🌱 Why Amsterdam’s congressman is challenging ICE actions in the Capital Region

Coffee in hand, Amsterdam? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Amsterdam’s congressman is challenging ICE actions in the Capital Region

Also on today's calendar: Weekly Pokemon Tournament.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Amsterdam? Post it to Amsterdam photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 26 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, temps: high: 40, low: 23.
• Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• Congressman fights for Afghan immigrants amidst ICE crackdown (wnyt.com) — Amsterdam’s congressman Paul Tonko is speaking out as Afghan immigrants in the Capital Region report heightened fear amid increased ICE activity after a Washington, D.C. shooting. Standing with Afghan community members in Albany, he criticized the Trump administration’s approach and urged residents to report any harassment or threats to his office so law-abiding immigrants feel safe.
   

---

📸 Around Amsterdam

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Amsterdam

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 24

• NEW! Breast Cancer Support Group
  St Mary's Rao Outpatient Pavilion, 4950 NY-30, Amsterdam
  4:30 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Weekly Pokemon Tournament
  Plunder Gaming , 2590 Riverfront Center , Amsterdam
  2:00 pm

---

📣 Amsterdam Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Community Referendum on Phase III Capital Project - polls open 2-9 p.m. in Jr.-Sr. HS Library Media Center (contingency date: Wednesday, December 17)
  Jr.-Sr. HS Library Media Center Delanson, NY 12053
  2:00 pm
• Community Referendum on Phase III Capital Project - polls open 2-9 p.m. in Jr.-Sr. HS Library Media Center (backup date: Wednesday, December 17)
  Jr.-Sr. HS Library Media Center Delanson, NY 12053
  2:00 pm
• Community Referendum on Phase III Capital Project - polls open 2-9 p.m. in Jr.-Sr. HS Library Media Center
  Jr.-Sr. HS Library Media Center Delanson, NY 12053
  2:00 pm
• High School Winter Concert
  Duanesburg High School Delanson, NY 12053
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Deconstruction program
  Galway Public Library , 2112 East St , Galway
  4:00 pm
• Patriot Closet Open
  Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School , 100 Bridge St , Broadalbin
  5:00 pm
• Senior High Winter Concert
  Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School , 100 Bridge St , Broadalbin
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Johnstown Historical Society Presents: Literature Series: Edgar Allen Poe
  Johnstown Historical Society , 17 N William St , Johnstown
  6:00 pm
• Paint & Sip Night — Great Sacandaga Brewing Co.
  Great Sacandaga Brewing Co. , 3647 NY-30 , Broadalbin
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• DES Holiday Sing Along
  Duanesburg Csd Delanson, NY 12053

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bullard’s drywall and finishing services has made it back from his vacation in nyc for the day, it was amazing.
  Now I’m back and taking any projects available that will need my services for drywall, finishing, painting and flooring. Contact me before Christmas… (Nextdoor Upper Amsterdam)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night / Closer - Part Time in Amsterdam. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Amsterdam. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amsterdam here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Johnstown

• Glens Falls neighbors: Obituaries for December 15 (poststar.com)

Glenville

• BelGioioso Cheese to expand operations near Elmira, Capital Region – Central New York Business Journal (cnybj.com)
• Colonie Warrant Arrests - Week of December 17 (dailygazette.com)

---

Ok Amsterdam! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook