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For N.J. runners, the weather is hot and so is the pace
The thermometer read 100 degrees, and the stiff wind blowing across the track at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood on Tuesday evening felt about as cool as a blow dryer. On a day when most people stayed inside and turned on the air conditioning, the North Jersey Masters headed...
Yonkers Breakdancing League Kicks Off
Yonkers Arts is thrilled to announce the launch of the city’s inaugural Competitive Breakdancing League, spearheaded by the renowned London Reyes, also known as B-Boy London. This groundbreaking program will focus on the education, practice, and competitive sport of the art of ‘Breaking’, marking a significant milestone in the cultural and artistic landscape of Yonkers.
Bergenfield football focused on getting off to 'a better start' | State of the Program
The Bergenfield football team knows it needs to deliver a solid start to its season after being derailed by sluggish starts each of the past three years. Last year’s Bears lost five of their first six games on the way to to a 3-7 record, and missed out on an NJSIAA sectional playoff bid.
North Rockland's Eric Favors will be Ireland's first Olympic shot putter in three decades
The simple drawing hangs next to Eric Favors' bathroom mirror. He sees it each time he brushes his teeth. It's of a stick figure in a stadium holding a round object. He's standing near a throwing circle, where shot putters work, and a board reads, "Favors up." The drawing says "Paris 2024."
Goodbye to Retiring Faculty Members
Mamaroneck is often praised for its athletics, school spirit and teachers. Amongst these three aspects of the MHS community, there exists one man: Coach Michael Chiapparelli. Chiapparelli, affectionately known as Chap, has led Mamaroneck to four state championships across boys’ hockey and baseball, coached modified girls’ hockey, and has served as a Physical Education teacher in the district for 45 years.
Greenwich football team enters season with skill, depth at wide receiver position
Scoring certainly wasn’t a problem last season for the Greenwich High School football team, which averaged 30.8 points per game, behind a potent passing attack and outstanding running game – assets that led it all the way to the CIAC Class LL Tournament semifinals. Though graduation claimed key...
History Made by Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
This year marked a historic season for both boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball, as the boys’ team not only set the record for the most wins in a season, but also tied the record held by the 2018 team for advancing the farthest in the Section 1 playoffs in school history, making it to the semi-finals.
Beyond Boys: Girls’ Flag Football Comes to MHS
Over the past few years, Girl’s Flag Football has become increasingly popular throughout New York, with approximately 48 high schools welcoming the sport into their athletic programs in 2022. The introduction of Flag Football in nearby schools has persuaded the Mamaroneck High School athletic program to attempt to launch varsity flag football in the Spring 2025 season. It is anticipated that an official decision by the MHS Athletic Department will be made by next year. Until then, the team will operate as a club sport. This format allows the team to meet and begin honing their skills without the pressure of competition.
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Undercard Features Ridgefield Park Boxer Tonight
The 36-year-old boxer began learning self defense and MMA at 19 years old. He liked the fitness. The self-confidence he gained from being able to protect himself and others. But fighting for sport was never in the cards for Guerrero, he said. Until it was. On Saturday, July 20, Guerrero,...
Manchester Baseball Field: To Renovate or Not to Renovate
The Mamaroneck High School (MHS) varsity baseball team, a consistent powerhouse in Section 1, is a force to be reckoned with. Under the guidance of Coach Michael Chiaparelli, Coach Donald Novak, Coach Ryan Preusse, and Coach Joe Glaser, the team has consistently produced skilled and tightly-knit rosters. The leadership and high-level coaching have propelled various Tigers teams to contend for section titles and regional championships, showcasing the success of the baseball program at Mamaroneck.
Hackensack Meridian Health and the Red Bulls Present Third Annual Marvel Super Hero™ Night This Saturday, July 20 at Red Bull Arena
The New York Red Bulls have partnered with Hackensack Meridian Health to recognize true superheroes - patients from Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Children’s Cancer Institute, at this year’s Marvel Super Hero™ Night, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20 at Red Bull Arena. . The...
Greenwich Point One Mile Swim Makes Waves Despite Weather
The 35th Annual Greenwich Point One Mile Swim was held on Saturday, July 13, at Tod’s Point. Despite the rain, nearly 100 of the 165 swimmers who registered for the event participated, prompting organizers to shorten the course to a half-mile. Sponsored by The Greenwich Swim Committee and the...
Bike challenge aids children’s charities
Eddie Giron last rode the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, which winds through Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, Bayville, Oyster Bay, Glen Head, and Locust Valley, in 2015. He was new to cycling and nervous. “It was nerve-racking because I had never ridden before, but it was great, aside from the giant...
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