Rensselaer County Judge Patrick McGrath retires after 37 years

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Rensselaer County Judge Patrick McGrath officially retired on Friday, after 37 years.

He presided over 137 felony trials, and was a big supporter of having an open courtroom.

A special ceremony was held for him on his last day.

See all the people who came out to wish him well by watching the video.

NewsChannel 13’s Kumi Tucker also interviewed him before his retirement. Click here for that story.