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Amsterdam Muni Gift Cards Now Available Online Just in time for the Holidays! Amsterdam Muni gift cards are the perfect gift for the golfer on your shopping list and they couldn't be easier to purchase. Simply go to golfmuni.com and select any amount you wish. ... The gift card and barcode will be available to download instantly. Gift cards can be used for rounds of golf or even to help pay for a membership. All gift cards purchased will also receive a coupon for ten percent off your dining experience at Muni's newly remodeled pavilion eatery. Whether you've been a member for years or you'll be playing for the first time in 2021, you'll find the City of Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course is always a cut above other courses in the area. The scenic views of the valley along on a course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones make Amsterdam Muni the perfect destination for any golfer. Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Tom Coyne said of Amsterdam Muni "It’s a classic of old school unfusssy golf stretched over rolling New York hillsides...I could play here every day!" For more information please call Kevin Canale at 518.222.9000

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at City Hall!

Thank you Walmart Distribution Center 6096 Johnstown New York for being a Major Title Sponsor for the Water Ski Show at Independence Day Festival. The Water Ski Show at Independence Day Festival will be held on Saturday, July 3rd. The Amsterdam X-Squad Water Ski Show Team is a development waterski program and competition team. They will perform at our Independence Day Festival as well as have weekly performances down at the beautiful Riverlink Park this summer! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY #FestCityUSA

The City of Amsterdam's 2021 Recycling Schedule is out. Please be sure to save a copy of this as no pamphlets will be mailed out.

The City of Amsterdam’s 5th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Make sure to watch the full ceremony on our Facebook page#SoMuchToDoInAmstetdamNY #FestCityUSA

Thank you to the Microtel by Wyndham located on Rt 5S in Amsterdam for becoming the Official Hotel of our 2021 Events. Keep an eye out for our entire 2021 schedule of events coming SOON!! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY #FestCityUSA

The City of Amsterdam Honors, Anthony "Tony" Damiano Anthony Tony was born in Little Falls, New York on May 29, 1923 to Nicola and Elizabeth Damiano and later moved to Gloversville, then Amsterdam. He enlisted in the Unites States Navy in 1943 and was stationed in Okinawa and Iwo Jima for a great deal of time. He became a medic and was then recommended for the Marines where he continued his strong skills. Tony was injured on May 18, 1945 when a tank blew up and he sustained s...hrapnel to his back. He was awarded a purple heart and later returned to active duty. Following the military he met his true love Isabella Rose Marcellino as they were in their friends wedding together. They married on April 20, 1952 and raised 3 children. Tony enjoyed golfing, bowling and mostly bocce with family and friends. https://www.amsterdamny.gov/amsterdam-/anthony-tony-damiano All other Military Heroes can be viewed at https://www.amsterdamny.gov/our-city/amsterdam-heroes

Please Support Amsterdam Businesses City of Amsterdam Mayor Mike Cinquanti Michael NYS Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and NYS Senator-elect Michelle Hinchey stopped by Lorenzo’s Southside for dinner last night after Amsterdam's virtual tree lighting ceremony. It's a great reminder to support all of our local businesses whenever possible. #wereallinthistogether

Thank you MCT Federal Credit Union for being a Major Title Sponsor for the 2021 Season. Trick or Treat on the MVGO Sponsored by MCT Federal Credit Union will be held on Sunday, October 31st on the MVGO! Local businesses, organizations, & clubs gather to pass out treats at our 6th Annual Trick or Treat on the MVGO ! Keep an eye out for our entire 2021 schedule of events coming SOON!! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY #FestCityUSA

The City of Amsterdam Honors, PVT Daniel A. Gatto PVT Daniel A Gatto, the son of Aniello and Carmen Gatto enlisted in the United States Marines at the age of 17 following in his Uncle Carlos' footsteps. Daniel started and ended his tour of duty in the Quang Tri Province, where sadly he lost his life after only 18days. Daniel was proud and strived to be the best of the best. Daniel grew up in Amsterdam and was an outstanding athlete throughout his school years. He was an amazi...ng young man who had a bright future ahead of him, only to have his life cut short leaving behind a new born son, Daniel Gatto Jr. We have missed Daniel every day and will never forget the sacrifice he made for god and country. We love and miss you our dear brother. https://www.amsterdamny.gov/amsterdam-he/pvt-daniel-a-gatto All other Military Heroes can be viewed at https://www.amsterdamny.gov/our-city/amsterdam-heroes

Santa stopped by to help us light our tree and pick up some Christmas letters on the MVGO last night. Santa will be picking up his letters through December 11th so stop down with your letters, enjoy our 20' tree and listen to some Christmas music all right here in Amsterdam. Don't forget to share your photos! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY #FestCityUSA

Here's some of our lucky Golden Ticket winners for the City of Amsterdam Drive-Thru Trick or Treat sponsored by MCT Federal Credit Union! If you have a Golden Ticket please call or email Michele Pawlik at 518-841-4307 or [email protected] before coming to City Hall.

The City of Amsterdam Honors, Nicholas Ross On July 18, 1941 Nicholas Ross entered into service at Fort Dix, NJ, then he was sent to Camp Davis, NC where he attended Basic Anti-Aircraft training. Upon completion of basic training, he was transferred and stationed in Hilo, HI with the 96th Coastal Artillery, Battery K. Served in Asiatic Pacific Theater as Chief of Section and Anti-Aircraft gun crewman. He directed activities of 14 men of section in care and use of fire control... equipment and weapons. He set up weapons at strategic points to protect personal from air attack, interpreted orders, assigned duties, deployed men and was generally responsible for sections activities. For the next several months he was transferred to various camps and conducted various trainings including new Anti-aircraft outfits. In 1944 he was trained for infantry. In November of 1944he was transferred to Great Britain, arriving in Glasgow, Scotland, took a train to South Hampton, England then traveled to LeHave, France where he was subject to unhealthy living conditions. On November 29, 1944 he traveled to Aachen, Germany where he was used as a replacement for casualty in the 8thinfantry 121st division. December 26, 1944, just outside of Duren, Germany at around 8:00am, German mortar fire hit and killed a soldier with him and wounded his leg severely. The next 2 months were spent in a hospital in Oxford, England then he was shipped back to the US where he continued to be hospitalized at the Newton Baker Hospital in West Virginia. He was hospitalized up until his discharge date of January 29, 1946. In 1956, he married the love of his life, Carol Lee Rich, also from Amsterdam, where they raised their 5 children. https://www.amsterdamny.gov/amsterdam-heroes/nicholas-ross All other Military Heroes can be viewed at https://www.amsterdamny.gov/our-city/amsterdam-heroes

FREE CITY OF AMSTERDAM BULK ITEM DROP OFF 2020

Thank you Lou's Electric of Amsterdam, Inc. for being a Major Title Sponsor for the 2021 Season. OktoberFest Sponsored by Lou's Electric of Amsterdam, Inc. will be held on Saturday, October 9th on Bridge Street. Enjoy German food, games, FREE rides, vendors, live music, Stein Hoisting, Costume Contest, Biergarten beer specials and more! Keep an eye out for our entire 2021 schedule of events coming SOON!! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY #FestCityUSA

Thank you River Ridge Living Center for being a Major Title Sponsor for the 2021 Season. ItaliaFest Sponsored by River Ridge Living Center will be held on Saturday, September 11th on Bridge Street. Bridge Street turns into Little Italy at our 5th annual block party with live music, delicious Italian food, spaghetti eating contest, family fun, FREE amusement rides, vendors, fireworks and more! Keep an eye out for our entire 2021 schedule of events coming SOON!! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY #FestCityUSA

The City of Amsterdam Honors, Jan Syper Jan (John) Syper was born on September 5th, 1916 in the city of Fall River Massachusetts. In November of 1942, at the age of 26, he enlisted in the Army to support our nation during WWII. Jan was a Staff Sargent (Squad Leader) in charge of a mortar squad of eight men. He served valiantly and heroically and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during battle and the Bronze Star for heroic activities while serving in Europe in... 1944. Jan never spoke about his military service, but his efforts most likely helped save the lives of numerous of his battalion friends. While he and his squad were surrounded on three sides by superior enemy forces and running out of ammunition, he took it upon himself to traverse through these heavily fortified positions several times in order to deliver vitally needed ammunition. The enemy fire was so intense, consisting of heavy artillery, mortar, flak and heavy machine gun fire it had stopped the progress of several friendly battalion vehicles and armored tanks. Upon his return, Jan married Helen Tumidajewicz became an auto body professional and helped raise three children, Cheryl, John and Dawn. Jan was a strong, friendly, compassionate person. https://www.amsterdamny.gov/amsterdam-heroes/jan-syper All other Military Heroes can be viewed at https://www.amsterdamny.gov/our-city/amsterdam-heroes

The City of Amsterdam Honors, Christopher Ilnicki Christopher Ilnicki enlisted on June 21st, 2009 and served until November 2018. Chris was a Staff Sgt. and deployed to Afghanistan with the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion from April - November of 2011 and did another tour with 2nd Tank Battalion from July - December 2013. Chris currently resides in Virginia with his wife and their five children where he works as a firefighter/EMT on a military base. https://www.amsterdamny.gov/...amsterdam-h/christopher-ilnicki All other Military Heroes can be viewed at https://www.amsterdamny.gov/our-city/amsterdam-heroes

Thank you Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth for being a Major Title Sponsor for the 2021 Season. National Night Out Sponsored by Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth will take place on Tuesday, Aug 3rd at Veteran's Park. This is an annual nationwide community-building event to help make our City a better and safer place to live. You can enjoy Vendors, FREE kid activities, FREE pool entry, police & fire demos, a FREE movie and much more! Keep an eye out for our entire 2021 schedule of events coming SOON!! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY #FestCityUSA

We cant begin to thank our AMAZING Volunteers and our Rec guys. They took time out of their day to make sure every child was able to get some amazing treats and prizes!! You all made today so much fun and true success!! Thank you all for your hard work and help!!

Theres no line and we still have a lot of candy left. Stop by the City of Amsterdam Drive-Thru Trick or Treat!!! #SoMuchToDoInAmsterdamNY