Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin was arrested Wednesday on allegations he stole $3,500 in campaign funds to pay off personal debts, according to state Attorney General Letitia James.
An attorney for recently re-elected Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin says his client “has engaged in no wrongdoing.” McLaughlin was arraigned today on grand larceny and offering a false instrument charges
For the past five years, Iâve enjoyed covering the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerceâs State of the County breakfast.
Iâve covered some when Kathy Jimino was the Rensselaer County executive and now with Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin.
Itâs always nice to hear the county executive discuss the accomplishments and the challenges from the past year.
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As a reporter who covers and follows county government throughout the whole year, itâs kind of nice to reminisce about stories that you covered.
Even though the breakfast event is always early in the morning, I would always be the one to cover it because I enjoy being able to connect with all the people in attendance.