By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays While the NYSSWA Class B rankings won’t come out until early this week, BRIARCLIFF is sure to find themselves among the upper crust after Coach Brandon Beck’s Bears (5-0) knocked off Class A
Read MoreMahopac Mauls Harrison; Pleasantville Bounces Byram; Somers Back on Track; PV Improves to 2-0 By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays Week 2 presents a loaded slate of local action this Thursday, including a Class A Mahopac at Yorktown showdown
Read MoreBy Jayden Cao A decade ago, pickleball was a relatively minor sport. Today, it’s broadcast on ESPN+ and holds the distinction of being the fastest-growing sport in America. “I remember when we first started, I could barely fill the courts,”
Read MoreCarmel, Somers, P’Ville Enticed by Three-Peat Possibilities By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays What we are witnessing in places like Class AA Carmel, Class A Somers and Class B Pleasantville are modern-day marvels; things that don’t often happen on
Read MoreBy David Taber Tuesday, August 29th was day one of the high school soccer season – the time of year when teams start competing on the field again, with many players (teammates and even some opponents) having connections that go
Read MoreDave Taber, Sports Photographer Following a career in marketing research, Dave’s short-lived retirement turned into a role as a full-time sports photographer in 2022. In addition to contributing to The Examiner News, he also does freelance work for schools, clubs,
Read MoreHaldane, Briarcliff, Yorktown Wear the Crown, Bear the Crown Returning Champs Will Find Repeating a Tough Task By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays The 2022 boys’ soccer campaign was a banner year for the Examiner-area clubs as three teams
Read MoreBy Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays That’s it, kids! Last week were the final days on easy street for most student athletes across the country. From here on out, it’s back-to-the-grind time as pre-season camps officially opened this week
Read MoreWorkers for Disability Jobs Program Claim They Sometimes ‘Work for Free’ This is the fourth installment in a series exploring issues impacting people with disabilities. By Adam Stone Regular readers of this column know I’ve dedicated a considerable amount of space in recent months
Read MoreYorktown is at a crucial juncture regarding its growth and character. I want to take this opportunity to enthusiastically support the New Day for Yorktown candidates. This team is comprised of Diana Quast, our current town clerk, Jann Mirchandani for
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