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Stronger than Oak

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you picked up a newspaper over the last week, the story was nearly unavoidable: a thin-skinned, vindictive and petty New York City-born billionaire embroiled in an embarrassing celebrity feud as the once-proud institution he oversees continues to be a laughingstock. But before you think I’m getting political here, don’t […]

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Tigers head to Sectionals

When the Section I wrestling tournament kicks off at Arlington High School this weekend, there will be a number of Mamaroneck athletes hitting the mat with titles on their minds. On Feb. 4, five Tigers punched their tickets to the big dance with impressive performances at New Rochelle High School, […]

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Cheaters never prosper?

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ometime around halftime on Sunday night, I sent my friend Derek an email. Derek, a Massachusetts native, is a wonderful human being, but also exemplifies the absolute worst of Patriots’ fandom—i.e., the smugness and sense of entitlement that comes with claiming the successes of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick as […]

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Ads nauseum

I don’t know about you, but I can not wait until Super Bowl Sunday. The pomp, the circumstance, the two best teams (arguably) in the NFL squaring off; if you’re a football fan, what’s not to love? But there’s another reason I’m looking forward to the game this weekend: I’m […]

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Locals shine at counties

On Saturday, Jan. 21, some of the top wrestlers in the area hit the mat at Yonkers High School to compete in the annual Westchester County Championships. Perennial powerhouse John Jay won handily, outpointing second-place Horace Greeley by 117 points; but a number of local teams, including New Rochelle and […]