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

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

ROAD WORK UPDATE: Milling the Week of Sept. 11

***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...

Troy Fire Department Hires 17 Firefighters, Promotes Four

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...

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

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&...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

Troy Announces Formation of Citizen Police Academy; Now Accepting Applications

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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 ...

Paving to Continue This Weekend and Week of Aug 14

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...

PAVING UPDATE: Work Schedule Change, Week of August 7

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...

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...

Troy Parks & Rec Announces South Troy Pool Closed August 3

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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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Infrastructure Improvement Continues the Week of July 24

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...

Troy Drinking Water Safe After Incident Near Tomhannock Reservoir

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...

Troy Parks & Recreation Announces South Troy Pool Closed July 24

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Inclement Weather Delays Infrastructure Work, Closes Pool on July 10

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...

STORM ALERT: Help Us Protect Against Flash Flooding in Troy

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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. &...

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

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...

Troy's Winter Street Bridge to Close for Resurfacing Work

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...

Mayor Madden, Deputy Mayor Nolin Announce South Troy Pool Opening

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...

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

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...

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 ...

VIDEO STATEMENT: An Update from Mayor Patrick Madden on Developments at the Harbour Point Gardens

TROY, N.Y. – An update from Mayor Patrick Madden on developments at the Harbour Point Gardens apartments is available here.Those who are still displaced should call our helpline at 518-279-7156; we are here fo...

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...

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, ...

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&...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Mayor Madden Raises LGBTQIA+ Pride Flag in Third Troy Ceremony

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...

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

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...

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....

Paving Work Continues to Improve Troy Roadways

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...

Downtown Paving Work Will Improve Troy Roadways

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...

Paving Work Will Improve Troy Roadways

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...

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

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...

Penultimate Week of Annual Spring Street Cleanup Complete!

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...

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Moves Outside

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Annual Spring Street Cleanup More Than Halfway Complete!

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...

Annual Spring Street Cleanup Halfway Complete!

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...

The City of Troy Announces Work-Related Road Closures

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...

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...

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

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...

Troy Launches "Clean Streets" Trash Barrel Program Today

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 ...

Water Service Restored to South Troy

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...

Act Now: Get Involved in 2023 Earth Day Cleanup Projects

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 ...

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

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...

Trash Barrel Information Coming to Troy Mailboxes Soon

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.  ...

Get Ready For Earth Day and Troy Spring Cleanup Events

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...

Bulk Pickup Resumes Effective April 1

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...

Water Main Break Closes City Hall at 2 pm Today

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...

Troy Trash Barrels Rolling Out in April

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 ...

Troy Police Detective Honored

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...

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

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...

Road Closure Announced for February 28 - March 10

 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...

Troy Seeking Candidates for Police Objective Review Committee

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 ...

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

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 

Troy, NY - Drinking water q...

Mayor Madden Delivers Final State of the City Address

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...

Mayor Madden Releases Proposed 2023 City Budget

FY-2023 budget proposal is under the NYS Property Tax Cap for 6th consecutive year and administration’s 7th overall balanced budget since 2016

Forward-looking budget recognizes the uncertainties of the economic climate while taking steps to prepare for wha...

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