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Troy’s Rogers tabbed first Union women’s flag football coach

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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Bringing over 25 years of flag football experience as a coach, official, and league operator, Frank Rogers has been named the first coach of the Union College women’s flag football team, Director of Athletics Jim McLaughlin announced on Tuesday. Rogers will begin his role immediately as he starts the process of recruiting a team for Union’s first varsity season, which is set for spring 2027. “We are very excited to have Frank…Troy, New York · Troy See the Story

‘No conflicts’: Legislative Counsel appointment tabled pending Civil Service confirmation

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TROY, N.Y. — The newly elected Democratic Troy City Council voted to table the appointment of Ian Silverman as Legislative Counsel during Monday night’s organizational meeting, pending review by the city’s Civil Service Commission. The appointment has drawn a level of scrutiny from Republican officials, with Mayor Carmella Mantello issuing a statement citing concerns that the appointment raises ethical and legal issues going forward. Silverman a…Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

SNAPSHOT: Solving the skilled worker shortage a family affair

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Ask any Capital Region BOCES student why they are pursuing a career and technical education, and more of than not, the answer will be that they are following a family member into the industry. Whether in Electrical Trades, Welding and Metal Fabrication, Two-Year Sequence of Health Careers, Plumbing or Network Technology, students often say they are following a family member into the trades. These students are hoping to put a dent in the skilled …Education · Troy Read Article

‘Smart investments’: Troy City Council approves resolution for Frear Park improvements

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TROY, N.Y. — Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello recently announced that new investments are coming to Frear Park after the former City Council approved a bipartisan resolution, 5-2, authorizing the city to bond for up to $6 million in funding. The upgrades include improvements regarding accessibility, recreation, and amenities, which Mantello said are long-awaited for the park. Frear Park is one of three major parks in the city, in addition to three m…Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

‘Checks and balances’: All-Democratic Troy City Council gears up for first meeting

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TROY, N.Y. — Troy’s all-Democratic City Council is ready to get to work after officially being sworn in. The new members are prepping to represent their districts and to work with the Republican administration under Mayor Carmella Mantello. For Council President Sue Steele, a Democrat, the election solidified her belief that there are needed changes when it comes to city government. She added that she credited the incoming council’s success to t…Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

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Troy’s Rogers tabbed first Union women’s flag football coach

‘No conflicts’: Legislative Counsel appointment tabled pending Civil Service confirmation

SNAPSHOT: Solving the skilled worker shortage a family affair

‘Smart investments’: Troy City Council approves resolution for Frear Park improvements

Curbside Christmas tree recycling pickup starts Jan. 6 in Troy

RPI Releases 2026 Baseball Schedule

Union Starts New Year with Seven Liberty League Honors

Parkite joins Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame

SNAPSHOT: Galarneau sworn in as Cohoes city judge

‘Checks and balances’: All-Democratic Troy City Council gears up for first meeting

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Troy’s Rogers tabbed first Union women’s flag football coach

‘No conflicts’: Legislative Counsel appointment tabled pending Civil Service confirmation

SNAPSHOT: Solving the skilled worker shortage a family affair

‘Smart investments’: Troy City Council approves resolution for Frear Park improvements

Curbside Christmas tree recycling pickup starts Jan. 6 in Troy

RPI Releases 2026 Baseball Schedule

Union Starts New Year with Seven Liberty League Honors

Parkite joins Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame

SNAPSHOT: Galarneau sworn in as Cohoes city judge

‘Checks and balances’: All-Democratic Troy City Council gears up for first meeting

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