Official X account for the City of Troy. Carmella R. Mantello serves as the City’s first female mayor. #OneTroy Welcome to the official Facebook page for the City of Troy, NY and Mayor Carmella R. Mantello THE TROY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, REHABILITATING, AND IMPROVING BUILDINGS OR SITES IN THE CITY OF TROY, AND TO ASSIST FINANCIALLY IN THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF BUILDING OR SITES WITHIN THE CITY, AND TO FOSTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TROY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACTION, AND JOB CREATION AND RETENTION. THE TLDC ALSO SERVES AS A LIAISON WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES WITH RESPECT TO DISSEMINATING INFORMATION AND OFFERING TECHNICAL ADVICE. THE TLDC HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR LEASE, BORROW FUNDS, PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND ISSUE NEGOTIABLE BONDS, NOTES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.