I’m writing out of concern for the out-of-control situation at Rotterdam Square Mall, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. As a Rotterdam resident and taxpayer for over 20 years, I’m sure that most town residents will agree that we would prefer to spend our money elsewhere than have to put up with the outrageous behavior going on there. From approximately 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the mall is congested with groups of teens loitering, riding skateboards, running and screaming, none of whom seem to be buying a thing. I most recently witnessed a young man urinating on the wall outside Kmart — right out in the open! The revenues of the stores there have to be down because adults who have the money to spend are staying away while the mall becomes a playground for those not spending a dime! CDTA buses are loaded with kids coming from the Albany area; after all, the curfew at Crossgates is 5 p.m. for those under 18. It’s time Rotterdam stepped up to the plate, too. We need a curfew immediately. ESTELLE PEEK Rotterdam
Gee, if they put a curfew in place, that means the parents will not have a place to send their kids! Their kids just may have to stay home with them. What a concept!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Has anyone been to the Rotterdam Mall lately? The only people in the mall are the kids. I don't go there too much, but when I do, I often wonder how those stores can afford to stay open. There is hardly anyone in there anymore. Well, except the kids walking around.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
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