I sent a version of this letter to Mayor [Michael] Cinquanti and the other members of the Common Council last week and…
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News and Perspective for the Amsterdam, NY Community
Responses from fourth and fifth graders and their parents to surveys sent out by the Greater Amsterdam School District music department indicate…
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While big-box movie theaters are struggling these days, there is no dearth of movie making in the Mohawk Valley, NY area and…
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The New York State Comptroller’s office recently released a review of the City of Amsterdam’s 2020-2021 budget. The report detailed many areas…
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During a presentation at the September 16 meeting of the Greater Amsterdam School District board meeting, Business Officer Colleen DiCaprio said a…
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“Like, why is everyone making sourdough now?” asks the AT&T spokeswoman in a commercial that started airing recently. The customer on video…
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With the possibility of additional cuts being discussed by school officials, it’s becoming harder to ignore the fact that the Greater Amsterdam…
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Property taxes that were collected on behalf of Montgomery County by the City of Amsterdam over the course of many years but…
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By now, the money should be in the proverbial till. As of the end of June, the City of Amsterdam was set…
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From the first awkward squeaks and squawks I made when I first learned to play the saxophone, to performing with the Amsterdam…
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A “virtual public hearing” will be held on Monday June 29 at 3:30PM before the Amsterdam Common Council votes whether to exceed…
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To properly explain this big question, I’ll try and fill you in on the backstory as concisely as I can. But be…
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Can the City of Amsterdam continue to rely on $1.6 million transfers from the water fund to keep our taxes down while…
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Mayor Michael Cinquanti submitted his proposed 2020-2021 budget and statement to the city clerk’s office yesterday. The budget calls for a 4.68%…
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A large demonstration was held today in back of the Amsterdam Police Department with participants holding signs expressing support for the Black…
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