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2026 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.

Registration is NOW OPEN for Foundation 44 Amsterdam Youth Basketball!
Registration is NOW OPEN for Foundation 44 Amsterdam Youth Basketball!

Notice of Road Closure - Crescent Ave./Shuttleworth Park
The City of Amsterdam announces that due to paving in Shuttleworth Park, the following road closure will take place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 6:00 A.M. and continuing until 6:00 PM, or until work is complete:

2026 City of Amsterdam Online Tax Foreclosure Real Estate Auction
The City of Amsterdam is holding a small online Tax Foreclosure Real Estate Auction now through October 16, 2026 at 11:00AM. Registration is now OPEN for this auction.

Amsterdam City Hall Closed for Labor Day
Amsterdam City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8AM.

Amsterdam's ItaliaFest sponsored by River Ridge Living Center
Saturday, September 12th * 11am-9pm Bridge Street, Amsterdam

Change in Garbage - Labor Day 2026
The Department of Public Works announces that Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor 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

City of Amsterdam 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Join Us for the City of Amsterdam 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Riverlink Park 9:30 AM Friday, September 11

Now Accepting Water/Sewer/Garbage Abatements
Property owners who are owner occupants of buildings with 2–4 units requesting relief from the fees for water/sewer/garbage for unused residential units for the 27/28 tax year may file an abatement with the Engineer’s office until October 31st.