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Patrick Madden, who was given up at birth in Dublin and adopted by a couple in New York, has recently discovered his long-lost Irish family and learned that he is the eldest of eight siblings. Madden talks to IrishCentral about his amazing journey reconnecting with his Irish family after six decades.

Louisiana’s \“Cancer Alley\” has no shortage of Black communities overburdened by pollution. But years of protest have begun to bear fruit. We travel the Mississippi River to learn what has allowed industry to flourish on its banks, see how the tide might turn in one neighborhood’s fight for clean air, and ask what’s next for a growing environmental justice movement.

Rensselaer County Legislator Nina Nichols, a Democrat, begins campaign to be Troys next mayor.

Troy has posted an interactive online map to allow homeowners to see if their residences have lead waterlines.

Justice Center of Rensselaer County board members are paying tribute to the group’s late co-founder, with a lecture from a leading scholar on racial inequity

According to a tweet from Carmella Mantello, Troy City Council President, Troy City Hall will be closed on Monday due to a burglary in the Hedley Building that happened over the weekend. Mantello's tweet reads:

American Red Cross works with city of Troy to fight fires by distributing and installing free smoke alarms on April 29.

Troy, New York, has yet to remove a single lead pipe five years after getting the money. What went wrong?

Troy Housing Authority and Pennrose development of new public housing begins to take form on River Street in Troy.

A supreme court contest could break the right’s lock on the state. Abortion, representation and election integrity are all on the ballot.