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Racial Remark By School Staffer Prompts Student Walkout, Investigation Racial Remark By School Staffer Prompts Student Walkout, Investigation
Racial Remark By School Staffer Prompts Student Walkout, Investigation Students at a school in the area staged a temporary walkout in solidarity for a classmate after a staffer reportedly made a racially insensitive comment to a student-athlete in Westchester County. An investigation has been launched at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, the school's president, Brother Thomas R. Leto, announced in a statement after the administration was made aware of the comment over the weekend reportedly made on Friday, Nov. 19, reporting it immediately to authorities. In response, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, students staged the brief walkout in support of the student and to speak out a…

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Obituaries
Zach Chmelecki, Former HS Athlete In Hudson Valley, Dies At 23 Zach Chmelecki, Former HS Athlete In Hudson Valley, Dies At 23
Zach Chmelecki, Former HS Athlete In Hudson Valley, Dies At 23 Zachary Thomas Chmelecki, of Rye Neck, died on Tuesday, Jan. 26. He was 23. Zack was born Oct. 13, 1997, to Charles and Lisa (nee Zaccaria) Chmelecki. A football and lacrosse player, he played for Iona Prep and later Rye Neck High School where he graduated in 2015.  Later in his life, he was passionate about surfing, fishing, and cooking.  "Zack was a presence; his smile brightened every room he entered," according to his obituary. He leaves behind his mother, Lisa, and sister, Nicole, along with his grandmother, Rita Chmelecki. Zack's father, Charles, died in August 2020 at a…

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Basketball Tournament Featuring Westchester Rivals Postponed Due To COVID-19 Concerns Basketball Tournament Featuring Westchester Rivals Postponed Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Basketball Tournament Featuring Westchester Rivals Postponed Due To Covid-19 Concerns A major postseason high school basketball tournament has been postponed due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus. The four quarterfinal games in the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) Tournament won't be played as scheduled on Sunday, March 8 because the host site, Fordham University, canceled most on-campus events, starting on Sunday.  A pair of Westchester County rivals -- White Plains-based Archbishop Stepinac and Iona Prep, located in New Rochelle -- were scheduled to play at 6:15 p.m. The first game of the tournament had been scheduled to start …

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Speculation Swirls As Ex-Hudson Valley HS Basketball Stars Await NBA Draft Speculation Swirls As Ex-Hudson Valley HS Basketball Stars Await NBA Draft
Speculation Swirls As Ex-Hudson Valley HS Basketball Stars Await NBA Draft Click here for an updated story - From One Shining Moment To The NBA: Ex-Westchester HS Basketball Stars Reach Dream  A pair of former area high school basketball standouts will have their lives forever changed in just hours. After starring in the NCAA Tournament, Ty Jerome, a four-time varsity letterer at Iona Prep, and former Dobbs Ferry High School star Eric Paschall take center stage as potential first-round picks in the NBA Draft, which starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. ESPN is providing coverage. According to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, T…

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Ex-Hudson Valley HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft Ex-Hudson Valley HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft
Ex-Hudson Valley HS Basketball Star Ty Jerome Declares For NBA Draft After enjoying his one shining moment -- and a national championship -- former Westchester County high school basketball star Ty Jerome is eyeing the pros and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle and cut down the nets after winning the NCAA Tournament with Virginia last month, has announced he’s leaving the University of Virginia and has declared for the NBA Draft. Jerome was a key contributor in throughout the NCAA Tournament, and starred in the Final against Texas Tech, finishing with 16 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.…

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Ex-Hudson Valley HS Star Comes Up Big As UVa Takes First NCAA Title Ex-Hudson Valley HS Star Comes Up Big As UVa Takes First NCAA Title
Ex-Hudson Valley HS Star Comes Up Big As UVa Takes First NCAA Title A former area high school basketball star went from worst to first, helping to lead the University of Virginia to its first NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Iona Prep graduate Ty Jerome had one shining moment, then a second shining moment, and several more en route to leading the top-seeded Cavaliers to the title, taking down the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders 85-77 in an overtime thriller Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. A year ago, Jerome and his teammates became the first top seed to lose to a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament. On Monday, they cut do…

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One Shining Moment? Ex-Hudson Valley Star, UVa Play For First NCAA Title One Shining Moment? Ex-Hudson Valley Star, UVa Play For First NCAA Title
One Shining Moment? Ex-Hudson Valley Star, UVa Play For First NCAA Title It’s one-to-go for a former Westchester County high school basketball standout who will help lead top-seeded Virginia into the finals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on Monday night, April 8. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, will have his shot at cutting down the nets as the Cavaliers face the third-seeded Texas Tech in the NCAA Final. Just one year removed from becoming the first ever top-seed to lose to a 16-seed in the first round of the tournament, Jerome and Virginia will take on Texas Tech at 9 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minne…

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Ex-Hudson Valley Stars Jerome, Paschall Have Final Four Hopes Ex-Hudson Valley Stars Jerome, Paschall Have Final Four Hopes
Ex-Hudson Valley Stars Jerome, Paschall Have Final Four Hopes Some former Hudson Valley high school basketball standouts are set to star at the NCAA Tournament and are eyeing a deep run into the Final Four. Ty Jerome, a four-time varsity letterer at Iona Prep, will take center stage playing in the backcourt of the top-seeded University of Virginia, while former Dobbs Ferry High School star Eric Paschall will take the court for the sixth-seeded Villanova Wildcats in the South region. Jerome, a New Rochelle native, is highly regarded as one of the top guards in the country. The 6-foot-5 junior finished the season averaging 13 points a game and hit nearl…

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Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Friday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Friday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Friday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts on Friday, Jan. 18 as a result of the winter storm. Westchester County Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, one-hour delay Iona Prep, Lower School faculty and staff are asked to report by 9:30 a.m.; students by 10. Upper School faculty and staff are asked to report by 10 a.m., students by 10:30 and all exams will begin at 11. The Masters School, one-hour delay  New York School For The Deaf, two-hour delay   Putnam County Putnam Valley Central School District, two-hour delay   Dutchess …

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Former Hudson Valley Standout Stars For Overall NCAA Top Seed Virginia Former Hudson Valley Standout Stars For Overall NCAA Top Seed Virginia
Former Hudson Valley Standout Stars For Overall NCAA Top Seed Virginia Related story: Here's when to watch local standouts in March Madness A former Westchester County high school basketball standout has turned into one of the top talents on the top team in the nation heading into this week’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle before taking his talents to Virginia, will be on center stage this week, as the overall top seed Cavaliers prepare to take on 16-seed UMBC on Friday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Jerome enjoyed a breakout year, starting each game for the Cavaliers, leading the team i…

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These Rockland High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY These Rockland High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY
These Rockland High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile: North Rockland Monroe-Woodbury Arlington …

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