CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Amsterdam/Peter Luizzi & Bros. announces as part of the ongoing Church St. Reconstruction Project, paving on Church St. from Forest Avenue to Clizbe Avenue will take place on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 & Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. DAILY. Drivers should expect delays and are urged to take alternate routes during this time. If you should have any questions regarding this please call the Engineering Department at 518-841-4301 ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Department of Public Works announces that Monday, July 4, 2022 is a holiday for the Department of Public Works’ employees. Garbage normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, July 5th and garbage normally collected on Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday, July 6th along with the regular collection on Wednesday. The remainder of the week stays the same. THERE WILL BE NO BULK ITEM PICKUP OR RECYCLING FOR THIS WEEK. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at 518-842-3691 ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Amsterdam announces that due to road work on Locust Avenue, the following road closure will take place Tuesday, June 14, 2022 and continuing through Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. DAILY or until complete.  Locust Avenue from Grand Street to Prospect Street (SOUTHBOUND LANE ONLY). Traffic will be detoured onto Grand Street to Fourth Avenue then onto Church Street. Detour signs will be posted If you should have any questions regarding this please call the Department of Public Works at 518-842-3691 ..read more

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION The Amsterdam Civil Service Commission announces the open-competitive examination for: POLICE OFFICER Open-competitive examination # 69-260 Amsterdam Police Department Date of Examination: September 17, 2022 Last Filing Date: August 11, 2022 Since refunds are not given, please read this announcement entirely before filling your application. ****A copy of your driver’s license must be attached to your application. APPLICATIONS: Application forms may be obtained at the Civil Service Commission office in City Hall 3rd floor or by sending a stamped self-addressed legal-size e ..read more

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION The Amsterdam Civil Service Commission announces the open-competitive examination for: POLICE OFFICER-- (BILINGUAL) Open-competitive examination # 60-035 Amsterdam Police Department Date of Examination: September 17, 2021 Last Filing Date: August 11, 2021 Since refunds are not given, please read this announcement entirely before filling your application. ****A copy of your driver’s license must be attached to your application. APPLICATIONS: Application forms may be obtained at the Civil Service Commission office in City Hall 3rd floor or by sending a stamped self-addresse ..read more

FREE BULK ITEM DROP OFF 2022 July 25, 2022 – July 30, 2022 A FREE Bulk Item Drop-off at AMSTERDAM TRANSFER STATION LOCATED at 1247 RT. 5S (FORMERLY MOSA) is scheduled for the week of July 25, 2022 – July 30, 2022. Homeowners and renters only, within the municipal boundaries of the City of Amsterdam will be entitled to drop off bulk items at no cost at the AMSTERDAM TRANSFER STATION LOCATED AT 1247 RT. 5S (FORMERLY MOSA) during cleanup week. NO COMMERCIAL USERS OR CONTRACTORS WILL BE ALLOWED TO DROP OFF ANY ITEMS. NO DUMP TRUCKS, FLATBEDS, BOX TRUCKS, U-HAULS, DUMP TRAILERS OR COMMERCIAL TRAILE ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Department of Public Works announces that Monday, May 30, 2022 (Memorial Day) is a holiday for the Department of Public Works’ employees. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN GARBAGE PICKUP: Garbage normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, May 31st. Garbage normally collected on Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday, June 1st along with the regular collection on Wednesday. The remainder of the week stays the same. THERE WILL BE NO BULK ITEM PICKUP OR RECYCLING FOR THIS WEEK. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at ..read more

CITY OF AMSTERDAM NOW HIRING WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR This position operates a water treatment plant and performs general plant and grounds maintenance tasks. Responsible for regular inspection of plant and equipment to ascertain that it is always in proper operation at all times; monitors plant equipment, lagoons, tank levels, clear well, flows and pressure readings. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Water Treatment Supervisor. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are rep ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Amsterdam announces that due to a water valve installation on Julia Street on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, RESIDENTS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS WILL HAVE LITTLE OR NO WATER BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL WORK IS COMPLETE. THESE RESIDENTS WILL ALSO NEED TO BOIL THEIR WATER ONCE THE WATER IS RESTORED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:  Church St. - Clizbe Ave. to Edson St.  Kopernick Blvd.  Conrad Place  Chopin Parkway  Crouse Street  Brice Street  Van Street  Julia Street  Lodge Street  Catherine Street  Gorski Street  Crane Street  Hawk Street  Wren ..read more

The third week of the four-week water main flushing program by the Department of Public Works begins Monday, May 16, 2022 through Friday, May 20, 2022 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Water will be temporarily disturbed due to the flushing. Avoid laundering during this period. After flushing is complete, you may encounter discolored or dirty water. This condition is disturbing but will dissipate if you turn on your cold water through all interior faucets for awhile and flush out the discolored water. If you have any questions regarding the hydrant flushing, please contact the Depar ..read more