I have to admit that Mike Villa was probably the last person I ever thought would run against Amsterdam Mayor Ann Thane in the 2015 campaign for the big office at City Hall. I first met Villa over 40 years ago when I used to play softball for Shorty’s Tavern and he used to bar tend at that landmark South Side tavern part time. He was a nice kid back then and he’s grown up to become a nice guy…

So what were the key’s to Mike’s successful campaign versus Ann Thane?

I tell you in the new 2nd Edition of my book “A Year’s Worth of Amsterdam NY Birthdays” which will be available for sale on Saturday, December 10, 2016. If you’d like to receive a copy from the first printing, fill out this reservation form and someone will contact you. The book will also be on sale at Liberty Fresh Market (4867 NY Route 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010) beginning that same day!