It’s an age-old adage in the world of sports journalism: There’s no cheering in the press box. But although it may be embarrassing to admit, I—and other sportswriters—often fall short in that regard. Sometimes, when you’re a beat writer for a particular team, you can develop personal connections with players […]
Month: October 2016
The riddle of the shrinks
“In 20 years, they can tell it to their therapist.” That’s a line parents hear—and say—a lot. (Especially in New York.) Most of us somewhat jokingly/somewhat earnestly believe that our kids are keeping track of all the little things we’ve said and done wrong, and will someday divulge these while […]
Demand for increased Manhattanville bus service grows after death
With a considerable amount of attention centered on the recent death of Robby Schartner, a Manhattanville student who was killed by a drunk driver on Oct. 9, the college’s student body has reignited a debate about the school’s shuttle bus service. Schartner, a 21-year-old junior, was struck and killed by […]
George Latimer needs to be re-elected
To the Editor, George Latimer is one of our best advocates in Albany. I saw this firsthand when I was president of the Rye City Board of Education. Today, I continue to see Latimer listening to the communities he serves and standing up for our children, our schools and our […]
Julie Killian for state Senate
To the Editor, Now is finally the time for real change in Albany and there is no better person to lead that fight than Julie Killian. As a longtime Larchmont resident, I have known Julie as one of my dearest friends for more than 30 years. I can tell you […]