Fingers Crossed for High-Risk Sports
What I wouldn’t give to be at a high school basketball game right now in any gym in Section 1, or up at the Brewster Ice Arena. And what I wouldn’t give for NYS Gov. Merry-Andrew Cuomo to make an
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‘There is a Concern’: Cuts, Layoffs Possible in Carmel Schools as COVID-19 Causes Financial Woes
The Carmel Central School District could be forced to cut athletic programs, elective classes and staffing positions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place tough restraints on school budgets. A roughly $3.5 million loss during the school year due to
Read MoreNYSPHSAA Cancels Winter Championships, Postpones High-Risk Sports
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced that all winter championships will be cancelled due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. State championships that are canceled include bowling, basketball, boys swimming & diving, competitive
Read MoreNYSPHSAA Delays Basketball, Cheer, Wrestling & Other High-Risk Sports to 2021
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the region, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced high-risk winter sports will be delayed to January. High-risk sports include basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling. The new
Read MoreWeekend Activities Called Off After Increase in Cases at Chappaqua Schools
The Chappaqua School District has canceled all campus activities, including College Board assessments, this weekend and postponed SAT exams for two weeks after a spike in COVID-19 cases within the school community. On Friday Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christine Ackerman
Read MoreWestchester to Impose School Mask Mandate as COVID Cases Rise
A recent steady uptick of Westchester COVID-19 cases has prompted County Executive George Latimer to call for a mandatory mask mandate in all schools and for the county to assess youth sports safety. Latimer said Monday afternoon that the county
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Eagle Flies High in Byram Hills’ 3-0 Win over Greeley
Big Week on Tap: White Plains vs. Ossining, Yorktown vs. Somers, P’Ville vs. Briarcliff Examiner Sports Editor@Directrays Byram Hills used its pent up energy as a catalyzing force in its season opener against host Horace Greeley last Saturday, using the
Read MorePleasantville Moves Ahead With After-school Program
Pleasantville officials determined last week the village would run an outdoor after-school program in September and October after a majority of respondents to a recent survey indicated they need help with child care. The program, which will feature various activities
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Holding out Hope for Low-Risk Sports Might Be Futile
Every time King Cuomo discusses sports and/or athletics, I feel like we’re taking advice from a guy who thinks he can inbound a basketball to himself, a guy that lacks some of the basic instincts regarding competitive sports. For instance,
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NY Athletic Association: Winter Sports Delayed Two Weeks
In order to provide schools more time to complete the fall athletic season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association voted today to delay the start of winter sports by two weeks, from Nov. 16 to Nov. 30. NYSPHSAA
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