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Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more State Police of Wilton with the assistance of the Hudson Falls Police Department arrested Matthew Blanding on a warrant for Assault in the second degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree for the reports of an assault.  The investigation determined Blanding and the victim were reportedly involved in a road rage incident that began in the area of Hudson Street in South Glens Falls NY. Blanding allegedly followed the victim to the location and when they exited their vehicle, Blanding threw a glass object at the victim  Blanding then reportedly struck the victim multiple times with his hands before a bystander broke up the altercation The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment an arrest warrant was issued for Blanding by the Moreau Town Court as a result of this investigation the Hudson Fall Police Department located and arrested Blanding Blanding was transported to SP Wilton for processing He was arraigned at the Moreau Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail NEWS10 ABC The veteran group Carry the Load marches in honor of fallen service members highlighting the true meaning of Memorial Day Casey Frankoski and John Grassia are the two NY national guard members who lost their lives when their helicopter crashed on the Texas Mexico border Memorial May Relay came through the Capital Region last year.  This year was different for families.   The Frankoski’s and Grassia’s have bonded in the year-plus since both families went through unimaginable tragedy.  In the months to follow everywhere they went reminded them of the impact both Casey and John have had on their communities and country “These kids are a big deal they are I mean not to be redundant but I say it over and over they’re American Heroes,” said Jill Frankoski  That impact has now made its way to New York City “Got a call from the chief of police and said that he spoke to carry the load and they wanted to put Casey’s and John’s pictures on the bus we were blown away,” said Jim Frankoski Carry the Load tours on their buses for their nationwide movement to honor our nation’s fallen heroes They traveled through the big apple featuring the two American heroes from the Capital Region John Grassia’s Mom Judy saw the buses firsthand for this year’s kickoff event “We walked from Bryant Park to 9/11 it’s kind of amazing because we ended up at the 911 memorial and that’s the day that Jay decided to join the Army and I say you know that’s the day that sealed his fate,” said Judy Grassia The walk will again make its way through Rensselaer The chief of police expects an even larger participation than last year “There’s going to be some traffic interruptions we’re going to walk 5 miles through the city street so there’s going to be some rolling street closures we’ll have a bus with us we’ll have multiple marked police cars and I’m estimating for the beginning of the Walk probably upwards of 200 people,” said Chief Famiglietti That large collective is sure to be leveled with emotion as they make their way over the Casey Frankoski Memorial Bridge “I always say that these things are beautifully emotional because we are emotional,” said Judy Grassia The City of Albany asked to have John and Casey honored as the Grand Marshals this year in the Memorial Day Parade “We’re going to march in their honor Everything is about keeping their name alive Carry the Load will kick off from the Rensselaer City Police department on Tuesday May 6th at 11:30 AM a ceremony will be held in Riverfront Park Anyone interested in attending can park at the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County at 544 Broadway NEWS10 is the Capital Region’s local news leader these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Advance Local Weather AlertsOn Sunday at 9:55 p.m a flood advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday at 1 a.m "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service don't drown when encountering flooded roads Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding." A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain A flood warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring A flood advisory is issued when flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding In flood-prone regions or while camping in low-lying areas understanding and following the weather service flood safety guidelines can be a lifesaver: or if you're camping in a low-lying spot When local authorities issue an evacuation order This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding Steer clear of flooded basements and submerged areas: Steer clear of basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords Do not enter water that may carry an electrical charge Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can forcefully sweep you off your feet In the event you become trapped by moving water make your way to the highest point available and contact emergency services by calling 911 especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions Always remember never to drive through water on the road as little as 12 inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away most vehicles Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff Excessive runoff can be a result of saturated ground and/or rainfall intensity Follow these recommendations from the weather service to stay safe in heavy rain: avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk Use the two-second rule to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you and allow an extra two seconds in heavy rain Ease off the gas pedal gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding Stick to the middle lanes to minimize the risk of hydroplaning Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by turning on your headlights The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain Exercise heightened caution during this period Don't follow large trucks or buses too closely The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision Take care when passing them as well; if you must pass you can significantly reduce risks and ensure your well-being when heavy rain pours down Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall A flood advisory is released when flooding is not expected to reach a severity level necessitating a warning it can still cause considerable inconvenience and potentially lead to situations that threaten life and/or property It doesn't guarantee that flooding will occur but it signifies that the possibility exists especially if you live in a flood-prone area or find yourself camping in a low-lying region the weather service offers essential flood safety guidelines: Stay informed and follow these tips from the weather service to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away The two-second rule for following distance is your ally in heavy rain Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in adverse conditions Stick to the middle lanes on multi-lane roads to minimize the risk of hydroplaning as water tends to accumulate in outer lanes Turn on your headlights and be careful of other vehicles to the rear and in blind spot areas as they are especially difficult to see through rain-spattered windows The first half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mix of rain Large trucks and buses can reduce your visibility with tire spray Avoid tailgating and pass them swiftly and safely The Rensselaer City School District is being sued by parents who allege that their son with autism was assaulted by staff members including being thrown to the floor and grabbed around his neck filed in Supreme Court of Rensselaer County is by Todd Rutecki and Lark Rutecki on behalf of their son Boden They say that their son was diagnosed with speech difficulties at 2 ½ years old and later diagnosed with autism and a speech processing disorder he is unable to tell his parents what happened during the school day The lawsuit stems from an incident that happened on Feb Superintendent Joseph Kardash informed the parents that Boden The parents allege that the district was not able to provide any additional information about what happened during dismissal It was not only until 25 days later that they were able to see the video of what happened They allege that school staff members are escorting their son out of the building Boden attempts to join another group of students when one of the schools staff members grabs him across his body and around his neck and takes him to the ground Their son is on the ground for a period of time before getting up and then falling down He crawls to another wall for support and starts walking down the hallway the staff member allegedly grabs him by the backpack Boden is taken to the ground at least one more time and then surrounded by three adults before he is allowed to leave the school and walk home The lawsuit says that he had a traumatic brain injury and suffers from headaches Boden was unable to attend full days of school He stopped regularly attending after Memorial Day 2024 The parents are seeking damages and attorney costs The lawsuit names Rensselaer City School District Superintendent Joseph Kardash Van Rensselaer Elementary School Principal Jeffrey Palmer and three staff members Todd Rutecki said the last 15 months have been difficult for his son “School staff should never put their hands on a child – especially a disabled student whose disability makes physical touch painful due to sensory issues,” Rutecki wrote.  They are concerned that the superintendent reviewed the video Rutecki is calling for the superintendent to be placed on administrative leave pending a full investigation of the incident Kardash did not return an email or voicemail seeking comment The district did respond to the Times Union he said that the district extensively reviewed the allegations of physical restraint on that date and said no student has been injured in such a matter as a result of physical restraint Watch NewsChannel 13’s Dan Levy’s interview with the family: 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 Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 10:58:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications 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 The Rensselaer Police Department will host a “Carry The Load” Memorial Walk on Tuesday The 5+ mile walk honors CW2 Casey Frankoski and CW2 John Grassia and will include brief road closures between 12 PM and 3 PM — including a temporary closure of the CW2 Casey Frankoski Bridge around 1:15 PM a ceremony at Riverfront Park will feature speeches and tributes from veterans The public is encouraged to attend or cheer along the route Parking is available at the Boys and Girls Club For more info, visit carrytheload.org or Rensselaer Police Facebook page We are currently open for in-person tours and open houses Please visit our admissions website for information about our upcoming events.  Take a virtual tour of the Rensselaer campus Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers We celebrate discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity Copyright © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming Rensselaer prohibits discrimination on the basis of race Game Recap: Baseball | 4/30/2025 9:04:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications RIT | Liberty League Crossover Series (Game One) Thanks for visiting is one of the only people in our entire area suffering from a rare brain condition The rare brain disorder is also known as smooth brain It’s caused by a genetic abnormality Babies diagnosed with it lack the folds in their brains Leo can’t sit on his own or hold his head up The rare condition affects approximately 1 in 100,000 Leo’s parents know of only one other family in this entire area also battling this same diagnosis and their journey with this rare condition with the opportunity coming up this weekend for you to help by watching the video of Subrina Dhammi’s story Here is a Venmo link, if you would like to help the family. Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/30/2025 8:57:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 4/23/2025 11:05:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Softball | 4/19/2025 5:10:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 4/18/2025 11:25:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 4/12/2025 3:36:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Softball | 4/27/2025 11:53:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) announced it will award honorary degrees in engineering to Lisa Su who was recognized by Time Magazine in January as CEO of the Year transformed AMD into a leading high performance and advanced computing company She is also one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in AI Su is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a recipient of the Global Semiconductor Association’s Dr Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award and the Grace Hopper Technical Leadership Abie Award The IEEE recognized her with the highest semiconductor honor Su is vice chair of the board of directors for the Semiconductor Industry Association and is on the Department of Homeland Security’s Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board which develops and manufactures electric vehicles for the consumer and commercial markets in 2009 to help accelerate the shift toward carbon neutrality His strategic vision and leadership in vertically integrated technology platforms and multi-program manufacturing capabilities made Rivian’s IPO the largest worldwide in 2021 and the 12th largest in history was named MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year for 2022 Scaringe has also placed one percent of Rivian’s equity into Forever a philanthropic organization dedicated to addressing the climate crisis making nature itself a stakeholder in the company in Mechanical Engineering from RPI in 2005 and a Ph.D in mechanical Engineering from MIT in 2009 RPI helped shape modern transportation and infrastructure “RPI was founded more than 200 years ago for the application of science to the common purposes of life and Lisa Su and RJ Scaringe embody that mission,” said Martin A “We look forward to celebrating our 219th Commencement with them and hearing their insights at Colloquy.” RPI will host its 219th Commencement ceremony on Saturday at the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) stadium A live stream of the ceremony will be available for guests who cannot attend The Commencement Colloquy serves as a forum for discussions among leaders and influencers with diverse perspectives on global challenges  President Schmidt will host a fireside chat with Honorand Lisa Su on Friday Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) unveiled a cutting-edge nuclear training lab with a ribbon-cutting in Room 2027 of the Jonsson Engineering Center (JEC) a hub of RPI’s School of Engineering on its Troy campus NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) launched its latest Energy Exploration (E2) Center at the university offering students a hands-on learning opportunity by demonstrating real-world nuclear power plant scenarios in a simulated control room The control room simulator hosts 12 NuScale Power Modules™ allowing students to operate virtual nuclear power plants as they prepare for a potential career in nuclear energy the simulator’s components—featuring digital procedures and automated controls—give students hands-on experience in small modular reactor (SMR) operations a field NuScale is spearheading with its Corvallis Oregon-based mission for carbon-free energy “These new learning opportunities will provide students with a comprehensive education bridging theory with practice and preparing them to understand and comply with reactor operation safety regulations in line with nuclear industry standards,” said Shanbin Shi The E2 Center will augment undergraduate courses through the integration of hands-on experiences that complement theoretical concepts “We are proud to join with the faculty and students at RPI to open this NuScale E2 Center aimed at showcasing the importance of nuclear energy,” said NuScale President and Chief Executive Officer John Hopkins “We hope that this learning facility will foster collaborative problemsolving and creative solutions that inspire future energy pioneers and equip a nuclear-ready workforce.” NuScale is an industry-leading provider of advanced SMR smaller nuclear power technology for a clean energy future “Having a high-quality simulator on campus will provide our students with exciting learning opportunities in the design small modular reactors,” said Shekhar Garde “This capability adds to the growing strength of RPI’s School of Engineering in augmented where students can learn about everything from atoms to galaxies About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:  Founded in 1824 for the application of science to the common purposes of life Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the first technological research university in the United States noted for its robust and holistic learning community that connects creativity with science and technology RPI is dedicated to inventing for the future and entrepreneurs who will define what’s next for humanity to research that bridges disciplines to solve the world's toughest problems NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) develops small modular reactor technology to provide safe Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Rensselaer County are teaming up to launch a revolutionary business accelerator in downtown Troy to encourage investment RPI will guide intellectual property and emerging talent to space and resources provided by the county to foster growth of new technology and business in the county and city “This represents an historic partnership between Rensselaer County and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to encourage the next generation of inventors innovators and entrepreneurs to start here and stay and grow here The partnership announced today is the start of a new and important chapter in growing Rensselaer County as a center of technology and innovation,” said McLaughlin “RPI is thrilled to partner with Rensselaer County in launching this initiative dedicated to fostering innovation The Bridge is a unique accelerator for the region in that it will focus on supporting ‘Tough Tech’ start-ups,” said Schmidt Tough tech start-ups are companies that typically require significant capital even in the early stages as they develop technologies for sectors like energy The Bridge is designed to support these types of companies by creating shared experimental facilities in one central location but also facilitating access to a network of experimental assets throughout the Capital Region should they be at a university The Bridge will also work to gather investors and mentors who work in tough tech industries The Bridge will occupy the top floor of the historic Quackenbush Building at 333 Broadway in historic downtown Troy within sight of the RPI campus and The Approach that connects campus with city This new partnership continues RPI’s legacy of enabling high-tech ventures in the Capital Region RPI created the first university-run incubator in the United States in 1979 and it helped spawn several impactful companies including MapInfo which was acquired in 2005 by video game giant Activision after working on “Guitar Hero” and other major titles The concept for the Bridge is informed by Schmidt’s experiences interacting with the start-up community around Kendall Square in Cambridge Massachusetts during his tenure at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) I was able to observe the transformation of Kendall Square from a former industrial district to what is now hailed as ‘the most innovative square mile on the planet’— a place bustling with tech firms venture capitalists and urban vibrancy,” Schmidt said but I can see the potential for of a transformation in Troy That is why it is so critical today to give the most promising technologists and entrepreneurs in the region the space and resources to grow right here Starting with 10,000 square feet of unique shared experimental space on the top floor The Bridge may expand to available space on the first floor—which is also home to the Tech Valley Center of Gravity makerspace—or into other nearby buildings Programs will include networking opportunities pitch competitions and workshops for founders students and business leaders in the community Services will include business development The Bridge will establish partner agreements with local universities companies and nonprofits so that member companies have streamlined access to a network of cutting-edge tools and facilities Startups are not required to have a pre-existing affiliation to RPI to join The Bridge Schmidt has made the startup accelerator a cornerstone of his presidency taking direct inspiration from The Engine at MIT The timing and vision paired well with the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency (RCIDA) which purchased the Quackenbush Building in April after leasing its offices there since 2015 “The Bridge will not only provide crucial support for startups and our student community – it will also help to attract and retain businesses and entrepreneurs in Rensselaer County,” said RCIDA CEO Bob Pasinella “This initiative is truly designed to benefit everyone in the region.” Rensselaer County allotted $8 million in funding for The Bridge to develop a state-of-the-art infrastructure for startups and support operating expenses for its first five years of operations technological epicenter with an incredible density of intellectual young students and professionals,” said McLaughlin bringing together the best of our region in a next-level infrastructure project that will create tremendous opportunities for growth and development right in downtown Troy.” Both RPI and County leaders are considering how this project relates to the larger context of the region’s economic revitalization for the region The goal is for new companies to stay in the area which would create a cascading effect of incentivizing more businesses to relocate or open offices here “RPI is interested in supporting the continued development of the region as a technology hub,” Schmidt said “We are constantly looking for opportunities to partner with other institutions that are committed to the region to provide crucial resources to our most dynamic and exciting companies we can drive economic growth for the region.” Citing the thesis of “Jump-Starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth and the American Dream,” a book by Jonathan Gruber and Simon Johnson Schmidt agrees with the authors that the American economy can no longer hinge on a handful of large metros alone Mid-sized metros like the Capital Region are well positioned and have the capacity to grow “Our focus is on the groundbreaking technology plays that will drive economic growth and create new opportunities for the entire region,” Schmidt said “We know this is possible as evidenced by the semiconductor ecosystem created in the Capital Region we are excited to work with all stakeholders on this journey to a prosperous future.” “The County Legislature recognizes the vast potential for this new partnership and the talent that will be attracted to the Bridge So many life-changing ideas and inventions and developments have taken place in Rensselaer County and we look forward to the next wave of inventions and ideas,” said Chairwoman of the Rensselaer County Legislature Kelly Hoffman “We are excited to see this partnership come together in Troy a city that has always supported new ideas and innovation dating back to the Industrial Revolution We congratulate RPI and Rensselaer County on coming together for this important project and look forward to supporting and encouraging the Bridge for years to come,” said Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/9/2025 10:40:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting and impact of RPI through strategic communication and ensure that the story of RPI reaches and resonates with all who are touched by our institution.  Work with Us Media Inquiries Game Recap: Baseball | 4/14/2025 8:11:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Thirteen new correction officers took the oath in their new roles at in Rensselaer County Monday morning Ten of those are former state correction officers Kathy Hochul in an executive order barred from being hired by local municipalities unless they go through a specific program if they resigned or were fired during last month's wildcat strike by prison workers across the state County Sheriff Kyle Bourgault said they had resigned without incident and were not fired as a result of the 22-day strike The sheriff said this will allow his jail to get closer to the safe staffing levels Rensselaer County already swore in three previous correction officers who were previously employed by the state in late March they were not terminated as a result of the strike Hohul's executive order has been criticized at the county level. Last week, a state Supreme Court judge placed a temporary injunction against the order in Oneida County after the county filed suit against it. The governor’s executive order says those who participated in the unauthorized strike violated the Taylor Law undermined public trust and disrupted public service and are therefore not suitable for public roles.  Game Recap: Baseball | 4/13/2025 10:56:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 4/26/2025 4:47:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting (WRGB) — Residents in Rensselaer County are expressing concern over increasing emergency medical service (EMS) response times as officials revealed during a community meeting on Wednesday night Some response times were as short as four to five minutes while others stretched to nearly 50 minutes due to a shortage of available personnel Warren Hayashi emphasized the need for developing robust EMS agencies "The idea of some of these plans is to have fully staffed ambulances at the paramedic level but have first response EMTs and have first response vehicles." Officials attributed the EMS crisis to a lack of staffing and the absence of state laws facilitating mutual aid between towns "EMS still has not been determined by the state legislature or the governor to be a necessary service Robbie MacCue from the EMS Leadership Academy highlighted that hospital delays also contribute to the problem "Hospital delays and turning patients over in hospital bed problems across the country many systems I've worked with those hospital administrators to try to work through the process and make sure units are able to clear emergency departments but certainly if hospitals are staffed and it does add another layer of stress onto EMS systems that are already stretched thin," he said Community members were encouraged to contact their lawmakers to advocate for legislation that would mandate EMS services in towns and foster partnerships to eliminate EMS deserts. The full meeting is available for viewing on YouTube. "Municipalities are not required by law to provide emergency medical services As outlined in the Governor’s 2025 State of the State New York has taken major steps in the last two years to buttress the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system there are areas across the state where EMS services are not consistently and reliably available That's why the Executive Budget included a proposal to define EMS as an essential service and require counties to develop a county EMS mapping to identify gaps in coverage coordinated statewide by the State EMS Task Force which was established by Governor Hochul in 2022." "The Department is unable to comment further on the ongoing budget process." A 20-year-old California man is accused of exchanging explicit text messages with a 15-year-old Rensselaer County teen The victim reported the crime after she attended an FBI outreach event at her school to talk about child online safety is in custody and awaiting transport to New York He is charged with sexual exploitation of a child according to a news conference on Monday with U.S Attorney John Sarcone III and FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli Sarcone said Ravine used an alias “Derek Johnson,” and communicated with the teen on a dating app Ravine sent a message “hi” around March 29 He persuaded her to take still images and videos of herself engaged in sexually explicit conduct Sarcone said the victim told the FBI what had happened in April after an outreach presentation at her local school Tremaroli said the student came forward after the hourlong presentation Agents contacted the FBI’s Los Angeles office Tremaroli said this case highlights why it is important it is important to talk to students and to make them understand that it is not their fault “They need to know that this type of contact is not just inappropriate And we’re here to put a stop to it,” he said kids are too nervous to talk to their parents for fear of being in trouble Sometimes the trusted adult is a school resource officer a teacher or even a coach,” Tremaroli added Learn more details about what investigators say how Ravine was communicating with the girl by watching video of Kumi Tucker’s story Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will offer a joint Ph.D program in health sciences engineering beginning in the fall semester of 2025 RPI is a world-renowned technological research university known for its engineering Icahn Mount Sinai is the academic arm of the Mount Sinai Health System which includes eight hospitals and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York City region program will focus on reparative and regenerative medicine students will be immersed in engineering at RPI in Troy through coursework and research training that includes design thinking introduced through process and product design and open-ended problem solving The year will conclude with students experiencing clinical shadowing at Icahn Mount Sinai In the second year, students will be trained in entrepreneurship and commercialization at the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM). CEPM, created in 2022 is a partnership between RPI and Icahn Mount Sinai and represents one of the first life science centers of its kind in New York City and the nation to integrate engineering and biomedical sciences with education and research collaborations to radically improve human health students will be exposed to a hands-on industrial internship in entrepreneurship and medical training with exposure to real-life clinicians and patients RPI and Icahn Mount Sinai will produce a new breed of medical innovators capable of addressing unmet clinical needs,” said RPI President Martin A students will be uniquely positioned to contribute to the next generation of precision diagnostics and therapeutics to address cancer “Our major innovations in medicine have often resulted from a close collaboration between engineers and clinicians coming together to better understand and optimize human health. Bringing together interdisciplinary engineering and clinical skills will give our next generation of biomedical researchers a significant advantage as they seek solutions to modern health problems,” said Dennis S Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and president for academic affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System a translational mindset will be emphasized in students to encourage innovation that can be taken from the laboratory to the market Students will experience Grand Rounds to learn about the need for new medical innovations and keep up with the latest advances They will participate in health hackathons that bring together people with different backgrounds to address challenges top students will be connected with the resources they need to become leading life science entrepreneurs and medical professionals,” said Deepak Vashishth “I look forward to the advances in patient care that will inevitably result from this well-rounded program and partnership between RPI and Icahn Mount Sinai.” “Through a carefully designed curriculum focused on translational thinking we are equipping students with the specialized training to apply engineering design principles to make a direct impact on human health,” said Priti Balchandani and Interventional Radiology at Icahn Mount Sinai program will feature four modular core courses on fundamental approaches in precision medicine with an emphasis on engineering design It will also feature Sinai BioDesign and RPI Inventor’s Studio courses in which students identify unmet health needs use engineering design approaches to invent technologies to address the needs and devise strategies to implement those solutions in a target market To learn more about the program and apply, please visit https://cepmresearch.org/academic-programs/ Game Recap: Men's Hockey | 3/1/2025 9:31:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications at Harvard University | ECAC Opening Round Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Hockey | 3/7/2025 11:52:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 3/16/2025 9:16:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 3/2/2025 9:39:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 3/8/2025 6:23:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Quantum computing is rapidly reshaping the landscape of digital security and a team of researchers from the Rensselaer Cybersecurity Collaboratory (RCC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is leading the charge.  RPI senior lecturer and director of the RCC “Quantum Preprocessing for Internet of Things Edge Computing Security Devices,” accepted for presentation at the 1st IEEE Conference on Secure and Trustworthy CyberInfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics (SaTC 2025).  The research explores innovative ways to enhance security for Internet of Things (IoT) devices using quantum preprocessing techniques With the rapid growth of connected devices securing IoT networks has become an urgent challenge This paper addresses the pressing security issues facing IoT devices especially as quantum computing introduces new vulnerabilities and opportunities for advanced cryptographic solutions “This research is an exciting milestone not only for the RCC but also for our students at RPI who come together from diverse fields to solve some of the most pressing challenges in quantum computing and cybersecurity,” said Callahan and Systems Engineering (ECSE); Information Technology and Web Science (ITWS); and Computer Science (CSCI) are a perfect example of how the RCC attracts talent from across the Institute The opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge research in quantum security for IoT devices gives our students invaluable hands-on experience that will be crucial as they enter an increasingly quantum-enabled world.” The paper marks the second Quantum Cybersecurity publication from the RCC following the installation of Rensselaer’s IBM Quantum System One in April 2024 RCC student researchers have made remarkable strides in the field with a total of 10 RPI undergraduate students now contributing to quantum cybersecurity research Their work is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in securing the next generation of connected devices The RCC continues to be a leader in both quantum and cybersecurity research with an expanding focus on the intersection of Generative AI and cybersecurity RPI is providing students with unique opportunities for hands-on research in these critical fields making the RCC one of the most exciting places to study and innovate in cybersecurity today.   NY — A 4-year-old male Newfoundland Labrador Retriever was discovered dead in a garbage bag inside a trash can on First Street prompting an investigation by the Rensselaer Police Department The grim discovery was made by a City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works employee on the morning of November 21 The dog's remains were sent to Cornell University for a necropsy which revealed that the animal died from starvation and neglect police identified the dog's owner as 31-year-old Elisabeth Kelsey Kelsey was arraigned in Rensselaer City Court before Judge Heather Dukes and released to probation she was charged with improper disposal of a dead animal and having an unlicensed dog Game Recap: Baseball | 3/12/2025 9:07:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 4/6/2025 9:51:00 PM | Adrian Donnelly - Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting