Welcome to the demolition derby To the editor: Dear Citizens, From what I have heard the new traffic patterns in Amsterdam are to go into effect by the end of June. There were six or seven traffic accidents at the corner of Route 30 south and R ...
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Protect what we have To the editor: "Protect what we already have" is a project designed to present to the general public an additional close-up view of why it's so important to protect, preserve and respect the overall value trees actually posse ...
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City needs an outlet village To the editor: With the recent news around what to do with the downtown hotel, and the annual clogging of Market Street all the way across the bridge with campers and boats, I feel compelled to once again plead for ou ...
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On today's city election To the editor: In respect to June 4 (today's) election. You are asked if you want to have elected controller or controller appointed by mayor AND approved by council. This did not happen with corporation council last year ...
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To the editor: Voters living in the city of Amsterdam will have an opportunity for exercising one of their greatest rights, a privilege and an obligation on June 4, 2013, by voting to change, or not change, the method by which the city conducts its ...
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A moving Memorial Day To the editor: I was gratified with the Memorial Day commemoration at Locust Avenue Veterans Park. It was well organized and very moving, with appropriate presentations from the mayor, Representative Paul Tonko and State Sen ...
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The battle within To the editor: With the continuous efforts from individual people and support groups, legalization of marijuana is becoming more and more a reality. From the colonial times to present day, marijuana has been used for producing p ...
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Not seeking re-election To the editor: It is with a heavy heart that I announce I will not seek a third term as 3rd Ward alderwoman at this time. It has been a true honor and privilege for me to serve the members of my ward and the city as a whol ...
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Balance and perspective To the editor: My name is Kathy Hans and I am a candidate for the Greater Amsterdam School District Board of Education. I am a life-long resident of Amsterdam, a mother of two children in the district and a taxpayer. As ...
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The town has a lot to offer To the editor: I am writing to say that I have been a very proud citizen of the town of Amsterdam my whole life. Our Supervisor Thomas DiMezza has been an integral part of making our community a great place to live, wo ...
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By NELLIE A. BUSH For the Recorder Thank you for the opportunity to use the Amsterdam Recorder as a means to communicate with the citizens of the Amsterdam community as we approach the school district budget vote, which will take place on Tues ...
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Change is what is needed To the editor: Hello, my name is Laurie Hamblin. I am a married mother of five children. First and foremost, I am not by any means a politician. I am not running for school board to scratch anyone's back just to have mine ...
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A confession to make To the editor: My viewpoint for a number of years has been Boston has Lahey Clinic and Rochester, Minn., has Mayo brothers. We have St. Mary's. Let's leave it like it is. In 1936 SMI was on Forbes Street. During lunch hour ...
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Grabbing the tourism dollar To the editor: When all vacationers are on the road traveling, especially cultural tourist collectors, they still remain registered members of the political party of their choice, and their loyalties continue to be int ...
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What living is all about To the editor: The other day, as I was waiting for my son to take me for a haircut, my mind flashed back to my first haircut in the city. It was 1935. Market Street was cobblestone and trolley tracks ran the length of the ...
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Class makes a donation To the editor: On behalf of the trustees of the Walter Elwood Museum board of directors, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Wilbur H. Lynch class of 1947 for their recent donation of $500 to the museum. I ...
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Learn more about Obamacare To the editor: In March 2010 President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which is more commonly referred to as "Obamacare." There has been a great deal of speculation regarding the im ...
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Tkaczyk deceiving the public To the editor: In the recent editorial by Sen. Tkaczyk published by the Recorder, Tkaczyk disgracefully attempted to deceive the public about her vote to extend the 18-A surcharge that every senior, consumer and busin ...
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In defense of the cashier To the editor: I wish to respond to the letter from Amsterdam Mayor Ann M. Thane in which she attempts to justify her decision not to rehire cashier Chris Ceterski at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course. First of all, ...
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City budget season has arrived To the editor: Well, you can tell it's Spring because the city of Amsterdam budget hearings have begun and once again it appears the disabled retirees from the police and fire departments may lose their health insur ...
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Can no longer rely on rehab To the editor: I applaud Antony Susi's comments of April 4 in the C-S-E and the Recorder letters to the editor regarding the importance of the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation Center in the St. Johnsville Nursing Home com ...
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Mayoral shenanigans To the editor: "Replacing this individual was not at all political. I have never worked that way." For once the mayor is right. It wasn't political; it was shenanigans at its worst. The hiring of a relative of a non-approve ...
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Decision not taken lightly To the editor: I am writing in regard to the decision not to rehire a certain individual as a seasonal cashier at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course. I would caution that there are always two sides to any story. As t ...
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Concerns about golf course To the editor: I have just returned home from Mexico and read that the our mayor decided to terminate Chris Ceterski as cashier at the golf course. I believe that the mayor should try to maintain the city's finances i ...
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St. Baldrick's a success To the editor: On behalf of the Johnstown Police Benevolent Association we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the following individuals and businesses for their support of the St. Baldrick's Day Event on Mar ...
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