Troy, NY Local News, Events, and Information

New York Wed. Jul 6 2022

Goshen Community Comes Together to Help Family that Lost Home due to a 4th of July Fire

Since the fire, the community has raised over their $25,000 goal to help provide the family relief from the disaster.

Tamara Starr Editor

Goshen Community Comes Together to Help Family that Lost Home due to a 4th of July Fire

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Wed. Jul 6 2022

Adirondack Route 73 Shuttle Season Starts July 9 for High Peaks Trailheads

The free shuttle will help improve safety for visitor access to popular high peaks.

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Adirondack Route 73 Shuttle Season Starts July 9 for High Peaks Trailheads

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Troy Weather

Wednesday February 8: SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

High: 43°

Low: 32°

Wind: 7 mph W

Chance of rain: 23%

New York Tue. Jul 5 2022

New York Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Getting New Renovation

The Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6 dog park has been newly renovated from gravel to a beautiful lush SYNLawn Plant-based synthetic grass.

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New York Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 Getting New Renovation

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Albany Sun. Jul 3 2022

NYS Department of Health Wants Residents to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

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New York Fri. Jul 1 2022

How Pure Grit BBQ Started with A Passion For the Environment

When Pure Grit BBQ founder Kerry Fitzmaurice started the restaurant, it wasn't just because she loved BBQ- it also acted as a celebration for plants and the earth.

Tamara Starr Editor

How Pure Grit BBQ Started with A Passion For the Environment

Tamara Starr Editor

Rensselaer County COVID-19 Statistics

Troy and Rensselaer County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

Currently a 9.2% positive test rate in a county with a population of 158,714

15.2 cases per 100,000

1.02 infection rate

318 deaths

Albany Thu. Jun 30 2022

Second cohort of THRIVE Scholars announced under $1.1 million grant funded by U.S. Department of Education

The Thelma P. Lally School of Education at The College of Saint Rose has named its second cohort of 14 Project THRIVE scholars.

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Second cohort of THRIVE Scholars announced under $1.1 million grant funded by U.S. Department of Education

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Albany Thu. Jun 30 2022

Secretary Haaland Cheers Return of Homelands to Onondaga Nation

More than 1,000 acres in Central New York’s Tully Valley will be returned to the Onondaga Nation to create a wildlife and brook trout sanctuary.

Tamara Starr Editor

Secretary Haaland Cheers Return of Homelands to Onondaga Nation

Tamara Starr Editor

New York Thu. Jun 30 2022

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Honors Extraordinary Volunteers and Youth in Nationwide Mentorship Program

Bigs and Littles of The Year serve as Ambassadors to help increase awareness of the need for more volunteer mentors.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Honors Extraordinary Volunteers and Youth in Nationwide Mentorship Program

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New York Wed. Jun 29 2022

Crain’s NY Business Honors NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi COO as a “Notable LGBTQ” Leader

Crain’s NY Business announced that NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi COO Jordana A. Bailey is among their honorees for “2022 Notable LGBTQ Leaders”.

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Crain’s NY Business Honors NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi COO as a “Notable LGBTQ” Leader

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Albany Mon. Jun 27 2022

Albany Legislature, Sheriff Create ‘Albany County’s Future Heroes and First Responders Explorer Program’

The goal of the program is to engage with youth in first responder training and provide opportunities for leadership experience and career exploration.

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany Legislature, Sheriff Create ‘Albany County’s Future Heroes and First Responders Explorer Program’

Tamara Starr Editor

Troy event

Sun Jul 3 9:00 am

Troy Fitness in the Park

Enjoy a yoga session to jumpstart your Sundays in Troy.

Gretchen Roberts Contributor

Bethlehem Mon. Jun 27 2022

Albany County Legislature, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society celebrate passage of Lulu’s Law

Lulu’s Law, which was unanimously adopted by the County Legislature on June 13, allows stray cats to find homes quickly.

Tamara Starr Editor

Albany County Legislature, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society celebrate passage of Lulu’s Law

Tamara Starr Editor