Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local Students Named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List at The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (07/07/2016)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 721 students have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester.

Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for the Dean's List.

Students from this area who are on the Dean's List for spring 2016 are:

Joshua Heller of Mechanicville, New York

Caitlin Irla of Waterford, New York

Ahryah Jessop of Clifton Park, New York

Claire Moylan of Waterford, New York

Maria Savino of Waterford, New York

Caroline Wincowski of Clifton Park, New York

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, New York

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, New York

Christopher Posporelis of Clifton Park, New York

Marlene Eckert of Clifton Park, New York

Erin Harrington of Clifton Park, New York

Sophia Laposta of Clifton Park, New York

Ashley Malmberg of Halfmoon, New York

Nicolette Miciotta of Mechanicville, New York

Katherine Poladian of Clifton Park, New York

Elizabeth Senecal of Waterford, New York

Kayla Smith of Melrose, New York

Rachel Ten Eyck of Clifton Park, New York

Erin Davenport of Waterford, New York

Astrid Garcia of Waterford, New York

Katherine Greco of Waterford, New York

Audrey Moylan of Waterford, New York

David Nesich of Valley Falls, New York

Amanda Neveu of Mechanicville, New York

Justine Pascual of Clifton Park, New York

Lauren Wemett of Clifton Park, New York

Scott Whitney of Waterford, New York

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2016 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (07/01/2016)-- The following students have been named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester:

Megan McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

John Moore of Mechanicville, NY is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in Business Administration.

Derek Rose of Mechanicville, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Communication.

SUNY New Paltz spring 2016 Undergraduate Degrees

NEW PALTZ, NY (07/05/2016)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the conferral of more than 1,150 undergraduate degrees following the conclusion of the spring 2016 semester.

The following students are among the newest alumni of SUNY New Paltz:

Tyler Adams of Johnsonville (12094) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting

Frankie Dineen of Clifton Park (12065) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Nicholas Kaiser of Waterford (12188) earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance

Chrisanne Pierson of Clifton Park (12065) earned a Bachelor of Science in Management

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Students Named to Spring 2016 Dean's List

TROY, NY (07/05/2016)-- Just over 700 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Sarah Farnham, of Halfmoon, studies Architecture.

Okan Kaya, of Clifton Park, studies Biomedical Engineering.

Rachael King, of Mechanicville, studies Chemical Engineering.

Faith Marro, of Johnsonville, studies Architecture.

Timothy Saia, of Clifton Park, studies Computer Science.

John Sawyer, of Johnsonville, studies Business and Management.

 Tessie A. Tarsa – 90

MECHANICVILLE - Tessie A. Tarsa, 90, of Mechanicville died peacefully at her home on July 3, 2016.  She was born on October 30, 1925 in Easton, NY and was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Magatz) Tarsa.

Calling hours will be at the Church on Thursday from 1-3 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Miss Tarsa’s name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

 

Arrests 07/07 issue.

Arrest records of the Mechanicville Police Department  5/30/2016-6/12/2016

05/31/16

Deidra L. DeLossantos, 39, Of Mechanicville was charged May 31st, 2016 with criminal contempt 1st degree, a felony.

05/31/16

Michael W. Carbone, 29, of Granville was charged May 31st, 2016 with criminal contempt 1st degree, a felony.

05/31/16

Samantha E. Groff, 23, of Mechanicville was charged May 31st 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05/31/16

William A. Perry, 36, homeless was charged May 31st, 2016 with disorderly conduct.

06/02/16

Deborah A. Reilly, 56, of Schaghticoke was charged June 2nd, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

06/03/16

Alvin K. Davis, 25, of Malta was located June 3rd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.

06/03/16

Daniel R. Belmonte, 30, of Clifton Park was located June 3rd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.

06/05/16

Joshua J. Gray, 25, of Mechanicville was charged June 5th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

06/06/16

Frank R. Marzullo, 44, of Stanford, NY was charged June 6th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

06/06/16

Dwight T. Hampton, 61, of Valley Falls was charged June 6th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

06/07/16

Patrick S. Dooley, 31, of Stillwater was located June 7th, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.

06/07/16

Colleen M. Farr, 21, of Mechanicville was charged June 7th, 2016 with harassment 2nd degree.

Justin T. Pariseau, 25, of Schaghticoke was charged June 9th, 2016 with criminal contempt 2nd degree.

 

06/09/16

Justin T. Pariseau, 25, of Schaghticoke was charged June 9th, 2016, with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree, circumventing an ignition interlock device and cranial contempt 2nd degree.

06/10/16

Elizabeth P. Moshier, 34 of Mechanicville was located June 10th, 2016 and taken into custoday on a bench warrant for failure to appear.

06/10/16

Joseph V. Bagley, 45, of Mechanicville was charged June 10th, 2016 with stalking 4th degree.

06/10/16

Kenneth J. Chouinard, 59, of Mechanicville was charged June 10th, 2016 with criminal possession of marijuana 5th degree.

06/11/16

Marisa Rose Bowie, 37, of Mechanicville was charged June 11th, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd degree.

06/11/16

Nicholas J. Zalucki, 37, of Waterford was charged June 11th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

06/12/16

Ronald C. Skaarup, 23, of Stillwater was charged June 12th, 2016 with public lewdness.

06/12/16

Richard K. Favour, 30, of Schaghticoke was charged June 12th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

06/12/16

Jamie L. Myers, 29, of Mechanicville was charged June 12th, 2016 with the misdemeanors of obstruction of governmental administration 2nd degree, assault 3rd degree, and attempted assault 3rd degree; she was also charged with the felonies of assault 2nd degree and attempted escape 2nd degree.

 

Stillwater Police Department

Arrest Blotter

6/24/16

Stillwater Police arrested Robin A. McCarthy (age 55) of Ballston Spa and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Route 67. She was processed and released pending prosecution in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

6/27/16

Stillwater Police arrested Rik S. Seiler (age 38) of Johnsonville 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 Route 76. He was processed and released pending prosecution in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Tom Sawyer.

 

Stillwater Police Department

FELONY Arrest

6/25/16

Stillwater Police arrested Justin A. Miller (age 24) on an Arrest Warrant charging him with 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (Felony) and 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree (Felony) following a Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office investigation in which it was determined that the defendant sold heroin in the Village of Stillwater. He was turned over to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office for processing.

The defendant was later arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail with $40,000.00 bail bond. The arrest was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani.

Miller, Justin A.

The Express Newspaper – July 7, 2016

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Ballston Spa Resident Receives Degree from Simmons College

BOSTON, Mass (Grassroots Newswire) June 28, 2016 - Tiffany Nicole Pierce,
Ballston Spa (12020) resident, earned a Bachelor of Science from the
School of Nursing and Health Sciences in May.Local students earn dean’s list recognition at Norwich University


NORTHFIELD, Vt. (Grassroots Newswire) June 30, 2016 – The following
students from your readership area have been recognized on the dean’s list
at Norwich University for the spring 2016 semester:

* Patrick John Millington of Clifton Park (12065)

* Joseph Thomas Rafferty of Saratoga Springs (12866)

* Jacob Robert Keasbey of Schaghticoke (12154)Daemen College Student Honored for Dean’s List Achievement

AMHERST, N.Y. (Grassroots Newswire) June 30, 2016 - Daemen College Dean
Dr. Michael Brogan announces the following student achieved Dean’s List
status at Daemen College for the Spring 2016 semester.

Brittany Denton of Schaghticoke (12154)

 

Dean's List at University of Delaware

NEWARK, DE (07/01/2016)-- The following local students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester:

Sara Beidl of Clifton Park (12065)

Christina Capobianco of Clifton Park (12065)

Grace Oliver of Waterford (12188)

 

John Duffy of Clifton Park Earns Spring 2016 High Honors at Pomfret School

POMFRET, CT (06/28/2016)-- John Duffy of Clifton Park, a member of the Pomfret School class of 2016, has earned high honor roll distinction at Pomfret School for the 2016 spring term. A student earns high honors with a grade point average of 3.670 or higher and no grade below a B.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Courtney Luskin Named to Morrisville State College President's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (06/24/2016)-- Morrisville State recently announced that Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, NY was named to the President's List for the Spring 2016 semester.

Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT (06/24/2016)-- Some 2,329 students were awarded a variety of bachelor's degrees during the University of Vermont's 215th commencement ceremonies on May 22. Approximately 502 advanced degrees were awarded by the UVM Graduate College, and 106 took the oath of Hippocrates following the awarding of their M.D. degrees at ceremonies of the UVM College of Medicine.

The following local students were among the graduates:

Kendra Mazza of Mechanicville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Abigail Weiskopf of Clifton Park graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education

Class of 2016 graduates from Union College

SCHENECTADY, NY (06/21/2016)-- Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker offered some practical advice for the Class of 2016. The class included 550 students at Union's 222nd Commencement.

Brandon Jones, of Mechanicville, NY, received a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biochemistry magna cum laude

Nathaniel Parker, of Clifton Park, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science

Erin Wade, of Waterford, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English summa cum laude

Jeffrey Williams, of Waterford, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Economics

BUFFALO, NY (06/21/2016)-- Students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the dean's list at Buffalo State. We are pleased to recognize the following students who attained this honor in the Spring 2016 semester.

Ashley Maggiacomo of Clifton Park (12065)

Tatayana Gibson of Clifton Park (12065)

Western New England University Congratulates More Than 700 Students at the Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/23/2016)-- The following local students were welcomed as alumni on May 21, 2016 at Western New England University's Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations graduates!

Emily Eddy of Schaghticoke (12154) graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Pharmacy .

James Eberle of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Sport Management and Arts and Entertainment Management.

Sarah Marois of Waterford (12188) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting and Finance.

Nancy C. Caswell – 68

STILLWATER – Nancy C. Caswell (nee Notro), 68, of Stillwater, formerly of Albany and a Mechanicville High School graduate, died peacefully at her home on June 23rd.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family are being asked to make a donation in Nancy's name to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospice of Saratoga.

There will be no services; instead, we ask family and friends to gather at daughter Kim's house at 36 Russell Drive on Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 to celebrate Nancy's beautiful life.

Please visit devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions to the home.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.