Kenneth C. Crowe II reports in the Times Union that Rep. Elise Stefanik plans to open a district office in Rensselaer County’s new office building on Route 4, Rensselaer County officials said on Jan. 4. Stefanik, a Saratoga County Republican, now represents Rensselaer County, after political boundaries shifted last year. Stefanik's new office in East Greenbush will open next month. County Executive Steve McLaughlin said in a statement, that, "This will help expand convenience and access to important services for our residents by having Congresswoman Stefanik’s offices in Rensselaer County." Stefanik now represents all of Rensselaer County except the cities of Troy and Rensselaer and half of the town of North Greenbush. Read the full story in the Times Union.