TROY, N.Y. — Navy veteran Frankie Gimmelli recently celebrated his centennial birthday, surrounded by friends, family, and special guests.Gimmelli, who served as a gunner’s mate on the USS Mosley, is one of the few remaining World War II veterans. Though the accolades of his military career are noteworthy, including a presidential citation for the Mosley, […]
TROY, N.Y. Recognizing the need for increased support for Troy’s BIPOC LGBTQIA+ communities, the City of Troy has awarded $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV), officials announced in a press release. The funding will be matched with $50,000 from the Troy Redevelopment Foundation to support […]
TROY, N.Y. The City of Troy recently launched its new tourism campaign, “Troy Has It!”, aimed toward attracting visitors both locally and beyond to visit the Collar City. This initiative, made possible through the generous support of the Troy Redevelopment Foundation (TRF), said a press release, is designed to showcase the unique experiences, attractions […]
TROY, N.Y. The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) selected the city of Troy to receive $100,000 for the city’s eight-mile Hudson River waterfront. The funding, Troy Mayor Patrick Madden’s office said in a press release, will help identify a vision and guide development for the waterfront. It also will address several of the city’s […]
TROY, N.Y. The 41st Victorian Stroll is set for Sunday, Dec. 3 downtown in the Collar City, and this year’s also celebrates the 200th year of the poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” published in The Troy Sentinel on Dec. 23, 1823. “It’s a great reason to get outside on a cold day,” said […]