Chairwoman Kelly Hoffman and members of the Legislature and staff took part in #WearRedDay today.
They are wearing red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of women, and help save lives. #GoRedForWomen
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Here is some important information about Hypothermia from our friend
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We share the concerns that this money grab could hurt our county finances and threaten our services to our most vulnerable citizens.
We urge our state representatives to take a close look at the impact of intercepting $300 million of federal funds from local taxpayers will have.
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Absolutely stunned.
With NYS facing an affordability crisis, the Governor's plan to shift hundreds of millions in new Medicaid costs onto local taxpayers will only make matters worse.
We spoke to @CapitolTonight about this devastating proposal.
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Our Rensselaer County Wastewater Treatment Plant were excited to train on the operation of this new truck that will help us fulfill our mission of keeping sewage and waste from entering the Hudson River. #Rensselaer
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(3/3) The new truck replaces an outdated vax truck that had been used by the Sewer District. Another example of the county working to maintain and improve important services relied on by residents. @RenscoExecutive @RensCoHighway
(1/3) Rensselaer County has made significant investments to equipment used by the county Highway Department. One investment is a new Vac-Tor truck, which will be used by the Highway Department and county Sewer District.
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We appreciate the selfless dedication and service of our volunteer emergency first responders, and this program is a great way to retain and attract new volunteers to protect our communities. #Rensselaer
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The Rensselaer County legislature is considering a plan to provide volunteer firefighters and ambulance company members a 10% county property tax exemption. If approved at the legislature's February 14th meeting, it would take effect for the 2024 tax bills.
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Our offices will open in our new location at 99 Troy Rd. this morning.
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(2/2) @RenscoExecutive Steve McLaughlin greeted Chairwoman of @RensCoLeg Kelly Hoffman in the new legislative chambers early Friday evening as work continued.
The Rensselaer County Legislature is expected to hold meetings in the new chambers beginning in February.
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(4/4) Steve McLaughlin also made presentations, recognizing Bill & Stacey for their work for residents during challenging situations. Both Stacey and Bill are assisting with transition in their jobs during 2023 part-time & their continued service is appreciated.
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(3/4) Vice Chair Bob Loveridge talked about Bill's work on complex tabulation of tax bills and assistance provided to municipalities across the county.
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(2/4) Both served with the county for three decades each and helped guide the county on important fiscal and public policy issues.
Vice Chair for Finance Rob Bayly discussed Stacey's service, including work on 5 consecutive budgets that lowered property taxes by over 25 percent.
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(1/4) The Rensselaer County Legislature honored two outstanding public servants who recently retired from county service at the January 10 legislative meeting. Stacey Farrar retired as Budget Director and Bill Film retired as Director of Tax Services at end of 2022.
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The Rensselaer County Legislature welcomed its newest Legislator at their January meeting tonight.
Wayne Gendron of Averill Park was appointed to fill the vacancy created when Scott Bendett won a seat in the NYS Assembly.
We welcome Wayne and his enthusiasm and experience.
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Earlier today, the Rensselaer County Legislature accepted the immediate resignation of County Board of Elections Commissioner Jason Schofield.
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Thank you for being the calm voice during emergencies, every day, even on Christmas Day.
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Thanks to our team at @RCNY911 for working through Christmas to help keep us safe! Rensselaer County and @RenscoExecutive appreciates your service and dedication! Merry Christmas!
The Legislators installed the new dartboard, and the seniors wasted no time on trying it out.
The Legislators did such a nice job that they were invited to stay for lunch with the seniors!
Merry Christmas to all of our Rensselaer County Seniors! 3/3
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After all, a good dartboard is necessary for their Friday dart league, so the Legislators delivered one on Friday.
Vice Chair Bob Loveridge, and Legislators Daniel Casale and Tom Grant delivered the dartboard and other gifts to the very appreciative seniors. 2/3
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Each year, members of the Legislature chip in their personal funds to buy gifts for our senior centers.
This year, one of the requests came from the Schodack Senior Center, they asked for a new dartboard to replace their old and worn out one. 1/3
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On behalf of Legislators Tom Grant and Brian Stall, we welcome Shwe Burmese Restaurant to the City of Rensselaer. #518eats
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Great to meet owner Min Tun and family at today’s RensCo Chamber Ribbon Cutting at SHWE Burmese Restaurant at 909 Broadway in Rensselaer with RensCo Exec Steve McLaughlin, Mayor Mike Stammel and Assemblyman John McDonald.
Great Food and Great People!
Well worth a visit… twitter.com/RenscoExecutiv…
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(4/6) “Every day, the county Health Department provides outstanding & valuable service to the people of Rensselaer County. During the pandemic, Mary Fran and her team went above and beyond, providing care and assistance to tens of thousands of our residents,” added McLaughlin.
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(3/6) “Mary Fran is an outstanding public servant, and I am honored she has agreed to also serve as my Deputy,” said McLaughlin.
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(2/6) The appointment of a Deputy County Executive is required by County Charter, Sect. 3.02. Appointment of Wachunas was made necessary by retirement of Budget Director Stacey Farrar, who had served as Deputy since McLaughlin took office in 2018. Farrar is retiring this month.
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(1/6) Steve McLaughlin today announced he has selected County Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas to also serve as Deputy County Executive.
Wachunas will continue to serve as director of the county Health Department during service as Deputy County Executive.
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It’s moving day at the Rensselaer County Office Building in Troy.
Offices will move into the new building at 99 Troy Rd in East Greenbush as renovations are completed.
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The Rensselaer County Legislature will hold a Special Meeting at 6pm tonight to act on the proposed Rensselaer County 2023 Budget.
The budget includes a 1% property tax cut and maintains and improves county services.
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(1/4) There is now an unprecedented demand to find qualified and capable workers in nearly all sectors of employment market. Rensselaer County is partnering with and Capital Region Workforce Development Board to establish the Workforce Development Career Center.
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. Steve McLaughlin presents his 2023 budget to the Legislature.
The budget maintains and improves all county services while lowering property taxes 1%.
This is his 5th budget, and the 5th tax decrease. #Rensselaer
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For over a year, we have expressed our strong opposition to lowering the mandatory overtime threshold for farmworkers in New York.
Now, only after Governor Hochul approves it, some state legislators decide to speak against the move.
We stand with NY Farmers!
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The Rensselaer County Legislature will adopt a resolution opposing the lowering of the 60 hour mandatory overtime threshold for Farmworkers in New York tonight.
The additional costs to already struggling farmers could be devastating.
Rensselaer County stands with our farmers.
The Rensselaer County Legislature passed two resolutions opposing the lowering of the mandatory overtime threshold for farmworkers.
We are disappointed with this decision and are deeply concerned with the impact on the already struggling family farms in our County.
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NYFB Statement on @NYSDOLCommish decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers.
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—can take a chance on a brighter future for themselves and for their family."
These words still ring true today.
Chairwoman Kelly Hoffman, the Legislature and the continue to support the efforts of HVCC President Roger Ramsammy to grow and expand the college.
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The brand new store in Brunswick opened this morning.
The store is located at 9 Lord Avenue just off Hoosick Road, across Planet Fitness and the new Kentucky Fried Chicken.
The store has created 150 new jobs!
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(1/4) Get your kicks at Averill Park Youth Soccer League! The Averill Park Youth Soccer League is starting fall soccer matches at the fields at the Averill Park Central School District complex, with kids, parents, family and fans watching the games.
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The North Greenbush Town Fair is underway.
Be sure to check it out this weekend.
Be prepared.
Check on elderly relatives and neighbors.
Stay hydrated.
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Dangerous heat is possible tomorrow. Heat index values are expected to be in the low to mid 90s from maximum temperatures ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s and dewpoints in the mid 60s.
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Here is another reason why the Rensselaer County Legislature opposes a rollback in the 60 hour mandatory overtime threshold for farmworkers.
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UPSTATE NEWS NOW -- After more than 100 years of growing apples at Indian Ladder Farms in upstate Altamont (near Albany), 84-year-old Peter Ten Eyck told me his family may have to get out of the biz due to an emerging wage mandate from Albany.
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The Rensselaer County Legislature will adopt a resolution opposing the lowering of the 60 hour mandatory overtime threshold for Farmworkers in New York tonight.
The additional costs to already struggling farmers could be devastating.
Rensselaer County stands with our farmers.
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