Grafton
A town in Rensselaer County, New York — population 2,061 as of 2022.
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News around Rensselaer County

Troy City Council limits mayor's emergency powers after Flock dispute
The law stems from a dispute over Troy's controversial Flock cameras. Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello says she will veto the law.
Government & Civic
New Paltz adopts Good Cause Eviction Law
The Town of New Paltz is the latest New York municipality to adopt Good Cause Eviction Law.
Government & Civic
Good Samaritan, Troy police rescue child from Hudson River
A child is safe and uninjured after being pulled from the Hudson River by a Good Samaritan.
Public Safety
West Point Professor says he's being pushed out for teaching human-caused climate change
Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing West Point, alleging that his contract isn't being renewed because he teaches that “humans influenced climate change,” violating his First Amendment right.
General
Senate minority leader: new Congress must focus on affordability
There is broad speculation that Democrats may take control of both houses of Congress following the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says there is one thing that must be addressed if that occurs.
Government & Civic
Schumer optimistic that a Democrat will win northern New York Congressional race
During a stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer expressed optimism that the 21st Congressional District, now represented by Republican Elise Stefanik, could flip.
GeneralIn and around Grafton
See & do
- Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
- Berkshire Bird Paradise
- Dickinson Hill Fire Tower
- Dyken Pond Environmental Center
- Forest Lake
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Grafton by the numbers
- Median age
- 52.4
- Households
- 822
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $100,809
- Median house value
- $216,800