Four straight years of no increases in water rates, while at the same time depending on seven-digit transfers from the water fund…
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City of Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti released his proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year yesterday. The budget calls for a 0.18%…
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Even with no increase in the total tax levy in the proposed 2021-2022 budget, even with approximately $1 million in unexpected COVID-19…
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Because the general public and media are prohibited from executive sessions, New York State’s open meeting law contains very specific rules as…
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for a new facility that will house Montgomery County’s department of public works and offices for…
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I count myself as one of the majority of residents who is proud of our City of Amsterdam Police Department and believes…
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If you thought you had a constitutional right to speak at public meetings held by your local government, unfortunately you’d be wrong.…
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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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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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