The regular sessions of the Rensselaer County Legislature are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in:
Legislative Chambers, Second Floor
99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
For additional information, please contact the Majority Office at 518-270-2880

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September 2024
September 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran – John Francis Felts
https://youtu.be/FveI7lJNJ9U HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN September 2024 John Francis Felts 1946-2023 FAMILY HISTORY: John Francis Felts was born on August 29, 1946 in Albany, New York. He was the son of Paul “Skip” and Doris (Baird) Felts, and the brother of Paul. EDUCATION: John grew up on Second Avenue, Rensselaer and received his education through the Rensselaer Public School System. HISTORY: John enlisted in the United States Navy in Rensselaer, New York in 1965 during the Vietnam War and served on the
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October 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Michael A. DeBonis
https://youtu.be/Jk3o-vI75tA Michael A. DeBonis 1950-2005 FAMILY HISTORY: Michael A. DeBonis was born on September 7, 1950 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Michael and Josephine (Casale) DeBonis, and brother to Anna Marie, and the late Lorraine and Donnie. EDUCATION: Michael grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through St. Mary’s School, and graduated from Troy High School and Hudson Valley Community College. HISTORY: In 1970, Michael enlisted in the United State Army in
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November 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Kenneth M. Wilson
https://youtu.be/MOEZbnAMdps November 2024 Kenneth M. Wilson 1921-1995 FAMILY HISTORY: Kenneth M. Wilson was born on October 8, 1921 in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He was the son of the late Harold and Frances (Eschbach)Wilson, and the brother of Miriam, Dorothy, Gertrude, Harriet, Harold, and Peggy. Kenneth grew up in Hudson, New York and later moved to the city of Rensselaer and attended the Van Rensselaer High School from 1938 to 1941. Kenneth then settled down in East Greenbush, New York.
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December 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Warren J. Winne, Sr.
https://youtu.be/q6mOVwoz-4U December 2024 Warren J. Winne, Sr. FAMILY HISTORY: Warren J. Winne, Sr. was born on February 17,1931 at the Brady Memorial Hospital in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late Lyman and Gladys (Sanford) Winne, and the brother of Franklin, Eugene, Eileen, and Dorothy. Warren grew up in Delmar, New York where he attended the Bethlehem Central School District then later moving to East Greenbush, New York where he continued his education in the East Greenbush
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February 2025
February 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – John Sebastian Weaver
https://youtu.be/_Nb6py-ShW4 John Sebastian Weaver 1914-1977 FAMILY HISTORY: John Sebastian Weaver was born on September 25, 1914 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late Charles and Susan (Webb) Weaver, and brother to Frank, Charles, Sarah, and Rita. EDUCATION: John grew up on Ida Hill, Troy, New York and received his education and graduated through the St. Francis School in Troy, NY. HISTORY: In 1944, John enlisted in the United States Army, where he was assigned to the
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April 2025
April 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Glen P. Cook
Glen P. Cook 1917-2004 https://youtu.be/gq1GK5IkDoA FAMILY HISTORY: Glen P. Cook was born on April 10, 1917 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late Glen S. and Elizabeth (Radstrom) Cook, and brother to Helen, Marian, and Lillian. EDUCATION: Glen grew up in East Greenbush, New York, and received his education and graduated through the Albany Academy, class of 1936, and later resided in East Greenbush, New York. HISTORY: In 1942, Glen enlisted in the United States Army.
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May 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Thomas M. Walsh, Sr.
Thomas M. Walsh, Sr. 1935-2024 FAMILY HISTORY: Thomas M. Walsh, Sr. was born on November 6, 1935 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Myles Walsh and Irene (King) Hegarty, and brother to Arlene, and the late Annina. EDUCATION: Tom grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through Troy High School, and went on to continue his education with the Command and General Staff College, and Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
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June 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – William (Bill) Robert McDonough
William (Bill) Robert McDonough 1932-2024 https://youtu.be/Qc5mUXCqxW4 FAMILY HISTORY: William (Bill) Robert McDonough was born on March 15, 1932 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late John and Helen (Ryan) McDonough, and brother to Jack McDonough. EDUCATION: Bill grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through St. Augustine’s School, graduating from Catholic Central High School, and went on to finish his education at Siena College. Later residing in Lansingburgh, New York. HISTORY: In 1952,
Find out more »Special sessions may also be convened at the request of the Chairperson.
The agenda for a regular session is available on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Members of the public have the opportunity to speak on issues contained in the agenda for one-half hour prior to the opening of the meeting.
We also have a Public Forum night; this is a great opportunity for the Public to make comments to the full Legislative Body. It is held on the Wednesday of the week preceding our regular monthly meeting in Chambers beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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