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Election 2026: Early voting ends on Sunday
Early voting is set end on Sunday, Nov. 1 ahead of the general election set for Nov. 3, as several state, congressional, and local seats are up for grabs.
Oct 31, 2026Troy Council raises concerns over proposed water, sewer rate hikes
The Troy City Council raised concerns about proposed rising water and sewer rates during a budget hearing over public utilities on Thursday.
Oct 31, 2026Vital Records
The Vital Records department is responsible for the filing of all births and deaths that occur in the City of Troy. Vital records are maintained according to the requirements of the New York State Health Department. The office also issues qualified a...
Oct 28, 2026‘Overdue upgrade’: Mantello announces construction to begin soon at Frear Park playground in Troy
Mayor Carmella Mantello announced that upgrades to the Frear Park playground adjacent to the ice rink are set to begin in the coming weeks, after the Troy City Council voted to approve the project.
Oct 25, 2026Troy council overrides mayor's license plate camera law veto
The Troy City Council has voted to override a veto from Mayor Carmella Mantello on a law establishing restrictions on automated license plate readers.
Oct 23, 2026A year after ‘Broadview Six’ indictment, failed case still reverberates in federal court
A year after the indictment, the failed Broadview Six case has become not so much about the rule of law, but the actions of those responsible for imposing it.
Oct 23, 2026Rensselaer County leaders criticize state 287 (g) ban after arrest of Guatemalan man in Troy
Rensselaer County officials criticized New York state on Wednesday over a law banning local agreements with ICE, citing the recent arrest of a Guatemalan man charged with raping a 16-year-old girl in Troy.
Oct 21, 2026Troy mayor vetoes new city law governing use of automated license place readers
Troy mayor vetoes new city law governing use of automated license place readers WRGB
Oct 15, 2026Budgets
Oct 13, 2026Troy budget proposal includes property tax, water rate hikes
Troy budget proposal includes property tax, water rate hikes Spectrum News
Oct 12, 2026Troy to tighten their financial belt, pausing hiring for many city positions
Troy to tighten their financial belt, pausing hiring for many city positions WRGB
Oct 9, 2026Activists and police unhappy with new data limits Troy has set with Flock cameras
Activists and police unhappy with new data limits Troy has set with Flock cameras Times Union
Oct 6, 2026