Month: September 2016

On Colin Kaepernick’s dignified silent protest
Opinion

On Colin Kaepernick’s dignified silent protest

I admire Colin Kaepernick’s dignified silent protest. It is very courageous and I applaud his actions. The ensuing controversy evoked memories of John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the Olympics in 1968. Similar to the criticism that erupted against Kaepernick’s protest, Carlos and Smith were vilified at the time. Many […]

Remembering No. 16
Opinion Sports

Remembering No. 16

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s an avid baseball fan for much of my 31 years on this planet, I’ve seen my fair share of dramatic home runs. From Joe Carter’s World Series-winner in 1992 to Mike Piazza’s post-9/11 shot at Shea Stadium, there are a lot that were in the conversation for “most memorable.” […]

Christine Coleman blocks a shot at the net against the Huskies. Photos/Mike Smith
Sports

Rye spikes Huskies

With all of nearly 10 months to mull over last season’s loss to Harrison, Rye’s volleyball team came into Monday’s meeting with the Huskies looking for some measure of revenge, and a win over their rivals. They would get both, downing the Huskies in straight sets to improve their league […]

Initially due in June, a $1.5 million payment to Westchester County from Standard Amusements, the management company overseeing Playland, is likely to be extended yet again as a decision on the future status of Playland pool will also likely be extended past Friday, Sept. 30. File phot
News

Standard payment for Playland likely extended again

An imminent extension by the Westchester County Board of Legislators on the fate of Playland’s pool casts a shadow of uncertainty over a $1.5 million payment from new park manager Standard Amusements. According to county Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, while the deadline for legislators to make a decision […]

Former police Chief Anthony Marraccini plans to take legal action against the town/village of Harrison for forcing him to resign from his position. File photo.
News

Police chief suspended pending town investigation

The town/village of Harrison has remained unforthcoming in light of launching an internal investigation into police Chief Anthony Marraccini, who is currently suspended with pay, according to the mayor. Mayor Ron Belmont, a Republican, acknowledged the indefinite suspension but said he would not comment about what had prompted the decision […]