TONKO REMARKS ON PASSAGE OF HEALTH CARE BILL

Congressman Paul Tonko remarked on the passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act:
He said The House of Representatives took a giant step towards fixing the broken health care system by passing legislation that will provide coverage for millions of uninsured Americans, strengthen Medicare for our seniors, lower costs for businesses and individuals, and provide protections for those who already have health care coverage. In the 21st Congressional District alone, this bill will cover 22,000 of the uninsured and close the Medicare Part “D” donut hole that currently has 7,300 of our seniors paying out of pocket for prescription drug costs.
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MEETING SET FOR HYDRANT REPLACEMENT

Weeks away from the originally set date of completion for the fire hydrant replacement project, aldermen have called a special meeting of the Common Council on Thursday to take action on a tabled resolution to award a bid for replacement.
A resolution to award a bid for the replacement of 30 of the city's malfunctioning hydrants was tabled last week after concerns that it contradicts a pre-existing memorandum of agreement with the Department of Public Works' union to replace at least 12 of those hydrants.
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MAN FACES CHARGES AFTER FOOT CHASE

An Albany man faces charges after allegedly leading officers on a foot chase.
When Amsterdam Police Officers were dispatched to Bridge Street for a property removal on Saturday afternoon, they said Vincent P. Estrada, 29, of 520 Hamilton St., Apt. 5, Albany, exited the apartment and began yelling and swearing in the street.
Although officers instructed Estrada to stop creating a disturbance, he continued to yell and swear on Center Street, they said. After Estrada was informed that he was under arrest for disorderly conduct, he fled from officers, according to a police report.
After a brief foot chase, Estrada was apprehended. He was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Estrada was arraigned by City Court Judge Howard Aison and remanded to Montgomery County Jail on $750 bail.
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Obituaries:
Mary Terleckey of Amsterdam Passed away on Saturday.
A service to honor her life will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home.
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NYS Lottery Numbers for Sunday:
Evening: 850LuckySum:13
Evening: 0598LuckySum:22
Midday: 7758LuckySum:27
Midday: 508LuckySum:13
Take Five:
3, 4, 17, 21, 23


On the local sports calendar for today:
Section II Classs B final Boys Soccer: BP against Johnstown at Colonie at 7

Philip Rivers capped an 80-yard drive with an 18-yard pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds to play and the San Diego Chargers stunned the Giants 21-20 on Sunday, handing New York its fourth straight loss.
Rivers was 24 of 36 for 209 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Jackson, in helping San Diego (5-3) win its third straight game.
The Giants are 5-4 heading into a bye week and not looking very much like a playoff team.
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WEATHER FOR AMSTERDAM AREA FROM THE CAPITAL NEWS 9 WEATHER CENTER
MONDAY
Patchy Fog AM
Sun and Increasing High Clouds PM
Even Warmer
Breezy at Times
Highs: Mid/Upper 60s

MONDAY NIGHT
Some Clouds
Not Too Cool
Lows: Low 40s

TUESDAY
Increasing Clouds
A Shower/Sprinkle
Still Mild
Highs: Upper 50s

Weather Anchor Heather Morrison
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Today's Sources: WCSS, Press Releases, Recorder, WNYT