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Saratoga Co. Studying Body Cameras for Deputies – by H. Wessell
BALLSTON SPA, January 28 – The recently formed Saratoga Board of Supervisors subcommittee on adopting body cameras as standard equipment for its patrol officers met for the first time last week. Over probably several months, according to chairman and Clifton Park Supervisor Philip Barrett, the panel will consider several aspects of the issue, including review of equipment and video storage options; presentations on the experience of other law enforcement agencies; usage policies and protocols and procedures developed by other policing departments. It is expected to develop a recommendation to the Public Safety Committee and the full Board of Supervisors, hopefully he said in time to include initial purchases in the 2016 County Budget.
Read the entire article in the Feb. 5th edition of the Express.
Union College’s Civil War Connection – by S. McBride
The connection between Schenectady’s Union College and the American Civil War is both profound and poignant. And given that 2015 is the 150th anniversary of the end of that defining period in our history, the college will host an exhibit in the Nott Memorial that will be on display throughout the coming year. Fittingly, it is called “Profound and Poignant; Stories of Union and the Civil War.”
Read the entire article in the Feb. 5th issue of the Express.
New Beginnings for Maplewood Manor – by H. Wessell
BALLSTON SPA January 29 –- As of last Sunday Maplewood Manor nursing home in Ballston Spa is known as the Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care. Zenith Care Health of Westchester County is the new owner, as Saratoga County joins a veritable cavalcade of New York State municipal nursing homes that have had to be privatized in recent years.
Civil Service Employee Association employees at Maplewood twice in recent days, once by a wide margin and by two votes in a re- vote requested by the membership on Monday, January 26, voted down a contract offer from Zenith, chosen to be eventual purchaser of the facility in late 2013.
Read the entire article in the Feb. 5th issue of the Express.
Mechanicville Sports Teams Earn Scholar Athlete Honors – by S. McBride
Before the new school year starts at the end of each summer, high school kids hit the fields and courts to get ready for fall sports. Any high school athlete will tell you that getting whipped back into shape after summer vacation takes a lot of hard work. But then the first day of school arrives, and they also have to get back into study mode which is also a lot of work.
When high school students can put together a fall sports season and a first marking period and show remarkable success in both, it’s a tribute to their work ethic, their time management and their desire to succeed. It’s also a tribute to the coaches and teachers who demand the best from them.
Read the entire article in the Feb. 5 Express
The Express Newspaper – February 5, 2015
Awards and Achievements – Local College Students
Local Students Will Travel to Washington, D.C. for Prestigious Journalism Conference
FAIRFAX, VA (01/29/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local students are among only 250 chosen as National Youth Correspondents for the 2015 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University.
Jennifer Attanasio, a student at a local high school has been selected to represent Clifton Park, New York.
Nicholas Miller, a student at Mechanicville High School has been selected to represent Mechanicville, New York.
Nicole Swift Earns Degree From Nazareth College
ROCHESTER, NY (01/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Nicole Swift of Clifton Park, NY, earned a degree from Nazareth College in December 2014. Swift received a MSE in Literacy Education. The graduates can chose to walk with with the class of 2015 during May Commencement exercises at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y.
Renee Loeffel of Clifton Park Named to the Fall 2014 Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire
DURHAM, NH (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- Renee Loeffel of Clifton Park has earned Honors for the fall semester of the 2014-2015 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.
Joseph Tronco of Clifton Park, NY Named to Springfield College Dean's List
SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- Springfield College has named Joseph Tronco of Clifton Park, NY (12065) to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2014 term. Tronco is studying Applied Exercise Science.
Hofstra University Congratulates Fall 2014 Dean's List Students
HEMPSTEAD, NY (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Fall 2014 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List. The following local students earned the Dean's List distinction:
Angelina Purcell of Clifton Park.
Naledi Ushe of Clifton Park.
Area students on SUNY Oswego President's List
OSWEGO, NY (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the President's List for the fall 2014 semester at SUNY Oswego. Students who achieve grade averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale are named to the President's List, the top 7.4 percent of students.
Allison S. Cady of Barney Road in Clifton Park, a senior in childhood education
Morgan C. Clifford of Damask Drive in Clifton Park, a sophomore in psychology
Daniel B. Hoang of Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park, a junior in information science
Jenna A. Johnson of Trice Drive in Clifton Park, a senior in psychology
Kelsey L. Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park, a sophomore in marketing
John P. Trawinski of Fallentree Lane in Clifton Park, a junior in applied mathematical economics
Alyssa M. Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville, a junior in anthropology
News from Clarkson University
For more information contact: Michael P. Griffin, 315-268-6716, mgriffin@clarkson.edu
Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, NY (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2014 semester at Clarkson University:
Robert Benson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.
Brian Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering.
Eric Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Jacob Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in computer science and mathematics.
Madison Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering & management.
Fred Tracy of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in engineering & management.
News from Nazareth College
Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Fall 2013
ROCHESTER, NY (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Fall of 2014 semester.
Jessica Slivienski of Clifton Park (12065)
Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park (12065)
Jennifer Lachell of Waterford (12188)
Nicole McGreevy of Schaghticoke (12154)
Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List
POTSDAM, NY (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester at Clarkson University:
James Greg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Victoria Hathaway of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in biology and biomolecular science.
Andrew McCarthy of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Ryan McCrudden of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in computer engineering.
Evan Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a senior majoring in chemical engineering and electrical engineering.
Alexander Slemp of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering & management.
Aaron Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in biology.
Zachary Willard of Stillwater, N.Y., a junior majoring in computer engineering.
Brook Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a freshman majoring in environmental engineering.
Area residents on SUNY Oswego Deans' List
OSWEGO, NY (01/30/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the Deans' List for the fall 2014 semester at SUNY Oswego. To be included on the Deans' List, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79. The President's and Deans' lists represent the top 31 percent of the Oswego student body.
Megan C. Adelman of Monmouth Way in Clifton Park, a sophomore in human development
Karlee Brown of Kings Court in Clifton Park, a junior in marketing
Zachary Diamond of Hollandale Lane in Clifton Park, a senior in psychology
Simone R. Duscha of Christine Court in Clifton Park, a junior in public relations
Miles J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a junior in business administration
Morgan J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a freshman in childhood education
Helen G. Krupski of Bayberry Drive in Clifton Park, a senior in childhood education
Bryan Ruderman of Via Da Vinci in Clifton Park, a senior in broadcasting and mass communication
Kirstin M. Swartz of Wilden Way in Clifton Park, a freshman in creative writing
Bernard A. Thibault of Saxony Street in Clifton Park, a sophomore in electrical and computer engineering
Domonique M. Valenti of Equinox Court in Clifton Park, a senior in adolescence education
Mrs. Rose Palmer – 94
MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Rose Palmer, 94, longtime resident of Stillwater Ave., died peacefully Friday evening, Jan. 30th at Capital Living Center, Schenectady, after a brief illness. Born in Italy, Feb. 20, 1920, she and her family immigrated to America and Ballston Spa, and lived all her married life in Mechanicville.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson (St. Peter’s) Church, No. Hudson Ave., with burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Tuesday from 3 – 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church Endowment Fund, in loving memory of Rose Palmer.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Read the entire obituary in the Feb. 5 issue of the Express.
Kathleen Connor Small Susko – 83
MECHANICVILLE – Kathleen Connor Small Susko, 83, died peacefully on Friday, January 30th, after a long illness in the nursing unit of Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Troy, daughter of the late Harry “Happy” and Edith May Hadley Connor, Kathleen, who has been known to many of family and friends as “May” was a 1949 graduate of Mechanicville High School.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 7 PM at St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville. Spring burial in Hudson ViewCemetery.
Calling hours at the McBride Road Church on Monday from 4 – 6:30 PM.
Kathleen’s family would like to express deepest gratitude to the Doctors and Nursing staff unit at Ellis Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the NE NY chapter of the American Lung Assoc. 155 Washington Ave., Albany 12210 or Parkinson’s Research Foundation, C/O Albany Med Ctr, 47 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 12208, in loving memory of Kathleen Small Susko. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
The entire obituary will be in the Feb. 5 Express.
Senior Center New Bus Dedication February 4th
HALFMOON - Halfmoon Town Supervisor, Kevin J. Tollisen, announced today that the Town of Halfmoon will be dedicating its new Senior Bus on Wednesday, February 4th, at the Halfmoon Senior Center at 11:45am. The dedication of the new bus is the culmination of the Saratoga County Office for the Aging providing a grant of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the purchase of the new bus in fiscal year 2014. The bus has been in the process of being custom built over the past several months specifically for the Town of Halfmoon.
Supervisor Tollisen advised that the new fourteen passenger Bus will be dedicated in honor of and in loving memory of Allan Dick Lee (Dick Lee), "a lifelong resident and true community leader who worked tirelessly to make Halfmoon a better place for its residents". Supervisor Tollisen called Lee a "pillar of the community" and will always be "remembered and honored for all that he gave to Halfmoon".
For additional information, please contact the Town Supervisor, Kevin J. Tollisen at x2200