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Watervliet: History, Heritage, and Hometown Charm.

Watervliet offers a close-knit community feel with a mix of residential areas, local businesses, and industrial spaces. The city is experiencing revitalization, with new developments complementing its historic character. Residents take pride in their city's past and are actively shaping its future.

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COMMUNITY GUIDE · WATERVLIET
Watervliet, Albany County

City Snapshot

Population

10,375

County

Albany County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$51,092

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Schuyler Heights Fire Department

Watervliet Fire Department

Watervliet Arsenal Fire & Emergency Service

This Week

Invocation of Nehek

2026-06-12 at 10:30 PM

Albany Firebirds vs. Michigan Arsenal

2026-06-12 at 11:00 PM

Claypool Gold: Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade & Lennon Delirium

2026-06-12 at 11:30 PM

Jockey Fest

2026-06-13 at 7:30 PM

John Caparulo

2026-06-13 at 10:30 PM

Community Leaders

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Charles Patricelli

Mayor of Watervliet

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Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul

Governor

Democratic Party