Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here NY — A 19-year-old Siena freshman from Saratoga has been arraigned on charges of arson following a series of fires at Siena College Kindlon announced that Joshua Thomas was arraigned on charges including two counts of arson in the second degree and one count of attempted arson in the second degree Thomas reportedly started the fires on April 25 He is accused of pouring rubbing alcohol on the ground and using a lighter to ignite a fire outside a dorm room in Hines Hall Thomas then reportedly proceeded to the fourth floor one inside a bathroom stall and another in a common area Colonie police conducted the investigation and arrested Thomas shortly after the incidents Thomas has pleaded not guilty and is currently held at the Albany County Correctional Facility A Siena College freshman from Saratoga is accused of starting three separate fires in a dorm allegedly poured rubbing alcohol on the ground and used a lighter to start a fire on April 25 just after 3 a.m Two female students were sleeping inside the room according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office Thomas then went to the fourth floor and started a fire inside a bathroom stall and another one in a common area prosecutors said.Colonie Police arrested Thomas shortly after the fires Thomas was arraigned in Albany County Court on Monday on two counts of second-degree arson and one count of attempted arson He pleaded not guilty and was sent to Albany County Jail The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. She can be contacted at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More A Siena College freshman is charged with arson for starting three fires at a school dorm the Albany County district attorney said Monday.  was arraigned on an indictment charging him with two counts of second-degree arson and second-degree attempted arson Thomas pleaded not guilty and was taken to the Albany County Correctional Facility The teen is accused of using a lighter to start a fire with rubbing alcohol he poured outside a dorm room in Hines Hall where two female were sleeping then setting two more fires on the fourth floor in a common area and a bathroom stall just after 3 a.m Colonie police arrested Thomas shortly after the alleged incidents.  Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ac89ca0fca77fa5128748a83e0ec8dbb" );document.getElementById("b16f786a66").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment job approval and re-elect ratings all saw positive movement in this month’s Siena College Poll of New York State registered voters Hochul’s favorability rating stands at 44-43% Voters now approve of the job Hochul is doing as Governor 39% of voters are prepared to re-elect Hochul compared to 48% who want ‘someone else,’ improved from 34-56% in March Voters support four issues Hochul is advocating for in the budget – restricting student smartphone use during the school day making it a crime to wear a mask to conceal identity while threatening someone and making it easier to involuntarily commit someone with mental illness Hochul has a positive – barely – favorability rating and for the first time since February 2024 a plurality of voters approves of the job she is doing as governor,” Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said Hochul improved a little with Democrats and Republicans and the most with independents improved with independents and picked up the most ground with Republicans with whom she remains strongly under water Hochul improved most among upstate and women voters “Also improving is Hochul’s ‘generic re-elect’ rating compared to 48% who prefer ‘someone else,’ improved from last month’s 34-56% While she moved in a positive direction among voters from all parties only a small majority of Democrats are prepared to re-elect her while two-thirds of Republicans want ‘someone else,’ as do 55% of independents here’s something you don’t see every day in the modern political world On four policy proposals that Hochul has said must be part of the final budget Republicans and independents for each,” Greenberg said half of voters say that they are aware that the state budget has not yet passed and is late And more than two-thirds of voters say they are very (31%) or somewhat (41%) concerned that the budget has not yet passed “When supporters of each of Hochul’s budget policy proposals were asked whether the Governor was right or wrong to hold up the budget for that issue a majority of supporters said yes on discovery pluralities said yes on school smartphone ban and involuntary commitment and a plurality said no on face masks,” Greenberg said only between 20% and 29% stand firmly with the Governor in both supporting these policy proposals and holding up the budget for them.” Five Trump Proposals – from Tariffs to Cutting $ to States – Are Opposed by New Yorkers “A strong majority of Democrats opposes each proposal as do a majority or plurality of independents A majority of Republicans supports both tariff proposals and a plurality supports DOJ investigations of Trump critics and laying off tens of thousands of workers a plurality of Republicans joins 76% of Democrats and 56% of independents in opposing cuts to states Little Movement in Trump Favorability and Job Approval Ratings President Donald Trump’s favorability rating is 40-55% Voters are closely divided on Trump’s job approval for making the federal government more efficient and between 52% and 55% of voters disapprove of the job Trump is doing on reducing cost of living “Although Trump’s favorability and overall job approval ratings barely moved there was one noticeable demographic that shifted – independents,” Greenberg said “While more than three-quarters of Democrats give Trump negative grades on both this month and last and more than three-quarters of Republicans give him positive grades on both this month and last a majority of independents gave Trump positive grades on both last month and give him negative grades on both this month.” Schumer: Lowest Favorability in 20 Years of Siena Polls; AOC: Siena’s Best Favorability Rating this Month Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has a 39-49% favorability rating It is the first time his favorability rating has been negative since June 2024 and the worst it has ever been in a Siena College poll dating back to February 2005 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a 47-33% favorability rating up from 38-39% the last time Siena asked about her statewide “A first in a Siena College poll: Schumer is 10 points underwater with a plurality of voters viewing him unfavorably While he continues to be viewed unfavorably by more than two-thirds of Republicans and a majority of independents and he’s still viewed favorably by a plurality of liberals “Among eight elected officials and each house of the State Legislature She is viewed favorably by 64% of Democrats – more than Hochul or Schumer – and she is viewed unfavorably by 60% of Republicans Independents are evenly divided 39-39%,” Greenberg said “While Schumer’s fifth term runs through 2028 Ocasio-Cortez has established herself as a New York Democrat to watch.” This Siena College Poll was conducted April 14-16 500 were contacted through a dual frame (landline and cell phone) mode (170 completed via text to web) and 302 respondents were drawn from a proprietary online panel (Cint) Telephone calls were conducted in English and respondent sampling was initiated by asking for the youngest person in the household Telephone sampling was conducted via a stratified dual frame probability sample of landline and cell phone telephone numbers weighted to reflect known population patterns The landline telephone sample was obtained from ASDE and the cell phone sample was obtained from MSG Data from collection modes was statistically adjusted by age It has an overall margin of error of +/- 4.4 percentage points including the design effects resulting from weighting subscribes to the American Association of Public Opinion Research Code of Professional Ethics and Practices For survey crosstabs: www.Siena.edu/SCRI/SNY "a08f12ab6b0024767b55ca1240dd387a" );document.getElementById("b16f786a66").setAttribute( "id" Father Patrick van der Vorst of @Christian Art visits the landmark exhibition Siena: The Rise of Painting exploring a pivotal moment in the 14th century when the Italian city of Siena became the epicentre of a new artistic movement The exhibition hosts a wide variety of sacred paintings triptychs and sculpture that illustrate the refinement and innovation of Sienese art Fr Patrick introduces a defining theme of the period: the emergence of personal devotional objects panels and sculptures were being created not solely for churches or monasteries but for a growing lay audience-middle-class individuals and families who desired beautiful religious items for their homes and private chapels Siena welcomed a steady stream of travellers from Northern Europe Their devotional objects and artistic traditions-often carved in ivory and designed as hinged portable pieces-inspired Sienese artists to develop a new wave of religious art blending the visual language of orthodox triptychs with emerging styles from both Northern Europe and Italy To read on, and watch the video see: https://christian.art/featured-video/ Tags: Christian Art, Fr Patrick Van der Vorst, Siena, National Gallery Gospel in Art: Do not work for food that perishes Gospel in Art: Jesus stood on the shore and instructed the disciples Missionary sister pays tribute to her cousin Filipino Bishop in UK calling banks to stop financing fossil fuels We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community As our audience increases - so do our costs You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN Grosseto immediately takes the lead and the two teams face each other openly. Lively but ineffective play on both sides. The locals take control of the game with the guests responding in the 11th minute with a header from Biancon: the ball goes out just wide. Grossetani go forward and in the 22nd minute it is Addiego Mobilio who, on a free kick, tests the goalkeeper Giusti. In the 36th minute, goalkeeper Raffaelli intervened on a close-range shot by Giannetti. And the territorial superiority of the home team was rewarded in the 42nd minute thanks to a goal by Dierna who headed the ball into the corner on a cross by Addiego Mobilio. Now the derby was unlocked. GROSSETO (3-4-2-1): Raffaelli; Bolcano, Dierna, Possenti; Riccobono (30'st Cela), Addiego Mobilio (33'st Senigagliesi); Benucci (21'st Nunziati). Bench: Piersanti, Sabattini, Shenaj, Sane, Di Meglio. Coach Consonni. SIENA (4-3-1-2): Giusti; Morosi (24'st Ruggiero), Achy, Biancon (29'st Lollo), Di Paola (1'st Pescicani); Suplja (14'st Di Gianni), Bianchi, Mastalli; Candido; Boccardi (36'st Semprini), Giannetti. Bench: Stacchiotti, Hagbe, Masini, Neri. Coach Voria. Referee Branzoni from Mestre (Fiordi-Materozzi). Notes – Yellow cards: Di Paola, Chrysovergis, Suplja. Injuries: 2' and 5'. From today we have to think about next season. Which coach, which players, which prospects. Above all we have to understand what the investment of the ownership will be in the championship Serie D 2025-2026. With words, with projects that almost everyone struggles to understand, with exes who come to tell us how good and beautiful we are and with the 'Camps' of next summer I doubt that the Robur next season he can fight for something important. Up front the trident with Pattarello, the man of the moment, Ravasio in the center and Tavernelli on the other wing. For the Umbrians a mirror formation with the Amaranth: special attention will be given to the attackers Di Massimo and Spina, the former D'Ursi and the midfielder Rosaia. Whoever wins will return to the field on Wednesday for the second round: the wants to give themselves another round at the Comunale to feed a forbidden dream. "The owner Lamioni came to visit us during the week – he says Mr. Consonni – and he cares a lot about the derby just as our fans care a lot about the derby. We will have to be good to try to get into the playoff even if there is a minimum hope, because it no longer depends only on us. We have thrown away many points, but on a competitive level this match gives us a greater boost even if we will have to face it in an emergency situation due to the absence of several players". The coach is still struggling to accept the defeat against Fezzanese. "I have my own idea - he concludes - that the injuries to Cavallari and Lollo affected the result. The first chance to score was ours, with Mastalli; instead we conceded the goal in a particular action. We lost many duels, yes; we made a fool of ourselves, yes. But without those forced substitutions I am sure we would not have lost". © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. Gavin Thorburn was the standout hitter for Siena going 2-for-4 with key contributions from Owen Pincince and others This game ended Siena's chance at gaining further ground in the MAAC standings Despite gaining an early lead and making a strong push in the ninth Siena faced issues converting opportunities into runs Siena will look to rebound against Quinnipiac on Thursday The matchup is crucial as they aim for a stronger position in the conference standings For Siena to remain competitive in the MAAC they need to capitalize on scoring opportunities and improve their late-game execution moving forward The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Graduate student Levi Abbott earned the win allowing just one run and striking out five in five innings while Siena's Holden Phelps took the loss after conceding five runs The Griffs rallied from an early 1-0 deficit taking the lead with key contributions from Cisco and others Canisius will face Mercyhurst in their final non-conference game of the season on Tuesday The Golden Griffins showcased their offensive depth and resilience setting a promising tone as they head into the concluding games of the season solidifying their potential for a successful finish It's kind of rare that both the U-Albany Great Danes and Siena Saints have a chance to play for a National Men's Lacrosse title It's even more rare that the two will play each other on Wednesday in a first round play-in game to see which one of our local team get's to move on and play top seeded Cornell which became a Division 1 lacrosse program back in 2000 and U-Albany haven't played each other in 3 years the Great Danes hold a 13-2 record against the Saints This will actually be the 1st time that the two programs have ever met in the postseason U-Albany was able to secure their 2nd straight America East conference championship this past Saturday defeating Bryant 12-7 Siena was able to win the MAAC title by defeating the top seeded Sacred Heart on the same day.  there will be 1 of our local colleges playing for a National Championship this year Free shuttles will be offered Saturday and Sunday The Saints and Great Danes will play at U-Albany on Wednesday This gem from 1990 talks about the new Knickerbocker Arena the Greyhound Strike and a bonus Montgomery Ward Commercial Apparently 14 year olds and younger shouldn't ref games The show features life at colleges across the US A rundown of the free shows coming up this summer The Trestle Restaurant & Pub is no more Police are looking for the vessel involved as restoration efforts face a new setback The 136th annual HVFA Convention & Parades returns to Lake George Fire official says its the worst fire of his career Police are asking everyone to avoid the downtown area The new flavor will be available until June 8 Stay up to date on the latest concerts and events in the Capital Region 8vs6Siena Massachusetts Baseball Ekes Out 8-6 Victory Over Siena April 30 McCarthy tallied a career-best four hits and four RBI while Blanchard and Aceto earn first collegiate win and save Game Recap: Baseball | 5/3/2025 3:44:00 PM Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 5/1/2025 9:30:00 PM | Marist Sports Information Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 6:34:00 PM Thanks for visiting Two local college lacrosse champions will meet each other Wednesday to begin the NCAA Division I men's tournament This conference crown is the 11th in UAlbany (9-8) program history are on a tear — since an April 1 loss to No the Great Danes have won six consecutive matches including takedowns of the top two seeds in the America East tourney Making their first NCAA tournament in 11 years Siena (11-4) earned its spot by knocking off MAAC top seed Sacred Heart in Saturday's conference title game Their coach knows UAlbany well — Saints head coach Liam Gleason both played and coached for the Great Danes Wednesday's game will be the 40th all-time meeting between UAlbany and Siena with the teams meeting in the postseason for the first time UAlbany's women's lacrosse team will also play in the NCAA tournament. The Great Danes (9-9), coming off a 14-10 win over Bryant for the America East tournament crown Sunday, will travel to Yale (14-3) for a first-round match Friday at 1 p.m. The Great Danes won their fourth America East championship in program history with Sunday's win over top seed Bryant It's the fifth NCAA tournament appearance for the program the UAlbany women also caught fire this season after a 3-8 start NEWS10 ABC Both the UAlbany and Siena men's lacrosse teams punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament Saturday they'll prepare to play each other in the big dance Both the UAlbany and Siena men's lacrosse teams punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament Saturday they'll prepare to play each other in the big dance Local restaurant owner speaks in Washington about tariff impact Knee replacement won't stop local woman from running 5k Multiple cars had their windows smashed in at an apartment complex in Watervliet last October Police just recently charged the suspect tied to this case with a felony A team is investigating Monday to see if there was any further damage to the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse foundation after a tugboat and barge crashed into the monument last week New York is recognizing the deadly epidemic that’s impacted Indigenous people for generations May 5 is the National Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (M.M.I.P.) Awareness Day but the state is now acknowledging an awareness week Proposed rebates for electric landscaping equipment Mildred Elley to open new Amsterdam location Over $69K raised from 45th annual Crop Hunger Walk Registration ends Thursday for 2025 Pedal-Paddle-Run triathlon who has been promoted from Justin-Siena assistant athletic director to head of the department talks to his girls basketball team before the CIF Northern California Regional Division III championship game against Marin Catholic on Tuesday Having recently completed its search and interview process Justin-Siena High School announces the hiring of 2002 alumnus Andrew Bettencourt as its athletic director starting with the 2025-26 school year Bettencourt has spent the bulk of his professional career here at Justin-Siena and we are thrilled for the vision and direction he is bringing to the department," a press release from the school read Coach Bettencourt has served in a variety of roles on our campus making him adept at meeting the diversified needs of our students and programs he has held the position as assistant athletic director (under George Nessman) while also coaching in our highly successful girls basketball program for over 20 years Bettencourt well understands and appreciates the demands and importance of athletics as they relate to serving our mission." Bettencourt began coaching in the Justin-Siena girls basketball program at the freshman helm for two years and as JV head coach for seven seasons before taking over the varsity helm in 2014-15 “We are excited to welcome Andy as our new athletic director," said Principal Joe Welling in the press release "He has made a clear commitment to Justin-Siena and will serve our student-athletes well We look forward to our athletic programs being led by Andy's relational and mission-aligned approach The promotion follows Bettencourt's most successful season as a head coach one that saw the Braves reach their first CIF North Coast Section and Northern California championship games since Bettencourt's last year as a varsity assistant under current Sonoma Valley High AD Mike Boles in 2013-14 "I would like to thank the hiring committee and school leadership for this opportunity I am humbled and honored to serve Justin-Siena in this capacity," Bettencourt said in the release "I am grateful for the support of the Justin-Siena community most especially for George Nessman and the coaches and athletics staff I have been blessed to work with "I am also appreciative of my family and wife Maci for their love and encouragement I look forward to directing Justin-Siena Athletics as a mission-driven experience that along with student and team growth Friends and family of Berryessa's Turtle Rock bar collected the money pined to the ceiling of the cafe to donate to UCSF and celebrate the 15-year 'cancerversary' of Elijah Leung Take a ride around Napa on these motorized ADA-compliant scooters made to look like various critters and creatures Most of Napa’s River Park Shopping Center tenants cater to locals Now a handful of tenants have left the center The sheriff's office reported seizing 13 roosters from a Carneros site where it said the birds were altered and trained to fight other male birds Take a good look at Napa’s Kohl’s building Developers have asked the city of Napa for permission to demolish the building at 1116 First St Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account UAlbany’s Silas Richmond with the ball against UMass’ Matt Caddigan during a March 7 2023 game at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium in Albany Fresh off victories in their respective conference tournaments the Siena College and UAlbany men's lacrosse teams will meet Wednesday in the NCAA Division I Tournament opening round but the game will be played at UAlbany's Tom & Mary Casey Stadium at 7 p.m The winner will face the tournament's overall No 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squad was unable to mount a comeback in the inning and fell Benamati, Exarchakis, and senior catcher Elaina Kassap (Long Beach N.Y./Long Beach) tallied the Dolphins' three hits of the game while Nicastro finished out the game in the circle allowing zero runs on zero hits while walking two in 2.2 innings pitched Junior pinch hitter Audrey Benderski (Spring Lake Park, Minn./Spring Lake Park) singled through the right side in the next at-bat to score Rinaldi before Wolf's pinch runner, sophomore Gabriella Zarcone (Smithtown scored on a double steal before the inning wrapped up The Saints stormed back and took the lead in the bottom of the fifth first as Melton singled to left field to set up a triple to center from right fielder McKenzie Swinson which scored the runner and single up the middle off the bat of first baseman Emma Petersen led to another pair of runs before back-to-back walks forced in the fourth run of the inning Down to their final at-bats, the Dolphins tied the game at four and forced extra innings as freshman center fielder Maddie Martin (Carlisle, Pa./Cumberland Valley) walked and crossed the plate on a double to center off the bat of sophomore shortstop Shannon Gavigan (Havertown The squad added another pair of runs in the top of the eighth as Exarchakis singled up the middle to drive in Benamati A single to center from Chesney pushed Exarchakis to third base before Rinaldi reached on a throwing error that allowed the lead runner to cross the plate and the 'Phins to go up Siena tied the game right back up in their half of the inning as a groundout from center fielder Chloe Cummings and infield single off the bat of catcher Ella Milante plated two runs The final run of the game came in the top of the ninth as Benamati singled to shortstop with two outs to score sophomore center fielder Sydney Nesci (Cicero, N.Y./Cicero-North Syracuse) from second base before freshman pitcher Isabella Kwashek (West Deptford N.J./West Deptford) wrapped up the game with a quick 1-2-3 bottom half of the inning Nine different Dolphins tallied a hit in the game two victory with Chesney leading the way with three Five of Le Moyne's batters also recorded an RBI against the Saints Kwashek ended her showing by allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out five and earning the victory in game two She started the game and threw 4.2 innings before re-entering and finishing out the final three innings for the Dolphins There are currently no upcoming/recent events Thanks for visiting Siena College hosted middle school students on Saturday to teach them about the wonders of science.The Great Siena Expedition is a hands-on science exploration event.Students can engage in activities to learn about science.The kids came out to see some reptiles Beyond the fact that you usually need some foundational inspiration you then have to make sure people can spell it correctly when searching for it and say it correctly when talking about it to their friends you have to make sure no one else has thought of it first didn’t think there was any competitive issue with the Bar Siena in Chicago The Lasagna Duefoglie doesn’t have to change and with its loose construction of two pasta sheets hugging mushrooms and fontina cheese Editor at Large Stephanie March contributes to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s food and dining coverage She can also be heard Saturdays on her myTalk107.1 radio show where she talks about the Twin Cities food scene Key Enterprises LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for mspmag.com for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards 2 seed Siena men’s lacrosse team best No 1 seed and reigning champion Sacred Heart 12-8 for the MAAC tournament title This is the Saints first conference championship since 2014 the conference offensive player of the year poured in a game-high 5 goals for the Saints Siena earns an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament The Siena women’s lacrosse team ends its season with an overall record of 9-9 The Siena Premier Hybrid mattress offers exceptional support in all sleeping positions without feeling too stiff but the foams used to make it don't contour as much as some of our testers would have liked this affordable hybrid mattress is a solid performer with a build quality reminiscent of higher-tier models We rate it as a worthy alternative to the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid recommending it as a solid all-rounder for couples wanting a firm yet supportive mattress on a budget We slept on the Siena Premier Hybrid for one month and also performed a series of objective tests Our full Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress review is below with detailed notes on its pressure relief the Siena Premier Hybrid looks more 'expensive' than the flagship Siena Memory Foam Mattress with black piping bordering the grey-striped polyester cover and side carry handles for easy rotation you'll find a core of 7" individually wrapped springs Our testing panel rates the Siena Premier Hybrid an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale a notch above the 7 in the brand's self-assessment our testers found it comfortable in nearly all positions The springy surface made it easy to move about This suited our lightweight sleepers just fine but our average to heavyweight testers would have liked more of a hug for their shoulders and hips Our lead tester settled on a half-turned position between her side and front to reduce pressure on her hips The reinforced coils along the perimeter were steady for sitting and sprawling and the airflow from the coils resulted in temperature-neutral sleep Motion isolation was a glaring weakness; light sleepers are likely to feel their partners fidget or get up After a month with the Siena Premier Hybrid, we believe it gives the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid a run for its money; the DreamCloud is the second highest-ranking mattress in our guide to this year's best mattresses for all sleepers you'll sacrifice some features by paying a smaller price but if you didn't know the Siena was a budget mattress you might mistake it for a mid-range hybrid That's our Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress review summed up Siena's most expensive mattress is still a bargain in the wider market with a queen-size Siena Premier Hybrid regularly selling for $424 However, you can ignore the 'total value' price as an evergreen Siena mattress sale cuts as much as 60% off the suggested retail cost Here’s how much you can expect to pay for the Nectar Premier Hybrid as of May 2025: It's not a bad value if you're looking for a queen-size mattress under $500 Siena offers a 180-night risk-free mattress trial which is longer than what we even see from some luxury brands The only add-on Siena provides is a complete sleep accessory bundle for $99 (up to a $499 value) with a queen-size going for less than $450 during regular Siena mattress sales It's much lower than Siena's "total value" of $1,016 but you can ignore that figure as it's never sold at that price The 10" Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress comprises three internal layers: a 1.5" layer of gel memory foam on top followed by 2" of support foam and a 7" bed of individually-wrapped wire coils All sides of the mattress feature three rows of reinforced springs for edge support Siena uses CertiPUR-US-certified foam in its mattresses the Siena Premier Hybrid doesn't contain fiberglass but instead has a sock made from other fire-retardant materials while the bottom cover has a shift-resistant design and side carry handles Removing the cover will void the mattress warranty; the brand says doing so could disrupt the integrity of the mattress layers (Any surface-level stains should be spot-treated.) Siena rates its Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress a 7 out of 10 on its firmness scale Our testers feel it's a notch above that at an 8 out of 10 But for as firm as it is, the Siena Premier Hybrid offers plenty of give. In our objective pressure relief test, we measured a 3" sink from a 50lb weight. That's the same amount we tallied for the softer Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress our testing panel found the Siena Premier Hybrid comfortably supportive in nearly every position The bouncy surface made for great ease of movement Most of our panel was pleased with the Siena Premier Hybrid's level of pressure relief but a couple of testers wished for more contouring along the lumbar (while back sleeping) and hips (while side sleeping) 150lb lead tester said it felt like the mattress was collapsing under her weight when side sleeping prompting her to sleep in a half-turned position to better distribute her weight Sleepers over 150lbs (or those who carry more weight in one area) may have a similar experience to our lead tester Our lightweight sleepers (under 130lbs) didn't have this issue (Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)(Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)(Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)Our lead tester also missed the dedicated lumbar zone and pillow top of her previous mattress during a bout of sciatica the Siena Premier Hybrid provided enough comfort to aid her recovery as did sleeping with a pillow between her legs for a couple of nights For firmer support without sacrificing ample pressure relief, the Siena Premier Hybrid strikes a keen balance. However, if you want a decidedly firm mattress with minimal to no give, check out the Plank Firm Mattress Our twin-size Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress arrived at our tester's doorstep within two days of placing an order but you can scan the QR code on the box for instructions to make sure you're doing it correctly Siena no longer includes a pocket blade to cut through the many feet of plastic but we found it easy enough to tear and remove by hand Our tester was able to set up her twin-size test mattress on her own but it did require some muscle on her part a twin size weighs 56lbs while a queen size is close to 90lbs.) (Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)(Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)(Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)According to the manufacturer's tag there was some off-gassing as the mattress took shape (It helped that we had a window open due to the nice weather.) Siena says that it may take up to 72 hours for the mattress to completely expand our tester was able to sleep on it the same night she received it and giving your new boxed mattress time to air out is strongly recommended We slept on a twin-size Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress for one month, evaluating it in key performance areas according to our mattress testing methodology The Siena Premier Hybrid is a very springy mattress — after all most of its 10" profile is made up of 7" fabric-wrapped coils We wondered how much of an impact that would have on its ability to isolate movement we ran a drop test using a 10lb kettlebell and an empty wine glass to simulate someone getting in or out of bed We dropped the weight from 6" above the surface at 4" This means you're likely to feel when your partner changes positions The glass swayed but stayed upright when we dropped the weight from 12" and 25" away This suggests that lighter motions from a partner (such as getting up or down) may still jostle a light sleeper We also observed the kettlebell after each drop It bounced a fair distance from its original points of contact The coils return plenty of energy to the surface — which is great for ease of movement but not for dampening it If you and your partner are light sleepers or operate on different schedules, we'd advise against the Siena Premier Hybrid. For beds with superb motion isolation, take a look at our guide to the best mattresses for couples you can purchase the Siena Premier Hybrid in a split king allowing you and your partner to effectively share a bed while lying on separate surfaces This is rare to see from a budget mattress brand outside temperatures swung from unusually warm to noticeably crisp but we did our best to maintain a consistent room temperature of around 70°F We alternated between cotton and bamboo sheets and used a lightweight poly-cotton blend quilt Our lead tester didn't have any profound episodes of overheating during her time with the Siena Premier Hybrid The mattress is light on the foams and heavy on the coils The polyester top cover is cozy, but it won't be as breathable as natural fibers such as cotton or wool. For most sleepers, it should be enough. Chronically hot sleepers will want to browse the best cooling mattresses instead The Siena Premier Hybrid is surrounded by three rows of thicker coils for edge support we placed a 50lb weight on the perimeter — the same weight we dropped in the center to gauge pressure relief — and measured the sink That’s deeper than we’d like for a mattress with reinforced sides but it's on par with the sinkage we recorded in the middle which shows an even level of edge-to-edge support (Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)(Image credit: Future / Alison Barretta)In real-world use our testers felt secure while sitting or leaning over the edge They noticed a bit of fabric bunching under their thighs The Siena Premier Hybrid gets a passing grade from us here but for an affordable bed that aces this category Most of our testing panel couldn't believe they were sleeping on a budget mattress — they felt the quality was indicative of a much higher cost That's a testament to Siena's parent company Our test mattress was battle-ready from the first night we slept on it We can only speculate how the Siena Premier Hybrid will fare after several years expect it to last about as long as its 10-year warranty As of May 2025, the Siena Premier Hybrid has a 4.5-star rating out of 5 from nearly 3,000 reviews at Siena Sleep. The mattress is also available at Amazon where it has a 4.4-star rating out of 5 from nearly 100 reviews Positive comments come from shoppers who find it a great value for money with many people saying it strikes the right balance of soft and hard Reviewers also like the fast and free delivery with some claiming it's led to back and joint pain Several reviewers also report premature sagging while a few heavier sleepers say that they sank low enough to feel the springs the Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress is absolutely worth its budget-friendly price tag The build quality rivals some of the best mid-range hybrids we've tried and the 180-night risk-free trial is among the longest in the entire mattress industry we recommend the Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress for sleepers who want a firm level of support without feeling like they're lying on a plank of wood The buoyant surface makes it easy to change positions our testers could rest comfortably on their backs the foam comfort layers cushion rather than contour which was an issue for our heavier sleepers Our lead tester dealt with pressure buildup in her hip when side sleeping and one of our back-sleeping testers would have liked the mattress to better conform to his lumbar while most people should find it sleeps at a comfortable enough temperature Motion isolation is its one glaring weakness; light sleepers who share a bed should consider the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid another low-cost bed-in-a-box (and a sibling of the Siena) if you're concerned about tariffs on imported goods Although the mattress is built in the United States some of the components may come from overseas Alison BarrettaExpert mattress testerBased in Philadelphia freelance writer and editor Alison Barretta has been sharing buying advice and retail news for over 15 years Since 2020 she's been helping Tom's Guide expand its robust library of sleep content by researching the latest trends Alison has reviewed everything from budget memory foam mattresses and luxurious innerspring beds to immersive sound pods and $7,000 smart beds that automatically adjust to your every move When she isn't reviewing mattresses or searching for great deals to save you money Alison can be found practicing yoga and martial arts getting too invested in the Philadelphia Flyers and snoozing with her cat / assistant mattress tester Alex you will then be prompted to enter your display name ADRIAN — Siena Heights University and Adrian College will welcome families and friends to town this weekend for their spring graduation ceremonies Siena Heights will have its commencement ceremonies Saturday and Adrian College will host commencement Sunday SHU has two ceremonies the first for its SHU Global and graduate students at 10 a.m The second for the Adrian campus undergraduates is at 2 p.m. Tickets for the undergrad ceremony can be picked up at the provost's office Tickets for the SHU Global grads were mailed after April 15 There will be a brunch available for purchase at the University Center between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. The cost is $14.99 for adults, $7.99 for children 5-12 years old and free for children younger than 5. Reservations are recommended by emailing dining@sienaheights.edu Parking will be available on several lots on and near campus Traffic heading east on Siena Heights Drive will be directed to the following parking lots: West Fieldhouse Dominican Hall and Performing Arts Center (PAC) Traffic heading west on Siena Heights Drive will be directed to the following parking lots: Adrian Dominican Motherhouse and the Siena Heights Drive Fairgrounds entrance The stadium parking lot will be 75% dedicated to handicap-accessible parking The fairgrounds and PAC parking lots open at 8 a.m. and the fieldhouse parking lot opens at noon or the undergrad ceremony Other events for commencement include a baccalaureate Mass and a Kente ceremony The baccalaureate Mass is at 5 p.m. in St. Dominic Chapel. This year, the Rev. Tom Helfrich, Siena’s chaplain and pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church in Clarklake, will conduct the service and give the sermon. In addition, the Siena Heights Chamber Singers will lead the worship music. Graduates are asked to visit the SHU website to register themselves family and guests to attend the service to give the university an approximate number of attendees to expect The Kente ceremony will take place at 7 p.m The Kente program was initiated in 1992 at SHU by members of the main campus group SHAAKA the Siena Heights African American Knowledge Association established the ceremony to honor their heritage recognize the challenges of pursuing and completing a college education and motivate undergraduates of color to persist in their studies through to graduation Support local news: For all the latest local developments, breaking news, and high school and college sports content. A candidate to be Michigan's next governor will give Adrian College's commencement address during its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 4 U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Twp., is one of four candidates seeking the Republican Party nomination for governor in the 2026 election. Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt and Anthony Hudson have also announced their candidacies for the GOP nomination James represents Michigan's 10th Congressional District, which includes the northern Detroit suburbs of Fraser, Mount Clemens, Rochester Hills, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Utica and Warren. He was elected in 2022 after previously running twice for U.S. Senate. President Donald Trump has referred to James as a “young star,” a news release from Adrian College said on the college mall and is open to the public There are no tickets or limits on the number of guests Before the ceremony, a baccalaureate service will take place at 10:30 a.m. in Herrick Chapel, and a graduation brunch will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adrian Tobias Center. RSVPs are required by Friday children younger than 10 are $15.95 and children younger than 2 are free Contact reporter David Panian at dpanian@lenconnect.com or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @lenaweepanian Debi Andrews claims she was fired for enforcing financial controls and advising an administrator to file an alleged sexual harassment claim against the college’s president The Trial Balance is CFO.com’s weekly preview of stories Debi Andrews the former CFO of Siena Heights University claims she was fired for refusing to lie to the school’s board of directors about budget irregularities and for allegedly advising a colleague to file a sex discrimination complaint against university president Douglas Palmer According to the complaint “had Andrews not opposed Defendants’ fraud and encouraged her coworkers to complain about [Palmer’s] discriminatory behavior The university said it is taking the allegations seriously but told MLive it cannot discuss pending litigation or personnel matters It said it believes personnel decisions were made after “a thorough and careful review of the situation.” reported that athletic coaches were making improper check requests from "fundraising accounts.” She also said expenses were improperly labeled as student-related when money was being spent for personal use Andrews opposed Palmer’s proposed budget because she claimed it was “not based on sound accounting.” She said she refused to lie to the board of directors about “what the university had done in order to secure the funding.” Days later The case also details how Andrews and Palmer’s working relationship deteriorated after she advised a female administrator to file a sexual harassment complaint against Palmer The unnamed employee’s working relationship with Palmer allegedly changed after the administrator refused to join him at a local bar Though it isn’t clear how Andrews believes Palmer found out about the advice she gave to another employee she links this as the second of two causes that ultimately led to her dismissal Andrews’ lawsuit also names the university’s former director of human resources Fran Johnson saying she told others that Andrews was having inappropriate relationships with university staff in campus facilities as the basis for a “retaliatory and unfounded investigation” launched after Andrews was placed on unpaid leave Johnson denied all allegations against her Siena Heights University’s financial impact is felt far beyond the university’s campus. The college is owned by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, who have notably led multiple shareholder activism campaigns at companies like Dicks Sporting Goods Smith and Wesson and American Outdoor Brands Corporation which have been supported by major investors like BlackRock have led to changes around corporate responsibility Here’s a list of important market events slated for the week ahead CFO.com will publish two stories breaking down the financial state of the cannabis industry business owners selling cannabis products and educators in cannabis accounting share insights on what finance leaders can learn from this rapidly evolving capital-intensive and regulatory-strenuous sector Get the free daily newsletter with financial industry insights and practical advice for CFOs A collection of stories on CFOs who are in litigation have failed to adhere to the law or failed ethics class A resource to help finance leaders track the state-by-state changes to CPA requirements Subscribe to the CFO.com free daily newsletter Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines The two-seeded Saints advance to the MAAC Championship final against No 1 seed and host Sacred Heart Saturday at 12:30pm The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. 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