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Zakrevsky discusses AIDA’s willingness to tackle smaller projects

April 11, 2016September 16, 2017

During a recent interview at City Hall, Jody Zakrevsky, director of the Amsterdam Industrial Development Agency, took a binder of papers off…

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Ann Thane speaks about eight years as mayor, the election, the future

December 31, 2015January 2, 2016

Jay Towne: What do you think was your greatest achievement as mayor? Mayor Ann Thane: I think that it was holding the…

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Interview with Jeff Stark of the Knights of Columbus

August 7, 2015August 7, 2015

The Knights of Columbus was created in the early 1800’s as an aid society and auxiliary to the Catholic Church. The group‘s…

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Duchessi talks about county government

March 16, 2015March 17, 2015

Former Amsterdam mayor and current Montgomery County Legislator John Duchessi said his experiences as mayor with the old county government played a…

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Duchessi talks about economic development, comprehensive plan

March 12, 2015March 16, 2015

The former mayor of Amsterdam and current Montgomery County Legislator John Duchessi talked with me about economic development, the comprehensive plan, and…

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The story of a homeless shelter (part 2)

February 8, 2015February 9, 2015

In the second chapter of this story, we talk to two people who are involved directly with the operation of the Danielle’s…

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The story of a homeless shelter (part 1)

February 7, 2015February 8, 2015

This is a story about the past, present and future of the Danielle’s House homeless shelter in Amsterdam as told by those…

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Interview with mayoral candidate Michael Villa

December 23, 2014July 6, 2015

Michael Villa, a long time City of Amsterdam resident and former member of the Amsterdam Police Department, announced his intention to run…

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Interview with Pastor Charles Roberts, Ballston Center Presbyterian Church

July 7, 2014September 15, 2014

My measure of a pastor is simple: what is their understanding, what is their level of concern for life, and what is…

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Interview with Rabbi Rose Durbin

June 7, 2014June 7, 2014

I first interviewed Rabbi Rose Durbin in 2012, for a book I was writing about religious leaders in the Mohawk Valley. She…

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Interview with CED Director Robert von Hasseln (part two)

June 3, 2014June 3, 2014

During our conversation on May 19th, Robert von Hasseln, Director of Community and Economic Development,  spoke to me about the current projects…

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Interview with CED Director Robert von Hasseln (part one)

May 23, 2014June 3, 2014

Robert von Hasseln is the Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Amsterdam and the City Historian. Currently, he…

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Ossenfort says teamwork key to successful first 100 days

April 16, 2014April 16, 2014

I met with Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort on Tuesday to talk about his first 100 days in office. Ossenfort was enthusiastic…

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One of Amsterdam’s oldest societies celebrates at St. Mike’s

March 30, 2014March 30, 2014

The faithful came early to St. Mike’s Bar on Reid Street Saturday morning for a festival sponsored by the St. Michael the…

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Tracey Klemish discusses new role as business owner

March 21, 2014March 21, 2014

Tracey Klemish is an actress, singer, mother, a student of life, and now a business owner. She’s shown herself to be stubborn…

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