Dr. Steven Andelman, Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery If your goal is to run a marathon, you’re in good company. Distance running has grown significantly in popularity over the last several decades, with more than 50,000 runners completing the TCS New York City Marathon in 2023. While running is a […]
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Locals hoop it up in Hudson Park
On a sweltering night in July, scenic Hudson Park in Irvington was abuzz with local hoopers testing their mettle under the lights in the long-running O’Hara Summer Basketball League. For decades now, ‘The O’Hara’ has served not only as a staple summer activity but also a place for high school […]
Champs boxers take center stage at Ring Masters tournament
On July 23, two local fighters saw their campaigns for a Ring Masters championship come up just short, as Rafael Castillo and Cat Martinez—both representing Champs Boxing Club—fell in the double-elimination finals held at John’s Boxing Gym in the Bronx. Despite their eventual defeats in the finals, however, both Martinez […]
Eastchester 12u team reaches state semifinals
A historic run for Eastchester Little League came to an end on July 19, as Eastchester’s 12u softball team bowed out in the semifinal round of the New York State tournament with a 12-6 loss to Massapequa International. But even if the Eagles’ summer ended just shy of a trip […]
Empire, disc, heat up in New Rochelle
The crowd was buzzing at Fosina Field on Friday night, as fans and families piled into the bleachers to take in the action as the hometown New York Empire hosted the Montreal Royal in an American Ultimate Disc League regular season game. But while the Empire (or the AUDL) may […]