Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County residents assembled in the Legislative Chambers in East Greenbush, N.Y., to make their voices heard. They are speaking out against county officials for deciding to defy an order from the state. The issue relates to local law enforcement and the use of 287(g) memorandums.

Several crews responded to a fire in Eagle Bridge. The incident took place in Rensselaer County on Wednesday evening.

Two individuals were rescued from Kinderhook Creek in Nassau, Rensselaer County, after emergency crews responded to a water rescue incident on Saturday.

Flooding in Castleton, Rensselaer County, NY, has washed away a section of Simons Road, creating a crevasse. Cleanup efforts are underway in the Capital Region as residents assess damage from recent rainfall. Marc Salerno is among those living near the affected area.

Two Capital Region nonprofits, South End Children's Cafe and Unity House of Troy, have announced plans to merge. The merger combines an Albany-based nonprofit with another in Rensselaer County.

Heavy rain caused significant storm damage in Rensselaer County, leading to a state of emergency. A 300-year-old grist mill in Castleton-on-Hudson was completely washed out by the Muitzes Kill.

Multiple fire departments responded to a vehicle and house fire in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County on Saturday, according to the West Sand Lake Fire Department.

Crews responded to a fire at Capital Combat Zone, a Brunswick paintball facility on Farrell Road in Rensselaer County. Approximately a dozen departments were involved in the response.

A Rensselaer County lottery player claimed a $1 million-winning scratch-off prize from the '50Xtra' game. The New York Lottery announced the win, marking the top prize for that game.

A person drowned while swimming in the Hoosic River in Rensselaer County. New York State Police are investigating the incident.

Grandma's Hands Bakery, a women-owned and operated bakery based in Hudson, is expanding to Rensselaer County by opening a storefront at 40 Iroquois Place in East Greenbush.

Libraries in Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga Counties are expanding access to affordable internet and technology with a $100,000 investment from United Way of the Greater Capital Region. The initiative aims to improve digital access in rural communities.

A Rensselaer County woman was killed eight years ago, and the Johnsonville homicide cold case remains under investigation. The case has not been resolved despite ongoing efforts.