City of Rensselaer, New York

05/24/2026

The City of Rensselaer Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade will step off approximately 30 minutes early today.
Step off will be immediately after the opening ceremony.
We have a very nice parade planned to honor our fallen heroes.
Plan on the Parade stepping of at 1:30 pm.

05/21/2026

Please read and share this very important article about temporary Street Closures and No Parking Restrictions on Sunday, May 24th in order to enable the Memorial Day Parade to proceed safely and smoothly. Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation.
Nancy Hardt
Rensselaer City Clerk

NO PARKING AND STREET CLOSURE NOTIFICATION FOR SUNDAY MAY 24,2026

05/20/2026

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WILL BE ON MAY 24, 2026

05/18/2026

On Tuesday, May 19th, beginning at 8:00 AM, Third Ave. between High St. and Adams St. will be reduced to one lane for an emergency house demolition. At times during the demolition, the street may be completely closed for short periods of time. Please seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area.

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05/18/2026

The Rensselaer City Police Department will be participating in the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee’s “Buckle Up New York / Click It or Ticket” high-visibility enforcement campaign from May 18 through May 31, 2026.
This campaign is a statewide, zero-tolerance enforcement effort. The purpose of the seat belt initiative is to increase seat belt and child safety seat use, which remains one of the most effective ways to reduce crash-related injuries and fatalities.

04/30/2026

Stay tuned for more updates and special events!
We’ve added vendors, more fresh vegetables and meat, breads, baked goods and crafters.
Our popular special events will be back and more food trucks every week.
We’re making improvements to our parking lot and we’re adding more tables and benches.
This year is going to be our best yet!
Starting June 4th!!!

Mark your calendar 🗓 the Rensselaer Farmers Market at Riverfront Park is gearing up for its biggest season yet! 🍅🌿 From June 4 to September 24, join us every Thursday from 4–7 pm for fresh produce, local vendors, monthly car shows, and plenty of community fun. Stay tuned on their page for announcements and updates throughout the season!

04/30/2026

04/27/2026

Carry the Load event is this Saturday, May 2.
Come out and show your support for our military personnel, veterans and first responders.

03/26/2026

Thank you Governor Hochul for awarding our City with this amazing grant.
There were many great people involved with the application process, including our local and state government officials.
Special appreciation for our our Planning Director Tom Houlihan and Assistant Planning Director Amy Lolik for you long hours and dedication.

City of Rensselaer Receives $10 Million From DRI

Rensselaer Mayor John DeFrancesco said, "On behalf of Rensselaer, I want to thank Governor Kathy Hochul, NYS Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley, and the Capital Region Economic Development Council for this opportunity.

It's no secret that Rensselaer is home to one of the busiest Amtrak train stations in America - our station sees over 1 million people each year. The Downtown Revitalization Initiative award of $10 million is exactly what Rensselaer needs to take the next step in becoming one of the best small cities in upstate New York.

There are others to thank too. Assemblymember John McDonald has been with us every step of the way. Our Planning Department staff are among the best in the region. And our Strategic Planning Committee members provided the necessary energy to carry this idea from start to finish.

Today is a great day for Rensselaer.

03/20/2026

South St between 2nd. Ave. and Aiken Ave will be closed beginning March 23rd at 7:00 am for an extended period of time. Remember to seek alternate routes.

SOUTH STREET CLOSURE BEGINNING MARCH 23,2026