Amsterdam NewsLocal news for Amsterdam, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Absence of surveillance system in parks leads to unnecessary damages- June 25, 2008 Take a look at Amsterdam's three biggest parks--Shuttleworth, Riverlink and Veteran's---and there are signs some sort of surveillance system is on its way. But even with mounts in place and cameras up, none of it's doing any good and it's been that way for a pretty long time. "It's been about two years," Recreation Director Rob Spagnola said. Shortly after school got out last year, four teens were charged with an afterhours pool party and damaging some of the equipment at the pool house. Park...http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/absence-of-surveillance-system-in-parks-lea... man who took photos up women's skirts is behind bars- June 24, 2008 Forty-six-year-old Nicholas Wilson of Middle Grove was arrested over the weekend. He's charged with two felony counts of unlawful surveillance.http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/man-who-took-photos-up-womens-skirts-is-beh... Traditional Media not adapting to change well- June 20, 2008 WXXA on Wednesday slashed 11 jobs, the latest turbulence in Capital Region media.The cuts at the television station, Fox affiliate Ch. 23, were part of a larger restructuring by owner Newport Television LLC at stations across the country.But the cuts quickly follow announcements of staff reductions at other regional media outlets, including the Times Union and The Daily Gazette newspapers, leading some observers to worry about diminished news quality in a market considered information-hungry. ..http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/traditional-media-not-adapting-advertisers-... Glove to show indy horror film star.....- June 19, 2008 A city resident stars in an indy horror movie that will be shown at the Glove Theatre on Friday. Mark Peek said there was a simple reason he took a role in the film, "The Abandoned." "I just love it, I love acting," he said. The 31-year-old graduated from high school and was attending Fulton-Montgomery Community College when he got the bug. After acting in a play at the college, he was hooked.http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/glove-to-show-indy-horror-film-star?fromrss... River offers opportunities- June 19, 2008 Waterfront parks and improvements have proven in many places to revive communities. They attract tourists and recreational boaters. They offer a convenient, suitable location for community activities. They help the local economy, bringing business to hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants and stores. In Montgomery County, we've seen some success with waterfront parks, including Riverlink Park in Amsterdam and the Canajoharie Waterfront Park. Now several local communities along the...http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/river-offers-opportunities?fromrss=1 Jeannine - Bon Mama' Moureau- June 16, 2008 Jeannine "Bon Mama" Moureau, 81, of School Street, Broadalbin, passed away Thursday afternoon at St.http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/jeannine-bon-mama-moureau?fromrss=1 Manager reinvigorates Amsterdam mall without turning to retailers- June 14, 2008 Riverfront Center in Amsterdam died long ago as a retail mall, but it's getting a second life as professional and medical offices.http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/manager-reinvigorates-amsterdam-mall-withou... Agencies struggle to help the poor- June 12, 2008 With gas at more than $4 per gallon locally and accompanying transportaion costs affecting many goods and services, already economically stressed service agencies are trying to meet the needs of those who ...http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/agencies-struggle-to-help-the-poor?fromrss=... Safety seat check set in Amsterdam- June 10, 2008 The Montgomery County Public Health Department, in conjunction with the New York State Police, will conduct a child safety seat check from noon to 3 p.m. June 20 at the Theodore Roosevelt Apartments, 35 Wall ...http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/safety-seat-check-set-in-amsterdam?fromrss=... County weighs blueprint for future- June 8, 2008 ' Montgomery County is considering creating a comprehensive plan that would look at its needs for the next 20 years.http://www.topix.net/city/amsterdam-ny/2008/06/county-weighs-blueprint-for-future?fromrss=... |