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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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