Legislative Interns

Fall 2008

Cristal Regalado

Projects: Environment and Recycling Initiatives

Brian Derry–

Projects: Rural Transportation and GASB 45

Summer 2008

Steven Blackwell

Projects: Local taxicab project in conjunction with the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, Public Transportation survey.

Eric Ewing

Projects: Comparison of NYS IDA web pages, creation of a rating system for the pages, research on ways to increase usage of libraries by 12-16 year olds.
Quote: "During my summer internship with the legislature I had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects. From my time there I learned new ways to look at and explore local issues. I also gained valuable experience working in a government setting."

Kimberly Heinle

Projects: Microgrid and Windmills research, Regional Community Food Project and Farmer's Market work and research, work with the community group in Northern Broome Centered on Gas Drilling education and research, work on organizing the Legislature's Article Database.
Quote: “My time spent as a summer intern in the Legislative Clerk's Office far exceeded my expectations. I saw first hand the operations of the legislative office and had many unique opportunities that I would not have had anywhere else. I was immediately involved in projects tailored to my interests and career path, which allowed me to gain useful contacts and experiences that I am sure to use again in the future.”

Priyal Karecha

Projects: Town budget review for a FOIL request, compiled a paper on Renter's protection laws and understanding of foreclosures, created a database for proclamations to go to local winner's of the Empire State Games
Quote: “The internship program through the Broome County Legislature has been an extremely rewarding--both in experience and knowledge gained. Everyone involved in the program was more than helpful, and work expected of the interns was fascinating for each person because of the large selection presented in the beginning. I would absolutely recommend the internship to anyone interested in government who wants the freedom to learn at their own pace, as well as the tools they need to do so.”

Nancy Shaw-Herzog (Graduate)

Projects: County Prescription card research

Christine Zulko

Projects: Work with the Downtown Farmer's Market as manager

Spring 2008

Joe Johnson

Projects: Broome County Financial Comparison with other counties.

Jason Kaplowitz

Projects: Green Business and Organization research, press conference information and proclamations, potential future essay contest development.
Quote: "The Broome County Legislative Internship program has given me the opportunity to be an integral part of legislative initiatives, develop my interpersonal and research skills, and work in a productive environment."

Fall 2007

Rosemary Guzman

Projects: REAP research, Transportation Department research, grant research.

Michael Hanbury (Graduate)

Projects: GASB 45 research and prep work for the GASB 45 Citizens Task Force. Conducted an audit on Broome County's Energy Costs.
Quote: “I was able to put the skills that I had been learning in Graduate School to use at a very high professional level. The projects and assignments are challenging and are very rewarding. The Broome County legislature offered me more than just an internship; it offered me a chance to explore new career opportunities”

Hanna Reyes

Projects: Attended and reported on the 'I Live NY' Summit at SUNY Cortland on Sept. 18, 2008, grant research and databases for the Windsor Community Pool Association,

Graham Ruff

Projects: Trans-fat legislation research, initial work on a county guide

Fannie Santana

Projects: FOIL database, young adult job seeking opportunities in Broome County research

Chris Waters

Projects: Various AED research and letters to those affected by AED legislation

Spring/Summer 2007

Teresa Bouton

Projects: Broome County History and Form of Government summaries for the internship packet, research on Medicaid Intercept, research on Forbes' county rating system.

Kara Briggs

Projects: Biofuels Research, Switchgrass Research, Watershed research conference and paper, Eastern Broome Internet Access Survey development and database of results.

Laura Chaath

Projects: Community Art Database

Betsy Fitzpatrick

Projects: Watershed conference, meeting and research

Richard Jones

Projects: Brownfield research, Energy (windmills, oil beds and natural gas) research

Mathias Kamin

Projects: Sheriff Department research

Lauren Kutch

Projects: Watershed research conference and paper, Morrill Land Grant research, Eastern Broome Internet Access Survey development and database of results.
Quote: “I had a wonderful experience being an intern with the Broome County Legislature. Not only did I learn more about local government I was also exposed to all the great events this town has to offer and the people that make it such a nice community”

Amy Labzentis