Advance Amsterdam

10/04/2024

Call for local artists for outdoor public art 🎨

Serving the Capital Region's Art Community

08/15/2024

Welcome!

06/24/2024

Citizens of Amsterdam - The Community and Economic Development Office has been SUPER busy - DRI, CFA, CPF -- lots of acronyms. Sometimes it feels like our plans have plans --- so the City is working on a Comprehensive Plan and you can have your voice heard. Survey takes about 10-15 minutes but can have a big impact! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Amsterdam-CP-Survey

06/21/2024

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06/19/2024

06/14/2024

Congratulations Weldon Beauty!

06/14/2024

AMSTERDAM COMMUNITY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TWO-PART TRAIL TOWN WORKSHOP SERIES

Join us for a community placemaking workshop on evening of June 17 and Bike Around assessment workshop on morning of June 18 will give Amsterdam the opportunity to weigh in on Trail Town process.

ALBANY, NY – The City of Amsterdam was recently selected as an Empire State Trail Town by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the NYS Canal Corporation. As a “Trail Town,” Amsterdam is in a unique position to benefit from its location along the Erie Canalway Trail/Empire State Trail. The purpose of the Trail Town program is to identify strategies that Amsterdam can use to provide residents and visitors with a quality experience along the trail and within the community, and promote the city as a top-tier destination for visiting cyclists. Click below to read the full press release.

06/06/2024

In recognition of 50 years of operation as a small, independently owned business, the City of Amsterdam recognizes, thanks, and commends the Uechi-Ryu Karate School and its Master Instructor, Ihor Rymaruk.

Ihor, a Ukrainian immigrant, came to the United States in 1949. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was the first in his family to graduate college, and established his own karate school on May 6, 1974. In 1982 he was granted his Instructor certification by Master Uechi in Okinawa.

During this past half-century, Ihor has mentored thousands of people in the Amsterdam community and surrounding areas, teaching at local colleges, giving seminars for police, and helping students to develop self-confidence and to learn self-defense skills.

In addition, Ihor has authored two books and released two DVDs on the art of Uechi-Ryu Karate, further sharing his knowledge world wide.

Amsterdam is proud to be home to the Uechi-Ryu Karate School and is honored to have Ihor Rymaruk as a member of our community.

05/15/2024

🗓️ This Saturday is the City of Amsterdam’s Spring Fling!

🌸 Be sure to visit our downtown businesses and festival vendors during our first outdoor festival of the season.

🗺️ The vendor map is now available! Visit your favorites and maybe find a new favorite.

05/03/2024

THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM IS NOW HIRING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & GRANT ASSISTANT

For a full description, activities, and qualifications contact Kim Brumley at [email protected].

All interested applications should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to the Director of Employees Relations, Kim Brumley at [email protected].

THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM IS NOW HIRING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & GRANT ASSISTANT

Position: Full time
Salary: $49,603
Department: Community & Economic Development

The Community Development & Grant Assistant position exits in the City of Amsterdam Community & Economic Development department, with work performed under the direct supervision of the Community & Economic Development Director. The incumbent has the responsibility to prepare plans and proposals of a complex nature involving inner disciplinary issues and coordinating with professional staff. The incumbent develops, designs, and implements these studies on a wide range of complex community planning issues. The work involves contact with local public officials and developers concerning proposed projects within the City, along with consultation with constituencies affected by those projects.

The work involves coordination with public and private organizations to compile data on community resources. The position maintains personal contact with government representatives to explain detailed information pertaining to decisions to be made on planning programs. The work calls for a level of discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information. The functions include participation in the application of State and Federal grants for the City.

For a full description, activities, and qualifications contact Kim Brumley at [email protected].

All interested applications should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to the Director of Employees Relations, Kim Brumley at [email protected].

04/30/2024

Be sure to check out Megabites Events and Catering even if you’re not a golfer. It’s a fun seasonal location to enjoy a great meal.

04/16/2024

🗓️ Show your community pride on Saturday, April 20!

🌎 In honor of Earth Day, the annual citywide cleanup begins at 8:30am.♻️

Then treat yourself and support our local businesses at the annual Wingfest from 1-6pm! 🍗