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Success Stories: 6 HS Student-Athletes From Westchester To Join College Programs Success Stories: 6 HS Student-Athletes From Westchester To Join College Programs
Success Stories: 6 HS Student-Athletes From Westchester To Join College Programs Half a dozen standout student-athletes from a high school in Northern Westchester have committed to officially joining NCAA Division I and Division III programs throughout the country. The six seniors, who all attend Byram Hills High School in Armonk, were honored in the school's gym during a ceremonial signing day event held on Tuesday, April 25 that was attended by students, faculty, and staff, the district announced on Tuesday, May 16. The six athletes who will be joining Divison I and Divison III programs include:  Anthony Cozza, who will be joining Marymount University's l…

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by Ben Crnic
News
NY College Athletes Allowed To Get Paid For Endorsements Under New Law NY College Athletes Allowed To Get Paid For Endorsements Under New Law
NY College Athletes Allowed To Get Paid For Endorsements Under New Law College athletes in New York will be allowed to receive compensation for their name, image, or likeness under new legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul signed legislation on Monday, Nov. 21, prohibiting colleges and collegiate athletic conferences, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, from upholding rules that prevent students from earning compensation through endorsements, such as forfeiting their scholarships or eligibility to participate in collegiate athletics. It also prohibits colleges and athletic conferences from providing compensation to a stu…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Coach Geno Auriemma Closes Popular Restaurant Amid Pandemic COVID-19: Coach Geno Auriemma Closes Popular Restaurant Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: Coach Geno Auriemma Closes Popular Restaurant Amid Pandemic A popular Italian restaurant owned by one of the winningest coaches in college basketball history, the University of Connecticut's Geno Auriemma, is the latest casualty of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Geno's Grille, located near the campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, says it had no choice but to shut down. "After many great years of being a part of the University of Connecticut/Storrs community, we are sad to announce that we have made the difficult decision to close Geno’s Grille," the restaurant said in a statement posted on its website. "We have truly enjoye…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Three-Peat: Iona College Athlete Makes History Three-Peat: Iona College Athlete Makes History
Three-Peat: Iona College Athlete Makes History Iona College track star Chartt Miller has run right into the history books. Miller became the first-ever three-time Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Student-Athlete of the Year in league history, earning the honor for the third consecutive year as he led the Gaels to their 27th straight MAAC cross country championship, finishing fourth overall individually. He also starred for the second place team in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championship. Although he failed to take home the gold, Miller placed seventh in the 5K to qualify for the NCAA Championships and earned an all-America hono…

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by Zak Failla