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Sssensational Sssurprise
Luke Guisti, 4, of Amsterdam, pets a 4-month-old ball python Thursday at Littlest Angels Preschool in the United Presbyterian Church on Church Street in Amsterdam....
Front Page News
IDAmay reduce state payments

FONDA — Montgomery County Industrial Development Agency officials may have found a way to significantly reduce the...
Funding for tourism may be eliminated

Still reeling from the proposed closing of two state historic sites, officials in Fulton and Montgomery counties are...
Inspector may settle with city

A hearing scheduled for today between Amsterdam officials and suspended Housing Inspector Luis Aguero has been canceled...
Obituaries
Mary Ann T. Cresanti
March 9, 2010

Mary Ann T. Cresanti, 82, of Third Street, Cohoes, New York, passed away Tuesday evening peacefully at...
Richard Misewicz
March 5, 2010

Mr. Richard Misewicz, of Cottonwood, Ariz., formerly of Amsterdam, N.Y., passed away on March 5, 2010, at...
Samantha "Sammy" Zepperi
March 10, 2010

Samantha "Sammy" Zepperi, 37, of Phillips Street, Amsterdam, died suddenly Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at...
Local News
Inspector may settle with city

A hearing scheduled for today between Amsterdam officials and suspended Housing Inspector Luis Aguero has been canceled...
Funding for tourism may be eliminated

Still reeling from the proposed closing of two state historic sites, officials in Fulton and Montgomery counties are...
IDAmay reduce state payments

FONDA — Montgomery County Industrial Development Agency officials may have found a way to significantly reduce the...
In brief
B-PCS board to meet Monday
BROADALBIN — The Broadalbin-Perth Central School District Board of Education will hold...
Benefit slated for Broadalbin cancer patient

Friends and family lovingly describe Broadalbin native Kristina Howard as feisty, energetic, and strong.
Village eyes downtown development

FONDA — Village officials say a coordinated planning and zoning effort could help the downtown area to grow and...
Police report
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
* Will E. Manchester, 33, of 1428 U.S. Route 20, Sharon Springs, was arrested after a...
Parents, students feel misled by cancellation of field trip

A traditional field trip for fifth grade students in the Greater Amsterdam School District will not happen this year as...
Sports
Rouse, Zabo named Big 10 All-Stars
Staff report
Amsterdam seniors Hillary Rouse and Allie Zabo were both named to the Big 10 All-Star team when the league...
Taking the next step
By ADAM SHINDER
Recorder Sports Staff
The Fonda-Fultonville Braves waited 40 years to win a Section II boys' basketball...
SU stopped by Hoyas in Big East quarters
NEW YORK (AP) — Arinze Onuaku crashed to the floor and clutched his right knee, writhing in pain at Madison Square...
Marquette knocks off Villanova
By JOE JULIANO
The Philadelphia Inquirer
NEW YORK — Given the law of averages, combined with Villanova's struggles...
Kansas cruises past Texas Tech, 80-68
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas became the third team to reach...
Reyes to sit with thyroid problem
NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8...
AP source: Woods likely to return at Masters
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge...
Schwartzel takes the lead at Doral
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Five birdies were enough to put Charl Schwartzel among the leaders at the CA Championship. No...