The Express Newspaper May 19, 2016
Author Archives: Express Weekly
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Baldwin Named to Dean's List
Zachary Baldwin, son of Mark and Jennifer Baldwin, has been named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Baldwin, a sophomore, is a Pharmacy major.
Stillwater resident to complete summer mission trip to New Zealand and Fiji
SEARCY, AR (05/16/2016)-- Amber Howe of Stillwater (12170) will spend the summer with Harding University's Global Outreach program, completing a mission trip to New Zealand and Fiji.
Rachael Shine Inducted into Psi Chi
ONEONTA, NY (05/16/2016)-- Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY, was inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, during SUNY Oneonta's thirty-seventh annual induction ceremony on May 1, 2016.
Southern Adirondack Boating – May 2016
Joseph A. Rubino – 75
MECHANICVILLE – Joseph A. Rubino, 75, of Ensign Ave., died Saturday afternoon, after a brief illness, at St. Mary’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Troy, April 7, 1941, he was the son of the late John and Jennie D’Aloia Rubino.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 17 at 11:30AM at All Saints on the Hudson SouthChurch, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Inurnment with military honors will follow at the SaratogaNational Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church from 10 – 11:15AM prior to the Mass on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly urges that donations be made to the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Route 146, Suite 101, Clifton Park, NY 12065 in memory of Joseph A. Rubino.
Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.
Angelo “Flash” DeMicco – 91
MECHANICVILLE – Angelo “Flash” DeMicco, 91, died Thursday May 12th at Wesley Health Care,Saratoga Springs. A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Jan 29, 1925, son of the late Biaggio and Agnes Anatriello DeMicco.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday evening at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So.Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours from 5-7 PM. An entombment service with military honors is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 AM at the Saratoga NationalCemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, in respectful memory of Angelo “Flash” DeMicco.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Jacob Melite of Clifton Park Honored by Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY (05/11/2016)-- Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior at Clarkson University majoring in computer science and mathematics, received the following award(s) at the during the spring semester:
James Lynch/Jan Searleman Sophomore For Computer Science: Given to the sophomore computer science major who has made a noteworthy contribution in computer science while at Clarkson.
BATON ROUGE, LA (05/13/2016)-- Carolyn Valada of Clifton Park, N.Y., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Valada is pursuing a degree in History at State University of New York College at Plattsburg.
Owen Jarem Earns Masters Degree at Merrimack College
NORTH ANDOVER, MA (05/13/2016)-- Merrimack College will celebrate the achievements of more than 260 students who will receive their masters degree at the Graduate Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Merrimack Athletics Complex on the North Andover campus.
Barbara Pierce Bush will present the Commencement Speech.
Clifton Park resident Owen Jarem will receive a Accounting Masters degree.
Clifton Park's Samantha Buntich graduates from Emerson College in Boston
BOSTON, MA (05/13/2016)-- On Sunday, May 8, Samantha Buntich of Clifton Park, NY graduated from Emerson College. Buntich earned a BA in Theatre Studies: Acting.
At Emerson's 136th Commencement ceremony, approximately 970 bachelor's degrees were conferred during the undergraduate exercises and more than 350 master's degrees were conferred during the graduate exercises.
Halfmoon's Sarah Gariepy Named to Emerson College's Dean's List for spring 2016
BOSTON, MA (05/13/2016)-- Sarah Gariepy of Halfmoon, NY was named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. Gariepy is majoring in Design/Technology. The requirement to make Emerson's Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.
Anthony J. “Tony” Fiacco – 84
MECHANICVILLE – Anthony J. “Tony” Fiacco, 84, of No. Sixth Ave., died Tuesday morning at Samaritan Hospital, after a brief illness.
At Tony’s request, family services will be private with no public hours.
Friends are welcome to attend a Burial Service with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery on Thursday at 1:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to one’s local Community Hospice in memory of Anthony J. Fiacco.
Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Arrest Report – May 12, 2016
Mechanicville Police Department
4/18/2016-5/1/2016
04/18/16
Trevor G. Grace, 22, of Troy was located April 18th, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear on a previous charge.
04/19/16
Elizabeth M. Witzke, 36, of Mayfield was charged April 19th, 2016 with criminal contempt 2nd degree.
04/19/16
Zachary J. Golding, 29, of Clifton Park was located April 19th, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
04/20/16
Robert A. Mancucci, 33. Of Schaghticoke was charged April 20th, 2016 with criminal obstruction of breathing, petit larceny and Assault 3rd.
04/21/16
Charles J. Bushey, 34, of Mechanicville was charged April 21st, 2016 with Criminal Contempt in the first degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, both felonies.
04/21/16
Michael P. Sivers, 24, of Champlain, NY was located April 21st, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.
04/22/16
Anthony Salazar, 25, of Mechanicville was charged April 22nd, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
04/22/16
James Wheeler, 30, of Cato, NY was charged April 22nd, 2016 with unlawful possession of marijuana.
04/22/16
Anita L. Morand, 52, of Halfmoon was charged April 22nd, 2016 with driving while intoxicated.
04/22/16
Todd J. Whitcher, 36, of Mechanicville was located April 22nd and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
04/22/16
Frank N. Diaco, 52, of Mechanicville was charged April 22nd, 2016 with driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree and the felonies of criminal possession of stolen property 3rd degree and grand larceny 4th degree.
04/24/16
Seth F. Williams, 25, of Mechanicville was charged April 24th, 2016 with petit larceny.
04/24/16
Timothy J. Sheehan, 35, of Mechanicville was charged April 24th, 2016 with driving while intoxicated.
04/24/16
Michael W. Carbone, 25, of Granville was charged April 24th, 2016 with criminal contempt in the 2nd degree.
Eric D. Loya, 33, of Mechanicville was charged April 27th, 2016 with offering a false interment for filing 1st degree and welfare fraud 3rd degree, both felonies.
04/28/16
Brandon J. Mount, 24, of Stillwater was charged April 28th , 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.
04/29/16
Angela L. Birch, 41, of Mechanicville was charged April 29th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
04/29/16
Samantha M. Hickey, 23, of Stillwater was charged April 29th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.
04/29/16
Phong A. Ngo, 35, of Cohoes was charged April 29th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree, a felony.
04/29/16
Jessie F. James, 18, of Mechanicville was charged April 29th, 2016 with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and criminal mischief 4th degree.
04/30/16
Eric F. Criscione, 31, of Johnsonville was charged April 30th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.
05/01/16
Micah A. Bui, 33, of Stillwater was charged May 1st, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.
05/01/16
Benjamin R. Moore, 35, of Saratoga Springs was charged May 1st, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd degree.
05/01/16
Anthony Salazar, 25, of Mechanicville was charged May 1st, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.
Stillwater Police Department
Arrest Blotter
04/24/16
Stillwater Police arrested Jessica L. Hayner (age 25) of Stillwater and charged her with Reckless Driving (misdemeanor) following an incident on Route 67 in which she was observed by police passing a vehicle in a no passing zone at a high rate of speed. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Paul Pecor.
04/27/16
Stillwater Police arrested Thomas J. Connell (age 42) of Mechanicville and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd degree (misdemeanor) Operating without Insurance (infraction) and Failure to Keep Right (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Route 67. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
04/28/16
Stillwater Police arrested John A. Metott (age 51) of Mechanicville and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Route 75. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.
4/28/16
Stillwater Police arrested Christopher J. Keniry (age 49) of Waterford and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.
04/29/16
Stillwater Police arrested Jerritt T. Chura (age 30) of Stillwater and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
04/30/16
Stillwater Police arrested Sarah L. Horn (age 18) of Schenectady and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Brickyard Rd. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
05/02/16
Stillwater Police issued an appearance ticket to Tyler A. Mosier (age 24) of Stillwater following an investigation by the Town of Stillwater Building and Zoning Enforcement Department for violations of the NYS Property Maintenance Code (exterior conditions-rubbish and garbage). Ptl. Tom Sawyer assisted with the case.
05/04/16
Stillwater Police issued an appearance ticket to Anthony J. Peluso (age 26) of Mechanicville following an investigation by the Town of Stillwater Building and Zoning Enforcement Department for violations of the NYS Property Maintenance Code (exterior conditions-rubbish-garbage-rodent infestation). Ptl. Alex Dunn assisted with the case.
05/05/16
Stillwater Police issued an appearance ticket to Esther M. McCarthy (age 51) of Stillwater following an investigation by the Town of Stillwater Building and Zoning Enforcement Department for violations of the NYS Property Maintenance Code (exterior conditions-rubbish-garbage-rodent infestation-combustible waste material). 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani assisted with the case.
Calendar of Events for May 19, 2016
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
180 Students Present Research and Creative Projects
ONEONTA, NY (05/05/2016)-- Nearly 200 SUNY Oneonta students presented original research and creative projects at the college's 2016 Student Research and Creative Activity Day on April 20.
Created to recognize and promote undergraduate scholarship and creative activity, Student Research & Creative Activity Day has become the premier on-campus event for scholarly student exhibition. A total of 180 students, supported by 66 faculty sponsors, participated in this year's event, which featured presentations on a wide variety of topics across academic disciplines.
The following area students were among the presenters:
Joshua Louden, a senior from Clifton Park, NY; Louden worked with Joshua Nollenberg of the Physics and Astronomy Department on a project titled "Searching the Outer Solar System for Trans-Neptunian Objects."
Alyssa Moran, a sophomore from Clifton Park, NY; Moran worked with Jonathan Brown of the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department on a project titled "Mathematical Discovery in Elementary Classrooms."
Rachael Shine honored by SUNY Oneonta Athletics Department
ONEONTA, NY (05/06/2016)-- The SUNY Oneonta athletics department held its 27th annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 3 and honored 14 student athletes as major award recipients.
Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY was one of the major award winners for the 2015-16 year.
Shine was the recipient of the Lee Abbott Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. Shine is majoring in Psychology and has earned numerous accolades for her performance in the classroom and on the track. Shine was an All-Conference and All-Region runner during this past cross country season and was named a USTFCCCA Scholar Athlete. She has also been inducted into both Chi Alpha Sigma and Psi Chi Honor Societies. Including last spring, she is a five-time SUNYAC champion while earning the Most Outstanding Track Athlete for both the 2015 outdoor and 2016 indoor championships. She is the current SUNYAC record holder in the indoor and outdoor 800-meter run and outdoor 1500-meter run.
Margaret Sanderson Recognized for Leadership at SUNY Oneonta
ONEONTA, NY (05/09/2016)-- Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY, has completed Gold Level requirements in the SUNY Oneonta's Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program.
Aaron Kalish Earns League Award
TROY, NY (05/09/2016)-- The Liberty League has announced its weekly award winners from baseball and Rensselaer Polytechnic Student (RPI) student-athlete Aaron Kalish of Clifton Park was among the award winners.
A sophomore, Kalish delivered 7.0 innings of three-hit pitching, in Game 2 against the Saints on Sunday, leading the Engineers to a 7-0 victory in a must-win game. He struck out seven without a walk, helping RPI clinch the fourth and final Liberty League Tournament spot. SLU batters hit just .120 off of him in the contest. Kalish has appeared in 11 games this season (all starts), going 2-5 with a 5.60 earned run average. Recording two combined shutouts, the former Shenendehowa High School standout has allowed 69 hits in 54.1 innings, with 43 strikeouts and 16 walks. The opposition is hitting .308 off the righthander. In 21 career games at RPI (16 starts), Kalish is 5-7 with a 5.58 ERA in 98.1 innings. He has two complete games and has surrendered 124 hits with 62 strikeouts and a .309 opponent batting average.
Sean Kennedy candidate for degree from Emporia State University
EMPORIA, KS (05/10/2016)-- Hats off to the more than 1,000 candidates for spring graduation at Emporia State University on May 14. Sean Edward Kennedy of Stillwater, New York, will graduate May 14 with a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education & Recreation .