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Troy, New York is located in Rensselaer County. Zip codes in Troy, NY include 12179, 12180, and 12182. More Troy information.

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Hoffman spokesman concerned of ACORN funny business in NY-23 race

In a conference call with reporters and bloggers, Doug Hoffman campaign spokesman Rob Ryan addressed his concern about the possibility of ACORN interfering in New York's 23rd district.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

CBS 6 Albany

Two arrested for abuse of Troy Housing Authority property, benefits

The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office arrested two people in an investigation into abuse of Troy Housing Authority property.

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Times Union

Ballot flap no issue in Troy vote

City voters apparently weren't swayed by the absentee ballot fraud scandal as they elected six Democrats to the Rensselaer County Legislature and increased the Democratic majority on the City Council, according to unofficial returns.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

ChowHound

If you are ever out and hungry late night....in Troy Ny

If you are ever out, and craving something but you just not sure what...gotta stop by the hotdog-cart outside Ryans Wake in Downtown Troy NY, its located on river st at the intersection of river,king and federal streets....The best hotdog you can get, i had 2 unbelievable dogs...the first a chili-cheese dog topped with jalapenos aptly dubbed the "2 ...

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Times Union

Is it the last pasta supper for Troy politicians?

A tradition of the local political culture is to eat a spaghetti lunch at St. Mary's Catholic Church on the afternoon before Election Day and return for dinner if you're running for office.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

WBIR-TV Knoxville

Swine flu is spreading a new hands-off etiquette

John Stevenson hasn't stopped patronizing the local gym, but after his workout, he is wiping down his machines with spray disinfectant and paper towels.

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Times Union

Paving project left this Troy traffic sensor rather insensitive

Q: I have a traffic signal question. At the intersection of Hoosick Street and 10th Street in Troy, there are two left- turn lanes with a left-turn signal that dictates when traffic coming up Hoosick and turning left onto 10th can turn.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

WHEC-TV Rochester

Ranks of millionaire college presidents up again

The fast-growing group of millionaire private college and university presidents hit a new record in recent years, and it's likely more college leaders will make seven-figure salaries once the slumping economy rebounds.

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Times Union

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage in Troy

A A By GREG HAYMES A A Special to the Times Union A A TROY - It seems at least a little unfair that celebrity banjo player Steve Martin attracted a nearly sold-out crowd to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall for his bluegrass concert just a week and a half ago, while bona fide bluegrass queen Rhonda Vincent and her band barely filled half the Music ...

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WNYT NewsChannel 13

Troy suspect arrested, charged with second degree murder

Troy Detectives arrested Tyrone Chaires, 23, of 491 2nd St 2nd flr, Troy for the shooting death of Jimmy Chapman two weeks ago.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Business Review (Albany)

$160M Troy project clears hurdle

The United Group of Cos., Inc. cleared a hurdle today toward bankrolling the first phase of a $160 million development in downtown Troy, N.Y., that would include student housing, retail stores, condominiums and a movie theater.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Times Union

A $160M vision for downtown Troy

A $160 million development proposed for the southeast corner of downtown would include national retail chains, condominiums, student housing, a parking garage and a new home for the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center, the developer of the project said Wednesday.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Times Union

Abuse charges make for uneasy Sunday at church

The faithful crowded into St. Jude the Apostle Church this morning, less than 24 hours after the news broke that their priest had been suspended after being accused of sexual abuse.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Times Union

Troy Democrats want Mirch probe

City Democrats said Monday they have asked a special prosecutor to investigate city Public Works Commissioner Robert Mirch's role in putting a candidate for Rensselaer County Legislature on the ballot who didn't know he was running.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

CBS 6 Albany

After the Thomas verdict: Defense to appeal

Rensselaer County Public Defender Jerome Frost says he was somewhat surprised Friday after the jury returned a guilty verdict in the murder case against Adrian Thomas, the Troy prosecutors claimed murdered his 4-month-old son by throwing the boy down onto a mattress on three separate occasions last September.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

Times Union

Politics on display in Troy ballots clash

The waning days of the city's political campaigns moved into the City Council chambers Thursday night as Republican Mayor Harry Tutunjian attempted unsuccessfully to get three Democratic appointees suspended.

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Library Journal

Citizens Protest After Director of Castleton, NY, Library Is Ousted

Supporters of Darlene Miller, the ousted director of the Castleton Public Library , NY, aren't letting up in their efforts to get her reinstated, citing major recognition won by the library--a runner-up in LJ 's Best Small Library last year and a five-star rating from LJ --and a questionable process behind her dismissal.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Times Union

Troy gets stimulus money for homeless after all

The state has redirected $845,000 in federal homelessness-prevention money rejected by Mayor Harry Tutunjian to the nonprofit agencies in Troy that were originally slated to receive the funds.

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CBS 6 Albany

Five arrested in Troy prostitution sting

Troy Police say they arrested five men in a prostitution sting Tuesday night. The following men were arrested on a misdemeanor charge of third-degree patronizing a prostitute: - 35-year-old Michael Johnson of 4th St., Troy - 21-year-old Ivan Robiero of 4th St., Troy - 52-year-old Columbus Sherrod, Jr, of Congress St., Troy - Leon Johnson of 9th ...

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