Amsterdam Recorder

"Once again Justin Newkirk, who helmed the sensational “Spring Awakening” in 2018 and the charming “The Drowsy Chaperone” in 2023, has used every inch of the small theater to tell this story that is over-the-top and thought-provoking," Paul Lamar writes.

The show runs through Sunday.

REVIEW: Colonial Little Theatre's 'Head Over Heels' an absolute delight In director Justin Newkirk’s curtain speech on Friday, he told the full house that the plot of Colonial Little Theatre’s high-voltage production of “Head Over Heels” might be a little confusing, but we’d get the hang of it.

Mayfield schools are offering counseling services.

It was “his passion for helping others” that led him to a career in teaching, where he “brought enthusiasm to the classroom,” according to his obituary.

Scotia-Glenville, Mayfield grieve after principal's death Counseling services are being offered this week by the Scotia-Glenville and Mayfield school districts following the death of Nicholas Criscone, who touched countless young lives as an elementary school principal in both districts.

The Amsterdam Mohawks announced a rescheduled First Responders Night at Shuttleworth Park, which will be held on Tuesday, July 30.

Amsterdam Mohawks announce First Responders Night for next Tuesday

“For the most part, everybody’s so appreciative, and they’re so thankful that we’re here and for what we’re doing, But unfortunately, you’re going to have people like that and it’s very sad.”

Mohawk Valley farmers remain resilient in face of theft Farmers in Mayfield and Amsterdam discuss the impacts of stealing on business.

The environmental assessments will be conducted at three former industrial sites in the city as part of a grant-funded project to determine whether the properties are contaminated to inform future remediation and redevelopment plans.

Environmental assessments planned at 3 former industrial sites in Amsterdam Environmental assessments will be conducted at three former industrial sites in the city as part of a grant-funded project to determine whether the properties are contaminated to inform future remediation and redevelopment plans.

From Saratoga (this week) to Fonda and every fair in between.

Fair schedule: When the 2024 fairs are happening From Schoharie to Columbia County and Altamont, fairgoers can get their fill of poultry shows, tractor-pull competitions and magicians at fairs across the region this summer.

He's accused of threatening the judge after the judge set bail on underlying domestic violence-related charges, sheriff says.

It's likely the first charge of its kind in the state, sheriff says. The felony aggravated harassment of a judge charge only went into effect Friday.

St. Johnsville man threatened judge in Johnstown, sheriff says A St. Johnsville man being arraigned on domestic violence-related charges threatened a judge who set bail on him, Fulton County Sheriff's officials said Sunday.

They'd been involved in a theft from the Walmart just before the crash, sheriff says.

Town of Amsterdam crash investigation leads to theft suspects, sheriff says A crash investigation Friday led to suspects in a theft from the town of Amsterdam Walmart, Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said.

He's currently with the Mets at Triple-A Syracuse.

“It’s definitely a blessing because I’m still able to throw a baseball for a living, that’s for sure," he says.

Broadalbin-Perth grad Matt Gage focused through whirlwind baseball season Over the past 10 years, 2011 Broadalbin-Perth graduate Matt Gage has been on the roller coaster ride of pursuing a career as a professional baseball player.

Officials largely plan to use the funding from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services on equipment to aid traffic management and improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.

Amsterdam to use $98K law enforcement tech grant on speed radar signs, lighted crosswalks AMSTERDAM — New radar speed signs, lighted crosswalks at two key locations, mobile license plate readers and a police drone are being eyed for purchase through a $98,417 law enforcement

Including Perth's Ed Jasewicz. “I was hoping that it wouldn't happen because I still think that Joe Biden, regardless of what everyone said, is more than capable of steering the ship of our country,” he says.

Upstate pols, party officials react to Biden dropping out Minita Sangvhi, Elise Stefanik, Timothy Knight, others react to Biden dropping out of election

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday.

President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump

The Queen’s Cartoonists, who take pride in being loony, are bringing their unique combination of tunes and 'toons to Sherman’s Park as part of the Caroga Lake Music Festival.

The Queen's Cartoonists bring mix of animation and music to Caroga Lake Music Festival

The city of Amsterdam is applying for over $3.5 million combined in grants to support the demolition of blighted buildings, replace lead service lines, aid critical home repairs and reconstruct the pool house at Veterans Park.

Amsterdam readies grant applications for demolitions, lead line replacements, more

The business sustained fire damage to the service bay and the building sustained heavy smoke and soot damage throughout, officials said.

Mayfield Adirondack Harley damaged in fire; Ruled accidental Fire damaged Adirondack Harley-Davidson in Mayfield Thursday night, a fire quickly deemed accidental, fire officials said.

He currently faces two counts of third-degree arson and one count of fifth-degree arson, police say. The investigation was continuing.

Broadalbin man charged in fires A Broadalbin man has been charged in connection with the string of fires in the village of Broadalbin this week that damaged two churches and other locations, New York State Police said.

Our latest information: Now five total fires and window incident investigated, sheriff says.

Person of interest in custody after multiple Broadalbin fires, sheriff says The investigation into now multiple fires in the village of Broadalbin within two days this week resulted Thursday in a person of interest being taken into custody, Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino said.

Authorities responded to the two newest fires Thursday morning, two days after fires at the First Presbyterian Church.

Two more Broadalbin fires Thursday; Person of interest in custody, sheriff says Two more fires broke out in Broadalbin Thursday morning and person of interest in those and two others from earlier has been taken into custody, Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino said.

One involved a shots fired report and search warrant, the other involved the U.S.Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, police say

Amsterdam police confirm separate law enforcement operations early Thursday AMSTERDAM — A pair of separate law enforcement operations unfolded in the city early Thursday morning, according to Amsterdam police.

A longstanding “eyesore” may now be poised for rejuvenation

Schoharie cannabis growers granted use variance for Amsterdam facility A longstanding “eyesore” may be poised for rejuvenation after a use variance was granted allowing cannabis cultivation, processing and distribution in an existing West Main Street building. The decision eliminates the planned inclusion of an on-site retail shop.

Damage and cleanup from Ames and Tribes Hill.

Photos: Montgomery County storm cleanup, damage CANAJOHARIE - Residents worked Wednesday to cleanup from storms the day before.

St. Johnsville fugitive Robert A. Myers Jr.'s last place allegedly hiding was at own residence.

St. Johnsville fugitive found hiding back at home The 47-year-old felon was captured at his village home on Monday night by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department after more than a month of being sought.

Anyone with information or video evidence tied to the incident can contact detectives at 518 736-2100 ext. 1.

Presbyterian church fire in Broadalbin deemed suspicious Authorities have deemed a church fire in the village of Broadalbin on Tuesday afternoon as suspicious.

The boil water order impacts Fonda and the town of Mohawk and has now stretched into its third week, without a timeline for a remedy.

Fonda residents want answers as boil water order persists Residents want answers as a boil water order impacting Fonda and the town of Mohawk stretches into a third week without a timeline for a remedy.

Our latest update: “It is possible ... they'll have to monitor the sky for thunderstorms that develop, so that could delay things a little bit in terms of cleanup from yesterday,” meteorologist says

New storms Wednesday could impact cleanup from Tuesday’s Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the Capital Region and down toward the Catskills Wednesday as residents continue cleaning up from Tuesday storms that left thousands without power, downed trees and closed roads.

Our full story this morning on Tuesday's storms. Nearly 6,000 remained without power in Montgomery past 8:30 a.m., 1,600 in Fulton.

Some outages may be long term, Montgomery County Sheriff says.

Crews work to restore power after Tuesday storms; Residents react CAPITAL REGION — Thomas McGroder has been living in Edinburg since 1996. Tuesday's storm was unlike anything he's experienced before.

That's a tree limb that fell at Gloversville's Grand and West Street. Know of other damage? Let us know

Strong storms cause power outages to thousands, possible tornado CAPITAL REGION — Strong storms swept through the greater Capital Region late Tuesday afternoon, knocking out power to thousands and possibly causing a tornado.

The Mohawk Valley entrepreneur's attempted message of unity in light of former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination — mixed with support for the GOP candidate and a discount promotion — has resulted in a digital firestorm.

Sticker Mule anti-'political hate,' pro-Trump message prompts online firestorm The X post was viewed by more than 8.3 million users, liked by more than 14,000 and shared by nearly 5,000. Co-founder Anthony Constantino replied back to a number of

The 11U team includes Amsterdam's Ashton Jackson and Broadalbin's Braeden Wesley.

Area kids on regional flag football teams head to national tournament Going to the NFL Flag Championships is getting to be old hat for Mike Wesley and crew, but nothing’s wrong with an old hat.