. Canine Norbi was injured while bravely apprehending an armed burglary suspect earlier last week in the Emerald Greens neighborhood of Troy.

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Concerns Grow Over Planned Maternity Ward Closure

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Submitted by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas said they have serious concerns following a recent meeting with officials from Samaritan Hospital regarding the planned closure of the hospital’s maternity ward.

McLaughlin said he is now calling for public meetings on the planned closure of the maternity ward. If approved by the state, the closure would leave Rensselaer County without a birthing center.

“I am asking for a public meeting to be organized so members of the public can be heard loud and clear by the state officials who will make the decision on whether the maternity ward remains open. We have received many, many comments, messages, and letters on this issue, and residents are very worried about the planned closure,” said McLaughlin.

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Two Convictions Secured in GIVE Cases

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Submitted by the Office of District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly has announced two convictions were secured in Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative (GIVE) cases.

Hector Rodriquez, 35, of Troy, pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon-2 Loaded Firearm, a class C violent felony. Rodriguez possessed a loaded firearm in the area of the Corliss Park apartments, which he used to shoot three victims. Rodriquez is facing 15 years in state prison with 5 years post supervision when he is sentenced on June 13th.

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HVCC Wins Two Awards of Excellence

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Submitted by HVCC
Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) recently received two prestigious World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) Awards of Excellence at the organization’s annual World Congress. The WFCP awards program recognizes outstanding contributions from member institutions and associations in advancing professional and technical education and training for the global economy. The college earned a bronze award for Global Citizenship and a silver award for Strategic Leadership.

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Troy Hazardous Waste Disposal

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Submitted by the Office of Mayor Patrick Madden
The 2023 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program consists of four events providing residents of participating municipalities the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through normal garbage collection service.

The first event will be Saturday, May 13th, at the Troy Resource Management Facility (Alamo) at the corner of East Industrial Parkway and Main Street. 

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NY National Guard Holds Groundbreaking for New Facility

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Submitted by Read Media
New York National Guard and New York state officials launched the construction of a $17 million state-of-the art maintenance facility with a March 31st ceremonial groundbreaking at the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division in Troy.

Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, joined Jeanette Loy, the commissioner of New York's Office of General Services, in the groundbreaking to mark the start of the project.

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Neighborhood Improvement Program

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Submitted by City Council President Carmella R. Mantello
The Troy City Council has announced it will offer the 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP).

The NIP projects range from neighborhood beautification efforts, gateway projects, public art and public gardens, veterans memorials, handicapped swings, plantings, and other quality of life improvements. The maximum award per project is

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Troy Drinking Water Notice

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Submitted by the Office of Mayor Patrick Madden

Drinking water quality monitoring conducted by the Troy Public Utilities department has found elevated levels of lead in some of the 60 homes and buildings tested. Even though the source of water for the city is free of lead, the test samples taken from inside representative residential homes show an exceedance of lead possibly due to lead water services lines or interior lead plumbing.

The City of Troy is committed to the removal of all lead service lines from our community. City officials request your cooperation. If you live in a home built prior to 1975 and have not had a water service inspection at your home by the Department of Public Utilities, you should contact the department as soon as possible at 518-237-0343. There is no charge for a technician to come to your home for an inspection.   

There are several actions underway to address the lead in drinking water concerns. A postcard will be sent to city residents via mail with additional information and instructions. A Public Utilities Committee meeting of the City Council will be scheduled, and the Council will set spending parameters for funding that is available to assist residents who need to replace lead service pipes. 

Inmate Charged After Attacking Correctional Officer

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Submitted by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department

An inmate at the Rensselaer County Jail has been charged with attempted murder of a correctional officer after an unprovoked incident at the jail on the evening of January 4th. 

Matthew W. Fluty, formerly of Brookview Ave in Troy, is alleged to have maliciously attacked an unsuspecting officer, taking his two-way radio, preventing the officer from calling for help. The unidentified officer who was performing his lawful duties at the time of the incident was beaten, overpowered, and strangled into unconsciousness. Fluty left the officer helpless on the upper-level floor of the housing unit containing more than 30 other inmates. Fortunately, the officer’s radio had alerted the facility’s Control Room and help responded almost immediately. Fluty has been charged with: 

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