Month: December 2016

The Roundup
Sports

The Roundup

Boys Basketball 12/15 Eastchester d. Harrison 62-51 A strong second half propelled the Eagles to a first-round win over Harrison on the opening day of the fifth annual Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament at Harrison High School, as the Huskies wilted in the third quarter. Eastchester, led by Jack […]

Martins wins 100th match
Sports

Martins wins 100th match

On Dec. 16, Harrison wrestler Jay Martins picked up a milestone win, securing his 100th career victory with an 8-0 win over Newburgh Free Academy’s Dylan Dellatore. With the win, Martins becomes the 12th wrestler in Harrison history to eclipse the century mark, and the 126-pounder is eager to add […]

Protecting the shield
Opinion

Protecting the shield

If I’ve had one problem with the NFL this year, it’s been all the inconsistency. But I’m not talking about the New York Giants’ hide-and-seek offense, or inconsistency in the quality of play—after all, the Thursday night games have been consistently terrible. I’m talking about the decisions made by officials—both […]

To live or die trying
Opinion

To live or die trying

A few years ago, a firefighter in Sacramento, California, Mike DeBartoli, noticed his hands cramping up. He figured it was a symptom of the job. But when the cramps got worse, he went to his doctor and heard the three letters no one wants to hear: ALS. DeBartoli has Lou […]

Moody’s good news and Happy Holidays
Opinion

Moody’s good news and Happy Holidays

As 2016 comes to an end, we have wonderful things to celebrate in Harrison. Moody’s Investors Service has announced that it has upgraded Harrison to a rating of Aaa (Triple A), the highest attainable rating offered. This Triple A rating is a first for the town/village of Harrison. The rating […]