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TROY, N.Y. — The Troy Fire Department has a new chief, Richard Cellucci. Cellucci, who said he was utterly humbled, was sworn in Wednesday alongside seven other promoted fire department members. “It was an easy decision,” Mayor Patrick Madden said. “He knows how the department runs. He’s an open-minded, thoughtful person. He’s in it for […]

TROY, N.Y. — It’s probably safe to bet that Mayor Patrick Madden is leaving office on a much quieter note than he had entered the position eight years ago. Roughly two weeks into Madden’s first four-year term as mayor in 2016, the first-time politician had to deal with a massive water main break after a […]

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Heavy rainfall has caused Warren County to declare a state of emergency as road conditions worsened due to flooding.

TROY, N.Y. — The City of Troy recently launched its new tourism campaign, “Troy Has It!”, aimed toward attracting visitors both locally and beyond to visit the Collar City. This initiative, made possible through the generous support of the Troy Redevelopment Foundation (TRF), said a press release, is designed to showcase the unique experiences, attractions […]

TROY, N.Y. — The City of Troy’s pilot USDA compost program, “From the Ground Up,” offset 50.5 tons—roughly the weight of 33 Volkswagen Beetles—of food scrap to become compost by the end of the two-year program, according to a report the city touted recently. The food scraps collected through this program, with the participating 250 […]

TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Patrick Madden recently announced the Troy Police Department is adding two electric bicycles to its vehicle fleet. The Recon Interceptor bikes are meant to “remove barriers preventing community access to officers while maintaining their ability to respond quickly to emergencies.” The intent is to make it easier for officers to reach […]

TROY, N.Y. — The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) selected the city of Troy to receive $100,000 for the city’s eight-mile Hudson River waterfront. The funding, Troy Mayor Patrick Madden’s office said in a press release, will help identify a vision and guide development for the waterfront. It also will address several of the city’s […]

TROY, N.Y. — The 41st Victorian Stroll is set for Sunday, Dec. 3 downtown in the Collar City, and this year’s also celebrates the 200th year of the poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” published in The Troy Sentinel on Dec. 23, 1823. “It’s a great reason to get outside on a cold day,” said […]

Police patrols in Troy will look a little different starting this week.