🌱 How Amsterdam’s Rams turned their season around at Shuttleworth Park

Hello Amsterdam! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Amsterdam’s Rams turned their season around at Shuttleworth Park

Today's riddle: How do you measure a snake? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
• Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 55 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Amsterdam baseball continues late-season surge (dailygazette.com) — Amsterdam High School’s baseball team has won five of its last seven games, bouncing back with an 8–2 home victory over Hudson Falls at Shuttleworth Park. Strong pitching from Christian Quinones Perez and big hits from A.J. Lopez and teammates have the Rams eyeing sectionals as they prepare to host Queensbury on Monday afternoon.
   

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📸 Around Amsterdam

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Amsterdam

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• 518 HighVibes →
  37 Prospect St, Amsterdam
  4:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Pre-K Story Hour Ages 0-4
  Amsterdam Free Library , 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  10:30 am
• Teen Advisory Board
  Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  4:00 pm

Sunday May 17

• Dungeons & Dragons Adults: Registration Required
  Amsterdam Free Library , 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  11:00 am
• Dungeons & Dragons: Kids Ages 7-12 - GROUP B
  Amsterdam Free Library , 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  11:00 am
• Spicy Book Club: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
  Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  1:00 pm

Monday May 18

• STEM Story Hour for Grades K - 4
  Amsterdam Free Library , 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  3:30 pm
• Kids Program: Graphic Novel Club
  Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  5:00 pm

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📣 Amsterdam Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday May 11

• STEM Story Hour for Grades K - 4
  Amsterdam Free Library , 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  3:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Pre-K Story Hour Ages 0-4
  Amsterdam Free Library , 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  10:30 am
• Teen Advisory Board
  Amsterdam Free Library 28 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010, USA
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• 2026 Weekly Racing at Fonda Speedway →
  Fonda Speedway, 21 Bridge St S, Fonda
  6:00 pm

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• He did a beautiful job on my yard.
  Great price and right on time. Would absolutely hire Stephen again! (Nextdoor Florida)
• Our small black cat Milo went missing on 5/6.
  We miss him dearly and he needs to get home. Please call 518-866-1319 if you see him. (Nextdoor Town of Amsterdam)

• Taylor Corp posted a job opening for Supervisor, Customer Service in Amsterdam. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Amsterdam. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amsterdam here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Broadalbin

• LETTER: Elise should take a long look in the mirror (dailygazette.com)

Johnstown

• Woman arrested on drug charges in Wilton (newportdispatch.com)

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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: In inches. Snakes don't have feet! (Thank you Kay L. for sending it in!)
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