The City of Amsterdam’s general fund deficit improved over the 2018-2019 fiscal year by about $2.5 million over the previous year according…
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Mayor Michael Villa held a press conference this morning to announce that the NY State Department of Transportation has notified him that…
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Several capital projects in the City Amsterdam will be funded by a $10.3 million bond resolution passed by the common council at…
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The Amsterdam Fire Department will receive funds for new equipment such as jackets, helmets and other gear according to a press release…
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Before voting against the 2019-2020 city budget at the common council meeting on June 4, Alderman Dave Dybas read a prepared statement…
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Mayor Michael Villa said today that he has no formal objections to the changes to his proposed budget passed by the common…
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I received an email sent to the various news outlets on Tuesday from Alderman Pat Russo, hours before the upcoming council meeting…
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All five common council members voted at Tuesday’s meeting in favor of overriding the New York State tax cap, which limits property…
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It was a bit confusing what exactly got accomplished at the special council meeting that was held Tuesday morning, but a number…
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A resolution supporting a review of the city’s financial situation by the New York Financial Restructuring Board is on the agenda for…
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A letter or memorandum specifying terms for a new contract for the city’s department of public works employees was approved for the…
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The local Downtown Revitalization Initiative committee voted yesterday morning on whether to recommend a list of 20 projects to New York State…
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After expenses, the city-run ambulance service earned $402,799 for the city during the 2017-2018 fiscal year, according to reports released by Controller…
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The clubhouse at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course sustained extensive water damage due to frozen pipes which burst in the kitchen and…
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Council members Dave Dybas and Irene Collins both expressed concern at Tuesday’s meeting about the idea of the city operating the restaurant…
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