TROY, N.Y. There was one item on the agendas for Wednesday night’s finance and special meetings of the Troy City Council, and after a contentious hour, the single ordinance to mobilize $226,000 to pay fees incurred through the City Hall rental agreement passed along party lines, 4-3, with the three Democratic members voting ‘no.’ […]
TROY, N.Y. Mayor Carmella Mantello took to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall stage Wednesday night to deliver her first State of the City address. Throughout the speech, she emphasized three points: safer, cleaner, and greener. “These efforts aim to dramatically improve the quality of life for everyone who calls Troy home, transforming our […]
TROY, N.Y. The City of Troy will have a comptroller in the next two weeks, Deputy Mayor Seamus Donnelly announced at the City Council meeting Thursday evening. Until the person finishes their current employment they recently submitted their two weeks’ notice the city will not be announcing their name. “We were pretty […]
TROY, N.Y. After brief questions and a generally genial mood, the Troy City Council recently unanimously confirmed Seamus Donnelly as the city’s new Deputy Mayor. “Lot to be done, but excited for it all,” said Donnelly, a lifelong resident, after his confirmation hearing on Jan. 18. “I’d say I’m excited to get to work, […]
TROY, N.Y. The council’s got a rhythm, Troy City Council President Sue Steele said after the Finance Committee meeting and special meeting Thursday night. With ordinances and resolutions ranging from approving bonds for a new fire engine to confirming mayoral appointments like Deputy Mayor Seamus Donnelly, a couple of issues held the committee’s–which consists […]