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Greg Bellcourt was the nation's number 1 player in the men's 55 and over category. Congratulations, Greg!
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Congratulations to Jack Ross for winning the Men's tournament. Jack overcame Dave Soloman in the final 6-4, 6-3. Thanks to all who played!
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Raffa 3.0 Team Wins World Team Tennis (WTT) National Championship in Orlando Florida, Nov 19-21, 2021
The 3.0 Playing at nationals: (In photo) Tim Brennan Jen Evans Ryan Legg Lisa Towle Jesse McGuire Jo-Anne Raffa Captain Gina Britton Sean Dubois (Jim Davies Kathleen Kalmer also on Team). Congratulations to the team for representing Tri-City's WTT League and bringing home the win! |
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Tri-City member Lt. Col. Shaw Tabankin has taken command over the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry. Congratulations, Lt. Col. Tabankin, and thank you to you and your troops for your service.
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Photo by Sgt. Matthew Gunther, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service dvidshub.net
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Congratulations to Cohoes Police Officer Smith (right of photo) for completing an intensive two week Police Motorcycle Operations Course. The class focused on advanced motorcycle maneuverings that may be needed by police officers. Congratulations Officer Smith !
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Matthew Vaughan has accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of Meteorology at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Matthew, who has been studying atmospheric science at the University at Albany during his time in the Capital Region, will defend his Ph.D on May 18th. He will remain in the area through most of the summer before moving out west to start the Fall semester.
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David Kalmer currently plays for Sacred Heart's tennis team.
Congratulations to Greg Bellcourt who is currently ranked # 1 in the country in the men’s 55 age division. Congratulations Greg!
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Jackie Orchard is a new member at Tri-City and came to us by way of journalism! Jackie is a reporter at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, an NPR member station in Albany, NY. A former Army Captain herself, Jackie recently produced an audio feature on Tri-City's "Tennis For The Troops" program.
Link to story: https://www.wamc.org/post/military-veterans-find-refuge-serving-tri-city-tennis-courts |
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The ultimate tennis family. The O'Brien's from left to right: William (headed to Fairfield), Connors plays for US Naval Academy), Owen (Albany Academy), and Brooke (Albany Academy). Missing: Aidan (Union College) and Blair (Albany Academy). All play tennis at their respective schools. Amazing family!
Shawn Tabankin promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
Dr. Chunyu Wang of RPI leading research on potentially groundbreaking Alzheimer's drug.
Steven Rehfuss named to National Lacrosse Team of the Week.
Justin Hackshaw, former junior player from Albany Academy now plays for Holy Cross.
Lars Olsen to become a New York Army National Guard UH-60 helicopter pilot.
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Congratulations to Dave Picchi who just climbed he’s 46st high peak in the Adirondacks. Dave started hiking small peaks in the Adirondack mountains in 2006. He started his high peaks in 2008 and just completed the 46st high peak on Iroquois Mountain. Congratulations Dave! What an amazing accomplishment !
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Abigail Rehfuss is from Latham and is the current head coach of women's lacrosse at Siena College. Read more about Abigail here, here and here.
Emma DeFrancisco is a top area high school player from Bethlehem and currently plays for Holy Cross. Read more about Emma here, here and here.
Emma DeFrancisco is a top area high school player from Bethlehem and currently plays for Holy Cross. Read more about Emma here, here and here.
Jackie Bornt is a top area high school player from Averill Park High School and currently plays for Hudson Valley Community College. In October 2018, Jackie captured the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 3 title. Read more about Jackie here.
Peter Campito was an Albany Academy standout and now plays for Holy Cross. Read more about Peter here.