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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Read ArticleFormer Amsterdam mayor and current Montgomery County Legislator John Duchessi said his experiences as mayor with the old county government played a…
Read ArticleThe former mayor of Amsterdam and current Montgomery County Legislator John Duchessi talked with me about economic development, the comprehensive plan, and…
Read ArticleIn the second chapter of this story, we talk to two people who are involved directly with the operation of the Danielle’s…
Read ArticleThis is a story about the past, present and future of the Danielle’s House homeless shelter in Amsterdam as told by those…
Read ArticleMichael Villa, a long time City of Amsterdam resident and former member of the Amsterdam Police Department, announced his intention to run…
Read ArticleMy measure of a pastor is simple: what is their understanding, what is their level of concern for life, and what is…
Read ArticleI first interviewed Rabbi Rose Durbin in 2012, for a book I was writing about religious leaders in the Mohawk Valley. She…
Read ArticleDuring our conversation on May 19th, Robert von Hasseln, Director of Community and Economic Development, spoke to me about the current projects…
Read ArticleRobert von Hasseln is the Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Amsterdam and the City Historian. Currently, he…
Read ArticleI met with Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort on Tuesday to talk about his first 100 days in office. Ossenfort was enthusiastic…
Read ArticleThe faithful came early to St. Mike’s Bar on Reid Street Saturday morning for a festival sponsored by the St. Michael the…
Read ArticleTracey 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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