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The Greater Amsterdam School District project managers are responsible for millions of dollars in renovations and repairs in three elementary school buildings this summer. Shown clockwise...
Front Page News
State growth besieges patriots' graves
FISHKILL (AP) — Ed Spaeth was researching his family tree when he discovered an 18th-century ancestor likely was...
Building projects begin in Amsterdam schools

A week after the official end of the school year, students and teachers in the Greater Amsterdam School District may be...
Perth set to reassess properties

PERTH — The town will undergo a property revaluation in hopes of correcting a 52 percent equalization rate.
Obituaries
William A. Dudek
July 2, 2009

Mr. William A. Dudek, 87, of Sloane Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at...
Robert C. "Robbie" Phelps
June 30, 2009

Robert C. "Robbie" Phelps, 43, of Maricopa, Arizona, and formerly of Amsterdam, New York, passed away...
Angelina Rivera
July 3, 2009

Angelina Rivera, 85, of Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Friday morning July 3, 2009, at St....
Virginia L. Valikonas
June 28, 2009

Virginia I. (Miciulis) Valikonis, 85, formerly of Amsterdam, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly at her home...
Local News
Perth set to reassess properties

PERTH — The town will undergo a property revaluation in hopes of correcting a 52 percent equalization rate.
Building projects begin in Amsterdam schools

A week after the official end of the school year, students and teachers in the Greater Amsterdam School District may be...
Dunkin Donuts eyes move into former car wash on Route 30

TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — A doughnut shop is closer to relocating to another nearby property.
In brief
Water repair work set to take place inAmsterdam Tuesday
Due to water main repair work on Edson Street, Mason Avenue...
Storage unit plans on hold

TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — Developer Joseph Giardino is still working toward getting a new mini storage unit put along...
Historian hopes to open old cemetery

FULTONVILLE — With the exception of a few rustling flags, the Old Fultonville Cemetery on Upper Mohawk Street...
Police report
Amsterdam Police Department
* Two residents face charges stemming from a report of larceny Wednesday at the Handy Ups N...
Small fire interrupts work at McNulty

The Amsterdam Fire Department was called to Raphael J. McNulty Academy this week following asbestos abatement work in...
Sports
Dee Tee Stables growing stronger
There could be a lot of fireworks on this July 4 at Arlington Park near Chicago for our little racing partnership, Dee...
Mohawks sweep Saratoga
By AMANDA COMAK
Recorder Sports Staff
SARATOGA SPRINGS — If there's one thing that's plagued the 2009 Amsterdam...
Still scorching
NEW YORK (AP) — After he was knocked out in the third inning at Fenway Park in early June, A.J. Burnett vowed to...
Jackson to return to coach Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of...
Roddick, Federer reach Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and...
Phils hammer Hernandez, Mets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in his first outing in two years,...
Manny apologizes to fans, teammates
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could.
France defends drug policy
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional...
Rain gives Stewart pole at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona...
Tiger grabs National lead
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.
The Amsterdam Express