Rensselaer City Police Dept

09/01/2026

*****TRAFFIC ADVISORY*****
Broadway will be closed between Pine Street and McNaughton Avenue on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 10:30am until 2:30pm, to accomodate The Harvest Place Harvest Fest.

08/27/2026

08/24/2026

The Police Officer exam application is open, go on the Rensselaer County Civil Service website and sign up. We are hiring!

08/21/2026

***UPDATE*** the owner has been located, thank you for sharing.

Does anybody know who this girl belongs to? She was found in the area of Valley view Blvd. Please contact us at (518) 462-7451 with any information.

08/18/2026

***UPDATE*** The owner has been located, thank you for sharing!

Does anyone know who this girl belongs too? She was located on the 1500 block of Third St. Please give us a call with any information at (518) 462-7451

08/13/2026

Volunteers are still needed for this Saturday's Drive-Thru Pantry. The address is on the flyer and volunteers are asked to arrive by 7:00am. Thank you!

08/06/2026

UPDATE: OWNER LOCATED, THANK YOU. I was located near Washington Ave/I90 tonight. If you know who I belong too, please contact us at 518-462-7451. Thank you.

08/01/2026

Please see the below press release. If anyone has any additional information regarding Mr. Edwards please contact the Rensselaer Police Department Detective Division at (518) 462-7451.

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07/29/2026

Please see the attached emergency declaration from Mayor DeFrancesco.

EMERGENCY DELARATION - CITY OF RENSSELAER

Mayor DeFrancesco has issued an EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR the City of Rensselaer due to the heavy rains and the threat of flash flooding, effective immediately, Wednesday July 29, 2026, through 7:00 a.m. on Thursday July 30, 2026, unless it is extended or revoked.

Drivers are urged to avoid all unnecessary travel during the emergency, and check road conditions and closures before traveling.

Please be advised that travel in areas of the City of Rensselaer may be EXTREMELY hazardous with some streets impassable. Please avoid Route 9 & 20 in the vicinity of lower Columbia Turnpike; areas of 6th Street near Hollow Park, and any areas with a creek or stream nearby.

Low lying areas near the Hudson River are likely to be impacted by an unusually high tide.

Do not attempt to drive through pooling water. Turn around, don't drown!

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07/29/2026

CITY HALL CLOSED TO PUBLIC

Due to flooding in Rensselaer, City Hall will be closed to the public today (Wednesday.)

Some offices may still be reached via email and phone. However, due to reduced staffing, response times may be longer than normal.