Ashley Onyon, Author at The Gloversville Leader Herald

27 Sep

Beech-Nut partners with CDTA to provide free bus service to employees, timed stops added at Route 5S plant

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Beech-Nut has joined the Capital District Transportation Authority’s Universal Access Program offering employees unlimited public transit to work and any destination within the route network. “We look forward to the partnership that will benefit Beech-Nut and its employees, who will no longer have to worry about transportation issues or cost and can focus on doing their job,” said CDTA CEO Carm Basile in a prepared statement. CDTA services launched in Montgomery County just over a year ago, but the partnership between the authority and Beech-Nut has been years in the making. “Affordable, reliable public transportation is crucial for the success…

15 Sep

Amsterdam Homecoming Bonfire marked by disturbances; Gunfire claims not supported by investigation, police say

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Several disturbances interrupted the Amsterdam Homecoming Bonfire Thursday night, requiring law enforcement to respond to the scene. Related investigations, however, do not support claims being made over social media about gunfire at the event, police said. “Officers were on the scene, throughout the [Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Pedestrian] Bridge and Riverlink Park,” Lt. Joseph Spencer said Friday. “None of them are reporting any gunshots.” One assigned officer was on hand throughout the Homecoming Bonfire attended by over 200 people and held by the city at the former Chalmers site on Amsterdam’s South Side. Also present were event organizers and administrators and security…

08 Sep

Amsterdam Muni to roll out preferred customer plan, tweak unlimited memberships next season

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AMSTERDAM — The Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course will roll out a polarizing preferred customer program next season, but will extend its unlimited membership program to existing pass holders with some adjustments. The Common Council on Tuesday debated a series of changes to the proposed rates for the 2024 golf season before unanimously approving the amended resolution creating the preferred customer program and tweaking the unlimited program. Both programs offer reduced rates from the typical greens fees charged to non-pass holders ranging from a low of $28 after 5 p.m. on weekdays to a high of $55 on weekend mornings. Preferred…

05 Sep

Veterans Park shooting suspect arraigned in Amsterdam on added felony charge, retains private attorney

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AMSTERDAM — The Amsterdam woman facing multiple charges for allegedly shooting another woman at Veterans Park in August has pleaded not guilty to another felony count filed against her in connection to the incident.Josefina J. Baret-Araujo, 36, was arraigned on a new charge of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class C felony, in Amsterdam City Court before Judge Lisa Lorman last week during an already-scheduled court appearance.The additional count did not impact Baret-Araujo’s bail conditions and previous pretrial release, according to a court clerk.Baret-Araujo was represented at the appearance by attorney Lee Kindlon, who she retained privately after…

27 Aug

Chase Barbershop to reactivate vacant storefront on Amsterdam’s East End

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AMSTERDAM — Chase Barbershop will reactivate a vacant storefront, while also offering convenient access to fresh cuts and hair braiding on Amsterdam’s East End. The city Planning Commission approved the site plan application Wednesday for the new shop at 292 E. Main St. proposed by John Sumpter. Sumpter, who is heavily involved in the community and is director of youth outreach at Creative Connections Clubhouse, said opening the shop is a way to provide access to services for locals and job opportunities for tradespeople. “I’m blessed I was able to get the space to do it for the community,” said Sumpter,…

24 Aug

Amsterdam commemorates Ukrainian Independence Day as war with Russia continues

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AMSTERDAM — The Ukrainian flag was raised on the grounds at Amsterdam City Hall on Thursday to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the nation’s independence observed for the second straight year since the country was invaded by Russia. “Especially this year it’s very meaningful since there is a war going on,” said Nataliya Salada, who moved to the United States from Ukraine in 2015. Nataliya Salada was among the roughly two dozen members of the local Ukrainian community gathered on the nation’s Independence Day for the ceremonial flag raising at City Hall. She was joined by her parents and daughters,…