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  1. Bloomberg proposes windmills for NYCRead the original story

    Aug 20, 2008 | Free Republic

    ... Angoulme).[2] European settlement began with the founding of a Dutch fur trading settlement, later called 'New Amsterdam,' on the southern tip of Manhattan in 1625.[1] Dutch colonial Director-General Peter Minuit purchased the island of Manhattan ...

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  2. Weight program to begin Sept. 10Read the original story

    Aug 19, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    ... The one-hour sessions will take place over eight consecutive weeks at CHC's Heart & Home Adult Day Center in Amsterdam's Riverfront Center from noon to 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch, a news release said. The program will ...

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  3. School heads eye improving graduate.....

    Aug 19, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    ... percent. St. Johnsville Central School District: 2007 - 79 percent; 2006 - 64 percent; 2005 - 68 percent. Greater Amsterdam School District: 2007 - 62 percent; 2006 - 58 percent; 2005 - 62 percent. When the New York State Department of Education ...

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  4. Where's the cheapest gas in the Capital Region?

    Aug 18, 2008 | Capital News 9

    "This is terrific," said Lynn Gates of Buffalo. Matt Samko of Amsterdam said, "Hopefully it keeps going down, you know? "It's cheaper down here than where I live," said Alice McCarthy of Fort Edward. 1 comment

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  5. Work slow to get underway at Victory mill

    Aug 18, 2008 | Times Union

    ... of the old mill into apartments. Kaufman is also involved in the purchase of the Chalmers Knitting Co. mill in Amsterdam. The Victory mill property was assessed at about $3 million. Kaufman's $50,000 offer was initially the only one until a ...

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  6. Sandra M. DonbeckRead the original story

    Aug 17, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    ... High School. For many years Sandy worked as administrative assistant for Gateway Cablevision and WCSS Radio in Amsterdam. She had also been manager of the Casual Corner Clothing stores in Glens Falls, Colonie and Saratoga Springs. A great ...

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  7. Beatrice Elizabeth (Corrin) SmithRead the original story

    Aug 15, 2008 | Eureka Reporter

    Beatrice Elizabeth Smith was born on Nov. 22, 1912, in Amsterdam, N.Y., and passed away in Arcata on Thursday, Aug.

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  8. IDA awaits city's decision on water.....Read the original story

    Aug 15, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    Attempts to get city of Amsterdam water out to a planned business park expansion is slowly progressing.

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  9. Two arrested in late-night drug raid in AmsterdamRead the original story

    Aug 14, 2008 | CBS 6 Albany

    Police in Amsterdam arrested two city residents yesterday on drug charges after a two-month investigation into drug activity in the Garden St.

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  10. Two face charges after cocaine prob.....Read the original story

    Aug 14, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    ... picture rizzi. too bad there are 2 million crime shows on TV already or i wouldve suggested u write a new one. CSI Amsterdam RizziBear Temporary traffic ticket clerk gets Cocaine ticket. Must have been cool. All kinds of cops in a Drug Task Force ...

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  11. Two charged in Amsterdam drug bustRead the original story

    Aug 14, 2008 | Topix

    Two people from Amsterdam, Jose Leon and Jessica Taber, were arrested on drug charges Wednesday night. Amsterdam Police said they found cocaine packaged for sale and about 750-thousand dollars in cash.

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  12. Amsterdam court employee charged after drug raidRead the original story

    Aug 14, 2008 | The Gazette

    - Two people, including an Amsterdam City Court employee, were charged after police raided a Garden Street apartment Wednesday night. City police Det. Lt. Thomas DiMezza said said about 15 members of the Montgomery County Drug Task Force, including ...

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  13. Europe: $448 roundtripRead the original story

    Aug 13, 2008 | Travel & Leisure

    ... to Frankfurt start as low as $448 from New York or $536 from Chicago. Comparable fares to London are $520/$606; to Amsterdam, $560/$686; and to Madrid, $528/$636. Other departure cities are also available. The fares require a Saturday night stay, ...

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  14. Many happy to donate at blood drive

    Aug 13, 2008 | Watertown Daily Times

    Patsy D. Amsterdam has noticed that as summers wind down, so does the number of people who are willing to donate blood.

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  15. Frugal Traveler | The Grand Tour: Festive Finale in EdinburghRead the original story

    Aug 13, 2008 | The New York Times

    ... New York in May). And after spending 139.90 euros, or about $209 at $1.50 to the euro, on an EasyJet flight from Amsterdam , plus another 58.90 pounds ($112 at $1.92 to the pound) to reach my flight home from London on British Airways, my budget was ...

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  16. Robert W. PilchenRead the original story

    Aug 13, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    Robert W. Pilchen, 62, of Division Street, Amsterdam, died Monday morning, August 11, 2008 at St.

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  17. William - Willie' PiarnoRead the original story

    Aug 13, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    ... Piarno passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown. He was born January 22, 1917 in Amsterdam, NY, the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Siriani Piarno. He was educated in Amsterdam Schools. Willie served his country ...

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  18. Chamber Night slated for SaturdayRead the original story

    Aug 13, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce announced it will partner with the semi-pro football team, the Amsterdam Zephyrs, Saturday for a Chamber Member Night at the Lynch Middle School football field, at 7 ...

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  19. Wal-Mart's Amsterdam expansion set .....Read the original story

    Aug 12, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    ... not far from its existing Johnstown store on Fifth Avenue Extension. Serghini said the expansion of the Amsterdam store does not affect the company's plans in Gloversville. The company sees the two sites as being in different markets, he said. The ...

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  20. Earl S. Tillison Jr.Read the original story

    Aug 12, 2008 | Gloversville Leader-Herald

    ... survived by his wife, the former Vivian Hughes Tillison, whom he married in 1975; 3 sisters, Rosemary Tillison of Amsterdam, Eulamae Tillison, and Viola Satterlee of Fonda; a brother-in-law, Buddy Hughes of Granville; and several nieces, nephews, ...

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