Issue of April 18, 2024
Locals: People and Businesses in the News
ALL ABOUT ANIMAL ADVOCACY: Every year, the New York State Animal Protection Federation meets in Albany at the New York State Capitol building to advocate to legislators about laws that impact companion animals. This year, the NYSAPF met on Tuesday, March 12. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes (in green, above) met with local legislators including Senator Peter Oberacker, Assemblyman Brian Miller and Assemblyman Chris Tague. Haynes, who is president of the New York State Animal Protection Federation, also had the opportunity to meet and thank Governor Kathy Hochul for her support of critical legislation passed recently, including the Shelter Standards Bill and the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill.
SMITH AWARDS: SUNY Oneonta recognized 206 students in early April for their academic excellence. Taking place each spring semester, the Susan Sutton Smith awards are given to first-year students, as well as sophomores and juniors who maintain a grade point average of 3.9 or higher. The award ceremony was accompanied by a lecture, given this year by Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Kiyoko Yokota, faculty recipient of the Susan Sutton Smith Award. The following students were also honored for their achievements: Madison Hayes and Camilla Tabor, Cooperstown; Faith Logue, Hartwick; Triana Hawkins, Mount Vision; Christine Tom, Tiffany Gardner, and Leighlyn Revere, Oneonta: Kylie Mussaw, Otego. Asma Butt and Christopher Prentice, Sidney; and Grace Kelley, Worcester.
GRADUATES HONORED: SUNY Oneonta held a Fall Commencement on December 10, 2023, with more than 250 students receiving their bachelor’s degrees. The following students graduated: Aubrie Malesky of Davenport; Michael Croft of Hartwick; Olivia Card of Maryland; Jerred Brodie of Mount Vision; Maria Ackerman of New Berlin; Sherry Georgeson-Hahn, Trey Lambrecht, and Nanlyett Yulfo Matos of Oneonta; Leah Hamm of Otego; and Christopher Ogden of West Oneonta.
