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Amsterdam gets $55,000 grant for park safety
Amsterdam is getting $55,000 to enhance park safety. The money will go towards installing a new camera system in each of the city’s parks, according to Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. This is in response to public concerns following a shooting at a basketball tournament at the park last August and...
Policle: Amsterdam men stole construction equipment from home
Two Amsterdam men are accused of stealing construction equipment from a home. Amsterdam Police were called to a home on Forbes Street around 8:30 Saturday morning. Jared Hernandez, 46, and Tim W. Torres, 52, were carrying various construction items out of the home, investigators said. An investigation determined the men...
New York City man admits to bringing cocaine to Amsterdam
A New York City man has pleaded guilty to trying to distribute cocaine in Amsterdam. William De La Rosa, 29, admitted in U.S. District Court in Albany on Monday that he drove to a hotel on Jan. 25 to distribute one kilogram of cocaine to another person. When he arrived, law enforcement searched his vehicle and found the drug, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
WingFest draws crowds to Amsterdam
The city of Amsterdam is celebrating another successful WingFest. Twenty-two restaurants offered up their best wings, drawing big crowds to the city. It was the best WingFest yet, according to the city’s Facebook page. Wings from Shorty’s were chosen best int eh city and Lion Street Bar won for...
Indiana man accused of shooting neighbor over lawn mowing dispute
BROWNS VALLEY, Ind. (WXIN) — A central Indiana man is claiming self-defense after police said he shot his neighbor who was mowing grass near his property line. Timothy Florence, 53, was arrested on Sunday by Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies after he allegedly shot his neighbor with a handgun.
GALLERY: Maple Avenue and bridge closed for repairs
Glenville, NY (WRGB) — Glenville’s Maple Avenue closed Monday as crews repair the railroad bridge. The repairs are expected to be completed by Friday evening. In December, a tractor trailer holding compressed natural gas hit the low bridge, causing it to go up in flames. The driver did survive the crash, and was charged with traffic violations.
Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of April 22 in Oneida, Herkimer, Montgomery and Hamilton Counties
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Area counties will see various road construction projects that could cause delays for the week of April 22. The following construction and maintenance projects are from the New York State Department of Transportation, Mohawk Valley Region. Oneida County:. Village of New Hartford: Genesee Street between Golf...
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