Ashley Onyon
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Amsterdam, NY, United States
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Ft. Johnson to hold village elections in March despite government’s impending dissolution
FORT JOHNSON — Two seats on the Fort Johnson Board of Trustees will be up for election next month, but not for the usual four-year terms since the village government will dissolve and be absorbed into the town of Amsterdam at the end of the year. “It is what it is, we have to have the election an → Read More
Removed DOT sticker central to Schoharie limo operator's appeal
ALBANY — Central to the lawsuit seeking to reinstate Prestige Limousine operator’s no jail plea deal is the state Department of Transportation out of service sticker allegedly removed from the limousine driven in the 2018 Schoharie crash that killed 20 people. In November, attorneys for Nauman Hu → Read More
Full-body scanner installed at Montgomery County Correctional Facility
FONDA — Efforts to detect potentially dangerous contraband before it can be brought into the Montgomery County Correctional Facility will be enhanced through the recent installation of a full-body scanner. “We’re trying to do what we can to keep everyone safe and constantly trying to move forward → Read More
$1.7M project will stabilize Schoharie Crossing aqueduct
FORT HUNTER — Stabilization of the historic Erie Canal Aqueduct at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is underway through a $1.7 million project announced last week by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “We are thrilled to be able to undertake this important proj → Read More
Lanzi Bros. sue over incomplete Amsterdam land deal
FONDA — Three limited liability corporations are facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to complete a multi-phase agreement to purchase properties along Route 30 in the town of Amsterdam and damaging the parcel landowners were left with as a result of the unclosed deal.Lanzi Brothers of Amsterdam, I → Read More
Amsterdam council urges alderman facing felony counts to resign
AMSTERDAM — Members of the Amsterdam Common Council have encouraged 4th Ward Alderman Stephen Gomula to resign as he faces felony weapons charges, but will not take any action to remove him from office at this time.Officials confirmed the charges against Gomula were the subject of an executive sessi → Read More
Police detail weapons seized from Amsterdam alderman
AMSTERDAM — Charges against 4th Ward Alderman Stephen Gomula stem from his alleged possession of a 30-round detachable rifle magazine and .223-caliber Windham Weaponry rifle with a forward hand grip, pistol grip and flash suppressor, according to the felony complaint filed by state police in Amsterd → Read More
FMCC professor competes on 'Jeopardy' next week
JOHNSTOWN — Being a self-proclaimed “Jeopardy” super fan, Jason Radalin of Johnstown fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming a contestant on the TV quiz show in an episode that will air on Tuesday. “I’ve been a fan of ‘Jeopardy’ as far back as I can remember,” said Radalin, an assistant professor → Read More
Montgomery County to support stabilization of historic Broodmare Barn
TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — The future of the historic Broodmare Barn will be secured through an upcoming stabilization project supported by $150,000 from Montgomery County’s federal pandemic relief aid. The roughly 200-year-old barn on Route 30 at the intersection with Tessiero Square is one of the few → Read More
Concerns over homeless shelter planned on Amsterdam's Guy Park Ave addressed in closed door meeting
AMSTERDAM — Nearby organizations had their concerns about a homeless shelter planned for Guy Park Avenue addressed during a closed door meeting organized by Amsterdam Mayor Michael Cinquanti held earlier this week . “I felt by doing it this way, it would create an open dialogue, an open discussio → Read More
Kidnapping suspect Wilson sentenced in Montgomery County case; Judge calls sentence 'very appropriate'
FONDA — A Gloversville man was sentenced to 23 years in state prison on attempted murder and aggravated sexual abuse counts in Montgomery County Court on Friday.Justin Wilson, 31, will serve concurrent prison sentences of 23 years each on the pair of charges he pleaded guilty to in July.“By my revie → Read More
Amsterdam's Guy Park Manor to be restored as educational, park site
AMSTERDAM — The restoration of historic Guy Park Manor is finally underway in Amsterdam through a project that will make the landmark a more resilient community gathering space. New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Canal Corporation officials were joined by local leaders at the site to announce pl → Read More
National firm leading search for next head of St. Mary's Healthcare
AMSTERDAM — The ongoing hunt for the next president and CEO of St. Mary’s Healthcare is being led by a national healthcare executive search firm. The Board of Directors hired Quick Leonard Kieffer around the end of August to lead the search for the healthcare organization’s next leader, according to board President Michael Pepe. “This […] → Read More
National firm leading search for next head of St. Mary's Healthcare
AMSTERDAM — The ongoing hunt for the next president and CEO of St. Mary’s Healthcare is being led by a national healthcare executive search firm. The Board of Directors hired Quick Leonard Kieffer around the end of August to lead the search for the healthcare organization’s next leader, according → Read More
Amsterdam mulls jumpstarting next year's repaving project – The
AMSTERDAM — Annual road repaving could get underway early next spring in Amsterdam under a concept pitched by City Engineer Mike Clark to the Common Council this past week. Wary of volatile construction costs, the city advertised its annual road repaving contract in June with a base bid of street → Read More
Frontier's 'failed system' plagued by outages in Glen
GLEN — For around a month, Ilene Wagner’s internet provided by Frontier Communications was out this summer at her home in the town of Glen. “There have been ongoing issues with Frontier as far back as I can remember,” Wagner said. “It seems to have gotten worse, I’ve never been without service for a month.” […] → Read More
Rush to rezone farmland for business park in town of Florida gets push back – The
TOWN OF FLORIDA — The Florida Planning Board resisted pressure to issue an opinion on the proposed rezoning of roughly 500 acres of farmland to allow a business park in an agricultural district in the town on Tuesday. The Planning Board had previously signaled its intent to issue its recommendati → Read More
Amsterdam seeking $2M grant to demolish 5 Corners strip mall – The
AMSTERDAM — Officials are attempting to take the first step toward redeveloping the site of an abandoned strip mall at the Five Corners intersection in Amsterdam by seeking a $2 million state grant to demolish the long vacant eyesore. “Just having that structure down will immediately alleviate th → Read More
No special election for Amsterdam city controller post – The
AMSTERDAM — There will not be a special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Amsterdam City Controller Matthew Agresta. “It's going to be impossible based on the dates this controller gave us to have a special election this November,” Mayor Michael Cinquanti said Wednesday. → Read More
Crystal's Events coming to former KeyBank building – The
AMSTERDAM — An event space is slated to open in the fall on the ground floor of the former KeyBank on Main Street in Amsterdam as renovations throughout the seven-story building near completion. The Planning Commission complimented the plans for Crystal’s Events at 27-31 Main St. before unanimous → Read More