Amsterdam News

He was born May 13, 1941, in Gloversville, the son of the late Anthony and Kathryn Smuk Raczynski.

One local city will have one of the state's first land banks in an attempt to develop unsed property within its borders.

Montgomery County Court Judge Felix J. Catena recently accepted guilty pleas from two men accused of felony counts of driving while intoxicated in separate cases.

A 33-year-old city resident already in the Montgomery County Jail on charges of stealing auto parts in the city and selling them for scrap faces additional counts related to thefts in the town of Amsterdam.

The Appellate Division of state Supreme Court has upheld parts of a verdict in state Supreme Court which effectively kills construction of a landfill in one of Amsterdam's industrial parks.

The Hall will also induct Junkyard Dog, Maurice Tillet and Abe Coleman posthumously.

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame To Hold Show In Amsterdam, New York Posted by Joseph Lee on 05.18.2012 Featuring Tommy Dreamer, Tony Atlas and more... -The Little Falls Times profiled Scott Campione as part of a preview of the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend.

AMSTERDAM, NY An Amsterdam woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing her employer's identity while working as a home health aide.

The board of Empire State Development Corp., New York's economic development arm, Thursday approved a joint application from Schenectady County, the city of Schenectady and the city of Amsterdam to create one of New York's first land banks.

Capt. John Sira said a female in her early 20s was shot around 4:30 a.m. at 174 Spring St.

An 18-year-old Mayfield woman and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with a counterfeit scam at a Target store in the town of Amsterdam.

A 32-year-old city resident was charged early Saturday by city police with felony burglary, criminal mischief and resisting arrest.

A joint application from Schenectady County, the city of Schenectady, and the city of Amsterdam to create one of New York's first land banks is expected to be approved by a state board.

A 22-year-old Amsterdam resident was charged early Sunday by city police with driving while intoxicated and other counts.

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Helen Charles was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School, class of 1942.

The victim of an August 2011 robbery and shooting outside Naif's Discount Beverage & Tobacco on North Main Street in Gloversville was arrested by Amsterdam police on a parole violation Thursday after leading authorities on a brief foot pursuit.

Everything you ever wanted to sip, from classic gin martinis to a new Belvedere lemon tea, will be mixed, shaken and stirred in any number of libations at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic kickoff Friday night at the New York Public Library.

Julie Michelle Settle, daughter of Michael and Lorinda Settle, of St. Johnsville, was united in marriage to Matthew Steven Adamchick, son of Steven and Judith Adamchick, of Amsterdam.

Fit Finley and Val Venis Set for Indy Show Next Friday Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 05.09.2012 Plus Lanny Poffo... - Fit Finley, Val Venis and Lanny Poffo have been announced for In Your Face Wrestling's May 18th show in Amsterdam, New York.