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 […]
Month: September 2016
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]