New York Rensselaer County

Petersburgh

A town in Rensselaer County, New York — population 1,368 as of 2022.

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News around Rensselaer County

Newest first · from sources across Rensselaer County · checked 28 min ago
WAMC Northeast Public Radio 15 hours ago

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
WAMC Northeast Public Radio 16 hours ago

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
WAMC Northeast Public Radio 19 hours ago

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
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 5

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
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 5

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
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 4

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.

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Petersburgh by the numbers

Population 1,368Population figure, 2022
Households & income
Median age
51.3
Households
584
Persons per household
2.2
Median household income
$77,692
Median house value
$170,300
2020–2024 ACS
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