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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
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870 graduate from SUNY Canton
May 10—CANTON — At its 117th commencement Saturday morning, SUNY Canton awarded 870 students degrees, with more than half participating in the ceremony. "This is a slight increase over the nine degrees that were conferred at our first graduation in June 1909," SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran said before a packed house of friends and family at the Convocation and Athletic Recreation Center. "At our ceremony today, we'll be awarding degrees to students graduating from the School of Business and Liberal Arts; the Canino School of Engineering Technology; and the School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice," Szafran said. Graduates came from all over the United States and the world. "They represent 20 different states including New York, mostly in the east, but also including Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin," he said. "In addition to our American graduates, they also represent four foreign countries: Cameroon, the Czech Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Canada, including the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec." College Council Chairman Ron O'Neill told the students to remember the people who made their success possible. "Reaching this amazing milestone in your life is certainly a testament to your strength, courage and confidence, but we all know you didn't get here by yourself," he said. "Today is also a celebration for your entire support system as well, your parents, grandparents, spouses, partners, children, family, mentors, faculty members and staff at SUNY Canton and all those who have not only believed in you but have helped and encouraged you all along the way." Three students were recognized for their achievements with Outstanding Graduate Awards. Natalie E. Bartle was one of two Baccalaureate-level awardees. Bartle, an applied psychology major with a 3.902 cumulative GPA, also earned a bachelor's in health & fitness promotion. "Natalie has been a pivotal member of the women's basketball team wherein she became the first SUNY Canton women's basketball player in program history to be named All-Region at the NCAA D-III level and just the second ever student-athlete across all sports in the school's history to be named to an All-Region team," Vice President for Student Affairs Courtney Bish said. Bartle, from Negaunee, Michigan, is looking for opportunities to play basketball overseas and may pursue a master's in sports psychology. The second Baccalaureate Award went to Eli Larson of Greenville. Larson is a mechatronics major with minors in math and physics and graduated with a 3.969 cumulative GPA. "During Eli's undergraduate career, he founded and served as president of the Axios Club and was an integral member of the men's basketball team. Eli also served as a resident assistant and as a part-time residence hall director for a semester, filling vital roles in supporting our students. Eli is a recipient of the Leaders of Tomorrow Award and a President's List scholar," Bish said. The winner of the Associate-level award was Betsy M. Brabant of Ogdensburg. Barbant is a nursing major with a minor in psychology, with a 3.897 GPA. "Betsy is described by those who supported her nomination as determined, deeply hard-working, academically curious, and committed to her education," Bish said. Evan Velasquez, president of the Student Government Association, gave the class address. "I know some of you have plans after this. Some of you don't. And some of you might feel like you're behind some imaginary curve," Velasquez said. "But it's not about being behind or ahead; it's about doing the right thing right now. It's about self respect and being your best self at all times. It's about learning from your mistakes, not just accepting them, but embracing them." Velasquez said his goal was to be free and have no enemies. "Control what you can, let go of the rest, and don't be afraid to truly live," he said.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
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Development plans for Canton's Midtown Plaza include 55 apartments, retail space
May 4—CANTON — The Midtown Plaza redevelopment project is moving forward with plans for a three-story mixed-use building in downtown Canton, the project developer revealed last week. Rob Holzman, vice president of planning and acquisitions with the Vecino Group, presented an update on the project at a joint meeting of the town and village boards Tuesday. The project will feature 55 one and two-bedroom residential units, a 10,000-square-foot SUNY Canton Entrepreneurial Center, and approximately 2,500 square feet of retail space. The project will feature affordable housing units targeting residents at 30 to 80% of the area median income. Holzman noted that a significant step in the process was the recent hiring of LaBella Associates, a civil engineering firm, to lead the site plan development. LaBella Associates' Regional Business Development Manager Anastasia Thomas will be a key partner in navigating the site plan review and approval process. The development team aims to secure site plan approval from the Village Planning Board by July or August. First up for LaBella is a site survey to identify any potential issues, such as hidden infrastructure. Geotechnical work will follow to determine the type of material beneath the paved area that extends from Miner Street to the old Jubilee Supermarket. Holzman said they are seeking 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Vecino will submit the tax credit application in September or October. It is foundational to making the project financially feasible, Holzman said. Factors working for a successful application are that the project is for mixed-income housing including market rate and affordable units, it is located in the downtown core, the partnership with SUNY Canton, the village's prior work preparing the site, and it being named a priority project in New York Forward Strategic Investment Plan and Restore New York funding for demolition of the existing structures. Construction timelines will depend on securing the state tax credits, Holzman said. The Midtown Plaza, anchored by the Jubilee supermarket, has been vacant for 20 years. Since 2019, it has been the center of a plan to build housing, retail spaces, and an entrepreneurial center and incubator hosted by SUNY Canton. In 2023, the village paid $1.28 million for the properties owned by Gary M. Cohen and Vernon L. Green. Cohen, a New York City businessman, had owned the plaza and its parking lot since 1980. Green owned a separate property adjacent to Cohen's five parcels. Once completed, the Vecino Group will be the owner and property manager. Holzman said Vecino has created an in-house property management company in New York. This approach, he said, allows for more direct control over property management staff and avoids challenges associated with third-party management. Holzman said that finding good property managers can be difficult when outsourcing, so their internal management company provides better oversight and quality control. This approach allows the Vecino Group to maintain consistent standards across its affordable housing developments and ensure proper maintenance and tenant services, he said.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
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SUNY Canton Athletes of the Week ending April 28
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – SUNY Canton's Athletes of the Week for the Week Ending April 28, 2025, are Gwendolyn Glennon, of the Women's Golf team and Midfielder Lindsey Wunder, of the Women's Lacrosse team. SUNY Canton Athletes of the Week ending April 21 Glennon is a graduate of Hunter-Tannersville Central School District and is majoring in Homeland Security. Glennon scored 135 over 27 holes, finishing tied for 12th out of 52 at the NWGC Championship. She was tied for 16th after the first round with a 45. On Sunday, she shot a 90 with four pars and a birdie. Glennon also received the Elite Academic Award for the highest GPA. Lindsey Wunder is a graduate of Gananda High School and is majoring in Health and Fitness Promotion. Wunder contributed to five of the Roos' six goals by scoring twice and providing three assists, along with two ground balls, two caused turnovers, and a draw control in a 21-6 loss at Cortland. This was Canton's only game of the week and concluded their season. Wunder ended the season leading the team in assists (35), and ranking second in points (62) and goals (27). Her 35 assists ranked fifth in the SUNYAC. The Canton Roos' next game will be Softball on Tuesday, April 29, at 1 & 3 p.m. at Fredonia. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
- Business
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SUNY Canton offers free Clean Energy Training; low-cost STEM day camps
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – SUNY Canton's Center for Workforce, Community & Industry Partnerships is partnering with the Adirondack North Country Association to provide free clean energy trainings and low-cost STEM summer day camps. Funded by a NYSERDA Clean Energy grant, five workforce trainings will occur on campus from May to July and are open to the public. SUNY Canton partners with local Auto Industry for on-the-job training BPI for Energy Audits: May 28-29, 5 to 8 p.m. This program helps participants learn the basics of home energy assessments, using diagnostic techniques to assess building performance and recommend energy-saving solutions. This course is ideal for homeowners, contractors, appraisers, inspectors, HVAC professionals, and construction specialists who want to increase their knowledge in energy auditing and building performance analysis. Photovoltaic Solar TrainingTraining Cohort 1: May 19-22, 5 to 7 p.m. and May 24, 8 a.m. to 4 Cohort 2: June 2-5, 5 to 7 p.m. and June 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will learn the basics of photovoltaic systems and safe handling and installation of components. Training is four weekday evenings and an eight-hour weekend lesson. No prior electrical experience is required. The course covers series and parallel circuits, multimeter use, battery care, and system layout planning. Heat Pump TrainingTraining Cohort 1: June 9-12, 5 to 8 Cohort 2: June 23-26, 5 to 8 p.m. This course is for HVAC professionals, design engineers, and technology enthusiasts, covering refrigeration basics and heat pump component sizing through building load analysis. It includes insights on inverters and indoor cassettes and offers 12 hours of professional development. SUNY Canton offering no-cost peer support microcredentials EV MaintenanceTraining Cohort 1: July 7-8, 8 a.m. to 5 Cohort 2: July 14-18, 8 a.m. to 5 Cohort 3: July 21-22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This course teaches electric vehicle technology, systems, and safety to workers in vehicle maintenance and repair. Participants will learn about EVs, ensuring safe work practices, and will complete a 20-question exam for a certificate. They receive a set of EV safety gloves valued at $200. EPA 608 TrainingJuly 7-10, 5 to 8 Exam: July 14, 5 p.m. This 10-hour training course and certification exam from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is for HVAC and refrigeration appliance technicians. Technicians must be certified to handle equipment that may release ozone-depleting refrigerants. This also includes appliances with most substitute refrigerants, like HFCs. Technicians must pass an EPA-approved test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification. North Country SBDC at SUNY Canton: A New Name, Same Mission Through a partnership with the Adirondack North Country Association and supported by a NYSERDA grant, two STEM summer day camps will be provided at a discounted rate of $50 per camper in addition to workforce training. STEM CampJuly 28-Aug. 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. First to fifth graders can explore aeronautics and rocketry through hands-on activities like assembling foam gliders, rubber band-powered airplanes, model rockets, catapults, and dragsters. RC Car & Aero STEM CampJuly 7-11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students in sixth to ninth grade will spend the week focused on remote-control (RC) car technology and aeronautical engineering. Each camper will receive an RC car to learn to drive, race and maintain. They will study car characteristics, changing gears and shocks, and how different parts influence the car's performance. For aeronautics, campers will learn the basics of airplanes and rockets by building their own model rocket and wooden gliders. For more information or to sign up, visit SUNY Canton's website, email wcip@ or call 315-386-7504. Scammers impersonate St. Lawrence officers to collect bail money SUNY Canton offers free Clean Energy Training; low-cost STEM day camps Fort Drum Events April 27- May 3 Quick Look April 26: Massena Library Spring Garden Table Runner The NFL's most powerful piece of paper — the Draft Card Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
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SUNY Canton Athletes of the Week ending April 21
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – SUNY Canton's Athletes of the Week for the Week Ending April 21, 2025, are Anthony Marion, of the Men's Golf team and Midfielder, Ava Dupee, of the Women's Lacrosse team. SUNY Canton Athletes of the Week ending April 14 Marion is a graduate of Beekmantown High School and is majoring in Sports Management. Marion scored a total of 10-over par, 154, over two days at the 2024-25 Empire 8 Championship held at Lebanon Country Club. He shot 7-over on Friday and 3-over on Saturday, tying for third among 48 golfers. His scores included 11 pars on Friday and 75 (38-37) on Saturday. Dupee is a graduate of General Brown High School. Dupee had a big week, scoring 11 points with six goals and five assists, plus four ground balls and three caused turnovers, helping Canton to a 2-0 week. She started with three goals, one assist, and three caused turnovers in a 20-3 win against Morrisville. Dupee then had a game-high seven points and four assists, along with three goals, in a 15-6 win against Plattsburgh. The Canton Roos' next game will be Softball on Tuesday, April 22, at 1 & 3 p.m. against New Paltz & Baseball at 3 p.m. against Plattsburgh, all three games will be played at SUNY Canton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
