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Posted on: November 29, 2023

Troy Police Building Community Partnerships with New E-Bikes

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TROY, N.Y. – Mayor WM. Patrick Madden announced that the Troy Police Department is adding two new Recon Interceptor electric bicycles to its fleet of vehicles, removing barriers preventing community access to officers while maintaining ...

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City News
Posted on: November 28, 2023

Troy Secures $100K in State Waterfront Revitalization Funding

TROY, N.Y. – The Madden Administration announced that the City of Troy was selected to receive $100,000 in Local Waterfront Revitalization Program funding. The funding will help Troy identify a vision and guide development for the City'...

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City News
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Troy Secures $20K Mainstreet Grant for the Lansingburgh Technical Assistance Program

Grant supports redevelopment plan with mixed-use development in a specific, previously studied area

TROY, N.Y. – The Madden Administration announced that the City of Troy was selected to receive a $20,000 New York Main Street (NYMS) Program fundi...

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City News
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Troy City Hall Closed to the Public Thurs, Fri in Observance of Thanksgiving; Services to Continue

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Walkable downtown a regional Small Business Saturday destination;2023 Bulk Collection Ending Dec 1

TROY, N.Y. – Troy City Hall will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving...

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City News
Posted on: November 15, 2023

ROAD WORK UPDATE: Lanes Closing on Troy's Hoosick Street this Saturday for Repair Work

TROY, N.Y. – Troy Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that, as part of a plan to safely repair leaking underground water infrastructure, at least two lanes will be closing on...

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City News
Posted on: November 9, 2023

ROAD WORK UPDATE: Week of 11.13.23 Paving Schedule

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy's Bureau of Engineering is issuing an updated road work schedule for the week of November 13."Maintaining our roadways is maintaining essential emergency and economic infrastructure, ...

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City News
Posted on: November 9, 2023

Troy Turkey Trot Features New 5k Course For 76th Edition on Thanksgiving Morning

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Region’s Oldest, Largest Trot Seeks to Raise $20,000+ for Event’s Charities

TROY, N.Y. — More than 3,000 runners participating in the Troy Turkey Trot’s 5K — the Trot’s featured event — ...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Mayor Madden: S&P Global Ratings Upgrades Troy to Highest-Ever “A+” Rating

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Madden Administration’s “fact-based budgeting” a turnaround for Collar City finances, entering office with both an "A-" from S&P and an "A2" rating with a negative outlook from Moody’s;

As Adm...

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City News
Posted on: November 6, 2023

“Leaf” It in a Paper Bag!

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy Department of Public Works today encouraged residents to bag their leaves and yard waste for collection in paper bags. Collecting bags instead of clearing the road of loose foliage raked into the street is ...

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City News
Posted on: November 3, 2023

ROAD WORK UPDATE: Week of 11.6.23 Milling Alert

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy's Bureau of Engineering is issuing an updated road work schedule for the week of September 18."Maintaining our roadways is maintaining essential emergency and econom...

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City News
Posted on: November 2, 2023

Troy City Hall Closed to the Public on Election Day (Nov 7) & Veterans Day (observed Nov 10)

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy City Hall announced that garbage and recycling collection will continue on Election Day and Veterans Day, despite City Hall being closed to the public during holiday observances on November 7th and on November 10th. Br...

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City News
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Report: Troy Pilot Program Offset Over 50 Tons from Landfill to Compost

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy issued a report upon the closeout of its pilot USDA compost program, “From the Ground Up,” showing that the program offset 50.5 tons of food scrap to become compost—roughly the...

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City News
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Underground Utility Work to Result in Road Closures in South Central/Little Italy Neighborhood

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy announced the continuation of work related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the South Central/Little Italy Neighborhood, with underground utility work resulting in road c...

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City News
Posted on: October 19, 2023

Traffic Advisory: DPU to Close 15th St from Hoosick St to Hutton St for Repair Work on October 20

TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that, in response to leaking water infrastructure, they will be closing the portion of 15th Street from Hoosick Street to Hutton Street for repair work on Octo...

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City News
Posted on: October 18, 2023

Lead Water Service Line Replacement Coming to Excelsior Ave October 19

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TROY, N.Y. – Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden and Troy’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that the lead water service line replacement program will continue on Excelsior Avenue in Troy’s Eastside Neighborhood s...

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City News
Posted on: October 6, 2023

Troy City Hall Closed to the Public on October 9; Most Services to Continue

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy City Hall announced that garbage and recycling collection will continue during the federal holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023, despite City Hall being closed to the public. Bulk collection, brush and bagged leaf collec...

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City News
Posted on: October 6, 2023

Mayor Madden Unveils 2024 Neighborhood Reinvestment Budget Plan

Neighborhood Reinvestment Budget

TROY, N.Y. – Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden today unveiled his Neighborhood Reinvestment 2024 Troy City Budget Proposal: a responsible $112,735,583 spending plan that navigates the post-COVID market challenges facing us all to address our fam...

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City News
Posted on: October 6, 2023

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Rensselaer Street Transitioning to Two-Way Traffic Flow

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy announced that Rensselaer Street, formerly a one-way street in Troy's North Central Neighborhood, will accommodate two-way traffic effective 9AM on October 6, 2023. Troy's Departm...

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City News
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Harbour Point Gardens Update: Code Enforcement Finds Four Additional Apartments Fit for Occupancy

TROY, N.Y. — After inspection by Troy’s Bureau of Code Enforcement this morning, the City of Troy announced that four additional units at the Harbour Point Gardens Apartments have now been deemed to be safe, fit, and reasonabl...

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City News
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Construction Advisory: Sidewalk & Curb Replacement Continues in S. Central/Little Italy Neighborhood

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy announced the continuation of of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) South Central/Little Italy Neighborhood Sidewalk and Curb replacement project through the month of October. Residents a...

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City News
Posted on: September 21, 2023

September 18, 2023 Boil Water Advisory LIFTED

TROY, N.Y. – After testing by the Department of Public Utilities, the City of Troy announced that the boil water advisory issued on September 18, 2023 affecting the "Low Service Area" (including Lansingburgh, Pleasantdale, Nor...

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City News
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Harbour Point Gardens Update: Code Enforcement Finds 24 Additional Apartments Fit for Occupancy

TROY, N.Y. — After inspection by Troy’s Bureau of Code Enforcement this morning, the City of Troy announced that 24 additional units at the Harbour Point Gardens Apartments have now been deemed to be safe, fit, and reasonably ...

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City News
Posted on: September 19, 2023

ROAD WORK UPDATE: Milling & Paving Schedule, Week of 9.18.23

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy Department of Engineering is issuing an updated road work schedule for the week of September 18."Maintaining our roadways is maintaining essential emergency and econ...

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City News
Posted on: September 18, 2023

UPDATED EMERGENCY ALERT: Boil Water Advisory, Updates on Lansingburgh Water Main Break

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UPDATE:

TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy has the following updates regarding the Lansingburgh water main break: 

  • A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the "Low Service Area," including Lansingburgh, P...
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City News
Posted on: September 12, 2023

ROAD WORK: DPU to Close Portion of Oakwood Ave on Saturday, Sept. 16

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that the portion of Oakwood Avenue stretching from Farrell Road to Frear Park Road will be closed on Saturday, September 16th, from 6...

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City News
Posted on: September 11, 2023

ROAD WORK UPDATE: Milling the Week of Sept. 11

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***UPDATED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER***

TROY, N.Y. – Due to inclement weather, the City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is issuing an updated road work schedule for the week of September 11."Maintaining our roadways is&n...

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City News
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Troy Fire Department Hires 17 Firefighters, Promotes Four

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TROY, N.Y. — The Troy Fire Department held an emotional promotion and hiring ceremony on September 1, 2023, hiring 17 firefighters and promoting four others. The new firefighters — each of whom passed the grueling Candidate Ph...

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City News
Posted on: September 1, 2023

HOLIDAY NOTICE: Labor Day Hours & Services in Troy, NY

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy will observe Labor Day on September 4, 2023.

  • Troy City Hall will be closed to the public on September 4. 
  • The Troy Department of Public Works will continue to&...
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City News
Posted on: September 1, 2023

FILM PRODUCTION NOTICE: Block Of 2nd St To Close From Jefferson St To Adams St On September 2

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TROY, N.Y. – Bad Taste Video, LLC will continue production of their independent film “FLAPJAX” in the City of Troy, resulting in the need to close and curtail parking access on the block of 2nd Street from Jefferson Street to...

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City News
Posted on: August 31, 2023

BURDETT BIRTH CENTER UPDATE: McDonald, Madden Call for More Public Input Opportunities on Proposed

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TROY, N.Y. – Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh (AD108) and Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden (Troy)  issued a joint letter to the New York State Department of Health Commissioner, Dr. James V. McDonald M.D., M.P.H., calling for a...

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Read the joint letter... City News
Posted on: August 29, 2023

DRINKING WATER NOTICE: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD IN CITY OF TROY DRINKING WATER

TROY, N.Y. – Drinking water quality monitoring conducted by the Troy Public Utilities department has found elevated levels of lead in some of the 60 homes and buildings tested around the City of Troy. The City of Troy Department of Publ...

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City News
Posted on: August 24, 2023

Troy Announces Formation of Citizen Police Academy; Now Accepting Applications

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TROY, N.Y. – The Troy Police Department announced the establishment of its inaugural Citizens Police Academy, an engaging and informative program designed to foster stronger relationships and promote better understanding between law enf...

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Apply to TPD's Citizen Police Academy... City News
Posted on: August 23, 2023

BURDETT BIRTH CENTER UPDATE: Madden Administration Urges Survey Participation on Proposed Closure

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TROY, N.Y. – The Madden Administration urges your participation in a third party community survey on the proposed closure of the Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital. The independent third party was retained by Samaritan Hospital ...

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City News
Posted on: August 22, 2023

COMMUNITY ADVISORY: South Troy Pool Closing Early August 22; End of Season August 25

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy Parks & Recreation announced that the South Troy Pool will close at 3PM on Tuesday, August 22 2023 for a private repast in memory of the late lifeguard, NA'Heim Burbridge. 

While we are alerting the public and the me...

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City News
Posted on: August 18, 2023

COMMUNITY ADVISORY: Permit Issued for Private Firework Display in Troy on August 26

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TROY, N.Y. — The City of Troy is advising the community of a private fireworks display in the vicinity of the downtown neighborhood that was granted a permit by the Office of the City Clerk to occur on August 26, 2023 ...

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City News
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Paving to Continue This Weekend and Week of Aug 14

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is issuing an updated paving schedule for this weekend and the week of August 14. "Maintaining our roadways is maintaining essential emergency and eco...

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City News
Posted on: August 4, 2023

PAVING UPDATE: Work Schedule Change, Week of August 7

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TROY, NY – Due to the weather, the City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is issuing an update to a previously published work schedule for the week of August 7. "Maintaining our roadways is maintaining esse...

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City News
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Troy Parks & Rec Announces South Troy Pool Closed August 3

8.3.23 S Troy Pool Closure

TROY, N.Y. – Troy Parks & Recreation announced that the South Troy Pool will be closed tomorrow: Thursday, August 3, 2023. Swimming lessons and other services normally offered at the pool will not be available. The pool will reopen for norma...

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City News
Posted on: August 2, 2023

HARBOUR POINT GARDENS UPDATE: More Units Deemed Fit for Habitation by Troy Code

TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden announced that seven more units at the Harbour Point Gardens apartment complex were deemed by Troy’s Bureau of Code Enforcement to meet the minimum standards for safe human habitation. “I am pleased that more...

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City News
Posted on: August 1, 2023

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Infrastructure Improvement Continues the Week of July 31, August 7

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing the week's weather-contingent schedule for city infrastructure improvement projects. "Maintaining our roadw...

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City News
Posted on: July 28, 2023

ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY: Troy DPU Announces Downtown Road Closures 7/31, 8/1

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy's Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that repair work on water mains will impact South Troy and downtown thoroughfares. After the repairs, road will be milled, backfilled and paved.DPU's work is we...

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City News
Posted on: July 26, 2023

City of Troy to Make Neighborhood Cooling Stations Available During Summer Heatwave

7.5.23 Cooling Station

TROY, N.Y. – Mayor Patrick Madden announced that the Troy Fire Department is providing neighborhood cooling stations during this July heatwave to provide families with a place to keep cool.Cooling stations will be available in the follo...

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City News
Posted on: July 26, 2023

Mayor Madden Updates Harbour Point Gardens Residents

TROY, N.Y. — Mayor WM. Patrick Madden penned a letter updating the displaced residents of Harbour Point Gardens, which may be read online here.  

 

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City News
Posted on: July 25, 2023

Troy Drinking Water Safe After Incident Near Tomhannock Reservoir

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that Troy drinking water is safe and that all precautions were taken to protect public health after an incident in which a motor vehicle ended up in a tributar...

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City News
Posted on: July 24, 2023

Troy Parks & Recreation Announces South Troy Pool Closed July 24

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy Parks & Recreation announced that the South Troy Pool will be closed today: Monday, July 24, 2023. Swimming lessons and other services normally offered at the pool will not be available. The pool will reopen for no...

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City News
Posted on: July 21, 2023

Infrastructure Improvement Continues the Week of July 24

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing the week's weather-contingent schedule for city infrastructure improvement projects. "Maintaining our roadw...

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City News
Posted on: July 19, 2023

South Central/Little Italy Neighborhood Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Work Continues Along 4th St

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy's Department of Public Works announced that sidewalk and curb replacement work will continue along 4th Street this summer, along the west side of 4th Street at Adams Street. One-way ...

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City News
Posted on: July 14, 2023

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Infrastructure Improvement Continues the Week of July 17

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing next week's weather-contingent schedule for city infrastructure improvement projects. "Maintaining our road...Read on...

City News
Posted on: July 13, 2023

HARBOUR POINT GARDENS UPDATE: Code Enforcement Issues Stop Work Order, Announces Tickets

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TROY, N.Y. — Today, a stop-work order was issued to prevent the removal of windows at the properties. The owner had failed to secure the required building permit and failed to provide the City of Troy with a remediation plan. This is no...

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City News
Posted on: July 12, 2023

UPDATED TRAFFIC ALERT - DELAY: Hoosick Street Hydrant Work to Begin July 13, 2023

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy's Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that a watermain break on Wynantskill Way will delay today's scheduled work on Hoosick Street. A DPU crew is on-site addressing the waterma...

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City News
Posted on: July 11, 2023

TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound Hoosick Street Reducing to Single Lane for Hydrant Repair Work

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy's Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced that westbound traffic on Hoosick Street will be reduced to one lane from 15th Street to 10th Street from 11AM to 6PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, a...

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City News
Posted on: July 10, 2023

Inclement Weather Delays Infrastructure Work, Closes Pool on July 10

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TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy announced that certain facilities will be closed and that this week's planned infrastructure improvement work has been delayed by the excessive rainfall and flash flood conditions that the...

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City News
Posted on: July 9, 2023

STORM ALERT: Help Us Protect Against Flash Flooding in Troy

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy needs the public's assistance to clear sewer grates of debris ahead of flash flood conditions being forecast by the National Weather Service.According to the National Weather Service, "a&nbs...

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City News
Posted on: July 7, 2023

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Infrastructure Improvement Continues the Week of July 10

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) and Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are putting your tax dollars to work, issuing the week's weather-contingent schedule for city infrastructure improvement proj...

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City News
Posted on: July 7, 2023

Mayor Madden Releases Photos & Field Observation Report from July 6 Harbour Point Gardens Inspection

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TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Patrick Madden and the City of Troy are sharing the field observation report prepared by the City’s independent engineering firm and photos taken by Deputy Mayor Christopher Nolin detailing the inspection conducted on ...

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Read the July 6, 2023 Field Observation Report... City News
Posted on: July 5, 2023

City of Troy Makes Neighborhood Cooling Stations Available During Early Summer Heatwave

7.5.23 Cooling Station

TROY, N.Y. – Mayor Patrick Madden announced today that the Troy Fire Department is providing neighborhood cooling stations during the early July heatwave to provide families with a place to keep cool.

A cooling station has been set up ne...

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City News
Posted on: July 3, 2023

Troy Announces July 4th Service Availability, City Hall Holiday Closure

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy City Hall announced that garbage and recycling collection will continue during the July 4th holiday despite City Hall being closed to the public on Tuesday. Bulk collection will not be available on July 4th. &...

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City News
Posted on: June 29, 2023

Meeting Between Troy, Harbour Point Gardens’ Engineers Sets Path Forward for Remediation

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TROY, N.Y. – On the afternoon of June 29, Deputy Mayor Nolin, engineers contracted by the City of Troy, engineers contracted by Lexington Properties, along with other city officials and representatives of Lexington Properties met to dis...

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Posted on: June 29, 2023

Troy's Winter Street Bridge to Close for Resurfacing Work

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, announcing that the Winter Street will close starting on Monday, July 10 so that the bridge "deck" (road surface) may be...

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City News
Posted on: June 28, 2023

Mayor Madden, Deputy Mayor Nolin Announce South Troy Pool Opening

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TROY, N.Y. – Troy Mayor Patrick Madden and Deputy Mayor Christopher Nolin announced the recently-renovated South Troy Pool will open this Friday, June 30 for use over the July 4 holiday. 

“As climate change continues to result in hotter s...

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City News
Posted on: June 26, 2023

Troy Deputy Mayor Meets with 182 Delaware, LLC's Representation

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TROY, N.Y. – Legal representatives from 182 Delaware, LLC sat down with Deputy Mayor Christopher Nolin and city officials. Troy leadership laid out the steps towards remediation (which had been previously outlined in the structu...Read on...

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Posted on: June 25, 2023

City of Troy Responds to Reports That Harbour Point Gardens Residents May Move Back Monday, June 26

TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy has received reports that Harbour Point Gardens residents are being told that they may move back in on Monday, June 26. The City of Troy has not received a request to have the units inspected, and apartments may not ...

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Review the structural engineering report... City News
Posted on: June 22, 2023

UPDATE: Harbor Point Residents Evacuated for Their Safety Provided with Accommodations

TROY, N.Y. – Prompted by tenant complaints, an inspection this morning by independent engineers at the Harbour Point Gardens apartments determined that a number of brick facades at the complex are separating from the buildings, creating...

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City News
Posted on: June 21, 2023

Upgrades to Kinloch Park Mean Temporary Park Closure

Troy, N.Y. — The Madden Administration and the City of Troy are providing much-needed upgrades to local parks, including Kinloch Park in Troy’s Eastside neighborhood. 

Kinloch Park will temporarily close on June 26th, ...

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City News
Posted on: June 20, 2023

Troy Pride Night Out to Involve Downtown Road Closures

TROY, N.Y. – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District (BID)'s first-ever "Pride Night Out" event will involve the closing of select&...

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City News
Posted on: June 20, 2023

Paving Work Continues to Improve Roadways During the Week of June 19

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing the week's weather-contingent schedule for milling and paving projects to improve our roadways. "Maintainin...Read on...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Madden Administration Pays Down ALL of Troy's Operating Deficits

TROY, N.Y. – Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden announced today that the City of Troy has paid off $44 million in legacy operating debt obligations, liberating city finances from expensive debt obligations. In the past, Troy incurred a 25-year de...

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City News
Posted on: June 13, 2023

City Hall Closed to the Public for Juneteenth

TROY, N.Y. – City officials have announced that City Hall will be closed to the public on Monday, June 19th, for Juneteenth. City Hall will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 20th, at 8:30 a.m.Weekly garbage and recycling collection ...Read on...

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Posted on: June 9, 2023

Paving Work Continues to Improve Roadways During the Week of June 12

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing this week's weather-contingent schedule for milling and paving projects to improve our roadways. "Maintaini...

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City News
Posted on: June 6, 2023

Mayor Madden Raises LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag in Third Troy Ceremony

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TROY, N.Y. – Today, the City of Troy held its Third Annual Pride Flag Raising event with The Pride Center of the Capital Region and In Our Own Voices, Inc., marking the official kick-off of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the C...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Paving Work Continues to Improve Roadways During the Week of June 5

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing this week's weather-contingent schedule for milling and paving projects to improve our roadway...

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City News
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Troy DPW: Trash, Recycling Collection to Continue During Memorial Day Holiday

TROY, NY – Sanitation, a division of the City of Troy's Department of Public Works (DPW), announced that trash and recycling services will continue through Memorial Day. The federal holiday will be observed on Monday, May 29th this year....

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Paving Work Continues to Improve Troy Roadways

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing this week's weather-contingent schedule for milling and paving projects to improve our roadway...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

Downtown Paving Work Will Improve Troy Roadways

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing this week's weather-contingent schedule for milling and paving projects to improve our roadway...

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City News
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Paving Work Will Improve Troy Roadways

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) is putting your tax dollars to work, issuing this week's weather-contingent schedule for milling and paving projects to improve our roadways."Maintaining our roa...

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City News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Lansingburgh Paving Work to Improve Stretch of 5th Avenue from 121st Street to 125th Street

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) will be paving 5th Avenue in Lansingburgh, from 121st Street to 125th Street, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.Motorists accustomed to parking in this area are encouraged to m...

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City News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Penultimate Week of Annual Spring Street Cleanup Complete!

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TROY, NY – The City Department of Public Works (DPW) is excited to announce that the fifth week of this year's six-week street sweeping and debris cleanup schedule is complete. The annual campaign clears dirt, brush, leaves and...

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City News
Posted on: May 5, 2023

Annual Spring Street Cleanup More Than Halfway Complete!

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TROY, NY – The City Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce that this year's six-week street sweeping and debris cleanup schedule is more than halfway complete. The annual campaign clears dirt, brush, leaves and other materials th...

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City News
Posted on: April 28, 2023

Annual Spring Street Cleanup Halfway Complete!

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TROY, NY – The City Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce that half of this year's six-week street sweeping and debris cleanup schedule is complete. The annual campaign clears dirt, brush, leaves and other mat...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

The City of Troy Announces Work-Related Road Closures

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy's Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced today that work involving nearby water infrastructure will result in River Street being closed from Glen Ave to Douw Street...

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City News
Posted on: April 21, 2023

Annual Spring Street Cleanup Continues

TROY, NY – The City Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce that one-third of this year's six-week street sweeping and debris cleanup schedule is complete. The annual campaign clears dirt, brush, leaves and othe...

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Posted on: April 18, 2023

Troy, Bethlehem and Rensselaer County Partnering on 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events

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TROY, NY – Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem will be partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2023. The program consists of four events providing residents of the par...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Troy Launches "Clean Streets" Trash Barrel Program Today

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy announced today that residents will begin receiving new trash barrels free of charge through the city's "Clean Streets" initiative. The high-quality barrels will ...

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Posted on: April 4, 2023

Troy Public Works Gearing Up for Annual Spring Cleanup Program and Bulk Collection Pickup

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Public Works officials announced the release of the 2023 Spring Street Cleaning schedule for the Collar City, with Bulk Collection pickup also resuming in April. The City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has scheduled six weeks of street sweeping and de...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Water Service Restored to South Troy

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Troy, NY (March 17) - The Department of Public Works has been able to isolate the initial water main break that disrupted water service to South Troy this morning.  Water pressure should return within the next hour.  However, water may a...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Act Now: Get Involved in 2023 Earth Day Cleanup Projects

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TROY, NY — Mayor Patrick Madden is encouraging Troy residents to get involved in this year’s annual City-wide Earth Day Cleanup Program. Each April, Troy residents, families, and business owners come together to organize community-driven cleanup ...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Mayor Madden Issues Update on City Preparations Ahead of Major Winter Storm

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Mayor Madden Issues Update on City Preparations Ahead of Major Winter Storm 

TROY, NY – Ahead of potentially heavy snowfall arriving in the Capital Region Monday night into Tuesday, Mayor Patrick Madden has issued an update on the City&a...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Trash Barrel Information Coming to Troy Mailboxes Soon

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Troy, NY (March 14-15) – All Troy residents, even those who do not currently use municipal trash and recycling services, should be on the lookout for a notice in their mail about the new, lidded trash barrels that the City of Troy is providing.  ...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Get Ready For Earth Day and Troy Spring Cleanup Events

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Troy, NY (March 9) - Earth Day is an annual event held to educate people about and activate the environmental movement worldwide.  First launched in 1970, more than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Updated: New, DRAFT Zoning Ordinance Goes to Public Hearing

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Troy, NY (March 8)-Since May 2019, Troy has worked with the community and consultants to rewrite and update Troy's zoning and land management code.  The latest DRAFT of the NEW Zoning Ordinance is available for public review and can be found on t...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Bulk Pickup Resumes Effective April 1

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Troy, NY (March 7) - City officials announced today that Bulk Pickup services will resume effective April 1, 2023.  Residents may submit an online request or call (518) 270-4579 to schedule April pickup now. 

Residents are reminded that a...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Water Main Break Closes City Hall at 2 pm Today

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Troy, NY (March 7) - The Department of Public Utilities has determined that repairs to a water main break at 433 River Street cannot proceed without turning off the water service temporarily in the vicinity.  The Department of Public Utilities mu...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Troy Trash Barrels Rolling Out in April

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TROY, NY (Mar 1, 2023) – City officials have announced a major citywide effort to tackle trash problems in Troy. A new trash barrel program will be implemented in April. Mayor Patrick Madden unveiled the news of a citywide barrel program in his ...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

Troy Police Detective Honored

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Troy, NY (Feb 28, 2023) - The Troy, NY Police Department held a walk-out retirement ceremony this morning to honor the career of Detective Chris Johnson.  Detective Johnson joined the troy Police Department in 2017 and has been recognized for his...

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

Monday Road Closure: 4th Street Between Tyler and Main Streets

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Troy, NY (Feb 24) - Department of Public Works officials have announced they will be closing 4th Street from Main Street to Tyler Street from 7 a.m until 3:30 p.m on Monday, February 27.  The closure is necessary for water system maintenance. &am...

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

Road Closure Announced for February 28 - March 10

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 Traffic Advisory: 120th Street Between 1st and 2nd Avenues Closed Next Week

TROY, NY (Feb 24) – Department of Public Utilities officials have announced road closures related to a storm water separation project will occur on 120th Street between 1...

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

Troy Seeking Candidates for Police Objective Review Committee

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TROY, NY – The City of Troy is seeking candidates to serve on the Police Objective Review Board. Individuals interested in serving on the Board may submit their names for consideration to the Board via one of the methods below. Applicants should ...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Mayor Madden Delivers Final State of the City Address

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Mayor Madden Delivers 2023 State of the City Address; Tells of Solid Plans for Final Year of Final Term

TROY, NY – Mayor Patrick Madden, as he begins the final year of his tenure as Mayor of Troy, will use his 2023 State of the City Addre...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Drinking Water Notice: Important Information about Lead in City of Troy Drinking Water

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Monday, January 30, 2023 

CONTACT: 

Andrea Smyth, (518) 279-7131 

DRINKING WATER NOTICE: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD IN CITY  OF TROY DRINKING WATER 

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