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SUNY-Plattsburgh

Baldwin, NY
Obituaries
Death Of Death Of 'Ultimate Hockey Mom,' Teacher In Baldwin Sparks Flood Of Support For 3 Kids Death Of Death Of 'Ultimate Hockey Mom,' Teacher In Baldwin Sparks Flood Of Support For 3 Kids
Death Of Death Of 'Ultimate Hockey Mom,' Teacher In Baldwin Sparks Flood Of Support For 3 Kids Students, colleagues, and loved ones are mourning the unexpected loss of a beloved teacher on Long Island. Michelle Cuccias-Weidenbach, of Massapequa, died at the age of 46 on Tuesday, Oct. 1, according to her obituary. While an official cause of death was not given, her uncle, Tommy Cuccias, said on Facebook that the special education teacher at the Baldwin School District “did not wake up on Tuesday.” “Although there is too many to mention that are crushed by this, I can't stop thinking about her 3 beautiful children,” Cuccias said. “There is so much more to say, but too many tears righ…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
News
Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time
Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time A former law student from the region already in federal prison for stealing his college classmates’ naked photos and possessing child pornography will spend even more time behind bars. Michael Fish, age 27, of Albany, was sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison Wednesday, Oct. 26, in federal court in Albany after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice. Earlier Report: Albany Man Sentenced For Hacking Classmates' Nude Photos, Having Child Porn The time will be added to his original sentence of just over nine years in prison that was handed down in May 2022 following his guilt…

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by Michael Mashburn
Yorktown, NY
Obituaries
Former All-County Yorktown HS Athlete, Dedicated Mom Dies At Age 61 Former All-County Yorktown HS Athlete, Dedicated Mom Dies At Age 61
Former All-County Yorktown HS Athlete, Dedicated Mom Dies At Age 61 A Northern Westchester woman who died at the age of 61 is being remembered as a celebrated high school athlete and dedicated mother. Jamie Valentino DeRosso, of Yorktown Heights, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to her obituary.  "Jamie emulated strength and grace during her 11 year fight against stage 4 cancer," her obituary reads. "Medical professionals across the state expressed their admiration for her resilience, humor, and positivity." She was born in Manhattan and graduated from Yorktown High School. According to her obituary, she ran track during…

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by Nicole Valinote
Albany, NY
News
Man From Capital District Sentenced For Hacking Classmates' Nude Photos, Possessing Child Porn Man From Capital District Sentenced For Hacking Classmates' Nude Photos, Possessing Child Porn
Man From Capital District Sentenced For Hacking Classmates' Nude Photos, Possessing Child Porn A former law student from the Capital District will spend the next decade in prison for stealing his college classmates’ naked photos and possessing child pornography. Michael Fish, age 26, of Albany, was sentenced to 111 months (just over nine years) behind bars Friday, May 20, on charges of computer fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the North District. It follows a 2020 guilty plea in which Fish admitted to hacking into dozens of female classmates’ school email accounts at SUNY-Plattsburgh and then using information from those accounts to access…

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by Michael Mashburn
Harrison, NY
News
COVID-19: Over 20 Students Suspended For Violating Safety Guidelines At NYU COVID-19: Over 20 Students Suspended For Violating Safety Guidelines At NYU
Covid-19: Over 20 Students Suspended For Violating Safety Guidelines At NYU More than  20 students have been suspended by New York University for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The suspensions come just days after both in-person and remote classes began on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The university did not give details on the students' suspensions, which were announced in a Twitter post. "More than 20 NYU students have been suspended so far," the post read. "Please don't be the next. Avoid parties and bars. Wear a mask. Keep your distance." The university has launched an email address for members of the NYU community to report "If you see someone…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Schools
COVID-19: Daily Case Tracker Dashboard Unveiled For SUNY's 64 Universities, Colleges COVID-19: Daily Case Tracker Dashboard Unveiled For SUNY's 64 Universities, Colleges
Covid-19: Daily Case Tracker Dashboard Unveiled For SUNY's 64 Universities, Colleges A system-wide COVID-19 case tracker dashboard has been located for the State University of New York's 64 universities and colleges. The data is reported by individual campuses every 24 hours to more efficiently monitor, respond to, and contain the virus, the state said in an announcement on Sunday, Sept. 6. The data can be viewed on a system-wide or campus by campus level through a pull-down menu. Access the dashboard here. "As coronavirus cases spring up on our college campuses, we are reviewing real-time case data around the clock," State University of New York Chancellor Jim …

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahopac, NY
Schools
COVID-19: SUNY Oneonta To Close Campus For Fall Semester Amid Outbreak COVID-19: SUNY Oneonta To Close Campus For Fall Semester Amid Outbreak
Covid-19: SUNY Oneonta To Close Campus For Fall Semester Amid Outbreak With another 100 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, SUNY Oneonta said it will close campus for the remainder of the fall semester and switch to fully remote learning. The announcement, on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 3, comes just four days after the college reported 100 positive cases following several large several large parties, saying it decided to suspend in-person classes for two weeks. For the semester, 389 cases were confirmed. The Oneonta outbreak has been the worst in the SUNY system, but there have been COVID-related issues elsewhere. Also late last month, 43 students at SUNY Plat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mahopac, NY
Schools
COVID-19: SUNY Oneonta To Temporarily Close After Outbreak; SUNY Plattsburgh Suspends 43 COVID-19: SUNY Oneonta To Temporarily Close After Outbreak; SUNY Plattsburgh Suspends 43
Covid-19: SUNY Oneonta To Temporarily Close After Outbreak; SUNY Plattsburgh Suspends 43 With more than 100 COVID-19 cases reported on campus, SUNY Oneonta will close for two weeks.  The move comes just days after 43 students at SUNY Plattsburgh were suspended for violating COVID guidelines. Newly named SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said several large several large parties were held last week at SUNY Oneonta. "Unfortunately because of those larger gatherings, there were several students who were symptomatic of COVID and upon testing we found that 20 were positive for the COVID virus," Malatras said in a conference call with the news media on Sunday, Aug.. 30.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Schools
Westchester County Schools: '400 Years' Talk Open To Students, Teachers, 'Hybrid' Plan Westchester County Schools: '400 Years' Talk Open To Students, Teachers, 'Hybrid' Plan
Westchester County Schools: '400 Years' Talk Open To Students, Teachers, 'Hybrid' Plan Parents and students in one of Westchester's largest school districts can expect a "hybrid blend" of education when the schools can safely reopen, according to an educator there. The formula that will be used to reopen schools across New York State was released this week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement at a COVID-19 news briefing on Monday, July 13 in Manhattan.  White Plains Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ricca said the schools' Reopening Committee is "working diligently to implement the requirements of the guidelines established by the New York State Departm…

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by Donna Christopher
Mt. Kisco, NY
News
Westchester Man Dies After Fall While Hiking Westchester Man Dies After Fall While Hiking
Westchester Man Dies After Fall While Hiking A 43-year-old man from Westchester died after losing his footing while hiking on a mountain in the state of Washington. James Rothwell, who grew up in Mount Pleasant and graduated from Westlake High School in 1992, was with two other hikers on Buck Mountain in Chelan County, when he fell about 50 feet on Saturday, Aug. 4, according to the Seattle Times. After obtaining a bachelor of science degree in environmental studies from SUNY Plattsburgh, Rothwell moved to Washington state and had lived there for the past 20 years. Rothwell climbed Mount McKinley four years ago. In addition to hikin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Rivertowns, NY
Sports
Ready For Next Level: Irvington HS Athletes Celebrate College Commitments Ready For Next Level: Irvington HS Athletes Celebrate College Commitments
Ready For Next Level: Irvington HS Athletes Celebrate College Commitments Some of Irvington’s finest athletes are set to take their talents to the next level after announcing their intentions to play ball in college next fall. Flanked by friends, family members, teammates and coaches during a ceremony this week, nine Irvington High School seniors announced their commitments to play sports at colleges across the country The nine athletes join fellow seniors Jena Bishop, who have already committed to playing lacrosse at Guilford College, as well as Zoe Maxwell, who will play soccer at Brown University, and Olivia Valdes, who will play lacrosse at Merrimack College…

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by Zak Failla