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So Much To Do In Amsterdam! Mark Your Calendars 2023 Events
A Taste of Amsterdam - 2/6 - 2/13
*8am-8pm - WIDE ARRAY OF SPECIALS AT AMSTERDAM RESTAURANTS offered at $18.85 because Amsterdam was established in 1885
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7th ANNUAL ST. PADDY’S DAY PUB FEST - 3/18
Sponsored by: Jackson Hewitt - *1-8PM
PICK UP PUNCH CARDS AND MAP AT ANY PARTICIPATING LOCATION • Free Trolleys - giveaways
HEALTHY LIVING
Activities taking place throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall Watch Facebook for Details
EARTH DAY CLEANUP - 4/22
Sponsored by: Purtell Realty 8:30am-1pm • City Wide
3rd Annual WINGFEST - 4/22
Sponsored by: The Rockton House 1-6pm
9th Annual SPRING FLING FESTIVAL - 5/20
Sponsored by: The Sentinel of Amsterdam 11am - 5pm • Downtown Main Street
SUNSET FESTIVALS
Sponsored by: Lanzi Family Restaurants
Saturdays in July & August • On the MVGO
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL - 7/3
7-10pm • Riverlink Park
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - 8/1
Sponsored by: Berkshire Farms • 5-8pm • Veteran’s Park
RIVERFEST - 8/5
Sponsored by: Sticker Mule • 1-9pm • Riverlink Park
SUMMER CAMP - 7/5 - 8/11 8am-3pm • ALL DAY CAMP!
LEARN TO SWIM - July Dates and Times TBA
Sponsored by: MC Public Health Department
City Pool - Veteran’s Park
LATINO AMERICANO FEST - 8/12
Sponsored by: Centro Civico • Riverlink Park
MOVIES IN THE PARK
July & August
ITALIA FEST - 9/9
Sponsored by: River Ridge Living Center 11am-9pm • Bridge Street
COMMISSIONERS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Amsterdam, Municipal Golf Course FARMERS MARKET
Dates TBA
By the Mohawk River and MVGO
HALLOWEEN PARADE - 10/28
1pm Starting on Evelyn Avenue in Amsterdam
OPERATION BUNDLE UP
Underwritten by: MVP Health Care
AMSTERDAM’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING FESTIVAL - 11/24 4pm - 6pm • MVGO
AMSTERDAM MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM
Year Round
Banners may be sponsored by businesses or individuals
For more information on these events: Like us on Facebook at City of Amsterdam Tourism, Marketing & Recreation Follow us on Instagram - City of Amsterdam Tourism Marketing & Rec or call us at: (518) 841-4307
Assemblyman
ANGELO SANTABARBARA
Assembly District 111
Representing Albany, Montgomery & Schenectady Counties
2550 Riverfront Center
Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-843-0227
433 State Street, Center City
Schenectady, NY 12305
518-382-2941
Inclusive playgrounds give every child a chance to play
Many of us have memories from our childhood of going to our favorite local playground, but for some children, these recreational activities can be out of reach. As greater awareness of physical and mental disabilities spreads throughout our communities, we’re seeing more playgrounds become more inclusive for all abilities. As the father of a son with autism, I know how important these opportunities to play are for children with disabilities.
With that said, this past August I hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to announce the rst sensoryfriendly, all-inclusive playground in the City of Amsterdam. As your state representative, I secured the state funding needed for this project that will be located at the Barkley School in the Greater Amsterdam School District. Providing kids with enriching forms of play is vital to developing their motor, social and emotional skills, cognitive abilities and strength. While the new playground in Amsterdam will provide a safe place for children with disabilities to play, it also fosters acceptance and empathy in kids. Every child should have a welcoming space to play where they feel accepted and respected.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps ensure that those with disabilities can access public accommodations, such as playgrounds. However, incorporating inclusive design elements can truly open the space to everyone. ADA regulations primarily address pathways and surfacing used at these sites, which is why spreading awareness about sensory-friendly and inclusive designs is vital to create more accessible spaces.
Inclusive playgrounds are di erent from other outdoor areas because they o er children with and without disabilities opportunities to engage with features at the site. Some bene ts of inclusive play are encouraging engagement between kids with di erent capabilities, fostering friendships and understanding between peers, and physical and mental exercises on safe and comfortable equipment.
As a longtime advocate for the disabled community, I’ve passed numerous laws and secured important funding while serving our community in the state Assembly. However, fostering relationships within our communities is also crucial to put accessibility into action. Like our milestone project with Ellis Hospital in Schenectady that created the state’s rst sensory-friendly emergency room to better support patients with autism and other developmental disabilities.
As your Assemblyman, I’ll continue advocating for the disabled community and serving as their voice at our State Capitol. If you have concerns or ideas for your community, I want to hear from you. I always look forward to hearing about how we can make our communities stronger and more inclusive. Call me at 518-366-2136 or send me an email at: santabarbaraforassembly2022@ gmail.com - my team and I look forward to hearing from you.
(518) 212-2256
Located on the Southside of Amsterdam: 1 Port Jackson Square. Fourth Generation Lanzi Family 100+ years in business.
Immerse yourself in Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza, Homemade Pasta & Daily Chef Features Including Steak, Seafood & Modern Italian Plates.
Save room for our scratch made desserts, espresso & of course Limoncello to finish!
Catering/Events Available info on our website: www.lorenzosssouthside.com
Gift Cards Available Online or At The Restaurant.
Be sure to follow us on our Instagram & Facebook page to see our weekly features & behind the scenes content ! Hours
1 Port Jackson Square, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Our Mission
The Walter Elwood Museum is a gateway to learning using the past to illuminate the present. Utilizing the stories and artifacts of local experience, we examine history and culture in all its dimensions. We offer access to information through educational programs, unique collections and creative activities to enrich our understanding of ourselves and each other.
Free Admission
Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm
Call for weekend or evening appts.
Visit our gift shop with books about Amsterdam by Local Authors, Children’s Toys and More…check online for photos or stop in.
518-843-5151
Walter Elwood Museum
Gift Shop
Our Gift Shop is filled with unique items and historical books. Stop in and check it out! Here are a few books you can purchase in our gift shop...
100 Church St., Amsterdam, NY 12010
Exhibits include Local Artists Room • Vintage Children’s Toy Room • Military Room Carpet City History • Animal Room
American Locomotive • Company History Exhibit Native American • Conference Room Research Library
Many Items have been donated as well, see our website for a list of those items.
These are just a few that we have available.
• Teachers Assistants
• Teacher Aides
• Bus Drivers
Benefits included: Health & Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Employees Assistance Program, Work schedule follows the school calendar
If you are interested, send your resume to: HR@GASD.ORG
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Fire fdgloversville@yahoo.com
Police Department 518-773-4514
Water Department 518-773-4520 clinart@gloversvillewater.com
For water quality questions please call the Water Filtration Plant at 518-773-4586
Mayor vdesantis@cityofgloversville.com
City Assessor 518-773-4550 assrofficejoni@cityofgloversville.com
City Clerk 518-773-4542 cityclerk@cityofgloversville.com
Deputy City Clerk 518-773-4545 depclerk@cityofgloversville.com
Department of Public Works 518-773-4556 dpwaa@cityofgloversville.com
Mobility/Transit Manager 518-773-4522 bwarren@cityofgloversville.com
Valerie Acklin, Library Director gpl@mvls.info
Since 1880, the Gloversville Public Library has provided library services to the community of Gloversville and while the mission of access to information and recreation has not changed, delivery certainly has evolved over time.
The Library still maintains a robust collection of ction and non ction books for children, teens and adults, but the collection also includes electronic materials available through Overdrive and Libby. DVDs are very popular and folks can also check out a Roku stick with access to Crackle, Filmrise, HappyKidsTV, PBS & PBS Kids, Pluto TV, and Vudu.
New collections added to the shelves include an updated Graphic Novel collection, Seed collection, board games, and the Memory Lane Collection which targets people living with dementia and other memory-impacting conditions as well as their families and caregivers.
The Youth Services department has wonderful interactive kits for families and teachers. Another recent addition, with something for all ages is the Library of Things collection that includes a telescope, bird watching kit, Chromebook, pop up canopy and folding table.
The Library’s Local History Room has been a treasured community resource that was boxed up when the Library began renovations in 2017. Now the Library is excited to announce the opening of the new and larger local history room on April 2, 2022. Sta , volunteers, and outside professionals used the intervening time to evaluate all the resources available and carefully curate a collection that will be more meaningful and easier to access. The Early Literacy Center is a new addition as well. The mission of the ELC is to engage the patrons ages 0-5 in ways that will help them connect with the library and build their verbal, social, and pre-reading skills. Weekly storytimes have been moved into this inviting space and reception of the community has been extremely positive.
Programming is also a big part of the Library’s service to the community. Adults enjoy exercise classes, literature programs, arts & crafts workshops, and lectures on a variety of topics. As a member of the Library, patrons can also have access to resources beyond the walls of the building. The challenges of the pandemic forced the Library to o er o -site and online programs, many of which are still o ered in this format. Resources such as WiFi in the Library’s parking lot, databases with medical information and homework support, and Start with Science kits, available in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Library System, can be borrowed by schools and daycares. Not every community member is able to open a standard library account and to meet the needs to these patrons the library has introduced a Core Library Card. Materials that can be checked out are more limited, but all of the Library’s on-site and online services are available.
To learn more about all of the collections, programs and services available, visit the Library at 58 East Fulton Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 or at www.gloversvillelibrary.org.
Excavation • Demo Earth Recycling
Recycling yard is up and running! We take tree stumps, unwanted concrete, rock, topsoil, common fill and more! Driveway Repairs/installs
Septic Repairs/installs
New and/or existing site development etc. Large or small construction projectswe have you covered.
166 Elmwood Ave Ext., Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 774-4238
Kyle Kimball, Owner
One Church Street is a community center in Johnstown, NY that sponsors the NOAH (Needy or Alone and Hungry) Free Community Meal and the Interfaith Council Food Pantry located at 26 N. Market St., across from One Church Street. Our mission is to continue to be a vital resource by nourishing our community in body, mind and spirit.
We were able to serve so many of our neighbors in 2022--over 2327 households at the Interfaith Council Food Pantry received enough food to serve over 140,000 meals (households can contain up to ten people), and our NOAH program served approximately 5,000 hot, homemade meals to our community on Sundays. Nourishing our community - our mission and our passion.
The NOAH program serves a hot, nutritious, free meal every Sunday to every person who wishes to attend. No questions are asked. This program has operated for the past 30 years, and serves nearly 500 meals each month.
We are now serving NOAH in person, restaurant style AND take out, in the church basement while we construct our new dining room and pantry next door at One Church Street.
Check our Facebook page for all of the progress being made on our new dining room and elevator!
The roots of One Church Street go deep into our community. Our iconic building – which is located at One Church Street in Johnstown, New York – once served as a YMCA, a post office and a center for health and information in the community. Go to our website to learn more about our plans: www.onechurchstreet.org You can be a part of this transformation of both our building and our community.
We have raised $1.9 million so far, and only need $380,000 to meet our goal and complete our project!!!
“Your contribution, whether you have ideas to share, time or a financial donation, will be remembered for generations to come.”
To find out more about donating or volunteering please call (518) 762-9210 or email: info@onechurchstreet.org
