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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December 2024
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,
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July 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – William McLaughlin
https://youtu.be/KFMprgPCIZ0 William McLaughlin 1945-2014 FAMILY HISTORY: William McLaughlin was born on August 19, 1945 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Phillips) McLaughlin, and brother to Joseph, Patrick, and Gary McLaughlin EDUCATION: William was raised and educated Troy, New York, Class of “63” HISTORY: In 1969, William enlisted with the United States Navy Reserve in Troy, New York, where he was assigned to the rank of Hospitalman (HN3) and went on to be
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August 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – John J. Zink
https://youtu.be/bL3oxjKhbqE John J. Zink 1920-2000 FAMILY HISTORY: John J. Zink was born on November 14, 1920 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late August and Rose (Cleary) Zink, and brother to Leona EDUCATION: John was raised in South Troy, and a graduate of St. Mary’s and Troy High School. HISTORY: In 1943, John enlisted with the United States Marine Corps in Troy, New York, where he was assigned to the rank of private first class, where
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September 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Andrew J. Carras
https://youtu.be/TG6J0l1XxNI September 2025 Andrew J. Carras 1924-2017 FAMILY HISTORY: Andrew J. Carras was born on August 6, 1924 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late George and Helen (Tenzar) Carras, and brother to James, William, Catherine, Peter, John, Francis, Mary, and Vincent EDUCATION: Andrew grew up in Albany, New York, and attended Phillip Livingston High School, leaving before graduation to join the Navy. He lied about his age so that he could serve, his was not
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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