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The East Greenbush-Rensselaer Senior Center opens its doors today (December 9) in Rensselaer County, New York. Located on Ridge Road in the former K-Mart plaza, this is the third senior center to open in the county in the past 18 months. County Executive Steve McLaughlin emphasized the center's state-of-the-art facilities and accessibility, noting that it is part of the county's ongoing efforts to enhance support for seniors.
The new center features modern amenities, including a spacious kitchen, exercise area, and movie theater, designed to serve the needs of the senior community. McLaughlin stated, "Our new senior centers are safe, clean, state-of-the-art, and easily accessible." According to News10, the county has been actively working to improve senior services, with recent openings in Troy and Hoosick Falls.
The East Greenbush center is part of the Reimagine Rensselaer County Facilities plan, which includes renovations and expansions of existing centers, such as the Edward C. Swartz Senior Center in Schodack. McLaughlin highlighted the county's commitment to providing top-notch services, stating, "This is transformational and important, making county government and services more effective and accessible." As mentioned on the Rensselaer County website, the plan also involves establishing new county offices and improving infrastructure to better serve the community.