Author: Mike Smith

Gaynor deposition delayed by accuser’s death
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Gaynor deposition delayed by accuser’s death

On June 30, Associate New York State Supreme Court Justice Steven M. Jaeger ruled that legal proceedings against alleged sexual abuser Edwin Gaynor would be halted temporarily following last month’s death of Kevin Swayne, one of the plaintiffs in the matter. The decision came after lawyers for the Archdiocese of […]

A construction crew works on renovations at Playland Pool. The construction will force the pool to close for the remainder of the 2021 season and spelled an end to the long-running WCSA County meet.
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Historic swim meet shuttered

Paul McClintock admits that he was never able to officially confirm that Westchester County’s famed swim championships were the oldest continuous-running swim meet in the eastern U.S., but given the long history of the event, he wouldn’t doubt it either.  Since 1926, “The Counties”—run by the Westchester County Swimming Association, […]

Broncos clip Falcons, win Class D title
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Broncos clip Falcons, win Class D title

It may have taken Bronxville a little while to get going on Saturday morning, but once the Broncos started rolling, they proved tough to stop. Taking on Albertus Magnus for the Class D girls lacrosse title on June 12, the top-seeded Broncos used their speed, skill and depth to bury […]

Jacob Liberati applies a tag at the plate on Saturday afternoon. Liberati took over for the injured James Galati in the first inning. Photos/Mike Smith
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Tuckahoe squeaks by Haldane

On June 6, the Tuckahoe Tigers officially began their playoff march, hosting No. 4-seeded Haldane in a Class C first round elimination game. Despite being heavily favored against the Blue Devils, the top-seeded Tigers had their hands full on Saturday, edging their opponent 4-3 to advance to the Section I […]