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Amsterdam Alternative Pedestrian Bridge Concepts
Alternative 1	Alternative 2
Alternative 3	Alternative 3 At Night
Option 1 On Bridge	Option 2 On Bridge
Option 3 On Bridge	Option 3 Twilight
Plan Alternative 1	Plan Alternative 2
Plan Alternative 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                      Contact: Office of the Mayor

February 11, 2010                                                           518-841-4311

Mayor Thane Discusses Education and Job Creation

with State Officials

 

Mayor Ann M. Thane and Dr. Dustin Swanger, president of Fulton-Montgomery Community College, met this week with officials from the NYS Office for Technology to discuss curriculum development and job opportunities in the area of information technology systems.

 In speaking with Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, the agency’s director and State Chief Information Officer and Deputy CIO Catherine Durand, Mayor Thane and Dr. Swanger highlighted FMCC’s emerging Center for Engineering & Technology and the competitive skill set students will receive from the program.  In addition, discussion with Christine Thayer, director of NYS Technology Academy, focused on the IT curricula offered by area institutions and the continued recruitment of qualified information technology professionals by NYS.  Currently, consulting firms provide NYS with much of its necessary IT workforce, however the state continually seeks to provide placement in job and training opportunities to those who have attained at least entry-level IT certification.

 In addition to FMCC’s partnership with an on-campus BOCES and the Business Education Alliance under Swanger’s leadership, Mayor Thane touted the successes of the Greater Amsterdam School District in forging programs such as Upward Bound with FMCC to combat the high school drop-out rate.  Mayor Thane also spoke of the incentives created with Amsterdam’s potential selection for the newest NYS Office for Technology consolidated data center including necessary job creation.  Citing the need for academic and professional advantage for the city’s youth and growing minority population, Thane argued that the efforts of the state technology office, local SUNY community college and the City of Amsterdam should work in concert to enhance professional development and employment opportunities in the immediate area, thereby reinforcing mutual benefits between the entities and support for the community.

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CITY OF AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 I.                   Call to Order

 II.                  Salute to the Flag

III.                  Roll Call

IV.                 Moment of Silence

V.                 Adoption of Agenda

VI.                Proclamations

VII.               Public Participation

VIII.                Communications

IX.                Old Business:  Resolution 09/10-107, 108,

X.                New Business: 

(a) Resolutions

(b) Ordinances

(c) Local Laws: 

(d) Introduction of Ordinances

(e) Introduction of Local Laws

(f) Committee Reports

(g) Other

XI:                 Adjournment

 Public Hearing 7:20 pm on Ordinance Number 2009-8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                      Contact: Office of the Mayor

November 10, 2009                                                            518-841-4311

Pedestrian Bridge Concept Public Meeting

The Office of Mayor Ann M. Thane is pleased to announce the New York State Thruway Authority/Canal Corporation is conducting a public meeting to present preliminary design concepts for the Amsterdam Pedestrian Bridge on November 18^th, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy located at 55 Brandt Place, Amsterdam, NY 12010.

The public meeting will be an open-house with a short presentation on the design concepts developed to date.  In addition, members of the NYSTA/CC Design Team will be available to discuss project specifics and facilitate questions from the audience.

The Office of the Mayor encourages public participation in this meeting so that residents of the City of Amsterdam may view the proposed plans and offer their own insights on the project.  Please contact the Office of the Mayor at (518) 841-4311 with any questions. 

(1) Alternate parking with odd-side parking on odd-numbered days and even side parking on even-numbered days. The effective time for such alternate parking shall commence 6:00 p.m. of the day prior to the day of permissible parking to 6:00 p.m. of the following day.Â
          (2)  Posting of this general rule shall be deemed sufficient if placed at each vehicular entry to the City.Â
          (3) On those streets where parking is normally permitted on one side of the street only by ordinance heretofore adopted, the Mayor and/or the Director of Public Works, during the winter period set forth, may, by due notice given, suspend parking on either side of such streets for the limited period of time declared, not to exceed 24 hours, and for the purpose of proper street maintenance, including snow removal.

 

The City of Amsterdam Winter Parking rules are in effect beginning November 1, 2009 until April 1, 2010.  Parking regulations follow the odd-even parking principle beginning at 6:00 p.m. each evening until 6:00 p.m. the following evening.  Vehicles should be parked on the odd-numbered (correlating street mailing address) side of the street the evening before the odd-numbered calendar date beginning at 6:00 p.m. Conversely, vehicles should be parked on the even-numbered (correlating street mailing address) side of the street the evening before the even-numbered calendar date beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Amsterdam Police Department will be strictly enforcing the winter parking regulations to ensure proper clearing of city streets in the event of inclement weather.  Warning and parking tickets will be issued to ensure the continued safety of city residents.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

The Department of Building and Codes will continue normal office hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for all other business related matters.  Any questions may be directed to the Building and Codes Dept. at (518) 841-4316.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

5:30 pm Public Safety Committee Meeting

6:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting

7: 20 p.m. Public Hearing – Local Law No. 4 – A Local Law Revising City Charter Section C-34 Bond Resolution Subject to Permissive Referendum

7:30 p.m. Common Council Meeting

ORDER OF BUSINESS

I. Call to Order

II. Salute to the Flag

III. Roll Call

IV. Moment of Silence

V. Adoption of Agenda

VI. Proclamations

VII. Public Participation

VIII. Communications

IX. Old Business:

X. New Business:

(a) Resolutions     (b) Ordinances      (c) Local Laws:      (d) Introduction of Ordinances      (e) Introduction of Local Laws (f) Committee Reports      (g) Other: Claims Committee (Executive Session)

XI: Adjournment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                      Contact: Office of the Mayor

October 26, 2009                                                            518-841-4311

Office of Mayor Ann M. Thane

October 20, 2009  For Immediate Release

Contact Office of the Mayor - (518) 841-4311

City Government Launches Social Networking Initiative

 In its continuing efforts to provide a transparent government process and to engage in sustained dialogue with city residents, the Office of Mayor Ann M. Thane announces the launch of the City of Amsterdam Twitter account and the retool of the previously established Facebook profile.

 City residents are encouraged to visit the social networking sites and proactively participate in discussions and provide constructive feedback.  Updates regarding calendar events, press releases, communications and photos of civic events will all be made available to the public.

 Facebook users may find the city profile under City of Amsterdam and residents will access the Twitter account using the profile name NYAmsterdam.

 In the age of technological advance, City of Amsterdam officials are pleased to open the gates of communication and provide its residents with instant, accurate and reliable information as to enable citizens to participate in government action and make informed decisions.

Links: www.facebook.com   &   www.twitter.com

 Cc: Mayor’s File

City Clerk

Common Council

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