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Charlie K blogs
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Veteran blogger and newsman Charlie K wrote a blog today concerning a new contender that may have emerged in local blogs. Yes that would be this blog he is referring to. Yes another anonymous blog you may say but then again don’t I have that right? No I won’t censor your posts like wildthane either. If you disagree with me on issues thats perfectly fine.
I have always loved Charlie K’s blogging. He writes on some of the most pressing issues with great humor and wit. He regularly gives equal criticism based on his beliefs and not on a political agenda. I would highly suggest checking his blog out from time to time. http://thegrandchawhee.wordpress.com/
Yes you may find my blog in the free recorder in the future. I’m not Vinny M over at flippin and I’m not going to argue over these things haha. Lets stick to the real issues instead of bickering over crap like that.
Tonko,Thane and Gillibrand
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City of Amsterdam mayor Ann Thane is meeting with Congressman Paul Tonko and Senator Gillibrand today to talk about waterfront development. According to a news release from Gillibrand’s office, the meeting will be squeezed between a 1:30 with Fulton County and a 3:00 with Schenectady Mayor Stratton.
So let me get this straight right now. These 2 big elected officials are going to delve into waterfront development in a matter of 15 minutes? Does that sound logical? If that is the case why not just make a conference call with each other? Unless you want the media to take pictures of you haha. Maybe its a rushed 15 minute meeting that got us millions of dollars for a bridge that we have to maintain. Maybe its a rushed meeting that led to the creation of a beautiful park 10 feet away from the train tracks with horns blowing constantly. It looks to me like a poorly set up meeting for no real reason at all other than media picture opportunities. My question is: Was there any real planning for the current bridge? The answer is obviously not because there just making designs now.
In the Recorder- Nov27th
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There’s an article in the Recorder today talking about the future and current situation at the Noteworthy indian museum. A business owner is quoted as saying it’s in poor taste for me to open that building while people are experiencing layoffs. What would Amsterdam do if this business that is close to bankruptcy actually went bankrupt? Go through any information you would like but it appears that too many years of big political contributions, museums and christmas centers have led another business to near financial ruin. Who payed for the direct mailers for Duchessi during his campaign for mayor? So whats the moral of this story?
Government
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I must say that I am a very cynical person when it comes to government. Government in essence is a slow-moving machine with so many kinks that even the smallest task seems to be difficult beyond belief. Let’s get one thing straight off the bat, I am cynical of ALL elected officials. How about Amsterdam NY? Is our government any different? Our government moves at the pace of a turtle. Code enforcement, potholes, lack of funds, growing taxes, inability to create jobs, priorities confused, political fighting and nonsense in general puts our people and government into shock. Where do we begin? How do we move forward? Of course there can’t be any ONE answer I believe. Our answers must be a collection of good actions, not just one.
Amsterdam NY
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Hello to all. Welcome to Amsterdam Revealed on word press. I will attempt to give an interesting look into politics in Amsterdam NY. Amsterdam is located in Upstate NY and like many places locally has many difficulties associated with old mill towns. Amsterdam was at one time home to the most millionaires per capita in the country. Amsterdam was at one time a vibrant, economically thriving city and a powerhouse in upstate NY. At one time the demographics reported over 50,000 people living in the city of Amsterdam, much different from the now 18,000. While dealing with the downsizing of city infrastructure and the desertion of local mills which were main employers, the city has remained a close knit community with many strengths. Over the past many years, economics seem to have been polarized in the city. Many people are seemingly bewildered and have struggled to change the city. It is obvious that this confusion continues today and the political atmosphere can attest to that fact. Let’s have fun on this blog and take a trip into debate. By studying ourselves and debating facts and falsehoods we may find the very solutions we need. We will however find ourselves if we look closely with an ice-cold eye.
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