The City Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce that one-third of this year's six-week street sweeping and debris cleanup schedule is complete. The annual campaign clears dirt, brush, leaves and othe ..read more

Those who are still displaced should call our helpline at 518-279-7156; we are here fo ..read more

 — Mayor Patrick Madden and the City of Troy are sharing prepared by the City’s independent engineering firm and  photos taken by Deputy Mayor Christopher Nolin detailing the inspection conducted on ..read more

 – The Troy Police Department announced the establishment of its inaugural Citizens Police Academy, an engaging and informative program designed to foster stronger relationships and promote better understanding between law enf ..read more

 – Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh (AD108) and Mayor Wm. Patrick Madden (Troy)  issued a joint letter to the New York State Department of Health Commissioner, Dr. James V. McDonald M.D., M.P.H., calling for a ..read more

February 6, 2023 Albany, NY – The New York Conference of Mayors met in Albany from February 5-7, 2023 to educate mayors on policy and legislation that can save taxpayer dollars.  Troy’s leadership in decarbonization through thermal infrastructure was featured at the conference on Monday, February 6. Dylan Turek, Director of Economic Development, City of Troy talked about Troy’s experience with the Clean Thermal Energy Network.  The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) supports municipalities in adopting clean heating and cooling measures that extend beyo ..read more

February 2, 2023 Troy, NY – Mayor Patrick Madden issued an update regarding severe temperatures that are expected to impact the Capital region beginning early Friday morning and well into the day on Saturday. Temperatures well below zero degrees will be accompanied by strong winds, adding wind chill factors that may be dangerous. Troy residents are encouraged to prepare for sub-freezing temperatures and wind chills of -30 to -35 degrees. Preparedness and precaution are encouraged. Sub-Freezing Temperatures Temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing overnight into Friday, and continue thro ..read more

2023 State of the City Address January 31, 2023 It is my honor to stand before you this evening and offer my assessment on the State of the City.  Three years ago, I stood before you almost on this very day and reported with great aplomb on various accomplishments and undertakings.  It was an optimistic message.  One built on momentum. Barely a month later, with scant warning, the world essentially shut down in response to a rapidly spreading deadly virus that we had little understanding of.  And though we are finally again able to meet in person, that virus and the respons ..read more

Troy, NY – Drinking water quality monitoring conducted by the Troy Public Utilities department has found elevated levels of lead in some of the 60 homes and buildings tested around the City of Troy. The City of Troy Department of Public Utilities is required to perform water sample testing to continually ensure the safety of our drinking water. Even though the source of water for the city is free of lead, the test samples taken from inside representative residential homes throughout our community show an exceedance of lead possibly due to lead water service lines or interior lead plumbing The ..read more

First Notice of Upcoming Changes Mayor Madden is proud to announce an exciting upgrade to Troy’s website and Alert & Notification system. Residents who want to STAY CONNECTED and STAY INFORMED must act soon, so look for instructions next week. The website improvements will include a great new Homepage and mobile phone and iPad friendly displays. The new design and features will make it faster to find the information you need. The new Alert & Notification system will allow you to add text messaging too! Residents will have to sign up for the new messaging, even if you are receiving this ..read more