This will be the first summer that the ban will be in effect in Albany County. Sales are permitted in Saratoga County, which was among the first to authorize sales in 2015, as well as Rensselaer County, which approved their sale the same year. (However, chronic complaints last summer prompted city of Troy Mayor Patrick Madden to ask residents to reconsider using the legal devices.)
Setting off fireworks is a violation-level offense in the city of Schenectady and offenders risk a $250 fine. But solutions remain elusive.
Following chronic complaints, police boosted patrols during peak hours last summer and designated special teams to respond to calls.
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Daquetta Jones, a Troy resident for more than 13 years, a member of Justice Center of Rensselaer County Board and The People s Council of Troy, noted why she believes the PRRC final report submitted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo s officer under Executive Order 203, was not satisfactory.
Michael Gwizdala - MediaNews Group
Michael Gwizdala - MediaNews Group
Daquetta Jones, a Troy resident for more than 13 years, a member of Justice Center of Rensselaer County Board and The People s Council of Troy, noted why she believes the PRRC final report submitted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo s officer under Executive Order 203, was not satisfactory.
Michael Gwizdala - MediaNews Group
Knowing that law enforcement has been a hot-button issue across the nation for some time now, it wasnât that shocking to hear people opposing Troy looking to add six community police officers.
Last week, members of the Troy City Council Finance Committee voted 5-2 on an ordinance to hire six community police officers.
Officials said as part of the proposal two officers would be dedicated to each zone. On paper, the goal is to have the community officers engaged with neighborhoods, building trust and rapport, and solve potential problems before they escalate.
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Like I said, not that surprisingly the public comment session of that meeting appeared to be mixed if not leaning against the proposal among residents who spoke. Some of the speakers welcomed the idea of more officers involved in the community, while others expressed the need to spend taxpayer funds on other resources and programs for communities.
Letters to the Editor Saturday, April 3 | The Daily Gazette
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Reporters must try NY regional cuisine
I enjoyed your twin articles in the March 26 Gazette (“Newbies experience Jumpin’ Jack’s”) about opening day at the iconic local eatery.
Both of your new reporters write very well and demonstrate their own unique styles.
I must comment on Shenandoah Briere’s statement that she is from central New York and has never gone to a burger stand.
This is really terrible! She has missed the best burgers and hots in the world!
Central and western New Yorkers take their regional favorites very seriously.
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