Republican Scozzafava Suspends New York Campaign as Palin Backs Opponent Nov 1, 2009
Scozzafava is running third in the contest in New Yorks 23rd congressional district, with the race between her opponents too close to call, according to a Siena College published yesterday. The poll of 704 likely voters, taken Oct. 27-29, shows Democrat with 36 percent of the vote and Conservative Party nominee with 35 percent. (Bloomberg -- US)
N.Y. Congressional Race Bares GOP Infighting Oct 29, 2009
The latest poll by Siena College on October 15 showed Owens with 33 percent, Scozzafava with 29 percent, and Hoffman with 23 percent. The election is being held to replace John McHugh, a long-serving Republican congressman appointed by Obama as secretary of the army. (Newsmax)
NASA's new moon rocket makes first test flight Oct 29, 2009
The flight marked a career high point for Steve Davis, a 49-year-old Colonie Central High School and Siena College graduate who is deputy manager of the Ares I-X mission management office. Davis has been working on the Ares project since its inception in 2005. (Albany Times Union)
A boyhood dream nears reality Oct 27, 2009
"That really launched my career, pardon the pun," said Davis, a 1978 graduate of Colonie Central High School, who earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics at Siena College in Loudonville. Today, when NASA test launches its new Ares I rocket for the first time at the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral, Fla. (Albany Times Union)
ACC favored cozy Philips over huge Dome Oct 26, 2009
"Coming from Siena College and seeing 45,000 people at a quarterfinal game at 2 in the afternoon was an unbelievable experience.". More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Magee helping to lead Siena Oct 24, 2009
But when his doctor made it official on Aug. 31, telling the Siena College forward that his basketball playing career was over, reality set in. "It hit me hard," the Fairport graduate said. (Sienasaints.com)
Tim Brown Named Baseball Assistant Coach Oct 23, 2009
He also was an assistant coach at Coppin State University and Siena College. While at Siena, he coached John Lannan, who was selected in the 15th round by the Washington Nationals and Lannan is a starting pitcher for the Nationals. (Gwsports.com)
Siena College Names Steve Sansonese Athletic Facility Manager Oct 23, 2009
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - Steve Sansonese has been named athletic facility manager at Siena College effective immediately. His responsibilities include game day management, student management, facility management, field preparation and Marcelle Athletic Complex membership coordination. (Sienasaints.com)
They'll remain separate ... now what? Oct 22, 2009
She has one son enrolled in a pre-med program at Siena College and another son, Lou, who is a senior being looked at by Ivy League colleges. She said she lives right next to CBA but travels to La Salle because of its academic program. (Albany Times Union)
Siena players go on defense over Facebook Oct 22, 2009
Ronald Moore talks with Jason Rich of the Siena College sports information office about Facebook ... COLONIE -- When Ronald Moore swished a 3-pointer to help Siena College win an NCAA Tournament game on national television, he made a whole bunch of friends. (Albany Times Union)
Former Siena College soccer star now kicks it in the classroom Oct 21, 2009
By Andrew Calderaro, Long Island Sports Examiner. 2009 CBS Interactive. (Sienasaints.com)
N.Y. House race seen as test for GOP, Obama Oct 19, 2009
An Oct. 15 survey by Siena College showed Owens with 33 percent, Scozzafava with 29 percent and Hoffman with 23 percent. The poll of 617 likely voters had a margin of error of plus or minus 3. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Aides say Obama not demanding government-run insurance option Oct 19, 2009
An Oct. 15 survey by Siena College showed Owens with 33 percent, Scozzafava with 29 percent, and Hoffman with 23 percent. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Global warming fund faces cuts Oct 19, 2009
3 FM) at Siena College. McKibben is the author of 1989's "The End of Nature," one of the first best-selling general-interest books on global warming. (Albany Times Union)
Defense key for Jackson Oct 18, 2009
Siena basketball players fool around under the basket during media day at Siena College ... Siena basketball player Clarence Jackson talks to the press during media day at Siena College ... Siena basketball player Clarence Jackson talks to the press during media day at Siena College. (Albany Times Union)
Brendan O'Connor (13) Oct 18, 2009
He was a 1973 graduate of St. Agnes School in New York City, and the 1st graduating class of Columbia-Greene Community College in 1975, and a 1977 graduate of Siena College, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He was Asst. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Gingrich, RNC Pitch In to Help Scozzafava in N.Y. Oct 17, 2009
In a Siena College poll released Thursday, Hoffman received 23 percent of the vote, including significant portions of the independent and GOP electorate. Hoffman s performance helped Owens pull ahead of Scozzafava by a statistically significant 4-point margin, after trailing her by 7 points two weeks ago. (Roll Call)
Paterson pitches plan to cut deficits by $5B Oct 16, 2009
I think the voters are going to want to see a lot more tough talk and, even more importantly, a lot of positive actions before they start to dramatically change their current views of the governor and his job performance, said Steven Greenberg of the Siena College poll. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Gary Sheffer of GE featured at CEO roundtable Oct 10, 2009
Recently named the 13th most powerful communicator in the world by PRWeek, Sheffer attended Hudson City Schools before going on to major in English at Siena College. He spent 17 years in journalism, including a stint at the Register-Star early in his career. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Lacrosse For A Cure tournament set for Oct. 11 in Braintree Oct 1, 2009
Teams that have confirmed their participation are from the University of Vermont, the University of Massachusetts, LeMoyne College, College of the Holy Cross, Colgate University, Siena College, Bentley University, Western New England College, Albany, Adelphi University, and Robert Morris University. In 2007, a member of the University of Vermont men s lacrosse team was diagnosed with testicular cancer. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Coaches vs. Cancer Basket Ball Next Week at The Egg Oct 1, 2009
ALBANY, N.Y. - Local hardwood rivals of Siena College and Will Brown of the University at Albany are teaming up for the 4th Annual American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Basket Ball in Albany, presented by SEFCU. This special event will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at The Egg in Albany from 6:30pm to 11pm, with a VIP reception starting at 5:30pm ... Siena College student-athlete Brendan Finneran will receive the Fighting Spirit Award and John Lowery, an alumnus of the University... (Sienasaints.com)
Buying lags on job worries Sep 30, 2009
"The job situation is what's hanging over the head of everyone upstate," said Douglas Lonnstrom, who is also professor of statistics and finance at Siena College in Loudonville. "Even people who have money are reluctant to spend right now," Lonnstrom added. (Albany Times Union)
Pioneers Blank Siena, 7-0 Sep 30, 2009
(September 29, 2009) - The Sacred Heart men's tennis team took all three doubles matches and all six singles matches en route to a 7-0 sweep of Siena College Tueday afternoon at the SHU Tennis Courts. The Pioneers move to 2-0 in dual match action on the year. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Tay "Firefly" Fisher '08 to Compete for Roster Spot with Harlem Globetrotters Sep 24, 2009
Joining Coley will be Tay "Firefly" Fisher, a 5-9 sharpshooting dynamo out of Siena College. A 2008 Globetrotters draftee, he helped lead the Saints to the 2007-08 MAAC regular season and postseason titles and a stunning 83-62 upset of SEC power Vanderbilt in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament. (Sienasaints.com)
N.Y. GOP relishes state Democrats' infighting Sep 24, 2009
"There is no question right now that the political soap opera of New York politics centers around the Democrats," said Steven Greenberg of the Siena College poll. "This gives great fodder to the Republicans, and the Republicans are smartly taking advantage of that.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
GOP senses opening in N.Y gov race Sep 23, 2009
"There is no question right now that the political soap opera of New York politics centers around the Democrats," said Steven Greenberg of the Siena College poll ... Tuesday's Siena College poll found nearly six in 10 New Yorkers felt the state was headed in the wrong direction. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Jim Howard '84 Named Jim Russo Scout of the Year Sep 23, 2009
Former Saint Selected Orioles Best Scout (Sienasaints.com)
NYers say healthcare is top priority Sep 22, 2009
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Bonnies finish second at Leo Keenan Invite Sep 22, 2009
Siena College - 300-306/606 8. Niagara University - 300-307/607 9. (Gobonnies.com)
NY governor ignores pressure to end election quest Sep 21, 2009
"Clearly, the governor is not doing well with New York voters right now," said Steven Greenberg of the Siena College poll. "But, again, the election is 14 months away. ... That's a lifetime in politics, or multiple lifetimes.". (Albany Times Union)
Paterson says he's not dropping out of race Sep 21, 2009
Clearly, the governor is not doing well with New York voters right now, said Steven Greenberg of the Siena College poll. But, again, the election is 14 months away. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Larkfest this weekend Sep 19, 2009
Well, Loudonville: In full flush of his "Play" success and excess, Moby performed a concert at Siena College in 2000. He plays Albany proper this weekend, when he headlines the 28th annual LarkFest. (Albany Times Union)
Caring, sharing as only pals do Sep 17, 2009
Louise Bassette, a 21-year-old senior in environmental studies at Siena College in Loundonville, has been matched for four years with her buddy, Tom Svoboda, who is in his 30s and lives in Latham. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Andy Christodoulou Named Head Women's Tennis Coach Sep 16, 2009
Andy Christodoulou has been named Head Women's Tennis Coach at Siena College effective immediately. Christodoulou has worked in the local tennis circuit for the better part of the last decade, serving as an instructor at Tri City Fitness Club and a USTA/WTT local league coordinator. (Sienasaints.com)
McCurty Becomes All-Time Kills King, Named Offensive POW Sep 15, 2009
McCurty is the two-time MAAC Offensive Player of the Year and reigning MAAC Tournament MVP. She also was named Siena College Female Athlete of the Year as a junior after helping the Saints to their fourth straight MAAC Championship and NCAA appearance. McCurty entered the season in third place on the all-time kills charts, but surpassed both and Kristin May this past weekend. (Sienasaints.com)
Politics trumps ethics reform Sep 14, 2009
Voters have a very low opinion right now of the New York state Senate and I think for many voters this is just a confirmation of their worst fears that the senators just don't get it, said Steven Greenberg of the Siena College poll which has tracked Albany's descent to the cellar of public opinion. Government has become about winners and losers rather than governing, he said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Poll shows mayor ahead Sep 12, 2009
"As a candidate, when you don't have a commanding lead in your base, that's problematic," said Steven Greenberg, a spokesman for the Siena Research Institute, based at Siena College in Colonie. But if Ellis' campaign was sweating the numbers Friday, it wasn't letting on. (Albany Times Union)
Who's King of New York? Sep 11, 2009
Who's King of New York. Who's King of New York. (Human Events Online)
Rams Fall to Siena, 1-0, in Double Overtime Sep 9, 2009
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - The Rhode Island men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 double-overtime decision at Siena College, Sunday afternoon. Senior goalkeeper (Spennymoor, England) made nine saves in the loss. (Gorhody.com)
Siena Clips UC Davis, 2-1, In Stroke-Off Sep 8, 2009
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - UC Davis suffered its first loss of the season when Siena College won a stroke-off to claim a 2-1 victory Monday afternoon in a non-conference field hockey game at Siena Turf Field. The Saints converted three of five attempts in the stroke-off compared to one for the Aggies. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Giuliani for 2012? Maybe Sep 2, 2009
But a Siena College poll had him trailing Giuliani in a hypothetical matchup by 15 points, and a Quinnipiac University poll showed Paterson with a 60 percent disapproval rating. However, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who is expected to win the Democratic nomination, has a 9-point lead over Giuliani is another recent poll. (Newsmax)
Capital Profile Aug 31, 2009
Sennett graduated from Schenectady's Linton High School and earned a bachelors degree from Siena College. She previously worked as a social worker at a variety of agencies including the Annie Schaeffer Senior Center and Catholic Family Services in Schenectady; Umbrella of the Capital District, which helps provide home maintenance for seniors; and Bright Horizons. (Albany Times Union)
No. 6 Golden Bears Open 2009 with Three at Nevada Tournament Aug 27, 2009
The Bears defeated Siena College, New Mexico State and Illinois in postseason play before falling to eventual national champion No. 1-ranked Penn State in the State College Regional Championship match. Outside hitter and setter received AVCA All-America and Pac-10 All-Conference honors. (Pac-10.org)
Aqueduct Gaming Announces the Addition of the Harrah's Brand to Its Plans for Aqueduct Aug 25, 2009
He noted that a recent survey by Siena College Research Institute confirmed that three out of four Queens residents have a strong desire for development that is consistent with the existing character of the community. (See for the results of the survey of Queens residents. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Widow finds clunker cash is no deal Aug 23, 2009
Their daughter used the Jeep while she attended Siena College, and after that they both drove the vehicle. "I never even thought that it mattered that it was registered to him because we were a family, and it was always registered at this address," Sandy said. (Albany Times Union)
Former News Anchor Dan Rather to Interview Dr. Alan Greenspan at the Keynote Address at Rodman & Renshaw's Annual Global Investment Conference on September 9, 2009 Aug 22, 2009
Mr. Rather is a well recognized and respected figure in the field of journalism and has received numerous Emmy Awards, several Peabody Awards, and various honorary degrees from universities, including, in May 2007, an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Siena College in Loudonville, New York, for his lifetime contributions to journalism. The Conference will be held at the New York Palace Hotel on September 9-11. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
For wounded vets, laughter is best medicine Aug 22, 2009
Lopez echoed the senator s sentiment on honor and pride for our young men and women who sacrifice so much for God and country, adding his own personal story about his 19-year-old daughter Stephanie, who is joining the ROTC program at Siena College this fall. Its important that we recognized these soldiers, he said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Del. North group submits Aqueduct bid Aug 21, 2009
North group submits Aqueduct bid - Business First of Buffalo. for free extra services. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Aqueduct Gaming Announces Community-Based, Right-Sized Development Plan Aug 20, 2009
Aqueduct Gaming's plan includes several features and initiatives based on community discussions and research completed last week by the Siena College Research Institute. In a survey of 703 Queens residents commissioned by Aqueduct Gaming, Siena College Research Institute found that Queens residents have a strong desire for new development at the racetrack that is consistent with the existing character of the community, while quickly providing jobs for local residents. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brookline Honors Aug 18, 2009
Anne T. Jurberg, a resident of Brookline, was named to Siena College s dean s list for the spring semester. Jurberg is studying English education in the School of Liberal Arts in Loudonville, N.Y. To be named to the list, a student s grade point average for the semester must be between 3. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Reading scholars Aug 16, 2009
Ilana Clopper, a resident of Reading, was named to Siena College s dean s list for the Spring 2009 semester. She is studying accounting in Siena s School of Business. (Reading Advocate, MA)
For Giansanti, It's Books Over Pro Bucks Aug 15, 2009
After he did the math, final year of education at Siena College was worth more than signing a professional baseball contract this summer ... Giansanti accepted a scholarship to play Division I baseball at Siena College and has started all three years in the outfield. (Sienasaints.com)
Siena Field Hockey Selected Ninth in NEC Preseason Poll Aug 14, 2009
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. - The Siena College Field Hockey team was picked to finish ninth in 2009 in the Northeast Conference Preseason Coaches Poll as announced Thursday by conference headquarters in Somerset, N.J. Three-time defending conference champion Lock Haven received eight of nine first place votes in being selected to finish first. Third year head coach returns 15 letterwinners and eight of 11 starters from his 2009 squad which finished 1-16 overall and 1-6 in the Northeast Conference. (Sienasaints.com)
Student standouts Aug 6, 2009
Siena College Kristin Lynch, a resident of Medfield, was named to Siena College's Dean's List for the Spring 2009 Semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student's GPA for the semester must be between 3. (Medfield Press, MA)
Call center company raises number of jobs Aug 1, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. Residence Hall Capital Facilities Program Manager The State Unive. (Albany Times Union)
PCB levels rise; river work slowed Jul 31, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. year position to provide individual services for special n.. (Albany Times Union)
Center targets parcels Jul 31, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. Firm seeks Experienced Paralegal with concentration in Real Estate. (Albany Times Union)
Albany man charged with fleeing from Niskayuna officers Jul 31, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. Monitor Individuals with background or experience in detective or. (Albany Times Union)
Detroit man says stress led him to rob banks Jul 30, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. . (Albany Times Union)
Still an 'uninhabited country' Jul 29, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. Exc benefits Responsibilities include computer data entry. (Albany Times Union)
Gino Turchi & Family Golf Classic Set for September 24th Jul 29, 2009
All proceeds from the Classic will be added to the Turchi Family Athletic Fund at Siena College. The exclusive event is limited to ensure a steady pace of play. (Sienasaints.com)
1950s wages won't cut it Jul 28, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. Day Services Coordinator Looking for a new Career this Summer. (Albany Times Union)
Join the war to save Detroit Jul 28, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. Valley is looking for part-time candidates to receive/dispatch eme. (Albany Times Union)
Penn St. takes top party school title in survey Jul 28, 2009
Safety /Investigations The Siena College Office of Public Safety i.. Seeks Assistant Property Manager 2+Years in Residential Property M.. (Albany Times Union)
When tuition bills hurt Jul 27, 2009
COLONIE -- Megan Lohan almost had to leave Siena College. Luckily, the good and bad news came at about the same time. (Albany Times Union)
