Ashley Onyon

TOWN OF AMSTERDAM — An aide at Amsterdam High School was charged Wednesday after she allegedly engaged in “inappropriate communication” with a student with disabilities, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said.

AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam has authorized an option agreement for eight city-owned lots with the Capital Region Land Bank for the construction of nine prefabricated homes through the state's MOVE-IN NY program.

Danielle’s House will add another unit of permanent supportive housing to address homelessness with a $20,000 donation by Sidney Federal Credit Union.

A man who is incarcerated in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility allegedly attempted to assault a correction officer, leading to new charges.

AMSTERDAM — Classic handheld fare will be available at Veterans Park in Amsterdam this summer from The Snack Shack — the new vendor contracted by the city to operate the food trailer at the park.

Lisa Lorman won both the Republican and Conservative nominations for surrogate court judge, defeating Meghan Manion.

FORT PLAIN — Harry Hoag Elementary School Principal Amy Bartholomew has been selected as Fort Plain Central School District's next superintendent.

A new bridge on Crescent Avenue at the northern entrance to Shuttleworth Park is open to traffic ahead of schedule.

The Amsterdam Fire Department will add a third ambulance to its fleet, funded by a $340,000 state grant secured by Assembly Member Angelo Santabarbara.

The new bridge on Crescent Avenue at the northern entrance to Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.