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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Danelle Haner of Mechanicville Named to the Women's Soccer Team at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (09/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Danelle Haner of Mechanicville, NY is a participating member of the SUNY Delhi Women's Soccer Team. Haner is pursuing an associate's degree in Business Administration at Delhi.

SUNY Delhi's outstanding facilities have attracted the NJCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship, the NJCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship, and the NJCAA Division III Cross Country Championship. The Clark Field house features the Floyd L. Maines Arena, the CADI Fitness Center, and a mini-dome. The college's athletic facilities also include the Kunsela Hall Aquatics Center, The College Golf Course, an eight-lane 400-meter outdoor track, playing fields, racquetball/handball courts, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts.

Record Number of Students Take Part in SUNY Oneonta's Freshman Service Day

ONEONTA, NY (09/13/2013)(readMedia)-- A record number of SUNY Oneonta freshmen spent their first full day in Oneonta volunteering in the community. New students moved into their residence halls on Sunday, Aug. 25, and 202 of them participated in the college's sixth annual Freshman Service Day the next day.

Students worked at 19 volunteer sites in and around Oneonta, doing everything from painting and yardwork to helping elementary school teachers prepare classrooms for the new school year. Some students spent the day in canoes, helping the Otsego County Conservation Association to remove invasive water chestnuts from a wetland. The annual event is organized by the college'sCenter for Social Responsibility and Community. In addition to the 202 freshman volunteers, 30 upperclassmen and two faculty members participated as team leaders.

The following local students took part in SUNY Oneonta's Freshman Service Day on Aug. 26:

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Candace Haskell of Schaghticoke (12154), a graduate of Greenwich Central High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Biology;

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is English;

Jamie Wiener of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Mass Communications;

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Biology;

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is undeclared;

Kelli Gormley of Waterford (12188), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Biology;

Nathan Laing of Waterford (12188), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Geography;

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Chemistry;

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NEW YORK STATE’S STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS HUNDREDS OF INTERNSHIPS

Students Encouraged to Apply to Meet Fall Deadline @ nysinternships.com
Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone announced today that New York State has hundreds of internships available, and reminded college students to apply for Fall semester internships before the application deadline on September 3, 2013.

New York State created a one-stop website - www.nysinternships.com - that allows students to view and apply for internship opportunities across an array of state agencies both downstate and upstate.

The website is one component of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s New New York Leaders initiative, which is focused on attracting new talent to state government through both a fellowship program and an internship program.  With the internship website, applicants can view job descriptions, create profiles, specify interests, and upload resumes, writing samples and letters of recommendation.  Students can apply for multiple internships at the same time.

“The internship program is designed to attract and mentor a new generation of talented leaders for New York State,” said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.  “I continue to encourage talented college students to consider devoting time to public service while acquiring valuable skills and marketable work experience.”

“New York State continues to offer a wide variety of opportunities across numerous professional occupations,” said Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone.  “Governor Cuomo’s internship program offers opportunities for hands on experience in finance, engineering, public relations, information technology and health care, as well as a host of other professional disciplines.”

The program is open to resident graduate and undergraduate students as well as students who attend schools in other states, but reside in New York.  Opportunities include both paid and unpaid positions.  Internships may include academic credit depending on the policy of the educational institution.

To apply, visit nysinternships.com.

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Jury returns verdict of guilty after 4 days of deliberations in Saratoga County Court on Daniel P. Taylor

Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy III announced today that a jury returned a verdict of guilty on a violent felony of Assault 2nd and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, misdemeanor, after deliberating since last Friday on the case against Daniel P. Taylor (d.o.b. 10-10-83) of 500 South Shore Road, East Caroga Lake, NY for stabbing a man in the parking lot of the former Northern Lights, (now known as Upstate Concert Hall)  a dance club/bar and music venue in Clifton Park, New York.  The 2 day music event was called "Rat-atat-tat" where there was music, tattoo artists and tarot card readers.  The featured band was "Sick of It".

The trial was before the Hon. Jerry J. Scarano, County Court Judge.

The stabbing occurred on November 26, 2011.  Assistant District Attorneys Debra Kaelin and Michele Schettino tried the case which lasted for more than two weeks in which the prosecution called more than 25 witnesses and entered more than 100 pieces of physical evidence including photographs, the victim's clothing, video of the defendant, surveillance video from surrounding businesses, and forensic evidence.  The knife was never recovered.

In speaking to the jury after the trial, which is an unusual yet sought after opportunity, the jurors indicated that they had a tough time in understanding  the "self-defense" charge.  Further they said that because the defendant only stabbed the victim once, they questioned the defendant's intent to cause serious physical injury.

The People maintained that the intent was shown in a number of deliberate actions the defendant took.  These actions resulted in only one stab wound, but a substantial 16 inch slice, from one side of the rib cage to the other, and a laceration to the  liver of approximately 7 inches across and nearly 2 inches deep into that organ.

The conviction stems from an incident where Taylor attacked an unarmed man in the parking lot who he believed was following his girlfriend. After the brutal stabbing, he walked away from the victim, then discarded the knife he had brought  with him in an effort to hide it from authorities and caught up with the girlfriend.

Assistant DA Kaelin said "the jury listened very carefully, reviewed the  evidence and made the appropriate decision as to who was telling the truth.  They did not 'buy into' the baseless self-defense claim."

District Attorney Murphy said "ADA Kaelin had an uphill battle with the tale the defendant told on the witness stand.  I believe in the jury system and I'm thankful for the work of the jurors.  Without their efforts this man would not face the consequences for stabbing an innocent unarmed victim."

The prosecutors praised the work of the New York State Police, the Forensic Investigation Unit, as well at the Saratoga County Sheriff's Department for their work in investigating the case.

The defendant faces up to 7 years in prison and up to 3 years of post-release supervision.  Sentencing is scheduled for June 27, 2013 before Judge Scarano in Ballston Spa, NY.