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Lohud | The Journal News

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Iona Prep's Johnson and Degl win CHSAA state wrestling championships

Iona Prep wrestlers picked up a pair of CHSAA New York State wrestling championships on Feb. 15 at St. Mary's High School in Lancaster. Both wrestlers also earned ntry to the New York State Div. I tournament hosted by NYSPHSAA Feb. 27-28 at MVP Arena in Albany. Iona Prep senior George Johnson won the 157-pound CHSAA NYS title, pinning Joseph Colantino of St. Francis for the title in 1:46. Earlier this season, Johnson won his first Eastern States title at 157 and won the Westchester County title at 165. In 2025, Johnson placed sixth at 145 pounds at the NYSPHSAA state tournament. Earlier this month, Horace Greeley's Chris Nocca won the Section 1 Div. I title for large schools at 157 with a 16-1 technical fall win over Mahopac's Pace Zeiler, who also qualified for the state tournament. Iona Prep sophomore Shane Degl won the 138-pound CHSAA NYS title, winning an 11-1 major decision over Kole Haseley of St. Francis. Earlier this season, Degl won championships at the Shoreline Classic in New Rochelle and the Westchester County Championships in Sleepy Hollow. Earlier this month, Mahopac's Charles Przymylski won the Section 1 Div. I title for large schools at 138 with

New Rochelle, NY · 02-16

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Wrestling Heads to New York to Face Columbia and Hofstra

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard wrestling returns to action this weekend with two different matches in New York. Coming off a split two weekends ago, Harvard faces Columbia at 12:00 p.m. on ESPN+ before heading to Hofstra for a 1:00 p.m. dual against the Pride on Flowrestling. WHAT TO KNOW Returning to action after a week off, the Crimson is coming off a split against Princeton and Penn. In the home opener at the MAC, it came down to the final bout as the Crimson defeated Princeton for the first time at home since 2008. Harvard won the final three matches...

Cambridge, MA · 02-13

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Assemblymember eyes Olympic future for New York

As the Winter Olympics get underway in Italy, a group of New York lawmakers is exploring a bid to bring the Winter Games to the state in the future. The idea follows a recent model of major cities partnering with mountain towns, as Milan and Cortina are doing this year.

New York · 02-06
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These Snowy Upstate NY Towns Have Alpine Peaks, Après-Ski Vibes, and 2026 Winter Olympics Energy

While the world’s eyes turn toward the Italian Dolomites this winter for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics , New Yorkers have a familiar urge kicking in: head north, chase snow, and pretend we’re on a European mountain holiday . I don’t know about you, but starting February 6th, not only will every hour of Olympic coverage be watched on TV…but snowy getaways will also be planned to cure the fomo. And what’s amazing — you can get surprisingly close to Olympic-level alpine vibes just a few hours from NYC . The 2026 Winter Games are famously spread out across multiple towns—from fashion-forward Milan to quiet biathlon villages tucked into pine forests. And that decentralized setup mirrors something we already do well: bouncing between Upstate New York towns that each bring their own winter personality . Here’s how to experience the Olympics… Upstate-style. Cortina d’Ampezzo → Lake Placid Olympic royalty, but make it Adirondack Cortina is known as the “Queen of the Dolomites,” and for good reason. It’s a town where the jagged, pink-hued limestone peaks of the Tofane mountains act as a backdrop to Corso Italia , a pedestrian-only fashion runway where fur coats and designer ski gear are the

New York, NY · 01-31
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Continued cold weather leads to more racing cancellations at NYRA's Aqueduct

Cold weather in the New York area has led to the cancellation of racing on Saturday at Sunday at NYRA's Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens.

Queens, NY · 01-30

Times Union

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NYRA cancels three days of racing this week at Aqueduct

NYRA announced that it was canceling live racing at Aqueduct this Wednesday through Friday due to projected arctic temperatures in the New York City area.

Queens, NY · 01-27

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Dusanka Marusic Inducted Into the Eastern New York Soccer Hall of Fame

January 27, 2026-The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is proud to announce that longtime volunteer Dusanka Marusic was inducted into the Eastern New York Soccer Hall of Fame at our Hall of Fame Banquet on January 24 at Marina del Rey in the Bronx. For over four decades,...

New York · 01-25

Times Union

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Impending snowstorm forces change in racing calendar at NYRA's Aqueduct

An impending snowstorm in NYC has led NYRA to move this coming Sunday's racing program at Aqueduct to Wednesday, Jan. 28.

New York · 01-21

Lohud | The Journal News

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Anthony Ficarrotta is closing in on a 43-year-old Section 1 record

Keep the calculator app open. Anthony Ficarrotta is closing in on the all-time Section 1 scoring record. The senior guard at Dobbs Ferry is averaging 39.6 points per game and only needs 176 points to pass former Peekskill great Todd Scott, who graduated in 1983 with 2,055 points. Jake Pampolina is on the verge of becoming the all-time leading scorer in Rockland County. The senior guard at Suffern is averaging 25.5 points per game and is 94 points from topping former Pearl River standout Brendan McManus, who graduated in 2005 with 1,583 points. The all-time leading scorer Westchester County is Stepinac's R.J. Davis , who accumulated up 2,446 points before starring at North Carolina. He's currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers G-League affiliate. The New York State record is held by former Glens Falls and Syracuse great Joe Girard III, who piled up 4,763 points. Section 1 all-time leading scorers 1. Todd Scott (Peekskill -1983) 2,055 points 2. Bruce Lefkowitz (Edgemont-1983) 2,036 3. Elton Brand (Peekskill-1997) 2,027 4. Anthony Ficarrotta (Dobbs Ferry-2026) 1,879 5. Mookie Jones (Peekskill-2008) 1,878 6. Kyl Jones (Pleasantville-2002) 1,851 7. Otis Hill (Pleasantville-1993) 1,788 8. Patt Burke (Hastings-1969) 1,787 9. Bernard Toone (Gorton-1975) 1,783 10.

Westchester County, NY · 01-21

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USMNT Legend Michael Bradley Starts Coaching at New York Red Bulls

Michael Bradley, a former USMNT star, has embarked on his coaching career as the head coach of the New York Red Bulls after a rapid rise from assistant to the senior team. With a vision of a "dynamic, aggressive" playing style, he aims to reinvigorate the team after a disappointing season. Bradley emphasizes a fluid game that encourages quick thinking and adaptability, mirroring his experiences as a midfielder. His coaching philosophy combines aggression with smart ball movement, striving to create an exciting brand of soccer for fans. The Red Bulls are looking to him to restore pride and competitiveness, starting their journey from last year's playoff drought.

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 01-06

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Inside BBI: Giants 2025 Final Game Preview and Look to 2026 Offseason!

Inside BBI hosts John and Eric discuss the end of the season and preview the big offseason for the New York Giants. You can watch or listen via:. Eric Kennedy is Editor-in-Chief of BigBlueInteractive.com, a publication of Big Blue Interactive, LLC. For more than 30 years, Eric has covered and written about the New York Giants. He was born and raised in upstate New York and has degrees in International Relations and Economics from the American University. Follow @BigBlueInter on X/Twitter.

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 01-03

The US Sun

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New York winter storm plays havoc with ESPN broadcast during college football bowl game

ESPN experienced significant technical difficulties during a college football bowl game. A New York winter storm has impacted ESPN’s coverage of the CFB game. The network was unable to show...

New York · 12-28

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Jets vs Patriots Game Day Forecast

Cold but calm weather is on tap when the New York Jets take on the New England Patriots in MetLife Stadium today. The New York Jets are home in East Rutherford, New Jersey for their final home game of the 2025 season today. They will be taking on the New England Patriots. The game is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm EST.

East Rutherford, NJ · 12-28

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THE BROTHERS NEALIS: Sean, Dylan bring their grit, guile, gut play to the Red Bulls (repost)

LOS ANGELES – Even before Dylan Nealis played a competitive match for Massapequa High School, head coach Keith Stanley had an inkling that the sophomore forward was a special player during pre-season tryouts in 2013. “He was aggressive and as competitive as you can be,” Stanley said. “A couple...

Massapequa, NY · 12-22

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Gaming Commission approves $8.1B Metropolitan Park project around Citi Field

The New York State Gaming Commission voted to award a gaming license to Metropolitan Park, the $8.1 billion sports and entertainment district proposed by Hard Rock International, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, and partners, clearing the way for a major redevelopment around Citi Field in Queens. The project will...

New York · 12-19

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LOCAL STORY NO. 9: The passing of a legend: ENYSSA president Rapaglia

Sal Rapaglia, who was Eastern New York State Soccer Association president for an unprecedented 45 years, passed away on April 22 at the age of 84. Rapaglia earned two top honors from U.S. Soccer. In 2006, he was awarded the Werner Fricker Builder’s Award, the highest accolade that the U.S. Soccer can bestow upon an individual. Last year he was named a Lifetime Member of U.S. Soccer, which is the highest honor awarded by the National Council and given to individuals who have made significant contributions in promoting soccer in the United States.

New York · 12-22

Times Union

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Could New York host the Winter Olympics again?

Current, former New York state lawmakers pair up on concept for joint Lake Placid-New York City Olympic games.

New York · 12-14

Bloodhorse.com

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Holliday Reflects on Guiding NYRA Into New Era

Marc Holliday is surely the Man of the Times for the New York Racing Association. During a crucial period in its history when NYRA's long-term future is being shaped by the construction of a new Belmont Park, the not-for-profit organization could have no better person as its chairman of the board of directors than an industry leader in building and real estate such as Holliday.

New York · 12-08

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Could New York host the Winter Olympics again?

The world’s fastest skiers on Whiteface? Big air snowboarders at Yankee Stadium? Gold medal celebrations ringing across New York?. A Brooklyn state legislator and a former North Country lawmaker are teaming up with an audacious goal: bring the Winter Olympics back to New York, this time statewide. Robert Carroll,...

New York · 12-11

Times Union

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Racing set to resume Thursday at NYRA's Aqueduct Racetrack

Representatives from both sides met Monday after the jockeys, led by Jockeys’ Guild New York representative Kendrick Carmouche, walked out citing multiple issues with NYRA management.

Queens, NY · 12-03