Amsterdam
A city in Montgomery County, New York — population 17,711 as of 2020.
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News in Amsterdam
City of Amsterdam News
September 30Road work on Market Street and Northampton Road
The City of Amsterdam announces the following road work will take place on October 2, 2026 beginning at 6:00 A.M. and will continue again on Monday, October 5, 2026 and Tuesday, October 6, 2026 until work is complete:
Transportation
City of Amsterdam News
September 30City of Amsterdam Halloween Parade Sponsored Chad Majewski Real Estate
Its that time of year again......
Events
City of Amsterdam News
September 30Amsterdam's CreeFest/OktoberFest Sponsored by Gallagher Insurance
ARE YOU READY FOR OKTOBERFEST!?!?
Events
City of Amsterdam News
September 29Hydrant Flushing - Week 1 - Monday, October 5, 2026 to Friday, October 9, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The first week of a four-week water main flushing program by the Department of Public Works begins Monday, October 5, 2026 through Friday, October 9, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Water will be temporarily
Government & Civic
City of Amsterdam News
September 232026 Class A Electrical Exam
The City of Amsterdam Electrical License Board of Examiners will be holding the annual examination for a Class “A” Master Electrician License in early-December.
Government & Civic
City of Amsterdam News
September 17Registration is NOW OPEN for Foundation 44 Amsterdam Youth Basketball!
Registration is NOW OPEN for Foundation 44 Amsterdam Youth Basketball!
Local SportsIn and around Amsterdam
See & do
- Academy Street Apartments
- Alco Historical and Technical Society
- Amsterdam Castle
- Amsterdam Free Library
- Amsterdam Mohawks
Eat, drink & stay
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Amsterdam by the numbers
- Area
- 5.87 sq mi (15.21 km²), 0.39 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.5
- Households
- 7,679
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $56,178
- Median house value
- $137,900
- Office
- CITY MAYOR
- Address
- 61 CHURCH ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010