Keywords: small business big heart amsterdam n.y. ny new york ghost town ghosttown dead city upstate real-estate realestate abandoned toxic hazardous waste rape sex offenders stupid criminal real estate mohawk valley mall 12010 blacks african americans capitol region albany animal cruelty abuse buddhists monks crime schenectady troy relocate violent apartments revitalize old factories family water contaminated restaurant religion religious intolerance discrimination people urban decay economic development renewal industrial agency building architecture outdoor "It’s not like the big companies moved and then you have sudden shock; it's a slow transition into real depression," Former Amsterdam Mayor Thane says. “Currently we have more than 350 homes going through tax foreclosure with more being abandoned each week,” Said new Mayor Michael Villa "It’s not like the big companies moved and then you have sudden shock; it's a slow transition into real depression," Former Amsterdam Mayor Thane says. “Currently we have more than 350 homes going through tax foreclosure with more being abandoned each week,” Said new Mayor Michael Villa |