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Cobleskill’s Preston Looks to Future, Recounts Past as Collegiate Career Comes to a Close

Written By Cicero on 3/16/17 | 3/16/17


Standing tall at 5’11”, SUNY Cobleskill’s Shelby Preston has cast an impressive shadow over the Fighting Tigers women's basketball team over the past four seasons, overcoming personal hardship and team struggles to lead her squad in 2016-17 to its first winning season and ECAC Division III Championship Tournament since she joined the team.

From scoring 21 points in her first game as a collegiate athlete to posting her 58th career double/double in her final performance, Ms. Preston has largely let her play on the court speak for itself. However, Ms. Preston recently sat down with The Mountain Eagle to discuss her career as an athlete and what lies ahead for the basketball star off the court.

End of the Line

After playing basketball the majority of her life, becoming a star athlete at both Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School and SUNY Cobleskill, Ms. Preston commented that it is very depressing that her final season is in the books, because “I’ve been an athlete my whole life and for it to just be over...it’s depressing.”

“Then again, I’ve done what I had to do,” Ms. Preston added modestly.

In addition to setting the Fighting Tiger program records for most points scored with 1386 and most rebounds with 1220, Ms. Preston was named to the NEAC All-Conference Team all four seasons of her collegiate career and she received the Excellence in Student Leadership Award from SUNY Cobleskill  twice.

When asked what she was most proud of from her time at SUNY Cobleskill, Ms. Preston cited her ability to manage the various aspects of being a student athlete: juggling classes and getting good grades, playing basketball, and becoming part of as many clubs as she was able to.

She added, “The most challenging thing would have to be...honestly just living up to the standard of what a student athlete really is.”

A Daughter and An Athlete

One of the most difficult hardships Ms. Preston faced was in her Sophomore season, as she battled opponents on the court while her father battled for his life in a courageous fight against cancer. Her father would yield to his sickness late in Shelby’s season and with only one home game remaining, no one expected her to play.

However, just one day after her father died and one day before his funeral, she took the court and won the hearts and minds of everyone in attendance, scoring 18 points and taking down 21 rebounds in a heartfelt performance that led to her receiving the 2014-15 NEAC Inspirational Award.

Commenting on the situation that, “It was absolutely awful and I didn’t think I could do it, but I just did it… And people admired me for that the rest of my career,” Ms. Preston shared that she nearly hung up the sneakers after her father passed.

When asked what compelled her to keep playing when she didn’t want to, Shelby replied that “My teammates and the people around me told me I can’t give up the one thing that I live for.”

What’s Next?

Now that all her games have been played and her accomplishments immortalized, Ms. Preston is looking toward the next chapter of life as a college graduate. Set to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Communications this coming May, the Dean’s List honoree is contemplating her next move.

Although she is currently trying to decide between furthering her education by pursuing a Masters in Sports Management at either Cortland or Springfield, while also mulling a part-time marketing position she was offered by Syracuse Athletics, Ms. Preston is sure of one thing: she wants to remain a part of the sports world.

“I just want to be in the athletic realm of things, I don’t really care what I’m doing I just want to be around athletics at all costs,” she said. When asked if this included potentially coaching one day, Ms. Preston laughed while responding with a quick “no.”

State of Emergency in Schoharie County, Roads Closed

Written By Editor on 3/14/17 | 3/14/17

Date Sent: Tue, Mar 14, 2017, 01:27 PM
        Issuing Agency: Office of Emergency Services

        Schoharie County Chairman of the Board, Earl VanWormer III has declared a
State of Emergency for Schoharie County due to excessive snowfall causing
extremely hazardous travel conditions.

The Chairman has closed county
office buildings and sent non-essential employees home.  He has also
ordered county roads closed to non-essential vehicles.

Emergency Information can be viewed at https://www2.schohariecounty-ny.gov/CountyWebSiteApp/faces/EmergencyNotificationsIndex.xhtml


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Tractor Trailers Banned From Travel on I-88 Today

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Schoharie County Closure List

Credit: Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services.

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Blizzard Warning in Schoharie County Until 4am Weds

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Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 4 am EDT Wednesday...

* locations... the Lake George Saratoga region, the greater
  capital region including the Helderbergs and Schoharie valley
  in New York, and Bennington County in Vermont.

* Hazard types... heavy snowfall, white-out conditions and
  blowing and drifting of snow.

* Snow accumulations... 18 to 24 inches, with locally higher
  amounts of up to three feet possible across higher terrain in
  southern Vermont.

* Snowfall rates... 2 to 4 inches per hour at times today.

* Timing... snow will come down heavy during the today before
  diminishing tonight. Strong winds will develop this afternoon
  and continue into the evening, with some gusts approaching 45
  mph, especially across higher elevations.

* Impacts... extremely dangerous travel conditions due to snow
  covered roads, white-out conditions along with blowing and
  drifting snow.

* Winds... northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph,
  strongest across the higher terrain.

* Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures... rising into the lower to mid 20s this afternoon
  then lowering back into the teens this evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel... have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded... stay with your vehicle.

The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 8
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
on our home Page at weather.Gov/Albany

********************storm total snowfall********************

Location          storm total     time/date   comments                   
                     snowfall           of 
                     /inches/   measurement

New York

... Columbia County... 
   Ancramdale             3.6   552 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Austerlitz             2.0   607 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Dutchess County... 
   La Grange              3.8   500 am  3/14  meteorologist           

... Greene County... 
   West Kill              4.5   602 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Greenville Center      3.5   532 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Catskill               3.0   537 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Halcott Center         2.0   505 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Montgomery County... 
   Fonda                  2.5   615 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Amsterdam              1.0   608 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Palatine Bridge        1.0   532 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Schoharie County... 
   Charlotteville         1.3   546 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Middleburgh            1.0   427 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   Richmondville          0.8   416 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Ulster County... 
   Kingston               3.8   546 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   West Shokan            1.5   448 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Warren County... 
   Lake Luzerne           0.5   606 am  3/14  weathernet6             

Vermont

... Bennington County... 
   Woodford               2.0   627 am  3/14  weathernet6             
   West Arlington         0.5   605 am  3/14  weathernet6             

... Windham County... 
   Wilmington             0.2   549 am  3/14  weathernet6             


**********************24 hour snowfall**********************

Location              24 hour     time/date   comments                   
                     snowfall           of 
                     /inches/   measurement

New York

... Greene County... 
   1 E Greenville         3.0   530 am  3/14  cocorahs                

... Saratoga County... 
   3 S Clifton Park       2.1   600 am  3/14  cocorahs                

Vermont

... Windham County... 
   1 WNW Wilmington       0.3   547 am  3/14  cocorahs 

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Delaware County Declares State of Emergency, Road Travel Banned



Tina Mole, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Delaware County, has declared a State

of Emergency for Delaware County. Heavy snow and high winds are making travel around

the County treacherous at best. All roads in Delaware County are closed until further

notice. No unnecessary travel in Delaware County is permitted.

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Cuomo Declares Statewide Emergency

Written By Editor on 3/13/17 | 3/13/17

In preparation for blizzard-like conditions tomorrow, Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for all 62 New York counties.
With heavy snow and dangerous conditions expected statewide, we are taking every precaution to keep New Yorkers safe.
The state is already prepared to aggressively clear roads, provide personnel and storm equipment as needed, and offer immediate assistance to communities across the state. The state urges residents to stay informed, avoid unnecessary travel, and motorist should be prepared for road closures around the state.
Stay up to date on the state efforts to combat this storm: Click here for latest news and closures.
Heavy snow will begin early Tuesday morning and affect the morning rush hour, with whiteout conditions throughout the day. By the evening commute, there is strong potential for 16 to 20 inches of snow to have blanketed the state. Snowfall rates may reach 2 to 4 inches per hour at intermittent periods throughout the day, which will be exacerbated by gusty and potentially dangerous winds.
All residents should have the following items available:
Flashlight and extra batteries.
Battery-powered portable radio to receive emergency information.
Adequate supplies of food, water, and any essential medications.
First aid kit and supplies.
Extra blankets and sleeping bags.
Fire extinguisher and smoke detector – test to ensure they are working properly.
We strongly urge everyone to limit unnecessary travel on Tuesday, and if you must ‎drive, please plan ahead, be careful, and stay safe.
To stay informed on recent updates, road closures and more, please follow along here.
Thank you, and stay safe.
Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

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Delaware County Declares Travel Advisory

Delaware County Sheriff Thomas E. Mills has issued a TRAVEL ADVISORY for all

Delaware County roads effective 11pm today through 11pm Tuesday March 14 th . The

National Weather service has issued a blizzard warning for Delaware County during this

time period. It is anticipated that heavy snow and white out conditions will make travel

extremely difficult and dangerous. Residents are strongly urged not to travel unless

absolutely necessary.

All Delaware County Offices will be closed on Tuesday March 14 th to include public access

to the Waste Management Facility and Composting Center.

Changes and updates to this advisory will be made as conditions change.

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SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

The SUNY Cobleskill men’s lacrosse team notched their second consecutive victory of the season on Wednesday traveling to La Plume, Pa. to defeat the Cougars of Keystone College by a score of 16-2 in non-league action. Senior goalkeeper John Montaniz, Lindenhurst, N.Y., Lindenhurst/Suffolk Community College, recorded 11 saves as the Fighting Tigers improved to 2-0 overall.

Sophomore Zach Haskin, Warnerville, N.Y., Cobleskill-Richmondville High School, posted a total score of 4853 points to place 15th overall in the men’s heptathlon at the 2017 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field National Championships hosted overall the weekend by North Central College in Naperville, Ill.

UPCOMING HOME CONTESTS:

Softball vs. SUNY Polytechnic 3/29, Morrisville State 4/1, Cazenovia College 4/2, Sage College 4/4       
 Lacrosse vs. Wells College 4/1, SUNY Polytechnic 4/8                                                                    
Men’s Golf hosts the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Classic on 4/8 & 4/9 at the Cobleskill Golf & Country Club


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Blizzard Warning in Delaware County Until 11pm Tuesday

Keep the dial here at our always updated Weather page.

Issued By:  NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)
Affected Jurisdictions:  Delaware, Sullivan Counties

Headline:  Blizzard Warning issued March 13 at 2:59PM EDT until March 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT TUESDAY...The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.* LOCATIONS...Delaware and Sullivan counties in New York.* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, as well as significant blowing and drifting.* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 14 to 24 inches.* TIMING...Snow will overspread the area near or shortly after midnight. The snow will become heavy at times after midnight with heavy snow continuing much of the time into Tuesday evening. The snow will diminish to lighter snow or flurries later Tuesday night. North to northeast winds will increase late tonight with occasional gusts to 35 mph on Tuesday and Tuesday night. The heavy snow will end Tuesday night but blowing and drifting snow will continue to cause travel problems through Wednesday.* IMPACTS...The heavy snow will combine with strong winds to cause low visibilities along with considerable blowing and drifting snow. Whiteout conditions will be common in many areas,especially over higher terrain. Travel will become nearly impossible in many areas. Bitter wind chills may produce frostbite with prolonged exposure to the cold.* WINDS...North winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.* VISIBILITIES...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibilities to a quarter mile or less for several hours.* TEMPERATURES...Teens tonight and 20s on Tuesday.

A Blizzard Warning means blizzard conditions are expected or occurring. A blizzard is the most dangerous and life-threatening winter storm. Blizzards reduce visibility to less than 1/4 mile from falling and/or blowing snow with frequent wind gusts over 35 mph for at least 3 hours. A blizzard warning means that prolonged whiteout conditions are expected or occurring which will make travel extremely dangerous or even impossible. If you venture out, you could be risking your life.


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Cobleskill Police Blotter

Cobleskill Police Department
Press Release



Wednesday, March 8, 2017

At 8:00 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Anthony Hartt, 63, of Worcester, NY, for Criminal Trespass and Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on March 14th at 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

At 9:00 a.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Elkin Patino, 48, of Cobleskill, NY, for Criminal Trespass.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released. He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on March 21st at 5:00 p.m.

Friday, March 10, 2017

At 1:45 a.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Kevin S. Barnosky, 18, of Watertown, CT, for Trespass and Possession of Alcohol by a person under the age of 21.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on March 28th at 5:00 p.m.

At 7:36 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Jason D. Gosselink, 38, of Richmondville, NY, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd and 1 other vehicle and traffic ticket.  He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and released.  He is to return to Cobleskill Town Court on March 14th at 5:00 p.m.

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Nor'easter Could Bring Up to 30 Inches Tuesday

Written By Editor on 3/12/17 | 3/12/17

For always updated information keep it tuned to our always updated weather page.

Below is from the National Weather Service.

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from midnight Monday
night to 8 PM EDT Wednesday...

* locations... Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, the Berkshires of
  Massachusetts, and the Mohawk Valley, northern Fulton County,
  greater capital region, Mid Hudson valley, Taconics, and
  eastern Catskills of New York.

* Hazard types... heavy snowfall.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 10 to 18 inches.

* Timing... snowfall will spread southwest to northeast across the
  warning area from between midnight Monday night to just before
  daybreak Tuesday morning. Snow will become heavy during the
  day Tuesday before diminishing Tuesday night. Lighter snowfall
  may linger late Tuesday night into Wednesday.

* Impacts... the combination of low visibility and slippery
  roadways due to heavy snowfall will result in dangerous travel
  conditions. Gusty winds will result in areas of blowing and
  drifting snow.

* Winds... north 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* Visibilities... less than one mile, occasionally a quarter mile
  or less on Tuesday.

* Temperatures... mainly in the 20s Tuesday and Wednesday,
  falling into the teens Tuesday night.

* Snowfall rates... one to three inches per hour is likely at
  times Tuesday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel... keep an extra flashlight...
food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.


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Woman Arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

Written By Editor on 3/10/17 | 3/10/17

On Wednesday March 8 th 2017 at about 8:10pm, Delaware County Sheriff’s

Deputies arrested 56 year old Anneliese M. Wren, of Fish’s Eddy New York

on charges of aggravated unlicensed operation 2 nd degree and operating out

of restrictions of an ignition interlock device, both misdemeanors. Wren was

additionally charged with failure to signal and is scheduled to appear at

Hancock Village Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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SUNY Department of Sport and Excercise to Host "Pitch, Hit, and Run" Competition

The SUNY Cobleskill Department of Sport & Exercise announced today that the college will serve as the local host site for the 2017 Scotts/Major League Baseball (MLB) "Pitch, Hit, and Run" (PHR) skills competition on Monday, April 3rd  hosted, rain or shine, at the college's baseball diamond, softball fields and field house. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the contest will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. The “Pitch, Hit & Run” competition will be sponsored as part of Cobleskill’s 2017 NCAA  Division III Week – a celebration by member schools of the division’s unique philosophy that equally values academics, athletics and student-athletes’ involvement in a full and rich campus life – which is set nationwide for the week of April 3rd  to April 9th, 2017.

The competition is open to boys and girls no younger than 7 years of age and no older than 14 years old as of July 17, 2017. A copy of the participant's birth certificate will be required for verification. The contestants will compete in the following age groups: 7 & 8 year olds, 9 & 10 year olds, 11 & 12 year olds, and 13 & 14 year olds.

The Pitching, Hitting, Running and All-Around Champions from each age group and gender will qualify for the Sectional Competition at a site and time that will be announced at a later date.

PHR participants can advance through four levels of competition, beginning at the local level, which can be hosted by organizations, leagues, or volunteers within a community, and continuing through sectional and team competitions. National Finalists will receive an all-expense paid trip to the All-Star Game. Finalists will participate in an array of festivities upon arrival, including a PHR Welcome Reception, MLB Brunch and All-Star FanFest. Finalists will compete on-field prior to shagging fly balls during the Home Run Derby and attending the All- Star Game this year to be hosted by the Miami Marlins.

For further information interested parties can contact Joe McCarthy, SUNY Cobleskill's PHR Program Administrator, at (518) 255-5164 or via e-mail at: mccartJ@cobleskill.edu.

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Men's College Lacrosse: SUNY Cobleskill Tops Keystone College 16-2

The SUNY Cobleskill men’s lacrosse team took to the road on Wednesday afternoon and put on an impressive display on both the offensive and defensive ends of the field posting a 16-2 win over the host Cougars of Keystone College in non-league action. With the victory Cobleskill improves to 2-0 overall on the season while the Cougars now fall to 0-4 overall on the year.

The Fighting Tigers displayed their claws early and often throughout the contest scoring the first 16 goals of the afternoon outshooting their opponents by a 48-to-23 margin while winning 15-of-22 face-offs on the day. The visitors led 5-0 at the end of the first quarter, 10-0 at the half and 15-0 at the end of three quarters on their way to the win.

Offensively Cobleskill received a number of strong efforts in the contest led by freshman midfielder Kieran Tierney, Marcellus, N.Y., Marcellus High School, who scored four goals sophomore attackman Garrett Vigrass, Wallkill, N.Y., Wallkill High School, who scored three goals, sophomore midfielder Anthony Yevoli, Amsterdam, N.Y., Amsterdam High School, who had two goals and an assist and sophomore attackman/midfielder Sean Degnan, Monroe, N.Y., Monroe-Woodbury High School, who had two goals and an assist.

The New Yorkers also received fine all-around efforts from junior midfielder Kyle Magdziuk, Syracuse, N.Y., Marcellus High School, who won 10-of-13 face-off opportunities to go with a goal and six ground balls while sophomore attackman Hunter Pruner, Glens Falls, N.Y., Christian Brothers Academy, had one goal, three assists and junior attackman Jeremy Mowrey, Johnstown, N.Y., Johnstown High School/Herkimer Community College, had one goal, three assists and three ground balls.

Defensively freshman long-stick midfielder Kirnan Spigner, Greenwich, N.Y., Greenwich High School, proved to be a thorn in the Cougars paws all day with team highs of seven ground balls and three caused turnovers.

Senior goalie John Montaniz, Lindenhurst, N.Y., Lindenhurst High School/Suffolk Community College, posted his second win of the season by allowing only one goal while making 11 saves.

The Fighting Tigers will next be in action on Tuesday March 14th when they take to the road to face the Raptors of Bard College in non-conference play in a game to be played at Dietz Stadium in Kingston, N.Y. beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Game Box:
SUNY Cobleskill (2-0) vs. Keystone College (0-4)
Date: Mar 08, 2017  Attendance: 55
Weather: Partly sunny, windy, low 50's
SCORE BY PERIOD  
Total 
SUNY Cobleskill 
16 
Keystone College 

SUNY Cobleskill SCORING: GOALS: Kieran Tierney 4; Garrett Vigrass 3; Anthony Yevoli 2; Sean Degnan 2; Hunter Purner 1; Jeremy Mowrey 1; Robert Gioielli 1; Kyle Magdziuk 1; Kyle Norstad 1. ASSISTS: Jeremy Mowrey 3; Hunter Purner 3; Sean Degnan 1; Anthony Yevoli 1.
Keystone College SCORING: GOALS: Strope, Caleb 2. ASSISTS: None.
Goalkeeping:
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Goalie
Minutes
GA
Dec
1
2
3
4
Saves
Keystone: 
Vazquez, Nicholas  
60:00 
16 
21 












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Goalie
Minutes
GA
Dec
1
2
3
4
Saves
Cobleskill:  
John Montaniz  
57:55 
11 
            
 Cam Loomis  
02:05 


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Hayshakers Holding Square Dance March 17th

The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria on Friday March 17 from 7.30 p,m. to 10 p.m. The caller is Ray Taylor,   Please wear soft sole shoes.
Phone: 518 827-4337  or 518 827-4894

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Noted Historians Headline Local History Event Slated at C-GCC

Written By Editor on 3/9/17 | 3/9/17

A local history colloquium will be held at Columbia-Greene Community
College, Hudson, on Thursday, March 30, at 7 p.m., as part of the college's
50th anniversary celebration.

The event will include local historians, featuring Dr. Thomas Wermuth,
director, Hudson River Valley Institute, Marist College; Vernon Benjamin,
author; and Ted Hilscher, moderator and C-GCC history professor. Admission
is free and open to the public.

Titled "A History Colloquium: Preserving Our Heritage, Shaping Our Future,"
the event is sponsored by the faculty and library at C-GCC. The colloquium
is designed to recognize the work of municipal historians in the surrounding
communities.

"The night will be one of the cornerstones of our yearlong 50th anniversary
celebration," said Hilscher.

C-GCC librarian Geralynn Demarest will open the evening. She will discuss
historical resources available in the college's library.

Wermuth joined the Marist College faculty as an assistant professor of
history in 1992 and was appointed dean of the School of Liberal Arts in 2001
and vice president for Academic Affairs in 2007. A native of the Hudson
River Valley, he earned his B.A. in history from Marist, his M.A. from SUNY
Albany and his Ph.D. from Binghamton University.

Author of "Rip Van Winkle's Neighbors: The Transformation of Rural Society
in the Hudson River Valley" (SUNY Press), Wermuth has also penned numerous
peer-reviewed articles in distinguished academic journals. In 2002, he
founded the Hudson River Valley Institute and began publishing the Hudson
River Valley Review: A Journal of Regional Studies.

Benjamin is the author of "The History of the Hudson River Valley: From
Wilderness to the Civil War" (The Overlook Press), which the New York Times
called "thoroughly informative and approachable." With last year's
publication of "The History of the Hudson River Valley: From the Civil War
to Modern Times," Benjamin completed his historical account of the region.

Benjamin has lectured on the history of the Hudson Valley at Marist and Bard
College. He holds an M.A. in literature from Long Island University and a
B.A.  in sociology from Siena College.

A former editor of the New Saugerties Times, he has written extensively on
the Hudson River Valley for various publications and has appeared on C-SPAN.

The evening will include a panel discussion and questions from the audience.

The colloquium will be held in the Arts Center Theater at the Greenport
campus. For more information, email christine.perry@sunycgcc.edu.

C-GCC is located on state Route 23 in Greenport, one mile east of the Rip
Van Winkle Bridge. Route 23 can be reached from Exit 21 of the New York
State Thruway or the Hudson exit of the Taconic Parkway.

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Activists Plan Voter Registration, Faso Town Hall Signatures

Written By Editor on 3/8/17 | 3/8/17

Resistance activists across New York’s 19t​h​ Congressional District are holding a mass canvass action on Sunday, March 12t​h​ from 11am-5pm. Volunteers will go door to door garnering petition signatures demanding Rep. John Faso hold public town halls and registering new voters.

Resistance Voter Registration (RVR) is the first all volunteer mass canvass action being held in a congressional swing district as a part of Resistance efforts. Participants include local Indivisible, #Resistance, Women's March NY groups, Citizen Action and long standing activists as well as local Democratic and Working Families Party committees.

RVR has 12 launch locations where volunteers will meet for canvass trainings from 11am-12:15pm, and then volunteers will knock on doors from 12:15 until as late as 5pm.

With an estimated 200+ volunteers  canvassing 20 months before the 2018 elections, RVR attests to how serious and committed the #Resistance efforts are in NY CD-19.

WHAT: Resistance Voter Registration

WHO: Local Indivisible, #Resistance, Women's March NY and activist groups, local Democratic and Working Families Party committees

WHEN: Sunday March 12t​h​, 11am-5pm.

WHERE:

●  Elks Lodge #2556, 665 Brunswick Road, Brunswick NY, 12180

●  Hudson Area Library Community Room, 51 N 5th Street, Hudson NY 12534

●  Citizen Action, 7 Grand Street, Kingston, NY 12401

●  Boiceville Inn, Rte. 28, Boiceville NY, 12412

●  Gardiner Town Hall, 2340 US-44, Gardiner, NY 12525

●  Family of Ellenville, 221 Canal Street, Ellenville NY, 12428

●  Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 10 Jefferson Street, Monticello, NY 12701

●  Middleburgh Library, 323 Main Street, Middleburgh, NY 12122

●  The Senior Center: 207 Market Street, Saugerties, NY 12477

●  Elks Lodge #2022: 7711 Albany Post Road, Red Hook, NY 12571

●  Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Ave, New Paltz, NY 12561

●  Oneonta (TBD)

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