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09/01/2026

This Thursday the Troy City Council will adopt a Local Law aligning the declaration of local emergencies with state law. The legislation, drafted By Council member Shikole Struber (D2) is expected to be adopted unanimously.
Also on Thursday’s agenda will be a solemn tribute as the Council acknowledges the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. The resolution drafted by Council member Noreen McKee (D4), calls for “lasting gratitude to the first responders, military service members, recovery workers, and volunteers who answered the call in 2001 and in the years that followed, and honors those who have since died or become ill as a result of their service.”
On a lighter note, the Council will consider legislation to designate September 25th as “Dolly Parton Day” in the Collar City. The resolution drafted by Council member Katie Spain McLaren (D3) notes Parton’s famous song “9 to 5” as inspiration for the tribute. It also recognizes the star’s philanthropic endeavors including the Imagination Library that gives free books to preschoolers.
Meetings begin this Thursday September 3 in the Council Chambers, 433 River Street at 6 pm with a General Services Committee meeting covering the following topics:Frear Park Update, Proctors Update, Bulk Trash Pick-Up Event, and Temporary Animal Shelter. A Finance Committee meeting will follow. The regular monthly meeting begins at 7 pm. Full agendas may be found on the city website at https://www.troyny.gov/AgendaCenter

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09/01/2026

09/01/2026

The problem isn’t that the “wrong” people are downtown. The problem is that everyone else isn’t there.

A healthy meadow contains weeds as well as flowers and no one thinks twice about the weeds. But when something is wrong with the soil, only weeds grow and we can spot that something is out of balance.

Downtown is where people should gravitate. The heart of the community. The question shouldn’t be how do we get certain people out of downtown, but why isn’t everyone convening there?

When everyone is enjoying the center of the community, those who might be struggling don’t stand out so much. They are just as much a part of the community as anyone else.

The real question is what happened to the healthy balance of people. And why aren’t we asking it.

08/25/2026

https://communityprogress.org/blog/how-vacant-abandoned-buildings-affect-community/

Blighted properties harm public health, individual wealth, and public finances. The cost of doing nothing about them is significant.

08/22/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/cities-are-getting-smarter-about-water-and-other-eco-wins/ar-AA287m5l?ocid=socialshare

From flood-resistant infrastructure to new ways of securing drinking water, cities are adapting to the growing climate pressures of a hotter, drier world. Plus, tourists pitching in to help sea turtles.

08/22/2026

Circus in the Park is presented by The Big Top Group and showcases live performances, flying trapeze, and a fundraiser to support its artistic and educational work. Link in comments.

08/22/2026

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th,:
join U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko for his Capital Region Housing Expo at SUNY Schenectady Community College, for a community-centered event designed to help Capital Region residents understand and navigate today’s housing landscape, connect with local organizations, and access resources that support safe, stable, and affordable housing.

This free event brings together local housing organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, renters’ rights advocates, and community partners—all in one place—to offer direct support, answer questions, and provide practical guidance on housing programs, eligibility, and pathways to homeownership and securing/maintaining affordable housing. Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required, click HERE or use this link to register:

Join Congressman Tonko's Capital Region Housing Expo to help residents access safe, stable, and affordable housing.

05/28/2026

We’re excited to host our upcoming Housing Empowerment Series focused on Tenant Rights and Tenant & Landlord Responsibilities. These sessions will take place on June 10th and June 24th at 3:00 PM via Zoom.

Please feel free to share the attached flyer and/or Zoom links with anyone who may be interested. These sessions are free and open to the public.

Tenant Rights
📅 June 10th at 3:00 PM
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant in New York State, including security deposits, repair requests, and how to navigate common landlord-tenant concerns.
🔗 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84773759949?pwd=b5S0IYscbE3g3xXdiPVQ4LbNZlBZaC.1

Tenant & Landlord Responsibilities
📅 June 25th at 3:00 PM
Clarify the physical and legal responsibilities of both tenants and landlord, focusing on maintenance, building codes and regulatory compliance.
🔗 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82702827031?pwd=0Por1HTrXb2JPY7bYa25djy903Pp88.1

05/14/2026

Sorry for the late notice from Troy Public Library- please spread the word -Lansingburgh Branch

Veterans Services is setting up a table at two of our branches:

Friday, May 15 at the Main Branch, 10am - 2pm
Wednesday, May 20 at the Lansingburgh Branch, 12pm - 4pm

Any veteran or veteran's family member can stop by to ask questions, get connected to benefits, or just say hi. No appointment needed. Flyer attached with all the details, times, and contact info.

If you have a newsletter, listserv, bulletin board, or group chat where this might reach a veteran, we'd be so grateful if you could pass it along, especially before Friday.

Thanks so much!