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By the way, Brownell admits traffic offense

This from Ken Crowe: Rensselaer County Legislator Stan Brownell has pleaded guilty to a nonalcohol-related driving offense in Chester, Vt., the county Legislature majority office announced today....

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Jimino to announce re-election bid

Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino will announce her re-election run this afternoon via a press release, county Republicans said. It’s no surprise that Jimino will seek another term. In 2005,...

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Getting those with trigger fingers to pull the voting levers

In Rensselaer County, many politicos feet tapping into the voters who just happen to have pistol permits is a way to bring up ballots in the November election. State Supreme Court Justice Patrick...

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Russo seeks GOP backing for Rensselaer County sheriff

TROY  — Rensselaer County Undersheriff Pat Russo is moving quickly to win the Republican nod for sheriff.  Russo has spent the last 12 years serving as Sheriff Jack Mahar’s top aide running the...

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Democrats criticize Reid

The six Democrats on the Rensselaer County Legislature were left fuming Tuesday night when Chairman Martin Reid, R-Sand Lake, closed the meeting before they could speak.  The Democrats have been highly...

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Rensselaer Democrats take on Reid again

TROY  — The six members of the Rensselaer County Legislature’s Democratic minority are trying again to get Legislature Chairman Martin Reid, R-Sand Lake, to step down from the chairmanship over his...

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Rensselaer County GOP endorses Russo for sheriff

TROY — Undersheriff Pat Russo has received the endorsement of the Rensselaer County Republican Committee as its candidate to succeed retiring Sheriff Jack Mahar. The committee selected Russo over Scott...

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Rensselaer County Legislator Lester Goodermote retires due to ill health

Rensselaer County Legislator Lester Goodermote, R-Hoosick, is leaving the County Legislature due to continuing health issues. A three-term incumbent, Goodermote represents District 5 in the eastern...

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Republican campaign for Rensselaer County executive needling starts

The race between Deputy County Executive Chris Meyer and Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin to succeed Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino saw light jabs thrown Friday. McLaughlin has issued a stream...

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