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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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Water Service Restored After Water Main Break

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Courtesy of the City of Troy
On September 18th, a 30” cast iron water main broke in Lansingburgh near 7th Ave and 124th St. The water main is one of the two major distribution lines flowing from the water treatment plant. As a major distribution line, impacts were felt beyond Lansingburgh. The Department of Public Utilities, Department of Public Works, Engineering, and other city departments responded to the break and had it repaired in roughly a day’s time.

A boil water advisory was still in effect, for those affected, as of the time of this writing. Any resident experiencing low water pressure or no water should contact the DPU at 518-237-0241.

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Banner Committee Honors Local Hero

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. The Uncle Sam Military Banner Committee is on the same mission, organizing efforts to place banners honoring veterans throughout Troy.

Recently the committee placed a special banner, honoring the life and service of Francis Brown, who died during an attack by Israeli forces on the USS Liberty in 1967.

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Art Block Open Air Gallery 

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Calling All Artists

Submitted by Nicole Peterson
The Arts Center of the Capital Region is excited to announce it is producing an open air gallery, Troy Art Block, this October. Troy Art Block will be one of the first projects of its kind in New York’s Capital Region. For Troy Art Block, the Arts Center will curate and produce diverse street art at multiple sites in downtown Troy. The goals of Troy Art Block are to create a unique destination for art lovers, curate a distinctive urban experience for visitors and residents who use Troy's alleys as thoroughfares through its historic downtown, and attract customers to Troy's locally-owned businesses.

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Missing Child Found Safe in NYC

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Late last week Troy Police Department Patrol Officers and Detectives began investigating a missing 10-year-old child, Elizabeth Rosa. They began their search with evidence that Elizabeth willingly entered a vehicle on 7th Avenue in North Lansingburgh, in an attempt to travel to family members in New York City or Long Island.

Through further investigation, the Troy PD believed Elizabeth could be with her non-custodial mother, Kristin Lagace, possibly in the area of NYC. Troy Police Detectives worked with state and federal partners, along with assistance from the New York Police Department (NYPD), attempting to locate both Elizabeth and Kristin.

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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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