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Victim’s mom sues state trooper By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

KINGSTON — The mother of an 11-year girl killed as a result of a high-speed police chase has filed suit against state trooper Christopher Baldner of Greene County. The trooper, who lives in Durham, was charged with

second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and first-degree reckless endangerment in October in Ulster County Court. Eleven-year-old Monica Goods was killed December 2020 when Baldner, while on patrol on the New York State Thruway in the town of Ulster,

used his police vehicle to ram a car that was occupied by four members of the Goods family, causing the car to flip over. Goods’ mother, Michelle Surrency, has filed state and federal lawsuits naming Baldner, state police and Tristin Goods, Monica’s father, as defendants. Tristin Goods was driving the

family’s vehicle and engaged in an argument with Baldner before the high-speed collision. Tristin Goods’ attorney, Joseph O’Connor, had previously filed a case in federal court against Baldner on behalf of his client, as well as an additional case in the New York State Court See SUES A11

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The mother of an 11-year-old girl killed as a result of a high-speed collision with a car driven by New York state trooper Christopher Baldner has filed suit against the Durham man.

Coxsackie trooper remembered 15 years after his death By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

MIDDLETOWN — State police and the public on Monday remembered a fallen trooper from Coxsackie on the 15th anniversary of his death. Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff, 29, died as a result of friendly fire April 25, 2007. The state police Mobile Response Team was searching a house in the town of Arkville, Delaware County, in response to a residential burglar alarm sounding in the same area where police were looking for a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of Trooper Matthew J. Gombosi a day earlier. There was an exchange of gunfire at the scene, with rounds striking Trooper

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Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff, 29, was remembered Monday, on the 15th anniversary of his death.

Richard G. Mattson and fatally wounding Brinkerhoff, police said. The suspect, Travis Trim, 23, was also killed in the incident. Troopers and community members on Monday held remembrance ceremonies at See TROOPER A11

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State Police salute Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff at a monument honoring the fallen trooper on Monday.

Flowers were planted and a wreath was displayed in honor of Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff to mark the 15h anniversary of his death.

Virus cases back in triple digits in Greene By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — COVID-19 cases have spiked back into triple digits in Greene County, with the county recording its first virus-related death since March 30 over the weekend. An unidentified woman in her late 80s who was vaccinated against COVID and had received a booster shot died in hospital. The woman had underlying issues at the time of her death. The woman was the 125th person to die of COVID-related illness in the county since the pandemic began in March 2020. The county has 102 active COVID cases. On Monday the county recorded 134 cases,

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There are currently 102 active COVID cases in Greene County, with the county recording its first death due to COVID since March 30 over the weekend.

the highest level in the county since 141 cases were identified on Feb. 8. On April 18, the county had 50 active cases, with numbers spiking in the

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County Administrator Shaun Groden said. “There were a lot of family gatherings and you had vacations and Easter break. So people perhaps were

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past week. “Speaking to the health department yesterday, I think the notion of the recent holiday weekend is a focus,” Greene

all over the country on vacation. But the hospitalization rate has not really gone up. So is this an issue where it’s not as severe as it was originally? Has the mutation factor lowered the severity to a point where it’s like the flu? It may have a COVID designation but is it still as serious as it was 18 to 24 months ago? I’d have to say no.” There are currently six individuals in the county hospitalized due to COVID-related illnesses. There have been 10,770 COVID cases identified in the county since the inception of the pandemic. On Monday, the Albany County Department of Health

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the start of the production at Tesla’s Gigafactory on March 22, 2022, in Berlin.

content by all adult users in the country, according to a 2021 study by the Pew Research Center. That means 75 percent of adult Twitter users in the United States hardly tweet. The majority of the mostprolific users visit Twitter daily, and more than 20 percent of them say they visit the site “too many times to count” each day, according to Pew. “The thing about Twitter is, it’s actually quite a demanding platform,” said Ethan Porter, an assistant professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University. “In other words, to really participate on Twitter, you need to be a really active Twitter user, and the number of people who have jobs that allow them to be active Twitter users is pretty small.” Top 10 Twitter users Barack Obama (132 million followers; 16,463 tweets) Justin Bieber (114 million followers; 31,399 tweets) Katy Perry (109 million followers; 11,628 tweets) Rihanna (106 million followers; 10,627 tweets) Cristiano Ronaldo (99 million followers; 3,781 tweets) Taylor Swift (90 million followers; 716 tweets) Lady Gaga (85 million followers; 9,745 tweets) Elon Musk (84 million followers; 17,539 tweets) Prime Minister Narendra Modi (78 million followers; 32,603 tweets) “The Ellen Show” (78 million followers; 23,822 tweets) — socialblade.com

Experts said Musk is not wrong to target Twitter if he wants to have an impact on public discourse. Nearly 70 percent of U.S. Twitter users say they get news from the social media network, according to Pew. The vast majority of those Twitter news consumers say they have used the social media network to follow live events, Pew’s report found. Even if their tweets reach only an elite audience on the social media network, politicians, companies and activists often rely on the platform to set the news agenda more broadly. Perhaps no public figure has been more effective at dominating the larger media ecosystem through Twitter than Donald Trump. A recent report by the anti-misinformation group First Draft found that the three major cable networks - MSNBC, Fox News and CNN - showed 1,954 of Trump’s tweets making up 32 hours of airtime between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 19, 2021. Perhaps the biggest question facing Musk as the new owner of Twitter is what he’s going to do about Trump. The former president - who was one of the most followed users on the platform was booted following his tweets in the lead-up and aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. While it is unclear how Musk might address the Trump ban, he said at a TED conference this month he would want to be “very cautious” with permanent bans, preferring timeouts. “Trump had a relationship

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On Monday, Elon Musk agreed to acquire Twitter for $44 billion, making good on an offer that was met with skepticism by much of the investor community when he launched his hostile takeover bid. That’s in part because, by the numbers, Twitter is hardly the most successful - or even the most influential - social media platform in the marketplace. TikTok has more than 600 million monthly users and is growing exponentially as the platform chosen by young people, according to estimates from Insider Intelligence. Facebook, while stagnating, has more than 2 billion monthly users and is practically synonymous with the Internet in some places. Twitter had a humble 338.6 million monthly global users last year, according to the estimates. And while politicians, journalists and celebrities - and even Musk, with more than 84 million followers - use it as a megaphone, it’s not the most consequential platform globally. Musk, a billionaire who leads electric-car company Tesla and aerospace company SpaceX, has argued he was motivated to buy Twitter out of concern that the company had imposed overly aggressive content moderation practices, which he said endangered “free speech” on a platform that had become crucial to politics and government. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated,” Musk said in the news release announcing his purchase. Twitter declined to comment. Musk did not respond to requests for comment. Still, the company has an elite and dedicated audience. Among the users who regularly visit Twitter, just a handful of them are responsible for the vast majority of content appearing on the social network. The most-active quarter of adult Twitter users in the United States produced nearly all of the

with Twitter where he was really good at using the platform to get attention in his presidential campaign and then through the end of his presidency,” Porter said. “If people’s views toward Trump have permanently shifted, then it’s easy to foresee a post-Musk Twitter where Trump still has access to get to the site but is just simply less impactful.” But for years, analysts have argued Twitter could do better - particularly at making money. After activist investor Elliott Management took a stake in the company in 2020, Twitter announced ambitious goals to boost its business, including increasing user growth and doubling its annual revenue by 2023. To address those issues, newly installed Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal pledged to move more quickly to release products and to impose new management systems. There was a good reason he wanted to change course. Last year, the Facebook core app earned nearly $70 billion in advertising revenue - more than 15 times the amount Twitter earned in the same period, according to estimates from Insider Intelligence. Estimates by Insider Intelligence are based on data from research firms, government agencies and public companies, among other sources. Many investors - including some from Musk’s Tesla - have said they are excited to see how he might be able to turn the company’s financial performance around. For his part, Musk said at the TED conference this month that his bid for Twitter wasn’t about making money. The Tesla CEO is putting up a significant portion of his wealth to back the deal. “My strong intuitive sense is that having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization. I don’t care about the economics at all,” he said. The Washington Post’s Rachel Lerman contributed to this report.

DALLAS — The body of Bishop E. Evans, a Texas Army National Guard specialist reported missing Friday at the U.S.-Mexico border after he jumped into the Rio Grande to save two migrants, was recovered Monday morning. Elected officials and politicians -- including U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, who confirmed the recovery of the body -- offered condolences over social media throughout Monday. “This young soldier made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of protecting and serving our country,” Gonzales said in a written statement. “He will never be forgotten.” In a written statement, Maj. Gen. Tom Suelzer, adjutant general for Texas, said the Texas National Guard is “devastated by the loss of a member.” “We recognize the selflessness of this heroic soldier who put his life above others in service to our state and national security,” Suelzer said. “The Texas Military Department sends our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during

this difficult time.” Evans, 22, from Arlington, went missing after he tried to save two migrants from drowning in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, the Texas Military Department has said. Eagle Pass is on the border with the Mexican state of Coahuila and is about two hours northwest of Laredo. Evans was a member of Mansfield High School’s JROTC drill team and graduated in 2018, according to Mansfield ISD spokeswoman Lari Barager. Evans joined the Texas Army National Guard in May 2019, according to the Texas Military Department, and he served in Kuwait and Iraq. He was a field artilleryman and part of the A Battery, 4-133 Field Artillery Regiment in New Braunfels, according to the department. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during a briefing on Monday she did not have any updates on President Joe Biden’s outreach to Evans’ family. “We know that national guard personnel, including (Evans), risk their lives everyday to serve and protect others and again, our hearts go out to his family,” she said. In a written statement

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Wednesday, April 27 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

Athens Fire Department, 39 Third St., Athens Consult the village website for updates the day of the meeting n Catskill Town Zoning Board of Appeals 6 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill n Catskill Village Board of Trustees 6:30 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518943-3830 n Greenville CSD Business & BOCES annual election and budget 5 p.m. District Office, 4982 Route 81, Greenville 518-966-5070

Monday, May 2 n Athens Town Board 7 p.m. Athens Volunteer Firehouse, 39 Third St., Athens 518-945-1052 Changes will be on the Town of Athens web page n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo n Greene County Board of Electrical Examiners 1 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., 4th Floor, Room 469, Catskill

Tuesday, May 3 n Durham Town Board workshop meeting 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Greenville CSD Annual Budget Hearing 6 p.m. MS/HS Library, 4982 Route 81, Greenville 518-966-5070

Wednesday, May 4 n Catskill Central School District Board of Education public hearing on budget 6 p.m. CHS Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill 518-943-2300

Thursday, May 5 n Ashland Town Planning Board 6

p.m. Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Coxsackie Village workshop meeting 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

Monday, May 9 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Catskill Village Planning Board 6:30 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518943-3830 n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

Tuesday, May 10 n Catskill Village appropriations 6 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518-943-3830 n Coxsackie Village Historic Preservation Committee Meeting 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

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peals 7 p.m. Athens Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m. Athens Fire Department, 39 Third St., Athens Consult the village website for updates the day of the meeting n Catskill Village Board of Trustees 6:30 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518943-3830 n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Police: Fraudulent fuel probe began in Catskill By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — An investigation that began in Catskill into fraudulent purchases made with a New York State Fleet Fuel Card ended Sunday with the arrest of a New Jersey man, Steven Nevel, public information officer for state police Troop F, said Tuesday. A Fleet Fuel Card allows New York State-authorized drivers to purchase fuel for state vehicles at retail Fleet Fuel locations throughout the state and nationwide, according to the state Office of General Services. The investigation, which began April 5 in Catskill, revealed that several fraudulent purchases were made at gas stations throughout

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Rockland County, Nevel said. State police in Monroe and Haverstraw assisted Catskill

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The Mountaintop Progressives and Interfaith Community in Greene County are working with the Afya Foundation to collect medical mobility equipment desperately needed in Ukraine. Afya is a nonprofit based in Yonkers. The foundation collects unused medical equipment that would otherwise wind up in landfills. The equipment is sent to locations all over the world that are underfunded and in dire need. There are four drop-off locations in Greene County: Windham Theater (11 Vets Road at the Church Street entrance); every day 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tannersville Village Hall (1 Park Lane, Tannersville); Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Youth Clubhouse (455 Main St., Catskill); Monday-Friday 3:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Cairo Library (15 Railroad Ave., Cairo: Behind Cairo Town Hall);

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HUDSON — Are you looking forward to getting back into the garden this spring? Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Columbia and Greene Counties is hosting Spring Gardening Days: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Garden from May 9 through May 21. This is a series of virtual and in-person classes to build or enhance your gardening skills. Join Master Gardener Volunteers, and other gardening experts, to learn about various aspects of growing flowers, fruits and vegetables,

as well as birding, composting and mushrooming. Webinars will be held via Zoom. Workshops will be available at the Hudson and Acra offices. Webinars May 9-20: Birding 101 An Introduction to Growing Unusual Fruits Sequence of Bloom Grow your own Vegetables! Landscaping for the Home Gardener The Importance of Soil Health Workshops (Hudson and Acra) May 14, and 21:

Tuesday, May 17 n Athens Village Planning Board

n Catskill Central School District Board of Education regular business 6:30 p.m. CHS Library, CHS Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill 518-9432300 n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

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Board 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

Monday, May 23 n Catskill Planning Board 6:30 p.m.

Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518-943-3830

Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CCE annual spring gardening event returns beginning May 9

n Athens Town Board 7 p.m. Athens Volunteer Firehouse, 39 Third St., Athens 518-945-1052 Changes will be on the Town of Athens web page n Greenville Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville

Wednesday, May 18

Alvarez-Michel, 38, of Belleville, was observed driving a 2008 Ford F350 with a

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6:30 p.m. Village Hall, Meeting Room, 2 First St., Athens 518-945-1551 n Catskill Central School District Board of Education board member/ budget/propositions vote 1-9 p.m. CHS Gymnasium, 341 West Main St., Catskill 518-943-2300 n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

with identifying the suspect and his vehicle. On Sunday, Angel

temporary registration. A vehicle-and-traffic stop was conducted on Route 17 in the town of Chester. Alvarez-Michel was placed under arrest and his vehicle was impounded, Nevel said. The vehicle was discovered to be modified to hold a significant amount of fuel. Alvarez-Michel was charged with second-degree possession of a forged instrument, a class D felony, fourthdegree criminal possession of stolen property, a class E felony, petty larceny, third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification, and third-degree identity theft, all misdemeanors, Nevel said. Alvarez-Michel was arraigned in Nyack Village Court and released on his own recognizance.

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Needed medical equipment and supplies include wheelchairs with foot rests, walkers, crutches, canes, leg braces and all other mobility devices. Supplies can also be dropped off directly at the Afya Foundation in Yonkers. Their drop-off hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Afya’s address is 140 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, N.Y. 10701. The Mountaintop Progressives and Interfaith Community will begin transporting supplies down to Yonkers beginning May 3. “Volunteers with trucks will bring donations to Yonkers,” Jonathan Gross of the Mountaintop Progressives said. “If needed, volunteers will rent a U-haul. Cost of travel and transport to Yonkers will be paid for out of pocket by volunteers. Afya is working directly with Ukraine’s Ministry of Health. Shipments to Ukraine will be paid for by the Afya Foundation.” For more information, please contact Jonathan Gross at jonathangross25@gmail.com.

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Roger Lane defined service above self

If you lived or worked in the village of Catskill from the 1960s through the 1990s, or maybe just visiting from Albany, Hudson or Kingston, the odds were pretty darn good that you saw or talked to Roger Lane. For a spell during Catskill’s heyday, Lane was the face of the village. The former president of the Catskill Savings Bank worked for the local financial institution for 35 years before he served as a substitute teacher in the Catskill Central School District for two decades. Lane was a committed member of numerous local organizations, including three decades with

the Catskill Rotary Club. He shared that commitment with Catskill’s young people as an outspoken supporter of Interact, Rotary International’s youth program. He was an irrepressible charity organizer. He coordinated blood drives for nonprofits and the Red Cross. He planned food drives around the holidays for the food pantries. He did holiday programs like the Secret Santa for underprivileged children in the Greene County community. Among his many activities and initiatives, Lane hosted the benefit American Heart Association Ra-

diothon on WCKL-AM in the 1980s and 1990s during National Heart Month. He served as president of the Catskill Village Board of Trustees in the 1970s. Later he was elected president of the Catskill Rotary Club and ushered in a new era of community volunteerism. After that, he was brought down by serious health issues but he never stopped his altruistic work. A memorial service for Lane, who died last Friday at the age of 73, will be held at the Catskill United Methodist Church at a date to be determined. Rotary International has a simple threeword credo: Service above Self. Roger Lane lived it.

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Global vaccination is losing momentum. Congress can help. The Washington Post

As Congress returns this week, it should quickly address the unfinished business of global pandemic vaccination coverage, which is losing momentum. Some $5 billion was omitted from the last COVID-19 funding bill in a political compromise. But there can be no compromising with this virus. It must be fought in many lowerincome countries, where vaccine uptake is low, to reduce the chances of another destructive variant. The vaccine rollout has been lopsided for more than a year. All told, 11.5 billion doses have been administered worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, high-income countries, with a population of 1.17 billion, and upper-middle-income countries, 2.6 billion people, have achieved 74% uptake of those primary doses, but the lower-middleincome countries, or 3.3 billion people, have achieved only 51% coverage, and in the lower-income countries, 665 million people, the uptake is only 11%. The target of immunizing 70% of the population has been met by only 52 of the 194 member states of the WHO.

Not a single lower-income country and only three of the 54 lower-middle-income countries have reached the goal. Many of the poorest countries are below 10%. Of the WHO members in the African region, more than half decreased their vaccination rate in the month ending April 11. At the early stages of the vaccine rollout, supply was the main bottleneck, and many poorer nations chafed at being left behind. Over the long run, it is vital that manufacturing capacity be expanded to permanently serve these nations and right the balance in vaccine distribution for future crises. At this point in the pandemic, however, supplies have caught up. The Serum Institute of India, a key supplier to developing countries, stopped making fresh batches after its stockpile grew to 200 million doses. Some organizations, including the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have asked the world to pause and better stagger vaccine delivery. The problem now is on the demand side - to overcome logistical hurdles and vaccine hesitancy to get more

shots from airports into arms, especially among atrisk populations, including the elderly, and health-care workers. This can be difficult; many countries do not have resources to create campaigns to promote vaccines, and publics, faced with misinformation and disinformation, don’t know whom to trust. Another factor is that other diseases, from measles to malaria, remain pressing threats in some areas and are competing with coronavirus vaccines for scarce resources. According to the Biden administration, efforts by the U.S. Agency for International Development to help surge support for vaccination to the neediest countries will be curtailed if Congress does not act. In this period of relatively low infections in the United States, it can be easy to slip into complacency. But the virus never stops evolving. All the major variants have originated outside the United States. The best way to avert a new one arising - and causing us more pain and misery - is to vaccinate as many as people as possible around the world, as soon as possible.

It’s not just LEGOs and bikes. Kids are assembling guns these days Leonard Greene New York Daily News

I was 14 when I got my first 10-speed bike. My mom got it for me for Christmas. Four months later, the bike was stolen inside a Brooklyn drug store where I had gone to pick up a prescription for a friend. My mom was devastated for me, but not enough to replace the bike. I had to do that on my own. With no job and no money I built my own bike with spare and donated parts, including an Italian racing frame from the friend for whom I had gotten the prescription. It was orange. Other than that, it was the best bike ever, faster and lighter than the one my mother bought. I think about that bike sometimes when I consider the creative juices of some teenagers today. They are just as motivated, if not more. Only, now they’re building guns. When a teenage girl, Angellyh Yambo, was killed in the Bronx earlier this month, the stray bullet came from a gun that somebody put together. Cops said Jeremiah Ryan, 17, was wielding a “ghost gun” when he unloaded a half-dozen bullets from a half-block away from Angellyh, near University Heights High School’s South Bronx Campus. Two other teens were

wounded in the shooting. In January, police said 16-year-old Julian Oliveros was shot by another teenager with a ghost gun in New Rochelle. Tommy Rivera, 16, was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies. Cops said the 9 mm semiautomatic handgun used in the shooting was built from parts easily accessible on the internet. A ghost gun -- otherwise known as a gun -- is just as deadly as any weapon that comes off an assembly line. But they’re even more problematic because they’re unlicensed, have no serial numbers, and it’s very difficult for police to trace them. “Ghost guns are worse because they are operating outside the law,” said U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., who is sponsoring legislation in Congress aimed at companies exploiting the loophole. “You cannot buy a normal gun online without a serial number and a background check. There’s been a gargantuan growth in the number of ghost guns.” This month, President Joe Biden announced his administration is enacting a regulation that will require serial numbers on ghost gun parts, and background checks for ghost gun kit buyers. The rule will designate ghost gun kits as firearms under

federal law. But Torres said that is not enough, because the next administration can just change the rule and reopen the loophole. I told Torres about the bike I built as a kid, and he asked me how long it took to put together. I told him it took me a few weeks, including the time it took to gather the parts. Ghost guns, he said, are as easy to assemble as LEGOs. Gun-makers can use 3D printers to manufacture plastic or polymer parts in about 12 hours from blueprints that can be easily downloaded online. “Any kid anywhere can buy gun components online without a background check and put those components into a fully functional firearm,” Torres said. “I never thought I would live in a world where guns can be printed or guns can be manufactured at home. It’s as surreal as it is shocking.” My rebuilt orange bike got me through most of my adolescence, to football practice after school to church choir rehearsal on the weekends. It carried me to nearly every corner of Brooklyn, and parts of Queens and Manhattan. What I didn’t tell Ritchie was that the rebuilt bike was eventually stolen, too. It was another adolescent setback, but at least it didn’t involve a dangerous weapon that fell into the wrong hands.

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Stocks rebound ahead of Big Tech earnings week Vildana Hajric and Cecile Gutscher Bloomberg

U.S. stocks rose in a lateday turnaround as dip-buyers emerged ahead of a busy week for Big Tech earnings. The S&P 500 rallied back in a choppy afternoon session to end near highs of the day, after falling to lows near the 4200 level. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 climbed more than 1%. Twitter Inc. extended gains after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk agreed to buy the social networking platform. Alphabet Inc., Apple Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. are all due to report. “This week may easily be a fork in the road of equities,” JC O’Hara, chief market technician at MKM Partners, wrote in a note. “We have nearly a third of the S&P 500 and half of the Dow Jones set to report. Bottom-up drivers will either confirm or reject what the

challenging macro backdrop has given us over the last three weeks.” Shares in Europe and Asia fell as China’s Covid outbreak continued to compound fears sparked by faster Federal Reserve tightening. The Stoxx 600 Europe Index fell, with miners and energy firms at the forefront of losses. And West Texas Intermediate futures slid below $100 a barrel amid a rout in other raw materials. Bonds rose. Fears of wider curbs in Beijing are spooking investors already fretting about the risk of a global slowdown as the Fed raises rates to tame inflation. A broad gauge of Chinese stocks dropped to the lowest in almost two years as policy makers put some areas of the capital under lockdown amid the government’s steadfast adherence to its COVID-zero policy. The S&P 500 is about to drop sharply, Morgan Stanley’s Mike

Wilson warned, as investors struggle to find havens amid fears that aggressive Fed action will engineer a recession. Morgan Stanley strategists said a quickly tightening Fed is looking “right into the teeth of a slowdown” in a note Monday, and that crowded defensive stocks no longer pay. A flight to havens lifted global government bonds, with the yield on the U.S. benchmark note down 10 basis points. The dollar extended an advance, while the euro fell even after Emmanuel Macron’s win in the French election removed a key risk for markets. Gold shed nearly 2%. Monday’s pullback in the soaring price of commodities since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has done little to assuage concerns about runaway inflation.

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About payroll tax and income tax on Social Security By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation

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Dear Rusty: Is it possible for you to go over how the Federal withholding tax is computed on Social Security benefits? Signed: Curious Taxpayer Dear Curious: I’m not sure if you’re asking about how FICA (or self-employment) tax on your earnings from work is determined, or if you’re asking about how much income tax to have withheld from your Social Security benefit, so I’ll address both: The 7.65% FICA tax withheld from your earnings by your employer consists of two elements — 6.2% is for Social Security and 1.45% is for Medicare Part A. Your employer pays an equivalent amount on your behalf. This is a standard amount that all American workers pay, which — after enough credits are earned — enables you to collect Social Security benefits when you retire and permits you to enroll in Medicare Part A for free when you’re 65. If you are self-employed, you pay a “selfemployment tax” on your net earnings instead of a FICA tax, and you must pay both the employee and employer portion of the tax (15.3%). The only exception to this is that certain U.S. states have opted out of participation in the Federal Social Security program, thus exempting some state employees from paying the Social Security portion of the FICA tax (they must still pay the Medicare Part A portion). These percentages are set by

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GLOOR Congressional legislation and will not change unless Congress enacts future legislation to do so. Determining how much income tax to have withheld from your Social Security is something best discussed with a qualified Tax Advisor with access to all your income data. Your recommended tax withholding rate for income tax purposes depends upon your overall taxable income level and the tax rate which results from that income (considering your dependents and your tax filing status (single or married)). Having income tax withheld from your Social Security benefit is optional, but if you choose to do so you must submit IRS form W-4V to your local Social Security office. Form W-4V permits you to specify that either 7%, 10%, 12%, or 22% of your SS benefit be withheld for income tax purposes. Here’s a link to IRS form W4-V: https://www.irs. gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4v.pdf. The IRS may levy income tax on a portion of your Social Security benefits depending on your combined income from all sources. Your “combined income” consists of your Adjusted Gross Income

(AGI) on your tax return, plus 50% of your Social Security benefits received during the tax year, plus any other nontaxable income you may have had. Tax on your SS benefits is computed at your normal IRS tax rate and based on your tax filing status. If you file your income tax as “single” and your combined income from all sources exceeds $25,000, then half (50%) of your SS benefits becomes part of your overall taxable income. And if your combined income from all sources as a single filer exceeds $34,000 then up to 85% of your SS benefits become taxable income. If your income tax filing status is “married-filing jointly” and your combined income is over $32,000 then 50% of your Social Security benefits received during the tax year becomes part of your taxable income. If, as a couple filing “married/jointly,” your combined income exceeds $44,000, then up to 85% of the SS benefits you received during the tax year becomes part of your overall taxable income. This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/socialsecurity-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.

Senior Menu CATSKILL — The following is the weekly nutrition menu offered by Greene County Department of Human Services’ Senior Nutrition Program. Served daily with each meal are: Bread or alternative (roll, bun, etc.) with Promise Spread and low-fat milk. Tartar sauce is served with fish meals. Menu is subject to change based on product availability and circumstance. The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients. All persons 60 and older can receive a meal. The suggested donation for each meal is $4. Those wishing to receive a meal are required to call the respective location at least a day in advance. Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens, 9452700. Senior Service Centers: Acra: Acra Community Center, Old Route 23B, Cairo 622-9898. Jewett: Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett, 263-4392. If you wish to pick-up a lunch at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center in Catskill call at least a day in advance, the Rivertown Senior Center to reserve.

APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4 WEDNESDAY: Lasagna, Italian vegetables, applesauce cookies. THURSDAY: Roast pork with gravy, sweet potato, brussels sprouts, fresh fruit.

FRIDAY: Chicken and biscuits with gravy, peas and carrots, mashed potatoes, yogurt parfait. MONDAY: Barbecue chicken thighs, baked beans, corn, tropical fruit. TUESDAY: Tortellini marinara with sausage, Italian mixed vegetables, fruit cup with cookie. WEDNESDAY: Beef battered fish, scalloped potatoes, green beans, pineapple.

MAY 4 THROUGH MAY 11 WEDNESDAY: Beef battered fish, scalloped potatoes, green beans, pineapple. THURSDAY: Swiss cheeseburger, potato salad, carrots, fresh fruit. FRIDAY: Baked pork chop with gravy and applesauce, Monaco vegetable mix, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit. MONDAY: Macaroni and cheese, 3 bean salad, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail. TUESDAY: Chicken divan, Tuscan vegetables, white rice, pears. WEDNESDAY: Beef stew, potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit.

MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 18 WEDNESDAY: Beef stew, potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit. THURSDAY: Eggplant Parmesan, whole wheat penne, spinach, low sodium vegetable juice, pudding. FRIDAY: Knockwurst, sauerkraut, cold bean salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit. Low sodium diet: turkey/

Swiss burger. MONDAY: Fish Florentine, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, tropical fruit. TUESDAY: Veal Parmesan, penne, spinach, low sodium vegetable juice, pears. WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, chocolate cake.

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GREENE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS CATSKILL — Some clubs may not have resumed meetings due to COVID-19. Athens Senior Citizens meet at 1:15 p.m. the second and fourth Monday at Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens, Cairo Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday at Acra Community Center, Old Route 23, Cairo. Catskill Silver Linings meet at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the Month at the Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill. Coxsackie Area Seniors meet at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday at Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village, Coxsackie. Senior Citizens of Coxsackie meet at 2 p.m. the first and third Monday at the Town of Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion St., Coxsackie. Greenville Golden Agers meet at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday at the American Legion Hall, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville. Mountain Top Golden Agers meet at 1;30 p.m. the fourth Thursday at Tannersville Fire Hall, Main Avenue, Tannersville. WAJPL Golden Age Club meet at 1 p.m. the first and third Monday at Windham Town Building, 371 Route 296, Hensonville.

WAJPL GOLDEN AGERS HENSONVILLE — The WAJPL Golden Age Club has started the regular, bimonthly meetings complete with theme months, and has announced the long awaited trip schedule. On May 24, there will be a trip to Villa Roma to see Dancing Dreams-a tribute to ABBA, $60. June 14 is a trip to Saratoga Casino & Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame,

$20, veterans are free. July 19, What’s Love Got to Do With It, Tina Turner Tribute at The Brownstone, $70. The big trip will be from July 26 through July 28 to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, $535. Sept. 13 is “Nat & Natalie” tribute to Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole at the Brownstone, $70. In November we will be going to the Log Cabin on the 10th for the Direct From Branson Country Christmas show featuring the Ozark Jubilee, $70. To make reservations, call Mary Louise at 518-622-3397. The group will be hosting a Spring Fling Dance 5-8 p.m. May 20 at the VFW on Route 23 just west of Windham Village. Cost, $5. There will be a Basket Raffle and finger foods. If anyone would care to donate food or a basket, call Lula 518-734-5360. We need to add some swing to our lives after the past two years. Plans are being made to start up the craft classes. We have two instructors for ceramics and for stained glass and we are looking for another painting instructor. Hopefully we will be able to start at the end of May. The next regular meeting will be at 1 p.m. May 2 at the Senior Hall, Windham Town Hall, 371 Route 296, Hensonville. The May 16 meeting will feature Connie Bentley from the Department of Aging. She will be giving a presentation on Medicare, and how to apply for Medicare savings. With costs going up and Social Security not keeping pace with inflation, we need all the help we can get to make ends meet. Looking forward to seeing you all.

COFFEE KLATCH HUNTER — The Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main St., Hunter, holds a coffee klatch 10 a.m.-noon May 10 with light refreshments, coffee and tea.

GETSETUP ONLINE CLASSES ALBANY — New York State Office for the Aging has partnered with the Association on Aging in New York and GetSetUp to provide free virtual classes for older adults taught by peers, ask questions, make friends, learn new things and have fun. Classes include Core Fitness,

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WAJPL GOLDEN AGE CLUB WINDHAM — the WAJPL Golden Age Club will host the following trip, Dancing Dream A Tribute Show to ABBA on May 24 at Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon. Choice of entrees, $60 per person. For information and reservations, call Mary Louise at 518-622-3397 or Vicky at 518734-4164.

GREENVILLE GOLDEN YEARS GREENVILLE — The Greenville Golden Years presents Neil and Billy together on stage, Neil Diamond Meets Billy Joel with twin lobsters or prime rib July 28 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Mass. The cost is $79 and includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, twin lobster or prime rib of beef, Neil Diamond and Billy Joel tribute show, meal taxes and gratuities and driver’s gratuities. Lunch includes twin lobsters or prime rib, hors d’oeuvres, bread, clam chowder, baked potato, corn, dessert, coffee or tea. For reservations, call Phyllis Wissert at 518-943-9028. Bus pick up at Greenville and Exit 21 in Catskill.

CATSKILL SILVER LININGS CATSKILL — The Catskill Silver Livings will host a bus trip to Philadelphia featuring the Museum of the American Revolution, three days and two nights, Aug. 22 through Aug. 24. The cost is $370 double occupancy and $510 single occupancy. The packages include two nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, and more. The group is also hosting a bus trip to the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts featuring a fireplace feast at the Salem Cross Inn, four days and three nights, Sept. 19 through Sept. 22. The cost is $595 double occupancy and $860 single occupancy. For information and reservations on both trips, call Georgianna Ramsay at 518-6223257.

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MAY 18 THROUGH MAY 25 WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, chocolate cake. THURSDAY: Chicken divan, mashed potatoes, Monaco vegetables, fresh fruit. FRIDAY: Chicken Caesar salad, cold bean salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit. MONDAY: Sloppy joes, California vegetable mix, white rice, pineapple. TUESDAY: Salmon with dill sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, brownie. WEDNESDAY: Pork chop with gravy and applesauce, sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, cookies.

MAY 25 THROUGH MAY 31 WEDNESDAY: Pork chop with gravy and applesauce, sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, cookies. THURSDAY: Stuffed peppers, carrot coins, fresh fruit. FRIDAY: All American hot dog, coleslaw, baked beans, fresh fruit. Low sodium diet: turkey/Swiss burger. MONDAY: Closed. TUESDAY: Sweet and sour chicken, Oriental mixed vegetables, white rice, peaches.

ALBANY — The Alzheimer’s Association offers community and family education and outreach webinars from the safety of your home. These virtual programs provide high-quality disease and dementia education for those directly affected by the disease. They are free of charge and include topics such as signs of Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer’s and caregiving techniques. Each webinar is held live with time for Q&A. RSVP by calling the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: This program will cover the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia, including risk factors, treatments, research and Alzheimer’s Association resources at noon May 12. Effective Communication Strategies: Partnership with MVP Health: How Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate at noon May 17. Understanding and

Responding to DementiaRelated Behaviors: Caregiver tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors at 3 p.m. May 18. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research: Partnership with MVP Health. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement at noon May 25. Meaningful Engagement, Activities at Home: Discuss the social needs of people with dementia and how to

meet those needs at 10 a.m. May 26. 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Program will help you recognize common signs of the disease in yourself and others and next steps to take at 3 p.m. June 9. Legal & Financial Planning: This workshop is ideal for anyone who would like to know more about what legal and financial issues to consider when facing dementia and how to put plans in place at 2 p.m. June 21.

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George D. Knoll, Sr. February 22, 1946 - April 25, 2022 George D. Knoll, Sr., age 76 years, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. George was born on February 22, 1946, and was the son of the late George Allen and Virginia Reardon Knoll. George is a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, Class of 1964. He joined I.B.M. after graduation and retired after thirty years. He then was employed for The Greene County Highway Department for five years and The N.Y.S. D.O.T. for an additional twelve years. George owned and operated The Logsider Café in Leeds, N.Y. with his wife for twelve years. He was a volunteer firefighter and member of the Leeds Hose Company #1 Fire Department and was a member of The Resurrection Lutheran Church, Cairo, N.Y. George married his high school sweetheart Judith Carl Knoll, together they raised four children, Emily (Edward) Varney, George D. (Tracey) Knoll and Jennifer (Peter) Hernandez. They lost their beloved son Mark Edward Knoll on May 15, 1995. Besides his wife Judith, and their three children, George is survived by his sister Colleen (Michael) Dewey and two brothers Jack (Laurie) and Kevin Knoll, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at The Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main Street, Cairo, N.Y. from 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M., with funeral services at the church at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Victor Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot of The Catskill Town Cemetery, Jefferson Heights, in Catskill, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Resurrection Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 563, Cairo, N.Y. 12413. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. 12413. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Roy Allen Brandt Jr. March 2, 1968 - April 21, 2022 Roy Allen Brandt Jr., 54, of Claverack, NY, passed away April 21, 2022 at home. Born March 2, 1968 in Hudson, NY, he is the son of Roy and Faye (Wagner) Brandt. Roy graduated from Hudson High School, and was employed at Cassings in Catskill as a truck driver. Roy is survived by his son Roy Allen Brandt III, his granddaughter Everest Brandt, his sisters Jov, Terri, and Melissa Brandt, along with Debbie and brother in law William Hernandez, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by his sister Dorinda Brandt. Memorial visitation at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home will be Friday April 29, from 1:00-2:00pm.

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Joan Woodward July 8, 1939 - April 18, 2022 Joan Marie Rowen Woodward, 82, of Charlotte, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Novant Medical Center in Mint Hill. Joan was born in Hudson, New York, on July 8, 1939, the daughter of Albert and Agnes McCaffrey Rowen. She grew up there and lived in New York until moving to Charlotte, NC, in 1980. While in high school, she was a majorette in the band and she met a handsome young man in the drum corps named Richard “Dick” Woodward. They were married in 1959 and were blessed with a family. Joan enjoyed many things in life, most of all children. She worked as a teaching assistant in public schools as well as being a mother. She touched many lives in both New York and Charlotte. Joan also enjoyed bowling, going to the beach and going out to eat. Around the house, she loved to cook and was a fabulous hostess. Musically, she enjoyed listening to Elvis and Tom Jones. But most of all, the time spent with others, especially her family, was the best part of her day. Joan is survived by her children: Rick Woodward of Charlotte, Tom Woodward of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Denise Woodward of Hartsville, SC; a granddaughter Brittany Woodward; a brother, Albert J. “Chip” Rowen, and two sisters: Rebecca “Becky” Row-

en-Main and Judith “Judy” Rowen-Van Warner. Joan is further survived by three great grandchildren; a group of female friends in Charlotte who were best of friends, and numerous other relatives and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, her parents and a granddaughter, Lauren Woodward. Joan’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. Services celebrating Joan’s life will be held on Friday, April 29. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM. At 11 AM, all present will move to the funeral home chapel where the service will be held. The services will be livestreamed and a link posted here on the day of the service to allow you to join. For further details and to share memories, photos and condolences, please visit Joan’s online memorial at www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com

Three ways NY’s highest court could turn the race for Congress on its head By Mark Weiner Tribune News Service

New York’s highest court was scheduled to hear oral arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit that seeks to toss out new congressional district maps only two months before the state’s June 28 primary election. The new district maps drawn by Democrats in the state Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February give Democrats a voter enrollment advantage in 22 of the state’s 26 congressional districts. A New York appeals court ruled last week that those maps violate the state constitution’s ban on partisan gerrymandering. Judges partially upheld a lower court’s ruling that would block the new district maps from being used in this year’s elections. Now the New York Court of Appeals will have to decide if Democratic state lawmakers acted with partisan intent in drawing the original district maps. It will be the first time New York’s constitutional ban on gerrymandering will be tested in court. An amendment banning the practice was approved in a voter referendum in 2014. “This is uncharted territory for these courts,” said Michael Li, senior counsel for the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. “It’s a brand-new question on how the judges will rule because they’ve never had a case like

this before.” The Court of Appeals has indicated it will act quickly and could issue a ruling this week, knowing that its decision could reshape the ballot for Congress in Central New York and across the state. Judges could keep the new district maps in place if they find that a Republican-led lawsuit failed to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that Democratic state lawmakers acted with partisan intent. Otherwise, the ruling could produce a scramble among candidates for Congress as they decide where to run for office and start over a petitioning process that is due to be finished by May 4. Here’s a quick look at three possible outcomes of the court case: Order new district maps. Delay the June primary election. The Court of Appeals judges rule that state lawmakers violated the constitution by producing partisan district maps. The judge would order lawmakers or a neutral expert known as a special master to draw new district lines for each of New York’s 26 congressional districts. The June 28 primary election would be delayed until August to give election officials and candidates time to adjust to the changes. Under the existing deadline, absentee ballots have to be mailed out by May 14. Early voting would start June 18. Two other states — Maryland

and North Carolina — delayed their primary elections this year because of court challenges to gerrymandered maps, Li said. In North Carolina, a special master ended up drawing the maps. In Maryland, state lawmakers came up with new maps five days after the court order. Order new district maps. Keep the date for the June primary election. The judges could toss out the new district maps and set an aggressive schedule to come up with replacements in time for the June 28 primary election. The mid-level appeals court judges have already set an April 30 deadline for Democrats in the state Legislature to come up with new maps. Lawmakers could also leave it up to court-appointed experts to come up with non-partisan district maps by the same date. Either way, the ballot is due to be set and certified by the state on May 4. The aggressive timeline could be difficult for candidates and election officials. The candidates would have to quickly pass nominating petitions in new districts, and some may choose to run in different parts of the state where they see an easier path to victory. Election officials would have to scrap the work they’ve done so far and rush to prepare mailin ballots by mid-May. The process could also confuse voters who were

August 3, 1944 - April 25, 2022 Karen S. Martino, 77, of Ghent, NY, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born August 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carrie (Cooke) Proniske. Karen’s passion in life were her kids and grandkids. From the pizza parties that she hosted for her grandchildren to the special Christmas tree trimming that was a family tradition, it was evident that the unconditional and unending love for her children and grandchildren were first and foremost in her life. She also had the utmost appreciation for her sons in law David and Todd and her daughter in law Paula. She is survived by her loving children, Gina Shields (Todd) and Lisa Sirani (David) of Ghent, Paul B. Martino Jr. of North Greenbush, NY, and Dean Martino (Paula) of Ballston Lake, NY, ten special grandchildren, Karlee and Logan Shields, Michael (Samantha), Jordan and Alyssa Sirani, Andrew and Aaron Martino, Gabriella, Jacob and Hunter Martino and her special friend, Judy Harrison. She was predeceased by her husband Paul B. Martino Sr. and a brother Vernon Proniske. Visitation will be Saturday, April 30,2022 from 10 - 12 noon at the Raymond E Bond Funeral Home, Valatie. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Stuyvesant Falls. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Chatham Rescue Squad.

Frank P. Rizzi, Jr. January 13, 1949 - April 23, 2022 Frank P. Rizzi, Jr., 73, of Kinderhook, NY, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at The Pines at Catskill. Born January 13, 1949 in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late Frank P. and Agnes (Staats) Rizzi Sr. Frank was US Army Veteran and a retired Mail Carrier for the USPS in Hudson NY for many years. He is survived by one brother: Thomas Rizzi (Lorraine) of Ghent, NY, a nephew, Michael Rizzi (Alana) of Oriskinay NY and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Per Franks wishes there will be no services. Arrangements are with the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie.Contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill NY 12414.

Delta passenger in first class arrested in flight attendant assault Hannah Sampson The Washington Post

A Delta passenger sitting in first class allegedly assaulted a flight attendant, calling him homophobic slurs, throwing ice at him and hitting him in the chest with a phone, according to an arrest affidavit. Christopher Alexander Morgan was flying home to Arizona from Atlanta on Friday when the incident unfolded, the FBI report says. The trip was rocky from the start: Before takeoff, Morgan reclined his first-class seat all the way back and refused to fasten his seat belt, the affidavit says. One of the flight attendants, identified as G.H., had to push the button on the seat to move it upright. Still, Morgan was able to order an alcoholic beverage. When he asked for a second one, a flight attendant identified as H.D. offered him a nonalcoholic beverage, which “angered Morgan,” the arrest report says. He allegedly threw a glass of ice at the flight attendant’s face and started to use slurs against him. Another passenger tried to calm the situation, but Morgan got angry and held his glass up to the man’s face, the report says. The flight attendant identified as H.D. walked to the

galley area to tell the pilot by phone what was happening. Morgan allegedly got out of his seat, grabbed the phone and hit H.D. in the chest with it. Another flight attendant was told to stay near the cockpit door for the rest of the flight “out of security concerns for the flight crew,” the report says. In a statement, Delta said the flight was met by law enforcement when it arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. “Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior and discrimination at our airports and aboard our aircraft and takes all reports of such behavior seriously, especially when directed at our employees,” the statement says. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and our customers.” After the flight landed in Phoenix, police officers interviewed witnesses. Interviewed by the FBI, Morgan said he was uncomfortable because he believed the flight attendant was gay and angry because he was refused a second drink. He said he never touched a phone and denied assaulting the flight attendant, but admitted to calling him a slur. “Morgan said that he is homophobic and that it is

possible he could have been intimidating to the flight attendants,” the affidavit says. “He said that his homophobia may have caused his temper towards the flight attendant to escalate.” Court records showed that Morgan was in custody Monday for an initial court appearance; he faces a charge of interference with a flight crew member. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 3. His federal public defender declined to comment. Disruptive behavior by air travelers reached record levels during the pandemic, in many cases driven by conflicts over masks. The federal mask mandate was struck down by a federal judge in Florida last week. As of April 19, the Federal Aviation Administration had received 1,233 reports of unruly passengers this year; of those, 797 were related to masks. The FAA has pointed to alcohol consumption as one factor behind disruptive behavior and asked airports to help curb the sale of to-go alcohol. Airlines paused alcohol sales early in the pandemic, but some held off on resuming that service amid a rise in bad behavior - until recently. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, the former holdouts, are selling boozy drinks again.

beginning to become familiar with the new congressional districts approved in February. Keep the new maps for this election, but order new maps for 2024 Under this scenario, the court would declare the new district maps unconstitutional but rule that it’s too late to change anything for this year’s election. The June 28 primary and Nov. 8 general election would be held using maps that favor Democrats in 22 of 26 districts. Republicans now hold eight House seats in New York. The court would order new, fair maps to be put in place in time for the 2024 elections. That happened in Georgia this year after judges ruled that the state’s new congressional districts violated the federal Voting Rights Act, Li said. The state will hold elections this year using the unconstitutional maps. Such a ruling in New York would mean that some candidates elected this year would find themselves running to represent different communities in 2024.

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ALBANY — The Albany History Fair will once again be held at Historic Cherry Hill as an in-person, onsite event noon to 5:00 p.m. May 1. An annual tradition for the past 23 years, the fair went virtual during the COVID crisis but returns this year with a full roster of presentations and activities. The fair’s 2022 theme is Albany and the Gilded Age. From exuberant architecture and industrial tycoons to bluebloods, immigrants and labor unrest, it is no secret

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Gregory. Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a hilarious story of love, loss, and enduring friendships. As the title suggests, these women are as delicate as magnolias but tough as steel. Last chance to get advance reservations for dinner/ brunch show tickets, reservations are required and must be purchased by April 28. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 6 and May 7; and 3 p.m. May 8. In addition to

HBO series by Julian Fellowes; Hon. Jack McEneny, who will discuss immigration, labor, and politics in Gilded Age Albany; City of Albany Historian, Tony Opalka, on Albany’s trolley system; and the duo Julie O’Connor and Lorie Wies, who will share their research on Albany’s 19th-century free Black community. The fair is a free event sponsored by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and the Times Union.

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Pictured from the left are Christine Abitabile as Clairee; Eileen Maloy as Ouiser; Nicole Molinski as Shelby; Frankie Ciccarelli as M’Lynn; Candace Wood as Annelle; and Cathy Lee-Visscher as Truvy.

LEEDS — Upstage Productions Inc. is gearing up for its spring dinner/brunch production of Steel Magnolias May 6 through May 8 at Anthony’s Banquet Hall, 746 County Road 23B, Leeds. The cast includes many Upstage alumni Christine Abitabile as Clairee, Eileen Maloy as Ouiser, Nicole Molinski as Shelby, Frankie Ciccarelli as M’Lynn, Candace Wood as Annelle and Cathy Lee-Visscher as Truvy. Production is directed by Daniel

that the Capital Region is rich in Gilded Age history. The fair will feature scholar’s talks, special tours, costume installations, period music by Friends Union, handson activities on “Getting Dressed in the Gilded Age,” games and family activities, vendors, and a teaser performance of one scene from Swept Clean, an original play by Krysta Dennis set at Cherry Hill in 1884. Among the presenters will be music historian Dr. Christopher Brellochs, who consulted on the

GRAFTON — Grafton Lakes State Park will host its first ever Volunteer Spring Social. Do you love the park? Have you been coming to the park for years and would love to help keep the park beautiful? Are you new in town and are looking for a great community? Whatever your reason, the park could use your help! The informative session will take place 2-4 p.m. May 1. Grafton Lakes has a growing volunteer base. Volunteers can get involved in a range of activities with

the performances, a dinner/ brunch will be served buffet style with a cash bar available at an additional cost. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and brunch will be served at 1 p.m. Sunday. Dinner/brunch and show tickets are $50 and show only tickets may also be purchased for $20 after April 28. Visit Upstage Productions’ website at www.upstageproductions. org or call 518-821-4449 for more information.

varying level of commitments. At this session, visitors will learn from committed volunteers about their experiences and why they love volunteering at the park. From gardening to a welcome center greeter, to a program assistant, to helping with trail work- if you have a passion for something in the park, we can work together to utilize your skills to make the park a better place. No commitment required to attend. Volunteers earn benefits the more hours they serve.

Registration encouraged, but not required. Light refreshments will be served during the event from 2-4 p.m. May 1. Call 518-2791155 to register. Grafton Lakes State Park is located off of Route 2, twelve miles east of Troy, New York. Please use the park’s main entrance on Grafton Lakes State Park Way for this event. There is no entrance fee for this event. For more information, please call the park at 518-279-1155.

#518TulipTracker returns for 2022, self-guided tulip and garden tour launched ALBANY — Discover Albany, the City of Albany’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Citizens and the City of Albany Department of General Services, have collaborated to bring #518TulipTracker back to Albany County for 2022. Albany’s annual Tulip Festival is returning in-person to Washington Park on May 7 and 8, but #518TulipTracker will celebrate tulip season throughout the months of April and May. Using the hashtag #518TulipTracker, new blooming

flowers will be featured across the city for “Tulip Tuesdays” over the next few weeks. Viewers can enjoy the self-guided Tulip & Garden driving tour available on Discover Albany’s website. The tour includes flowers at nearly 40 historic and heritage sites, attractions, and parks. Viewers are encouraged to share their own photos on social media using the hashtag as well. Discover Albany is hosting a giveaway to encourage visitors and residents to embark on

the self-guided Tulip & Garden driving tour! Participants are invited to visit five spots featured in the driving tour and take a photo of the tulips at each spot. Email the five tulip photos and the corresponding locations to info@albany.org by Thursday, May 12 to be entered into a random drawing to win an Albany-themed prize! “We are happy that #518TulipTracker has become an Albany spring tradition,” said Jill Delaney, President and CEO of Discover Albany. “We are

absolutely thrilled for the Tulip Festival to return in-person this year but are excited to continue to engage those both near and far virtually with #518TulipTracker.” Discover Albany has also partnered with Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) for a “Tulips and Trolleys: A Tour of Historic Albany” tour on Wednesday, April 27 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Join Discover Albany’s Maeve McEneny-Johnson on the CDTA trolley for a historic tour. The tour

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will feature Albany’s history and the origins of Tulip Festival. Weather permitting, the tour will briefly disembark from the trolley to see the tulip beds in Washington Park. $20 tickets are available on Eventbrite. Tulip Festival is a 72-yearold Albany tradition held every spring at Washington Park. Its origins date back to July 1, 1948 when Mayor Erastus Corning II passed a city ordinance declaring the tulip as Albany’s official flower. In the spring of 1948, Albany officials asked

Queen Wilhelmina of Holland to designate a variety of tulip to be Albany’s official flower. She chose the ‘Orange Wonder,’ a Mendel strain of tulip, now also known as the “The Tulip of Albany.” Shortly after, the Albany Common Council enacted an ordinance establishing a tulip celebration in the City and the first Tulip Festival was held in May 1949. For more information about Discover Albany and to view Virtual Tulip Fest content, please visit albany.org.

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Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice: Giving blood or platelets is a simple act with a powerful impact POUGHKEEPSIE — The American Red Cross, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Suburban Propane have joined together to encourage communities to commit to a simple act with a powerful impact – giving blood or platelets for patients in need. This spring, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply for those who rely on transfusions for treatment. Since donated blood has a limited shelf life, supplies must be constantly replenished to ensure a sufficient inventory of blood products. With no substitution for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are the only source of blood products for patients with sickle cell disease, car accident victims and parents experiencing difficult childbirths. As a blood donor himself, Jerry Rice urges individuals to roll up a sleeve and take pride in the lifesaving impact they’re making. “Here’s your chance to make a difference,” said Rice. “You never know who you might be helping. It could be a friend or family member who needs blood — and that’s why it’s so important.” As a thank-you, Suburban Propane is fueling a lifetime of road-tripping memories with a special opportunity for donors who answer the call to give power to patients. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through May 19, will be automatically entered to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Plus, those who come to give will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, all courtesy of Suburban Propane.* “We are honored to join our longtime partners at the

American Red Cross and football legend Jerry Rice to raise awareness about the need for blood this spring,” said Nandini Sankara, spokesperson, Suburban Propane. “This effort is a wonderful addition to our SuburbanCares initiative, aimed at giving back to our local communities throughout the nation, and we are delighted to sponsor the camper giveaway in hopes of motivating even more people to donate blood and give the gift of life.” A simple act can lead to lifesaving care. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, platelets or plasma, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-CROSS (1-800733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities through May 19:

COLUMBIA COUNTY Taconic Hills High School, 73 Route 11A, Craryville, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6. Kinderhook Elks Lodge 2530, 2750 Route 9H, Kinderhook, 1-7 p.m. May 11. Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, 1-6 p.m. May 12.

DUTCHESS COUNTY Beacon Recreation, 23 West Center St., Beacon, 11:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. April 27. The Masonic Lodge in Tivoli, 7 North Road, Tivoli, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28. LaGrange Fire Co No 2, Rt. 55, 504 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie, 1:30-6:30 p.m. April 29. East Clinton Fire District, 9 Firehouse Lane, Clinton Corners, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30. Millbrook Fire House, 20 Front St., Millbrook, 1-6 p.m. May 4. Boardman Road Branch

Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, May 4. Veterans Building, 413 Main St., Beacon, 1-6 p.m. May 5. New Hackensack Reformed Church, 1580 Route 376, Wappingers Falls, 1-7 p.m. May 5. Grace Bible Church, 158 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6. St. Gregory Orthodox Church, 1500 Route 376, Wappingers Falls, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7. Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, 1-6 p.m. May 10.

GREENE COUNTY Cairo Durham High School, 130 Route 145, Cairo, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 27. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main St., Cairo, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30. Catskill Elks Lodge Hall, 45 North Jefferson Ave., Catskill, noon-6 p.m. May 9.

ULSTER COUNTY Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, noon-5 p.m. April 28. Wallkill Reformed Church, 45 Bridge St., Wallkill, 1-6 p.m. May 3. Woodland Pond at New Paltz, 100 Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 708 East Chester St., Kingston, 1-6 p.m. May 9. Highland Hose Company 1, 25 Milton Ave., Highland, 12:30-5:30 p.m. May 13. Town of Gardiner, 2340 Rte 44/55, Gardiner, 1-6 p.m. May 16.

Residents urged to participate in a Community Assessment Survey HUDSON — Through May 6, Community Action of Greene County and its sister agency, Columbia Opportunities Inc. will be collecting input about community needs across the two counties. To ensure that all have a voice in the process, the two Community Action Agencies invite residents to participate in a Community Assessment Survey. The purpose of the Assessment is to identify current

strengths, needs, and ideas for future services in the community. Community input will help the agencies in the development and improvement of programs and resources that empower and provide individuals, families, and communities the tools and opportunities to become resilient and selfreliant. Take the Community Assessment Survey! This survey aims to capture

Twenty-two independent vendors have registered for the shopping concourse. Shoppers will be able to find richly colored knitted and felted shawls, sweaters, and mittens. There will also be a vibrant array of yarns, roving and fiber supplies, along with useful craft accessories and art pieces. Booths bursting with handmade jewelry, pottery, and soaps will tempt guests from every corner. Clermont’s demonstrations are the centerpiece of the Showcase, illustrating how wool goes from sheep to shawl. Gather around farmer Fred DePaul as he shears sheep throughout the day,

SCHENECTADY — Sean Rowe, Buggy Jive, Girl Blue, and Jocelyn & Chris were the big winners at the 4th annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards Sunday night at Proctors. Each received two awards; 42 plaques in all were awarded. Rowe won an Eddies Music Award for Record of the Year for “Squid Tattoo” and Album of the Year for “The Darkness Dressed in Colored Lights.” Girl Blue won Solo or Duo Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Buggy Jive won RnB/Soul/Funk Artist of the Year and tied for Music Video of the Year for his “Tiptoes” with Jocelyn & Chris’ “Sugar and Spice.” Jocelyn & Chris also received a Merit Award for their marathon Couch Concert Series during the pandemic, which consisted of over 400 virtual shows presented free to their fans. Eddies founder/producer Jim Murphy acknowledged during the show that it had been a long two years professionally and personally for everyone in the music community gathered. “It feels much better now. Our goal tonight – and over time – is to shine a light on as many of you as possible… and to have fun in the process. Let’s celebrate one another.” The awards show returned to the MainStage at Proctors after trimmed-down affairs during the pandemic, including one virtual awards show and one live event at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga. Special merit awards were given to John Griffith and DJ Hollyw8d. Griffith’s Facebook page, Bar People, has supported local musicians and venues with daily regional live music calendars since 2016. Mario Johnson — aka DJ Hollyw8d — launched a series of live music shows to help communities suffering from street violence to heal. More information at

comprehensive data and information to serve as the basis for each agency’s goals, programs, and services provided to individuals, families, and communities. To access the online survey, please go to https:// www.surveymonkey.com/ r/9373HDP. For a paper copy of the survey, contact Columbia Opportunities at 518-828-4611, or Community Action of Greene County at 518-943-9205.

Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase returns to Clermont State Historic Site GERMANTOWN — The rolling hills and river views at Clermont State Historic Site will be alive with the sounds of music and laughter, the delicious scent of hot food, and the brilliant colors of hand-dyed yarns. The Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Showcase will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30. Tickets are $10 per car. This family-friendly event, one of the historic site’s oldest and most popular annual festivals, has become a springtime tradition for many in the area. The music stage will welcome Youmeus for lively traditional music throughout the day.

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explaining the history and technique that goes into the task. Herding demonstrations with the highly trained border collies of Wild Goose Chase will take place on the historic sheep fold. Costumed interpreters will showcase historic fiber and cloth demonstrations. The Showcase is a great place for children, with crafts, storytelling, and the chance to meet their first sheep. For more information about the Sheep & Wool Showcase, or for other questions about the Clermont, call 518-537-4240. Rain date is Sunday, May 1.

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APRIL 28 CAIRO — The Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Ave., Cairo, will hold Botanical Drawing with Ruth Leonard 4:30-6:30 p.m. four Thursdays beginning April 28. Materials will be provided. Admission is free. For information and to register, call 518-622-9864.

APRIL 29 GREENPORT — Congregation Anshe Emeth, 240 Joslen Blvd., Greenport, the regular Shabbat Service will be held at 7 p.m. April 29. It will include a special guest speaker, Robert W. Linville, who will be appearing in conjunction with Holocaust Remembrance Day. Linville was educated at Haverford College and later graduated from Columbia University. He was Counsel to UNDP economic development missions in Ghana and Kyrgyzstan. From 1998 to 2013 Linville was a private attorney in general practice in New York and Massachusetts. In addition, during those years he was the public defender in Columbia County managing a legal office of eight attorneys and four support staff. Following the Shabbat Service, Linville will be remembering his late father who was assigned by the United States Treasury Department to track down and locate stolen Nazi assets following World War II. SAUGERTIES — The Katsbaan Ladies Aid Society will hold a Yard Sale & Bake Sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29 and April 30, rain or shine, in the Katsbaan Reformed Church Hall, 1801 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties. Tables full of household items, books, toys, games, jewelry, etc. and delicious homemade baked goods. Visit church website at http://www.katsbaanchurch. org.

APRIL 30 ASHLAND — The Ashland Fire Department, 12096 Route 23, Ashland, will serve a roast beef dinner on April 30. Take outs start at 4:30 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m. seating will be available inside. Adults, $15; children 5–12, $6; under 5, free.

CAIRO — The Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid will host their first Cancer Patient Aid Mother’s Day Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30 at the Red Rooster Restaurant, 851 Main St., Cairo. More than 24 handcraft vendors, chance auction, 50/50 and food available. Admission is free. For information, email greenecountywomensleague@gmail.com.

MAY 1 ATHENS — The West Athens-Lime Street Fire Company, 933 Leeds Athens Road, Athens, will hold an all you can eat breakfast 8 a.m.-noon May 1. All proceeds will benefit the family of deceased West Athens-Lime Street Firefighter William K. Kohler Jr. Freewill offering accepted.

MAY 3 CAIRO — The Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid (GCWL) will meet at noon May 3 at Red Rooster, 845 Main St, Cairo. Greene County Women’s League (G.C.W.L.) is a 501(c)(3) notfor-profit organization whose mission is to provide Greene County Cancer patients (men, women and children) with assistance in paying medical expenses resulting from the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. For information, call 518-819-1249, visit GCWL at www.greenecountywomensleague.com.

MAY 5 SELKIRK — Bethlehem Grange 137, 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, will serve a chicken barbecue dinner 3-6 p.m. May 5 in the Grange Hall. The dinner will include half a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and butter for $15. Home made baked goods will also be available for additional purchase of $1.50 each. To reserve dinners, call Carol Carpenter at 518-421-1384, no later than May 4. Make sure the phone number is displayed, for a confirmation call back.

MAY 7 EAST BERNE — Helderberg Christian School, 96 Main St., East Berne, will be hosting a garage sale fundraiser 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7. Vendors are being sought for the run your own table sale. Bring it in and take what’s left when you leave. If you donate all your proceeds to the school there is no table fee. The table fee is $10. Sign up by April 14 to secure a table.

For information, email hcslibraryfund@yahoo.com. CATSKILL — The Catskill Glee Club will present their annual Spring Concert “A Night on Broadway!” at 7:30 p.m. May 7 at the First Reformed Church, 310 Main St., Catskill. The 25-voice all male chorus will be directed by Michael Wright and accompanied by Lisa D’Arcangelis. The guest artist will be Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes. Suggested offering is $10 at the door. Information can be found at www.CatskillGleeClub.org.

MAY 8 CATSKILL — Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Ave., Catskill, will serve Mother’s Day breakfast May 8 with seatings at either 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Reservations must be made by May 4 by calling Debbi at 518-610-1301. Mons and kids under 6 are free; all others, $9.

MAY 9 DELMAR — The Delmar Community Orchestra, under the direction of Vincent Bonafede, will present a Spring Concert performed by the Orchestra’s string section at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar. The concert, which will include classical selections and pops, is free and open to the public. For information, contact DCO President Janet Behning at delmarcommunityorchestra@ gmail.com or 914-271-2055, or visit the DCO website at www. delmarcommunityorchestra. org.

MAY 13 CATSKILL — The First Reformed Church of Catskill, 310 Main St., Catskill, will be holding their Spring Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14. On Saturday items will be sold for $4 a bag. CATSKILL — Catskill Elks Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Ave., Catskill, will serve a chicken parm dinner 4:40-6:30 p.m. May 13, eat in or take out. Full dinner, salad and dessert, $14. Reservations must be made by May 9 by calling Brenda at 518-945-1179. DELMAR — Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet at 9:45 a.m. May 13 at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar and via Zoom. We will

be holding a general meeting and member Helen Ernst will be demonstrating EQ8 (Electric Quilt 8), a computer-based quilting design program. Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. is a not-forprofit guild of quilters interested in learning about the art of making quilts. Members live in the Capital Region and surrounding communities. All levels of quilters are welcome. Meetings are held the second Friday of each month September through June. Visitors are welcome. This will be an experimental hybrid in person/ virtual meeting. Visit www. quiltinc.org for more details.)

MAY 14 HAINES FALLS — The Mountain Top Historical Society presents A Hike at Latvian Camp at 9 a.m. May 14. Longtime MTHS member Nancy Allen will lead an easy hike around the grounds of the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Summer Camp located in Elka Park. Learn about the history of the camp, visit the lake and buildings, and take a walk through the woods on the camp’s trails. Meet at the parking area on the left at the end of Green Hill Road, just past the camp entrance and before the Elka Park entrance. See the exact Google maps location at: https://tinyurl.com/camphike The hike will end at approximately 11:30 p.m. Steady rain will cancel. Registration is required, email mthsdirector@mths.org or call 518-5896657 to register. WEST SAND LAKE — Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener will hold their “Garden Hand Tool Sale,” May 14. A wide selection of gently-used garden tools, new Spearhead Spades, and CobraHead Weeders, unique plant containers, glittering glass garden totems, English stone trough planters and other garden delights will be offered. This sale is in conjunction with the larger Garden Faire hosted by the Sand Lake Garden Club. Sales start at 8 a.m., rain or shine, at the Salem United Methodist Church, 349 Shaver Road, West Sand Lake. For more information on Extension’s gardening programs visit http://ccerensselaer.org/ or contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-272-4210 or mmp74@cornell.edu. SOUTH BETHLEHEM — The South Bethlehem United

Methodist Church, 65 Willowbrook Ave., South Bethlehem, will hold a Vendor Craft Fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14. Breakfast and lunch will be available plus a bake sale to support the church’s United Methodist Women. The Thrift Shop ‘Boutique’ will be open as well. Contact Emily Shutter at 518813-0661 for further information. SELKIRK — Bethlehem Grange 137, 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, will serve a goulash dinner 3-6 p.m. May 14. Dinner includes goulash with tossed salad, roll/butter and dessert for $14. Pick-up the dinner at Bethlehem Grange. Reserve dinner by calling Carol Carpenter at 518-421-1384. Make sure the phone number is displayed to receive a confirmation phone call. Reserve your dinners by May 13.

MAY 15 TANNERSVILLE — An Inclusive Bird Walk with Martha Harbison will be held 7:30-10 a.m. May 15 at Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville. Suggested donation of $10 for non-members. No advanced reservations necessary. The Northern Catskills are a birding hotspot for both native and migrating species throughout the region. Spring migration is one of the best times to go birding in the Catskills. You need not be a hiker, however, to enjoy birding. Join us for a morning of birding accessible to all. We welcome those who are mobility or sight impaired. This walk will be led by Martha Harbison of the Feminist Bird Club. This program is in cooperation with the Catskill Center’s Taking Flight. This is an in-person, outdoor program. Masks are required for entry inside the Education Center during programs. For information, call 518-589-3903.

MAY 17 CAIRO — The Cairo-Durham Booster Club is hosting a Frese Chicken & Rib Barbecue to benefit the Class of 2023 May 17 at the Cairo-Durham Middle/High School, 1301 Route 145, Cairo. All orders must be picked up between 2 and 6 p.m. and are take out and prepaid only. Chicken barbecue is $13 and includes cole slaw, half a barbecue chicken cooked in the famous house marinade, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls/butter and cookies.

Barbecue ribs is $15 and includes cole slaw, half a rack of pork ribs, baked potato, seasonal corn on the cob, rolls/ butter and cookies. To place an order, contact bragostinoni@cairodurham.org or call 518-821-3364.

MAY 19 CATSKILL — A Frese’s Chicken Barbecue will be served 3-6 p.m. May 19 take out only in the parking lot of St. Patrick’s, 66 William St. Catskill. Tickets are $14. For reservations, call 518-9435235.

MAY 20 ATHENS — The Athens Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 39 Third St., Athens, will be holding a sub sandwich fundraiser 4-6 p.m. May 20. Meatball, sausage and peppers, and pepperoni subs will be for sale for $8 each. Orders can be called in to 518945-2599 after 2 p.m.

MAY 21 ATHENS — The TGM American Legion Post 187, 94 Second St., Athens, will host a Spring Fling Flea Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21 with set up starting at 7:30 a.m. Vendors are welcome and applications are available at the Facebook page and at the Post. Indoor space, 6’ by 8’ is $25; outdoor space, 10’ by 10’ is $35. Proceeds to benefit the kitchen renovation project. COXSACKIE — The First Reformed Church of Coxsackie, 285 Mansion St., Coxsackie, bake sale and rummage sale will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 21.

JUNE 5 ATHENS — The First Reformed Church, 18 North Church St., Athens, will serve a Frese’s Chicken Barbecue noon-1 p.m. June 5, take out only. The cost is $15. Tickets need to be purchased by May 28 and they may be purchased from any Church member or by calling 518-945-1801 to leave a message.

JUNE 8 COEYMANS HOLLOW — Trinity United Methodist Church, 1313 Route 143, Coeymans Hollow, will serve a roast pork dinner 4-6 p.m. June 8, take out only. The menu includes roast pork, dressing, potatoes, gravy, vegetable, applesauce, roll and pie. Adults, $14; children, $56.

Greene County announces the Athens Cultural Center announces Second Saturday 2022 rabies clinic schedule in Film Series begins May 14 Canna Town Park ATHENS - The Athens Cultural Center announces the line-up for its inaugural Second Saturday’s Outdoor Film Series. The organization will host a no-cost film screening every Second Saturday from May through September. Most screenings will take place under the stars at Athens’s historic Riverfront Park, right on the Hudson River, with special guests, performances and events in partnership with The Stewart House Hotel. May 14: Harold and Maude, 1971 [PG] June 11: Thirsty, 2016 [R] July 9: A Trip To The Moon, 1902 [NR] August 13: Summer of Soul, 2021 [PG-13] September 10: I Dream Too Much, 2015 [PG-13] Showtime is at 8:30 p.m., but arrive early to enjoy a sunset picnic and gather with friends before the free screenings begin. Grab a drink to-go from The Stewart House and other tasty treats. Be sure to also stop by the Athens Cultural Center before 6p to view

the latest in our exhibition programming. May 14, we begin with the iconic 70s cult classic, Harold and Maude, and follow an eccentric pair’s relationship and deep connection in spite of a 60-year age gap. Experience indelible performances by Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon in concert with a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens. On June 11, we’ll introduce you to Thirsty, a true-life coming-of-age drag story, and host a LIVE after-screening performance by the film’s star, Thirsty Burlington, at The Stewart House. It’s a celebration of Pride Month and visitors are encouraged to start at The Athens Cultural Center’s gallery show, Spectrum, an exhibit of Hudson Valley-based LGBTQ+ artists and allies. The Athens Street Festival returns on July 9, during which we’ll move indoors to host two afternoon screenings of the legendary 1902 short film, A Trip to The Moon, projected by 16mm film. Meet special guest Denny Daniel of The

Museum of Interesting Things to learn film history tidbits alongside a display of zoetropes, kinetoscopes, camera obscuras and other artifacts. Note: these two screenings are at 2 and 3:30 p.m. at the Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second St., Athens. On Aug.13, we’ll be back at The Athens Riverfront Park with this year’s Oscar winner for Best Documentary, Questlove’s Summer of Soul. Sing and dance along to this incredible live performance footage of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. The Second Saturday’s 2022 season comes to a close on Sept.10 with I Dream Too Much, directed by local filmmaker and writer, Katie Cokinos. Set in upstate New York, I Dream Too Much is a heartwarming tale illustrating the challenges that women and families experience from the perspective of three different generations performed by Eden Brolin, Diane Ladd, Danielle Brooks and Christina Rouner.

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CAIRO — The 2022 Rabies Clinics are drive-up only clinics at the Angelo Canna Town Park, Joseph D. Spencer Lane, Cairo. All clinics are held 5-7 p.m. May 18, June 15, Aug. 17, Sept. 14. Call to pre-register

at 518-719-3600. This is a DRIVE-UP ONLY clinic; you must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Bring a record of the pet’s previous vaccination for a 3-year certificate; if no record

is present, the pet will be given 1-year certificate. Public Health Law requires all cats, dogs, and ferrets to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old. If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated.

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of Claims against the state police and state of New York. Baldner, 43, was granted bail in November after he was indicted on eight felony charges in Ulster County Court. Baldner has been suspended without pay and the office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James said Baldner rear-ended vehicles in two previous incidents in 2017 and 2019. “The case against the state of New York is saying that they failed to discipline the trooper and it’s directly against them as his employer,” O’Connor said Tuesday. “There’s an additional claim saying that they didn’t discipline him and there weren’t corrective actions taken

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the monument for Trooper Brinkerhoff, at Town of Middletown Hall, and along the stretch of Route 30, named the Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff Memorial Highway. Wreaths were placed at both locations. Fresh flowers were planted and American Flags were displayed. Gombosi, who was shot by Trim, prompting the manhunt, was part of Monday’s ceremonies. The tragedy unfolded April 24, 2007, when Gombosi stopped a stolen vehicle at on Main Street in Margaretville. As Gombosi approached the vehicle, Trim opened fire, striking Gombosi in his bulletproof vest. Trim then fled into the woods. State police, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department and several other law enforcement agencies responded to the area to search for Trim. The next day, Brinkerhoff and six members of the state police Mobile Response Team were searching for Trim in a home on Cemetery Road in Margaretville. Brinkerhoff and a second trooper entered a room on the second floor of the home when Trim opened fire, striking

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issued guidance advising all residents to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Groden said Greene County is unlikely to offer similar guidance to residents at this time. “I just don’t see that on our horizon,” he said Tuesday.

after the first two collisions. The rear-impact collision is banned by the state police and certainly banned with speeds over 60 mph almost everywhere. Obviously the grand jury indicted him on at least one of the priors and the other I don’t believe the witnesses came to testify. Though we do have information about that collision, they were all rear-end collisions on Route 87 at high speeds where the trooper vehicle has been alleged to ram the other vehicles.” The Kingston attorney said the Goods family deserves answers for the collision that claimed their daughter’s life. “This case is a necessary, important case for so many reasons,” O’Connor said. “There has to be accountability when this happens and we have to prevent it from happening.” O’Connor said he was not surprised that Surrency and her

lawyer, Sanford Rubenstein, had filed suit against his client in addition to the trooper and the state police. Rubenstein and John Ingerassia, Baldner’s attorney, did not return calls for comment Tuesday afternoon. “That’s almost a requirement, so we expected it,” O’Connor said. “In New York state, anytime there is a comparative negligence, a very small percentage, if the jury found my client 5% at fault the state would be entitled to his insurance proceeds. That happens in every case where one party is either not at fault or slightly at fault. So we’re not concerned about that.” O’Connor said the family will not receive total justice for Baldner’s alleged crimes. “We’re in a civil courtroom, so the justice of a lost child, we’re never going to get that,”

he said. “We’re hopefully going to get answers as to what happened that night. We’re fortunate to have event data recorders from the vehicles. Without that, what happened could have been fudged. But you can’t get away from the science. There’s a state police vehicle going 130 miles an hour for a significant period of time and there were two impacts where the trooper hit our client’s vehicle from behind, both at over 100 mph. Without the event data recorder, there might have been a dispute about that. Now there’s no dispute.” With the Surrency case filed, O’Connor said his client’s case will move forward. “We’ll be able to start deposing and questioning people who were involved in the accident,” he said. “We’ll get access to some of the reports. Then we’ll have a better idea.”

Brinkerhoff in the chest. That round was deflected by his bulletproof vest. A gun battle ensued between Trim and four troopers. During the exchange of gunfire, Mattson was wounded by Trim and Brinkerhoff was accidentally shot and killed by another trooper. The remaining troopers pulled the officers to safety and withdrew from the house, police said. Police surrounded the home and began a 9 1/2-hour standoff. Police fired tear gas into the home, which started a fire. Within minutes the home was fully engulfed in flames. Police were unable to get into the home due to the fire. After extinguishing the fire, officers found that Trim was fatally wounded by Brinkerhoff during the earlier gun battle and had died, police said. Brinkerhoff joined the state police Nov. 2, 1998. After attending the State Police Academy, he briefly served in Troop A and was assigned to Troop F in Coxsackie at the time of his death. Brinkerhoff served with state police for 8 1/2 years. More than 6,000 uniformed police officers attended Brinkerhoff’s funeral, which was held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Delmar. The Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race Series, a bicycle competition has been

held annually since his death. It took place this year April 9-23 in Coxsackie. The Trooper Brinkerhoff 5K and 10K Race and Walk has been taking place since 2010. The 13th annual event will be held this year on June 18 in Boston Town Park, on Boston State

Road in Boston, New York, Erie County. In 2008 Gov. David Paterson designated the stretch of Route 30 in Delaware County as the “David C. Brinkerhoff Memorial Highway” after he signed legislation passed by the state Assembly and Senate.

There were 43 new positive cases recorded in the county on Tuesday. As of April 24, the total percentage of tests in the county that returned positive results stood at 14%, with a seven-day rolling average rate of 8.3%. The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has seen a recent hike in COVID cases and the facility wants to limit visitation where possible. According to a call sent out to residents’ family members

on Monday, the nursing home has positive cases among 22 residents and 14 staff members. The nursing home has identified eight new positive cases among residents and two new positive cases among staff members since its last COVID update. Groden said Greene County Public Health has reached out to the Catskill nursing home. “I believe we are in contact with them, even though we

don’t have a regulatory role,” Groden said. “It’s a tough one. It’s really no different than the state prisons, where you have a high density of people. In nursing homes you have a high density of people where people are already frail. I think most of our infection rates have been in the senior population. I think it would make sense to limit visitation for a while. Maybe we should Zoom more with grandma and grandpa.”

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State Police and community members honored Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff at the portion of Route 30 that honors the fallen trooper.

‘Putin never imagined’ global rally of Ukraine support, defense secretary says Karen DeYoung and Annabelle Timsit The Washington Post

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a gathering of military leaders in Germany that Ukraine’s “resistance has brought inspiration to the free world and even greater resolve to NATO” - and that Russian President Vladimir Putin “never imagined that the world would rally behind Ukraine so swiftly and surely.” Austin’s remarks, as he opened a U.S.-organized gathering of more than 40 countries to discuss Ukrainian defense needs for the fight against Russia, came as the United States announced more military aid and plans to reopen its embassy in Ukraine’s capital, Poland said it would send tanks, and Germany planned to send armored antiaircraft vehicles. “All of us have your back,” Austin told Ukraine, in remarks that follow his own trip to Kyiv. Senior defense officials from NATO and non-NATO countries attended the meeting, part of the new Ukraine Defense Consultative Group. Some nations, such as Israel and Qatar, had representatives at the table, although they were not included on the official list of attendees. The inclusion of non-NATO countries such as Kenya, Tunisia and Japan was part of an effort to extend substantive and symbolic support for Ukraine beyond Europe and the alliance. In separate remarks to the group, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered a stark picture of the next phase of the war, as Russia attempts to take full control of southeastern and southern Ukraine. “Time is not on Ukraine’s side,” Milley said in closed-door comments provided to reporters traveling with him. “The outcome of this battle, right here, today, is dependent on the people in this room.” World leaders are seeking to pressure Putin to stop the war now grinding into its third month. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres, who is in Moscow to meet with Putin and his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, called for a ceasefire Tuesday and said everything must be done “to end the war as soon as

possible.” Lavrov, meanwhile, set off alarm bells when he told state television that the risk of the conflict escalating into nuclear war “is serious, it is real” - but added that Moscow’s position is that nuclear war is unacceptable. Lavrov accused NATO of fighting a proxy war by donating weapons to Kyiv and said weapons flowing from allies into Ukraine will be considered “a legitimate target” for Russia’s military. U.S. objectives for the gathering were to share what Pentagon spokesman John Kirby callqed a “common understanding” of the current battlefield and Ukrainian defense capabilities and requirements, as well as the capacity of national industrial bases. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov headed a delegation from Kyiv, where Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Sunday. “That visit only underscored my sense of urgency, an urgency that I know that we all share,” Austin said at the meeting. He emphasized that he would “like this whole group today to leave with a common and transparent understanding of Ukraine’s near-term security requirements because we’re going to keep moving heaven and earth so that we can meet them.” President Joe Biden announced last week an additional $800 million in weapons aid for Ukraine, including heavy artillery and high-tech attack drones that are targeted for the new battle in the south and southeast. U.S. military officials have assessed that the Russians, who have retreated to those areas following their failure to take Kyiv, will try to encircle Ukrainian forces there in a major ground battle. “My trip to Kyiv reinforced my admiration for the way that the Ukrainian armed forces are deploying” the help they are getting, Austin said in his opening statement. “Ukraine clearly believes that it can win. And so does everyone here.” Milley was less definitive after reporters had left the room. “The next two, three, four weeks will shape the overall outcome of this fight,” he said.

What we know about the mysterious liver disease making kids sick around the world Kanoko Matsuyama Bloomberg

An outbreak of acute hepatitis in children has killed one and required liver transplants in at least 17 others across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. While the cause has yet to be determined, investigators are studying an adenovirus from a family of viruses that cause a range of illnesses, including the common cold. 1. When was it first reported and how many have been affected so far? The first U.S. cases were identified at an Alabama hospital in October 2021, when five children were admitted with liver damage from an unknown cause. The World Health Organization was notified on April 5 about 10 cases in previously healthy children in Scotland. Three days later, 74 cases had been identified in the U.K. Most of the 169 cases have been detected in the U.K. - at

114 as of April 21 - followed by 13 in Spain, 12 in Israel, nine in the U.S. and 21 more scattered among Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium, according to the WHO. On April 25, Japan’s health ministry said it found one probable case, raising concerns the disease is spreading outside of Europe and the U.S. With more extensive searching, it’s “very likely that more cases will be detected before the cause can be confirmed and more specific control and prevention measures can be implemented,” the WHO said in a statement. 2. What are the common symptoms? Abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting are followed by jaundice, when the skin or the whites of the eyes turn yellow. Laboratory tests show signs of severe liver inflammation, with markedly high liver enzyme readings. Most of the children didn’t have a fever.

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A stethoscope on an examination table.

Other symptoms of hepatitis include fatigue, loss of appetite, dark urine, light-colored stools and joint pain. The affected children were one month to 16 years old, with many at age 10 and under. About 10%, or 17 children, needed a liver transplant. At least one death has been reported, the WHO said. 3. What’s causing the

disease? The cause isn’t yet known. Health authorities and experts are investigating potential triggers, including infection with a known adenovirus that has been detected in 74 of the children. Some were also infected with Covid, though the role of the viruses aren’t clear. Common pathogens that cause acute viral hepatitis,

including hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D and E, haven’t been found in any of the cases, according to the WHO. No other risk factors have been identified, including links to international travel. Additional testing for other infections, chemicals and toxins is underway in the affected countries, which have also initiated enhanced surveillance activities. It is possible that the severe hepatitis is an existing, though rare, result of an adenovirus infection that is being detected more often now thanks to enhanced testing, the WHO said. Adenovirus infections have been on the rise recently after falling to low levels during the Covid pandemic, potentially making young children more susceptible. The potential emergence of a novel adenovirus must also be investigated, the WHO said. 4. What’s an adenovirus? Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illness, including cold-like

symptoms, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia and diarrhea, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are more than 50 types of adenoviruses that can cause infections in humans, according to the WHO. While they most commonly cause respiratory symptoms, they can also lead to gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis and bladder infections. The WHO said adenovirus was detected in more than 40% of cases. Among the samples that underwent molecular testing, 18 were identified as adenovirus F type 41. The findings are perplexing, however, since adenoviruses normally resolve on their own and don’t cause the severity of disease seen in the children. Adenovirus type 41 typically causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever, often accompanied by respiratory symptoms. It isn’t known to cause hepatitis in healthy children.

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VAALTIE — Ichabod Crane swept all five singles matches en route to a 6-1 victory over Schoharie in Monday’s Colonial Council tennis match. Results Singles: Ean Lantzy (Ichabod Crane) defeated Landen Scofield, 6-0, 6-0; Brett Richards (Ichabod Crane) defeated Justice Amos, 6-0, 6-0; Liam Curry (Ichabod Crane) defeated William Bond, 6-1, 6-0; Simon Papas (Ichabod Crane) defeated Clark Skinner, 6-7(4-7), 6-2, 10-7; Holden Reynolds (Ichabod Crane) defeated Zachary Zinzow, 6-3, 6-0. Doubles: Sean Gallagher & Breadon Beck (Schoharie) defeated Quinn Rapport & Anthony Doria, 6-2, 6-3;

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COXSACKIE — Chatham jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and went on to defeat Coxsackie-Athens, 12-2, in Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game. The game was stopped after five innings because of the ten-run rule. Kyle Jackson had a a pair of singles and three RBI and Tyler Kneller singled and drove in three runs for the Panthers. Matt Radley tripled and drove in a run, Tate Van Alstyne doubled, Michael Pierro singled and drove in two runs, Jameson Balich singled and drove in a run and Matt Thorsen and Gavin Tanner both singled. Sam Mozzillo, Keegan O’Callaghan, Christian Tedford and Adam Slater all singled for C-A. Van Alstyne pitched all five inning for Chatham, allowing two runs and four hits with three strikeouts and four walks. Dillon Hynes, Tedford and Blaine Apa pitched for C-A, combining for three strikeouts and six walks while allowing 12 runs and nine hits. Maple Hill 7, Taconic Hills 0

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Chatham’s Tate Van Alstyne drills a double during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game against Coxsackie-Athens at McQuade Park.

Evan Schieren & Joseph Meyer (Ichabod Crane) defeated Sam Meyer Veen & Tyler Mason, 6-1, 6-3. PATROON Greenville 5, C-A 2 GREENVILLE — Greenville posted a 5-2 victory over CoxsackieAthens in Monday’s Patroon Conference tennis match. Results Singles: Leo Woytowich (Coxsackie-Athens) defeated Brady Grupe, 6-2, 6-2; Liam Bowden (Greenville) defeated Gavin Hanse, 7-5, 6-2; John Gergen (Greenville) defeated Gage Decker, 6-2, 6-2; Ellis Snyder (Greenville) defeated Matt Burch, 6-2, 6-2; Nick Trostle (Greenville) defeated Demar Lewison, 7-5, 6-0.

GREENVILLE — Hudson overcame a two-run deficit with three runs in the top of the seventh inning and held on to edge Greenville, 3-2, in Monday’s Patroon Conference softball game. Alyssa Harp singled and drove in a run for Hudson. Gabby Logue, Lily Kritzman, Ashley Harp and Olivia Plaia all singled. Taryn Silk doubled and drove in a run and Shea Landversicht doubled for Greenville. Brianna Shutter singled and drove in a run and Emma Haller singled. Plaia was the winning pitcher, striking out 14, walking three and allowing two runs and four hits. Maddy Prayto took the loss, striking out 12, walking one and allowing three runs (none earned) and five hits. Catskill 23,

Cairo-Durham 10 EAST DURHAM — Ava Edmond belted a home run and a double with four RBI and Aaliyah Shook and Jayda Mower each had four hits and two RBI as Catskill defeated Cairo-Durham, 23-10, in Monday’s Patroon Conference softball game. The victory was the Cats’ first of the season. Kaitlyn McGee added a triple, double and single with three RBI to Catskill’s cause. Madison Jones had two singles and two RBI, Mairin Apjohn singled and drove in three runs, Alexandra Hallam singled and drove in a run and Serena Adsit singled. Sadie Hall had three doubles, a single and three RBI for the Mustangs. Katie Russell singled and drove in two runs, Addy Hall and Jacky Nielsen both singled and drove in a run, Kyra See HUDSON B3

H.S. SOFTBALL: Riders homer 4 times in rout, Ormerod strikes out 11 Matt Fortunato Columbia-Greene Media

VALATIE — The Ichabod Crane Riders continued their dominance on the softball field Monday afternoon, defeating the Cobleskill-Richmondville Bulldogs, 18-0, in five innings in Colonial Council action. Morgan Ormerod was sharp on the mound for the Riders and allowed just two hits while striking out 11 on her way to a complete game shutout. Clare Knapp, Ava Heffner, Emma Scheitinger, and Makayla Walsh all hit home runs Monday to highlight Ichabod Crane’s onslaught of offense. Ormerod struck out the first two batters she faced in the top of the first and after a base hit, struck out a third hitter to get out of the inning. In the bottom half of the

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Ichabod Crane’s Clare Knapp blasts a home run during Monday’s Colonial Council softball game against Cobleskill-Richmondville.

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Ichabod Crane’s Abby Milazzo connects with a pitch during Monday’s Colonial Council softball game against Cobleskill-Richmondville.

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ML Baseball American League East W L Pct GB Toronto 11 6 .647 — NY Yankees 10 6 .625 .5 Tampa Bay 9 7 .562 1.5 Boston 7 10 .412 4.0 Baltimore 6 10 .375 4.5 Central W L Pct GB Minnesota 8 8 .500 — Cleveland 7 8 .467 .5 Chi. White Sox 6 9 .400 1.5 Detroit 6 9 .400 1.5 Kansas City 5 9 .357 2.0 West W L Pct GB Seattle 10 6 .625 — LA Angels 9 7 .562 1.0 Oakland 9 8 .529 1.5 Houston 7 9 .438 3.0 Texas 6 10 .375 4.0 Saturday’s games NY Yankees 5, Cleveland 4 Minnesota 9, Chi. White Sox 2 Texas 2, Oakland 0 Toronto 3, Houston 2 Tampa Bay 3, Boston 2, 10 innings Baltimore 5, LA Angels 4 Seattle 13, Kansas City 7 Sunday’s games Tampa Bay 5, Boston 2 NY Yankees 10, Cleveland 2 Minnesota 6, Chi. White Sox 4, 10 innings Houston 8, Toronto 7, 10 innings LA Angels 7, Baltimore 6 Oakland 2, Texas 0 Seattle 5, Kansas City 4, 12 innings Monday’s games Toronto 6, Boston 2 Texas 6, Houston 2 Cleveland at LA Angels 9:38 p.m. Tuesday’s games Seattle (Gilbert 2-0) at Tampa Bay (Wisler 1-0), 6:40 p.m. Baltimore (Lyles 1-1) at NY Yankees (Severino 1-0), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Pivetta 0-3) at Toronto (Gausman 1-1), 7:07 p.m. Kansas City (Lynch 1-1) at Chi. White Sox (Keuchel 1-1), 7:10 p.m. Detroit (Rodriguez 0-1) at Minnesota (Paddack 0-2), 7:40 p.m. Houston (Odorizzi 0-2) at Texas (Hearn 0-1), 8:05 p.m. Cleveland (McKenzie 0-1) at LA Angels (Sandoval 0-0), 9:38 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE East W L Pct GB 13 5 .722 — 7 8 .467 4.5 7 10 .412 5.5 7 10 .412 5.5 6 12 .333 7.0 Central W L Pct GB St. Louis 9 6 .600 — Milwaukee 10 7 .588 — Pittsburgh 8 8 .500 1.5 Chi. Cubs 7 9 .438 2.5 Cincinnati 3 13 .188 6.5 West W L Pct GB LA Dodgers 11 4 .733 — San Francisco 12 5 .706 — Colorado 10 6 .625 1.5 San Diego 10 7 .588 2.0 Arizona 6 10 .375 5.5 Saturday’s games San Francisco 5, Washington 2 Chi. Cubs 21, Pittsburgh 0 Milwaukee 5, Philadelphia 3 St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 0 Miami 9, Atlanta 7 Arizona 5, NY Mets 2 San Diego 3, LA Dodgers 2, 10 innings Sunday’s games San Francisco 12, Washington 3 Miami 5, Atlanta 4 Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 1 Pittsburgh 4, Chi. Cubs 3 NY Mets 6, Arizona 2 LA Dodgers 10, San Diego 2 Milwaukee 1, Philadelphia 0 Monday’s games San Francisco 4, Milwaukee 2 Philadelphia 8, Colorado 2 NY Mets 5, St. Louis 2 LA Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Tuesday’s games Milwaukee (Woodruff 2-1) at Pittsburgh (Keller 0-3), 6:35 p.m. San Diego (Musgrove 2-0) at Cincinnati (Sanmartin 0-2), 6:40 p.m. Colorado (Marquez 0-0) at Philadelphia (Eflin 0-1), 6:45 p.m. Miami (Alcantara 1-0) at Washington (Gray 2-1), 7:05 p.m. Chi. Cubs (Stroman 0-2) at Atlanta (Fried 1-2), 7:20 p.m. NY Mets (Bassitt 2-1) at St. Louis (Hicks 1-1), 7:45 p.m. LA Dodgers (Gonsolin 1-0) at Arizona (Davies 1-1), 9:40 p.m. Interleague Saturday’s games Detroit 13, Colorado 0 Colorado 3, Detroit 2 Sunday’s game Colorado 6, Detroit 2 Tuesday’s game Oakland (Jefferies 1-2) at San Francisco (Rodon 2-0), 9:45 p.m. NY Mets Miami Atlanta Philadelphia Washington

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Pro basketball NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND Saturday, April 23 Toronto 110, Philadelphia 102 Utah 100, Dallas 99, series tied 2-2 Boston 109, Brooklyn 103 Minnesota 119, Memphis 118, series tied 2-2 Sunday Milwaukee 119, Chicago 95, Milwaukee leads series 3-1 Denver 126, Golden State 121, Golden State leads series 3-1 Miami 110, Atlanta 86, Miami leads series 3-1 New Orleans 118, Phoenix 103, series tied 2-2 Monday Boston 116, Brooklyn 112, Boston wins series 4-0 Toronto 103, Philadelphia 88, Philadelphia leads series 3-2. Dallas 102, Utah 77, Dallas leads series 3-2. Tuesday Atlanta at Miami, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Memphis, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Wednesday Chicago at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 10 p.m.

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(at Paradise, Nev.) Thursday-Sunday Round 1 1. Jacksonville Jaguars 2. Detroit Lions 3. Houston Texans 4. New York Jets 5. New York Giants 6 Carolina Panthers 7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears) 8. Atlanta Falcons 9. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos) 10. New York Jets (from Seattle) 11. Washington Commanders 12. Minnesota Vikings 13. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns) 14. Baltimore Ravens 15. Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins) 16. New Orleans Saints (from Indianapolis Colts through Philadelphia) 17. Los Angeles Chargers 18. Philadelphia (from New Orleans) 19. New Orleans (from Philadelphia) 20. Pittsburgh Steelers 21. New England Patriots 22. Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders) 23. Arizona Cardinals 24. Dallas Cowboys 25. Buffalo Bills 26. Tennessee Titans 27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28. Green Bay Packers 29. Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers through Miami Dolphins) 30. Kansas City Chiefs 31. Cincinnati Bengals 32. Detroit (from Los Angeles Rams)

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Pro hockey NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT SO Pts Florida 79 57 16 2 4 120 Toronto 80 52 21 6 1 111 Tampa Bay 79 49 22 3 5 106 Boston 79 49 25 3 2 103 Buffalo 80 31 38 8 3 73 Detroit 80 31 39 8 2 72 Ottawa 79 31 41 5 2 69 Montreal 80 20 49 9 2 51 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT SO Pts Carolina 80 52 20 6 2 112 NY Rangers 79 51 22 3 3 108 Pittsburgh 80 45 24 4 7 101 Washington 79 44 23 9 3 100 NY Islanders 79 35 34 4 6 80 Columbus 79 36 36 4 3 79 New Jersey 79 27 44 3 5 62 Philadelphia 80 25 44 7 4 61

Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT SO Pts Colorado 79 55 18 5 1 116 Minnesota 79 51 21 3 4 109 St. Louis 80 49 20 8 3 109 Nashville 79 44 29 4 2 94 Dallas 79 44 30 3 2 93 Winnipeg 79 36 32 7 4 83 Chicago 80 27 42 9 2 65 Arizona 79 22 50 3 4 51 Pacific Division GP W L OT SO Pts Calgary 79 49 20 8 2 108 Edmonton 79 46 27 5 1 98 Los Angeles 80 43 27 6 4 96 Vegas 79 42 31 4 2 90 Vancouver 79 38 30 7 4 87 San Jose 79 32 35 9 3 76 Anaheim 80 30 36 9 5 74 Seattle 78 26 46 5 1 58 Saturday’s games Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 3 Pittsburgh 7, Detroit 2 Carolina 3, New Jersey 2, OT Boston 3, NY Rangers 1 Ottawa 6, Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 2 Florida 3, Toronto 2, OT San Jose 4, Chicago 1 Dallas 3, Seattle 2 St. Louis 5, Arizona 4, OT Calgary 6, Vancouver 3 Los Angeles 4, Anaheim 2 Sunday’s games Detroit 3, New Jersey 0 Carolina 5, NY Islanders 2 Columbus 5, Edmonton 2 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 1 Winnipeg 4, Colorado 1 Tampa Bay 8, Florida 4 Toronto 4, Washington 3, SO Boston 5, Montreal 3 Minnesota 5, Nashville 4, OT St. Louis 6, Anaheim 3 San Jose 5, Vegas 4, SO Monday’s game Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Tuesday’s games Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Florida at Boston, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Columbus at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Carolina at NY Rangers, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. NY Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m. Calgary at Nashville, 8 p.m. Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Vegas at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. Seattle at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday’s games Philadelphia at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Vegas at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Arizona at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Seattle, 10 p.m.

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The Nets need a culture reset after their humbling sweep by the Celtics Ben Golliver The Washington Post

NEW YORK — Before the Brooklyn Nets can pick up the pieces of their broken roster and begin the arduous task of reassembling a championship contender, they must make a painful admission: Their approach to culture-building has been a complete failure. When the Nets gave Steve Nash his first coaching job in 2020, his laid-back personality and ability to relate to enigmatic superstars such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were among his chief attributes. Nash captained uptempo, entertaining and highly successful offenses during his Hall of Fame career, and Brooklyn would chase titles in that same mold, prioritizing freedom and flow over rules and systems. Durant and Irving appeared to welcome the change from Kenny Atkinson, a stricter personality known for developing younger players, in part because they were eager to do things their way. Nash was cast as a beach bum or a substitute teacher who wouldn’t freak out about every defensive lapse or ambitious shot attempt. “I think it’s also going to change the way we see coaches,” Irving said on a podcast after Nash’s hiring. “I don’t really see us having a head coach, you know what I mean? [Durant] could be a head coach. I could be a head coach.” Durant added that coaching the Nets would be a “collaborative effort.” Together, the Nets self-combusted in spectacular fashion, entering the season as title favorites and exiting early thanks to a humbling first-round sweep delivered by the Boston Celtics. In Boston’s 116-112 Game 4 victory Monday, Durant scored 39 points and led a too-little, toolate fourth-quarter rally that fell short. Irving managed a quiet 20 points on 6-for-13 shooting. With just one playoff series victory since they teamed up in 2019, it’s clear that Durant and Irving overestimated their leadership skills and vastly underrated the importance of traditional checks and balances in an organization. The Nets were consumed by all types of adversity, but much of their instability can be traced back to their willingness to cede so much authority to their stars. Irving’s decision to remain unvaccinated - and the Nets’ muddled response - set the tone for a wasted season. The Nets, unable to convince Irving to get the shot so he could play full time, tried in vain to hold him accountable by sending him home. Less than two months later, they folded and welcomed him back on a parttime basis, willing to juggle their starting lineup and disrupt the rest of their roster to accommodate their star guard. The mixed messages exposed

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Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) talks to forward Kevin Durant (7) during the fourth quarter of game four of the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on Monday. The Celtics defeated the Nets 116-112 to win the best of seven series 4-0.

Brooklyn’s desperation and contributed to James Harden’s desire to push for a midseason trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. When Durant went down with a knee injury in January, the Nets, who entered the season as title favorites and aspired to be a superteam, were revealed as a oneman band missing its only reliable centerpiece. Harden quickly concluded that the 76ers represented greener pastures. After all, Irving’s vaccination saga was bound to hang over the Nets for months, and their resulting lack of chemistry was likely to prove fatal in the playoffs. By season’s end, Brooklyn had paid Irving $34.9 million to appear in 33 games, including the playoffs. Irving could have saved some face with a dominant postseason, but he turned in three straight forgettable showings after a 39-point performance in a Game 1 loss. After months of noise surrounding his vaccination saga, the seven-time all-star exited with a whimper. “So many people wanted to see us fail at this juncture,” Irving said. “[They] picked us as contenders and have so much to say at this point. I’m just using that as fuel for the summer. Hopefully we don’t run into any barriers [next season] and we can just start fresh and be realistic with our own expectations and live with our team results.” Durant, to his credit, rarely complained publicly during the tumultuous campaign, but he wore the weight of his extreme burden throughout the Celtics series. In perhaps the most disappointing playoff run of his career, Durant was outplayed by Jayson Tatum and held in check by Boston’s top-ranked defense. His ineffectiveness was somewhat understandable - he logged more

than 38 minutes per game after the all-star break and averaged 44 in the playoffs. No matter the problem over the past two years, Nash’s solution has been to turn to Durant for all the answers. With his 34th birthday approaching in September, Durant needs to rethink his approach to playing time if he hopes to remain among the game’s best throughout his four-year contract extension, which will keep him in Brooklyn through the 2025-26 season. Durant needs a coach and a front office that are committed to protecting him from himself, a la San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich’s careful handling of Tim Duncan’s latter years. If Brooklyn stays the course, Durant will run into the same problems next April and May. “No regrets,” Durant said. “S-- happens. No crying over spilled milk. It’s about how we can progress and get better from here. We’ve been through a lot this year. Even the great teams don’t dwell on what they do.” The Nets’ ill-fated dalliance with Harden was another example of the perils of being too player-friendly: Durant was glad to welcome his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate into the mix last year but unable or unwilling to convince him to ride out this year’s choppy waters. Instead of staring down Harden and taking another shot with their “Big 3,” the Nets caved again and gambled on taking back Ben Simmons from the 76ers. That blew up in their faces: Simmons never played and backed out of a plan to suit up during the playoffs, citing back soreness. Nash admitted Monday that there was a “mental component” to Simmons’s absence and expressed the organization’s support but otherwise offered no insight on

the forward’s disappearing act. Nash’s defenders, such as TNT analyst and former NBA coach Stan Van Gundy, have rightly pointed out that injury issues and a major midseason trade are beyond any coach’s control. Durant expressed his support after Game 4, noting that Nash had “been dealt a crazy hand” over the past two years. “We’ve had different iterations of our team,” Nash said before Game 4. “We had a month of COVID-19. We had the [James Harden] trade. We had Kevin’s injury. We had Kyrie’s absence, part-time and full-time. It’s something we’ve all had to grow from. It’s challenged us in a lot of ways and, if anything, it’s made us better and stronger. All of that is definitely a factor in where we sit right now.” But those excuses don’t absolve Nash or Brooklyn’s front office from responsibility for creating an environment where Irving answered to no one, where Harden wanted out, where Simmons never showed up and where Durant ran himself into the ground. That’s well short of a championship standard, and the Nets paid for it during a one-sided series in which they were thoroughly outworked and outexecuted. Nash’s joyous vision of the game was replaced by choppy, isolation-heavy offense and a scrambled defense that couldn’t get stops when they were most needed. Remarkably, Brooklyn was the only team in the 16-team playoff field not to win a game. The Nets find themselves in the same spot as the 2020 76ers, the 2021 Celtics and this year’s Los Angeles Lakers, forced to confront the possibility of a coaching change or a radical roster overhaul after a humbling first-round exit.

Sixers suddenly facing embarrassing situation after loss to Raptors Keith Pompey The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA — Oh, boy. Philly, the 76ers might have a problem. Once in position to sweep the Toronto Raptors, the Sixers look like a squad in jeopardy of suffering an embarrassing first-round exit. That’s the fallout after the Raptors prevailed, 103-88, in Monday night’s Game 5 at the Wells Fargo Center to force Game 6. The Sixers are clinging to a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series after failing to beat the Raptors in the last two elimination games. Game 6 will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Scotiabank Arena. The Sixers hope to avoid being the first team in NBA history to blow a 3-0 series advantage. On Monday, the Raptors were without All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet, who is sidelined with a left hip flexor

strain. But they didn’t need him on this night while shooting 51.2% from the field. The shot attempts the Raptors got in the first four games gave coach Nick Nurse confidence heading into Monday. “I think the biggest thing that I’ve seen is that we’ve generated really good shots most of the series,” he said before the game. “And we haven’t shot very well yet. I told the guys today, today would be a good day to go and start making some of those shots.” He just didn’t know how they would create those shots with VanVleet sidelined. As it turned out, the Raptors generated them with a team effort. Five of the eight players in their rotation before the teams emptied their benched scored in double-digits. Pascal Siakam had his second straight solid game, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.

The Sixers, meanwhile, made just 38.3% of their shots. James Harden struggled on this night. The perennial All-NBA guard finished with 15 points and seven assists. However, that was a bit misleading as Harden made 2 of 9 shots and had nine points before making his final two shots. Joel Embiid had 20 points and 11 rebounds -- with 13 of his points coming with the first half. Embiid’s performance Embiid looked more comfortable with his injured rigth thumb than in Game 4 early on. He finished the first quarter with 10 points on 3-for-5 shooting while making all four of his foul shots. Embiid also had five rebounds. Back in Game 4, he finished the first quarter with one points while making 1 of 2 foul shots and going 0-for-5 from the field. He had two rebounds. However, his aggressiveness tailed

off as the game progressed. No VanVleet VanVleet said the hip has been bothering him “off and on” this season. He also suffered the injury “the year before.” Back then, he was able to get through it. This time, the injury was worse. VanVleet suffered the injury in the first half of Saturday’s Game 4 and didn’t return after leaving the court in the second quarter. This has been a rough year for him. He missed the final three games of the regular season because of a knee injury that affected him in the second half of the season. The injuries have impacted his play this series. VanVleet is averaging just 13.8 points and 35.2% shooting after averaging a career-best 20.3 points this season. Second-quarter blues The boos from the home crowd were in full force by the time coach Doc

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Rivers called a timeout with 7 minutes, 14 seconds before intermission. That’s because the Raptors opened the second quarter on a 12-0 run and led 41-27 at that point. The Sixers were shooting 0-9 in the quarter. Danny Green buried a three-pointer after the timeout to halt the Raptors’ run. Then on their next possession, Embiid converted a three-point play to pull the Sixers within eight points (4133). A couple of possessions later, Tobias Harris scored a transition basket during the Sixers’ 8-0 run. But they could not sustain what they were doing. They went back to missing shots as the Raptors closed out the half on a 13-6 run to take a 54-41 cushion. The Sixers shot 5-for-22 from the field in the quarter and were booed at the conclusion of the half. The threepoint play marked Embiid’s only points of the quarter. Toronto held onto a 7766 cushion after three quarters.

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a run to score. Heffner stepped up and roped a pitch into the outfield and leggedout an RBI triple to put the Riders up 2-0. Heffner came home on a wild pitch during the next at-bat and Ichabod Crane led 3-0 after one. After Ormerod issued a leadoff walk in the top of the second, she was unfazed and struck out the next three Bulldogs to end the inning. With one out in the bottom half, Abby Milazzo blooped a single into shallow right field and hustled to get to second on the play. Emma Heartquist struck out for the second out, but then Scheitinger ripped an RBI double into left-center and brought the lead to 4-0. Knapp got to the plate and blasted a two-run shot over the fence in left to keep the rally going. Heffner followed it up by going back-to-back and cranking a solo home run to left as the lead swelled to 7-0 after two innings of play. The Bulldogs’ offense stayed quiet in the third inning, as Ormerod put them down in order. She got a groundout between two strikeouts to end the inning rather quickly, and brought her total to eight strikeouts over three innings so far. Ormerod led off the bottom of the third with a base hit up the middle and moved to third on a double down the third base line by Sophia Saccento. Milazzo hit a liner over the glove of a leaping second baseman and into the gap for a two-run triple. Heartquist brought Milazzo home on an RBI single back up the middle to extend the lead to 10-0 for the Riders. Heartquist later scored on a wild pitch, and Knapp drove in Scheitinger with an RBI single past third base, making it 12-0. Makayla Walsh got to the plate and hit a deep fly ball to the right field corner that dropped in for an extra base hit, scoring Knapp. Walsh also advanced from third to home on a throwing error committed on the play and it was now 14-0 Ichabod Crane. The only blemish on Ormerod’s fourth inning of work was a one out base hit that went off of the shortstop’s glove and into the outfield. However, the pinch runner for the Bulldogs was caught in a rundown and tagged out, and Ormerod forced a pop-up to third base for the third out of the inning. With one out, Scheitinger belted a solo home run over the wall in center-field to bring the lead to 15-0. A few batters later, after an RBI

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Byrne singled and Ayla Neves had an RBI. Apjohn was the winning pitcher, striking out one, walking eight and allowing 10 runs and eight hits. Sadie Hall and Addy Hall combined for seven strikeouts and 11 walks while allowing 23 runs and 18 hits. Chatham 13, Coxsackie-Athens 0 COXSACKIE — Emily

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Doubles: Sam RhodesGoodman & Colin Augustein (Greenville) defeated Charlie Petramale & Caleb McIlroy, 4-6, 6-0, 7-6(7-4); Asa Decker & Nathan Rausch

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Ichabod Crane’s Emma Scheitinger waits on a pitch during Monday’s Colonial Council softball game against CobleskillRichmondville.

A Cobleskill-Richmondville runner hustles back to first base as Ichabod Crane first baseman Clare Knapp applies the tag during Monday’s Colonial Council softball game.

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Ichabod Crane’s Ava Heffner runs the bases after belting a home run during Monday’s Colonial Council softball game against Cobleskill-Richmondville.

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base hit by Heffner, brought it to 16-0. Walsh stepped into the box and roped a pitch up and over the wall for another two-run blast for the Riders. With the score 18-0 in the top of the fifth, the Riders needed just three outs to beat the Bulldogs via a mercy rule. Ichabod Crane got just that, as Morgan Ormerod silenced Cobleskill’s bats once again and struck out the side in order to end the game and complete the shutout. The Ichabod Crane Riders started off the week with an 18-0 victory over the Cobleskill Bulldogs via the enforcement of a mercy rule once the top of the fifth ended.

Ichabod Crane pitcher Morgan Ormerod throws during Monday’s Colonial Council softball game against Cobleskill-Richmondville.

Mesick tossed a five-hitter with five strikeouts as unbeaten Chatham posted a 13-0 victory over CoxsackieAthens in Monday’s Patroon Conference softball game. Abby Taylor had a home run, two singles and two RBI for the Panthers (9-0). Erin Madsen had a triple and single with two RBI, Olive Mountain went 4 for 4 with two doubles and three RBI, Addi Perry singled and drove in a run and Anna Friedman singled. Abigail O’Dell had two singles for C-A Kasey Purdy, Julia Grounds, Natalee Farrand

all singled. Farrand was the losing pitcher, striking out two, walking five and allowing 13 runs and 11 hits. Taconic Hills 16, Maple Hill 10 CRARYVILLE — Taconic Hills pounded out 15 hits in Monday’s 16-10 Patroon Conference softball victory over Maple Hill on Monday. Skylar Waterhouse belted two doubles and a single an RBI for the Titans. Grace Alvarez added a double, two singles and two RBI, Ava Skabowski had three singles and two RBI, Kailey Proper

contributed two singles and three RBI, Kersten Keeler collected two singles and an RBI and Michaela Masten and Kylie Johnson both singled and drove in a run. Emma O’Donnell ripped a double and single with five RBI for the Wildcats. Emily Coffey doubled and drove in two runs, Bridget Soden had three singles, Kate Brodzinski three singles and an RBI, Sydney Rogers and Emma Dugan two singles apiece and Olivia Mueller a single. Marissa Ensign was the winning pitcher, striking out one, walking six and allowing

10 runs and 14 hits. Kate Ackerman took the loss, surrendering 16 runs and 15 hits with four strikeouts and five walks. CHVL Germantown 11, Heatly 4 GERMANTOWN — Germantown defeated Heatly, 11-4, in Monday’s CHVL softball action. Senior Jordan Wyant toed the rubber for the Lady Clippers striking out 13. She allowed eight hits while walking two. Wyant crushed a homerun in the five-run second inning

for Germantown. Freshmen Leah Papp and Deandrea Edwards both had 2 hits apiece for Germantown (3-0). Alexis McCarthy had three hits for Heatly including a triple. McCarthy allowed nine hits with seven walks on the mound for the Hornets. “The girls did a nice job today, playing a solid game defensively,” Germantown coach Mike Del Pozzo said. “Jordan pitched great, striking out 13, and our Freshmen Leah and Deandrea hit the ball nicely in only their third game on varsity.”

(Coxsackie-Athens) defeated Jack Stouffer & Evan Snyder, 6-1, 6-0. Maple Hill 7, Waterford 0 CASTLETON — Maple Hill defeated Waterford, 7-0, in Monday’s Patroon Conference tennis action. Results Singles: Landon Flach (Maple Hill) defeated Jarron Macguire, 6-0, 6-1; Julian

DelFavero (Maple Hill) defeated Ace Padilla, 6-2, 6-0; Luca Flach (Maple Hill) defeated Dylan Pallozzi, 6-0, 6-0; Nathan Sober (Maple Hill) defeated Michael Curtis, 6-0, 6-0; Jeremiah Shoen (Maple Hill) won by forfeit. Doubles: Shane McGarvey & Colin Cartwright (Maple Hill) defeated Gage Moran & Connor Clune, 6-1, 7-6(7-1);

Adam Cogliandro & Hayden Landry (Maple Hill) defeated Nate Bauer & Jon Malo, 6-0, 6-1. Taconic Hills 5, Chatham 2 CHATHAM — Taconic Hills won three of five singles matches and both doubles to defeat Chatham, 5-2, in Monday’s Patroon Conference tennis match.

Results Singles: Alex Schwab (Chatham) defeated Connor Gruppo, 6-4, 6-3; John Miles (Chatham) defeated Sebastian Camacho, 6-4, 6-3; Bryce Atwood (Taconic Hills) defeated Christopher Hayes, 6-3, 6-3; Benjamin Hunter (Taconic Hills) defeated Ethan Halpin, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4; Jacob Hunter (Taconic Hills)

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MLB roundup: Five-run ninth propels Mets past Cardinals Field Level Media

Dominic Smith hit the decisive two-run single as the visiting New York Mets rallied for five runs in the ninth inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Monday. The Mets’ decisive outburst featured an RBI single from Mark Canha, Smith’s clutch hit and a two-run homer from Brandon Nimmo. Mets starter Max Scherzer threw seven shutout innings. He allowed two hits and a walk and struck out 10 while remaining unbeaten in his past 23 starts. Trevor May (1-0) earned the victory despite allowing two runs. Edwin Diaz closed out the Cardinals to earn his second save. Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas matched Scherzer with seven scoreless innings. He held the Mets to four hits and a walk while striking out five. Genesis Cabrera retired the Mets in order in the eighth inning, but the Mets rallied against Giovanny Gallegos (01) and T.J. McFarland in the ninth. Dodgers 4, D-backs 0 Walker Buehler struck out 10 while pitching the first complete game in the major leagues this season as Los Angeles earned a shutout victory over Arizona in Phoenix. Buehler (2-1) gave up just three hits and no walks en route to his first career shutout. Trea Turner hit a tworun double nine pitches into the game, Max Muncy added an RBI double and Will Smith launched a home run for the Dodgers, who are 11-2 since the end of the season’s first series. Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly (1-1) gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings with two walks and four strikeouts. Daulton Varsho and Christian Walker had the only other hits off Buehler, also singles. Giants 4, Brewers 2 Luis Gonzalez hit his first major league home run with one aboard in the top of the ninth inning to give San

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Francisco a victory in Milwaukee. Wilmer Flores drew a twoout walk off Jake Cousins (21), who came on to start the ninth. Gonzalez then sent a 2-2 pitch over the wall in right. Willy Adames brought the Brewers even at 2 in the eighth with his second homer of the season, a two-out solo shot to left-center off Jake McGee (11). Camilo Doval, the eighth Giants pitcher used in a bullpen game, tossed a perfect ninth for his fourth save. Angels 3, Guardians 0 Taylor Ward homered twice and Michael Lorenzen threw six scoreless innings to lead Los Angeles to a victory over Cleveland in Anaheim, Calif. Lorenzen (2-1) allowed three hits and four walks while striking out three. Relievers Mike Mayers (seventh), Ryan Tepera (eighth) and Raisel Iglesias (ninth, third save) completed the shutout, each throwing a scoreless inning. Ward’s solo homer in the fifth and two-run homer in the seventh off Cleveland starter Shane Bieber (1-1) accounted for the only runs of the game.

Bieber gave up three runs on seven hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings. He had six strikeouts. Phillies 8, Rockies 2 Bryce Harper had a solo home run and a sacrifice fly and Kyle Schwarber doubled and knocked in two runs for host Philadelphia in a victory over Colorado. Rhys Hoskins added three hits and J.T. Realmuto had an RBI double and a single for the Phillies, who snapped a twogame losing streak. Kyle Gibson (2-1) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up three hits and two runs for the win. Connor Joe and Randal Grichuk homered for the Rockies, who had won two straight entering this series. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (0-3) allowed six hits and four runs, one earned, in five innings. Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2 Bo Bichette hit his first career grand slam to break an eighth-inning tie as Toronto defeated visiting Boston. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Matt Chapman hit solo home runs for the Blue Jays in the opener

of a four-game series. Toronto starter Jose Berrios allowed two in seven-plus innings before Adam Cimber (4-0) earned the win in relief. Boston starter Nathan Eovaldi gave up two runs and five hits and struck out five in seven innings. Matt Stram (11) took the loss, though Tyler Danish served up Bichette’s decisive slam. Rangers 6, Astros 2 Marcus Semien and Corey Seager delivered run-scoring singles in the seventh inning and Adolis Garcia added a three-run double in the eighth as Texas rallied past visiting Houston. The Rangers notched their fourth win in five games by striking against the Houston bullpen. Yordan Alvarez gave Houston a 1-0 lead leading off the second against Rangers righthander Dane Dunning with his fourth home run of the year. Dunning went 5 2/3 innings and gave up two runs on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts.

Chicago White Sox are struggling at the plate — and it shows LaMond Pope Chicago Tribune

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s tough to win when you don’t score many runs. That has been the case for the Chicago White Sox, who recently had a stretch of nine straight games in which they scored three runs or less. That streak came to an end Sunday, but the Sox still dropped their seventh straight game with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings at Target Field. Manager Tony La Russa sees a group that is pressing at the plate. Hitting coach Frank Menechino agrees. “Right now the mental game is beating us, the mental part of the game is beating us down,” Menechino said before Sunday’s game. “And that can’t happen because when you’re not getting hits and not scoring runs and you start taking your at-bats to the field, that’s not good. “All of a sudden, runners are in scoring position, you hit the ball hard and you don’t get a hit and now the snowball effect starts happening. You’ve got to pull yourself together mentally first before you get out of this. You’ve got to take one at-bat at a time, you’ve got to be able to separate yourself from the results. Quality at-bats. Get back into it. But mentally, you’ve got to get back into the grind. You’ve got to be able to work, you’ve got to start making adjustments and that takes the mental part of the game.”

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Yasmani Grandal (24) of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single against the Minnesota Twins in the 10th inning at Target Field on Sunday in Minneapolis.

The Sox entered Sunday slashing .189/.245/.302 in their last 11 games. Menechino said Sox hitters have been altering their swings during that stretch. Said Menechino: “A lot of guys, when it’s cold out, they don’t want to get jammed, they don’t want to hit it off the end of the bat. So now they’re altering their swings. You can’t do that.” Menechino said the Sox are seeing a lot sliders and off-speed pitches and have to do a better job hitting the ball the other ways. “You’re getting slider guys, you try to pull them, you’ve got no chance,” he said. “But when you’re not feeling good and you’re trying to do too much, the normal thing for hitters to do is ‘I want to get the head out, I want to feel hard contact. I want to barrel the ball.’ And the natural evolution to that

is to think-pull, when it’s the opposite. “We’ve got to stay up the middle the other way. And that’s what has to happen or it’s going to stay like this.” Menechino pointed to the approach the team took April 13 against the Seattle Mariners as one to try to duplicate. The Sox hit three solo home runs against 2021 American League Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray in a 6-4 victory. The Sox had 10 hits in the win. That was the last time they had scored at least four runs in a game until Sunday. “That was a great job that night,” Menechino said. “You had such a good night against such a good pitcher who did really good against us (in the past) and you’re like, ‘OK, we accomplished that.’ I don’t know, you have to talk to the players, but sometimes after that high,

is it cocky, is it ‘Oh, we got this?’ I don’t know. But the thing is, that approach works against everybody. Especially the way they want to pitch us. They know we can hit fastballs, so you know what, it’s time to make an adjustment.” Menechino thinks the hitters have been more aggressive this season, especially on fastballs. “Teams have recognized that and now they’re going to try to make us have patience, they’re going to tease us in and out of the zone, especially with off-speed,” Menechino said. “If you’re not taking your walks, you’re falling into their plan.” The Sox rank 29th in the majors with 33 walks. Entering Monday, they were 13th in the AL in runs, 12th in batting average and last in onbase percentage. “You have to be more selective and have a plan for what they’re doing to you,” Menechino said. “You’ve got to make adjustments. We have to make the adjustment now of what the other teams are doing to us and that starts where?” Menechino pointed to his head. “Mentally,” he said. “Take your base hits. Base hit them to death. The Cubs scored 21 runs (Saturday), one homer. “We have the ability to do that. We did it last year. I have some stuff I’m going to start focusing on with these guys. But we have to come mentally prepared.”

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are among the players who have registered for next month’s PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa. The PGA of America released a list of players Monday. The final field will be set May 9, and it is possible that Woods or Mickelson withdraws before then. The 51-year-old Mickelson, who stunned the golf world by becoming the oldest major winner in the sport’s history at last year’s PGA Championship, hasn’t played on the PGA Tour since missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open in late January. His most recent competitive appearance was at the Saudi International, an Asian Tour event at which he finished tied for 18th in early February. Later that month, Mickelson received widespread criticism for his support of a breakaway circuit financed by the Saudi Arabian government that would eventually be unveiled as the LIV Golf Invitational Series. In November, Mickelson told unofficial biographer Alan Shipnuck that he and three other unidentified “top players” paid for attorneys to write the operating agreement for the new league. The six-time major winner also told Shipnuck that he was willing to overlook Saudi Arabia’s human rights record to get the new league off the ground. “They’re scary motherf-----s to get involved with,” Mickelson said. “We know they killed [Washington Post columnist Jamal] Khashoggi and have a horrible record on human rights. They execute people over there for being gay. Knowing all of this, why would I even consider it? Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape how the PGA Tour operates.” Mickelson lost a number of sponsorships after his comments were publicized and has not played since. He missed the Masters - a tournament he has won three times - for the first time since 1994. Mickelson’s longtime manager, Steve Loy, said Monday that the golfer had signed up for the PGA Championship and the

U.S. Open, set for midJune in Brookline, Mass. Loy also revealed that Mickelson had requested a release from the PGA Tour to play in a LIV Golf event near London in early June. However, Mickelson’s participation in any of those tournaments remains uncertain, according to his manager. “Phil currently has no concrete plans on when and where he will play,” Loy said in a statement. “Any actions taken are in no way a reflection of a final decision made, but rather to keep all options open.” Woods, 46, most recently played in this year’s Masters, his first tournament since suffering significant injuries in a February 2021 car crash. He made the cut and finished 47th, saying afterward that he considered his return from injury to be one of his greatest achievements as a golfer. As far as competing in the next major on the golf calendar, Woods said after the Masters, “I don’t know if I’ll play Southern Hills or not.” “I won’t be playing a full schedule ever again,” he added. Those hoping to see Woods at the PGA Championship could find some hope in the fact that he went on to assert, “It will be just the big events.” Woods has won the PGA Championship four times - most recently in 2007, when the tournament was last held at Southern Hills. He tied the course record with a second-round 63 and defeated Woody Austin by two strokes. As former winners Mickelson also prevailed in 2005 - the two have lifetime invitations to play in the PGA Championship. Southern Hills is the only course to host the PGA Championship four times. This year’s PGA Championship originally was slated to be held at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., but was moved to Southern Hills in January 2021 after the Jan. 6, attack on the U.S. Capitol. At the time, the PGA of America said holding the tournament at a Donald Trumpowned club “would be detrimental to the PGA of America brand.” This year’s tournament starts May 19.

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CRARYVILLE — Gavin Van Kempen fired a no-hitter with 18 strikeouts and one walk as Maple Hill defeated Taconic Hills, 7-0, in Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game. Van Kempen, a projected high round MLB Draft pick this upcoming July, is now 4-0 on the mound this season. In 19 innings, he’s allowed two runs (one earned) and one hit with 53 strikeouts, four walks and has a 0.47 earned run average. Aidan Loszynski collected a double and two singles with three RBI in supoort of Van Kempen. Brody Rogers added a double and single with an RBI and Van Kempen, Jerry Stalker and Sam Gamello each had a single and an RBI. Aaron Bonci threw six innings for Taconic Hills, striking out six, walking four and allowing four runs and three hits. Zach Rowe pitched the seventh, striking out two and surrendering three runs and five hits. Greenville 6, Hudson 2 GREENVILLE — Cole Flannery and Isaiah Edmonds hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and Edmonds pitched six innings of one-hit ball with 14 strikeouts to lead Greenville past Hudson, 6-2, in Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game. Flannery also singled and finished with two RBI for the Spartans. Jack Motta singled and drove in a run, Trey Smith, Donovan Gallagher and Sam Buquet all singled and Jake Miller drove in a run. Isaiah Maines, Jon Bernockie and Matt Antonelli all singled for Hudson. Buquest pitched one inning in relief of Edmonds, striking out two, walking one and allowing a run and two hits. Ashton Hotaling pitched five innings for Hudson, striking out eight, walking one and allowing six runs and six hits. Gabe Case threw one inning, allowing one hit. Catskill 12, Cairo-Durham 2 EAST DURHAM — Adam Carlson blasted a solo home run to highlight a 10-hit attack as Catskill defeated CairoDurham, 12-2, in Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game. the game was stopped after five inning because of the tenrun rule. Danny Smith drilled two doubles and knocked in three runs for the Cats. Cullen Fulling doubled and singled and drove in a run, Nate ShookTimot had three singles, Josh Buffa collected two singles and two RBI and Carter Van Etten drove in a run. Zach Russell led Cairo-Durham with a double and single. Alberto Rivera and James Young both doubled, Zak Wagor singled and drove in two runs and Jacob Young and Cole Partridge both singled. Freshman Demetrio Morales struck out five and allowed two runs and seven hits for Catskill.

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Chatham’s Kyle Jackson slides safely in to second base ahead of the tag of Coxsackie-Athens second baseman Michael O’Connor during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game at McQuade Park.

Chatham’s Mike Pierro catches a fly ball during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game against Coxsackie-Athens at McQuade Park.

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Chatham pitcher Tate Van Alstyne takes a throw while covering the first base bag as CoxsackieAthens’ Sean Scott hustles down the line during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game at McQuade Park.

Partridge (1k,5bb,8r,7h) and Jacob Young (4k,4bb,4r,3h) shared mound duties for the Mustangs. CHVL Germantown 11, Loudonville 1 LOUDONVILLE — Freshman Dylan Dibble pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts as Germantown defeated Loudonville Christian, 11-1, in Monday’s Central Hudson

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Chatham third baseman Kyle Jackson throws to first base after fielding a ground ball during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game against Coxsackie-Athens at McQuade Park.

Valley League baseball game. Jonathan Mollo had two triples a single and an RBI for the Clippers. Carson Moore tripled and drove in a run, Mike Stagno doubled, Logan McDonald had two singles and two RBI, Mason Ferrer singled and drove in two runs, Dibble singled and drove in a run, Brad Del Pozzo singled and Owen Watson drove in a run. Germantown improved to

7-1 overall. COLONIAL Ichabod Crane 9, Cobleskill 2 VALATIE — Topher Pelesz and Alex Schmidt combined on a four-hitter as Ichabod Crane defeated CobleskillRichmondville, 9-2, in Monday’s Colonial Council baseball game. Pelesz threw five innings, striking out seven, walking

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Coxsackie-Athens’ Adam Slater swings at a pitch during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game against Chatham at McQuade Park.

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Coxsackie-Athens starting pitcher Dillon Hynes throws during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game against Chatham at McQuade Park.

five and allowing two runs and four hits. Schmidt pitched the last two innings, striking out three and walking one. Kyle Bartlett doubled and drove in two runs for the Riders. Jack Mullins singled and drove in two runs, Brady

Holzhauer, Gunnar GrethenMcLaughlin and Dylan McCrudden all had a single and an RBI, Dom Pelizza, Schmidt, Pelesz all singled and Satchel Baumgartner drove in a run.

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Chatham’s Cam Horton dives head first in to third base during Monday’s Patroon Conference baseball game against CoxsackieAthens at McQuade Park.

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‘Dwayne loved big’: Haskins honored, remembered on weekend of services Sam Fortier The Washington Post

On the field where he became a football star, the family of Dwayne Haskins held a vigil. Beneath the 50-yard line, Haskins’s old No. 7 was spray-painted in blue and yellow and, beneath that, a helmet, jersey and four flickering candles sat behind a red velvet rope. The video board read: “In loving memory . . . May 3, 1997 - April 9, 2022.” On Sunday night at Bullis School in Potomac, Md., the stands filled one last time for Haskins, the quarterback who dazzled with an arm like no other, the 24-year-old who was struck and killed while crossing a South Florida highway. As the sun set, the crowd watched video tributes and listened to family, friends and coaches tell stories about the man nicknamed “Simba.” The speakers remembered great games - upsetting Georgetown Prep on an injured ankle in 2015, stepping in for an injured teammate to beat rival Michigan in 2017 - and how much Haskins did to show others he cared. Person after person highlighted his statistics, selflessness and smile. “Dwayne loved big, and he gave time,” Ohio State Coach Ryan Day said. This memorial service was the last in a weekend full of them. Haskins’s wife, Kalabrya, held the first Friday in Pittsburgh, where her husband had been playing for the Steelers, and on Saturday his parents organized a celebration of life in Rockaway, N.J., not far from where he grew up. This windy Sunday night in Potomac felt like communal grieving. Many attendees wore Haskins’s old jerseys, gear from his clothing line or T-shirts from the Haskins Family Foundation. Many teared up. Some - such as ex-NFL player Shawn Springs, a former Washington standout who helped convince Haskins to move from New Jersey to the Washington area in high school - still seemed dazed that any of this could be real. Maryland football coach Michael Locksley said he understood what the Haskins family was going through. His son Meiko, who was shot and killed in 2017, would’ve turned 30 on Sunday. Locksley acknowledged the loss never gets easier but noted that if you lift up good memories, it helps - a sentiment Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., shared in a letter. “After the death of my father, I found comfort in the knowledge that, although death can end life, it cannot end love,” Booker wrote to Haskins’s family. “Although no words can bring you solace, I know Dwayne’s love will sustain all of those knew him - and that your love, and his love, will carry you throughout these difficult days.” The Washington Commanders, who drafted Haskins in 2019, had a strong presence at the vigil, including co-owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder, team president Jason Wright, senior adviser Doug Williams, quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, defensive end Chase Young, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and offensive lineman Keith Ismael. Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who appeared in two tribute videos catching passes from Haskins at Ohio State, spoke at the service

Saturday, and on Sunday, the Haskins family shared a letter that Grace McLaurin, Terry’s mother, sent Haskins’s mother, Tamara. “This is how Terry Sr. and I will remember [Dwayne]: He had a mega-smile that could be seen from far off as he approached you,” Grace McLaurin wrote. “And when I had the opportunity to greet him from time to time, he’d lean in with a hug or a handshake and softly say, ‘How are you, Mrs. McLaurin?’ Words are inadequate during this difficult time.” Kalabrya Haskins attended Sunday’s service in a black-and-yellow letterman’s jacket with “HASKINS” across the back. She and her family sat in the bleachers rather than on the field with Haskins’s family and friends. Day, who was Haskins’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State, said he remembers the first time he had Haskins over for dinner. Haskins played catch with his son, RJ, in the yard for 45 minutes - even though he didn’t know RJ well. Day said he asked RJ if he wanted to come to the service. RJ, who Day said has hardly taken off his Haskins jersey since he learned of his death, declined by pointing to what Haskins had written on it: “Keep working lil bro!” “It’s been said before that some men don’t fear death; they fear being irrelevant or insignificant,” Day said. “I can tell you something right now: Dwayne Haskins left a legacy behind. He was relevant; he was significant; he had an impact on so many people. . . . Ohio State and our program is forever in debt.” Haskins’s parents, who spoke at Saturday’s service, did not speak Sunday. They stood behind their daughter, Tamia, as she gave a powerful, tearful speech. According to family lore, Dwayne asked God for a baby sister before his parents had Tamia, and the siblings were close growing up. In adolescence, Tamia said, she and Dwayne used to say they would give up everything, including their careers, to see the other succeed. She wanted to be an actress; Dwayne wanted to play quarterback at Ohio State and reach the NFL. “Unfortunately, Dwayne won’t physically be here to see what I accomplish,” she said. “I have a show coming up in May, and I wish that he could see it. I keep reflecting on the productions that I was a part of at Bullis, and whenever Dwayne could make it, he would always be in the front row, screaming, ‘That’s my sister!’ I had to explain to him you’re not allowed to do that. It’s not a stadium. But you know . . .” she laughed. “Although I wish he was physically here, I imagine him in heaven smiling down at me, which is the best spot in the house. Dwayne, you will have a front-row view of me building my own legacy, honoring you through everything that I create and perform. I can hear you screaming, ‘That’s my sister!’ from heaven. And now you can be as loud as you want. Until I see you again, please save me a seat - because I have so much to share with you.” Her voice wavered. “I love you so much, bud.”

This is the era of the $30-million-a-year wideout Jerry Brewer The Washington Post

In lieu of desirable quarterback prospects, the best preNFL draft storyline shifts to the state of wide receivers. It’s a lucrative but complicated state, indicative of a league bursting with talent yet uneasy about the salary surge. We’re in the era of the $30-million-per-year wide receiver. That’s a little misleading when you look at the particulars of the new contract Tyreek Hill signed upon being traded to Miami - everyone knows he won’t get the $44.9 million his contract lines up for him in its final season - but agents won’t see it that way. In a dizzying offseason, the market has transformed for pass catchers. Six players have received new deals averaging more than $20 million per season. Two elite wideouts, Hill and Davante Adams, were traded from top-notch offenses to get paid. Before last season began, four wide receivers were in the $20 million tier. The number already has more than doubled, and there’s still a banner 2019 draft class - which includes Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown, DK Metcalf and Terry McLaurin - eligible to negotiate extensions that seem a lock to end with them all comfortably above the $20 million line. For salary cap gurus, it is insanity, even though a few could have predicted this scenario. No position in sports is rising in value like the standout wide receiver - not even the always costly quarterback. It makes sense because of the NFL’s increased emphasis on speed and the passing game, but with so many needs on a football team, there is still room for varying opinions about how much elite receiving talent should be valued. Draft week could clarify some of the debate. Samuel has asked the San Francisco 49ers to trade him, according to ESPN. General Manager John Lynch has called Samuel a “foundational piece” given his impact as a receiver and a runner in special situations, but San Francisco could be enticed by the right trade offer because it drafts well and has a clear offensive vision with Coach Kyle Shanahan. It’s unwise to be nonchalant about the possibility of losing a bigtime talent - especially one who you drafted and developed - but there are model franchises that might prefer change rather than risk overextending to pay for a wide receiver. As the market goes crazy, it’s fascinating to see what teams truly value. Clearly, there’s a faction that believes it’s important to go all-in to give the quarterback help. Look at the list of the highest-paid wide receivers,

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NFC wide receiver Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers (19) gains yards after making a catch during the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 6.

and the top four were acquired recently via trade: Hill, Adams, DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs. Arizona fleeced the foolish Houston Texans to acquire Hopkins two years ago. Though injuries cost him seven games last season, Hopkins has been the ultra-productive wideout who Kyler Murray needed. And Arizona, while inconsistent and unable to win high-pressure games so far, has seen its status rise with Hopkins. In Buffalo, Diggs has caught 230 passes and scored 18 touchdowns over two seasons, playing a huge role in quarterback Josh Allen’s superstar level of play and the team’s championship-caliber performance. Since arriving with their new organizations, Hopkins and Diggs have received contract extensions, and their successes seem to be the comps that inspired Miami to strike a deal with Kansas City for Hill and Las Vegas to make a trade with Green Bay for Adams. But the latest two trades seem a little more desperate. Miami dealt five draft picks for the right to give Hill a four-year, $120 million contract that includes $72.2 million in guarantees. The Raiders gave up first- and secondround picks in this year’s draft to acquire Adams, then worked out a five-year, $140 million pact (with $67.5 million in guarantees) with him. For my tastes, Adams is the best, most quarterback-friendly wide receiver in the NFL, and he seems to be a perfect pairing with Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr, who was his college teammate for two years at Fresno State. But Adams is 29 and won’t be catching passes from four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers anymore.

It’s possible that Kansas City and Green Bay, franchises that have achieved sustainable success of late, made shrewd decisions to revise their rosters instead of flirting with salary cap hell. Or they could have given a couple of opponents the boost they needed to build dynamic offenses. It’s unlikely to be both. Clear winners and losers will emerge, and perhaps that will help define the prudence of big wide receiver spending. But in the meantime, the expectation for monster deals will remain. Samuel will get his money, whether it’s through trade or reconciliation in San Francisco. The run-heavy Tennessee Titans have the ideal complementary wideout in Brown, who is just 24 and has posted good numbers that would be even better in other offenses. The Seahawks are a rebuilding team that won’t say outright that they’re rebuilding, which means they hope to get back to competitiveness quickly. If that’s the case, it would be foolish to lose a productive physical specimen such as Metcalf, who doesn’t turn 25 until December. In Washington, McLaurin is the most important part of an unfinished offense, and with Coach Ron Rivera about to begin his third season, this is no time to exchange prime young talent for draft capital. But for as obvious as some of those situations seem, the teams will be tempted to think about all possibilities. Ten years ago, the NFL remained of the belief that developing wide receivers took time. Over the past decade, the productivity of wide receivers on rookie deals has improved dramatically. Much like young quarterbacks, it’s easier

to activate wideouts. Offensive coaches have more flexibility in their systems now. When the West Coast offense was at its most influential, precision was so important that, if a wide receiver couldn’t do the job exactly as coached, he wouldn’t play. Sometimes it would take three years for good ones to emerge. Today, just as spread-based offenses and simplified playbooks have allowed quarterbacks to excel earlier in their careers, the same freedom enables wideouts to be fast, athletic and impactful long before they absorb the nuances of the position. With that comes greater curiosity over whether to commit to a special wide receiver or trade him for several assets, one of which could be used on a cheaper alternative who makes an immediate impact. The Packers are almost certain to test the theory. Now that they have traded Adams, they have two first-round picks and two second-rounders. The consensus among draftniks is that this class is a strong one for wide receivers. There could be a dozen wideouts taken in the first two rounds, and more than half of them might be selected in Round 1. Talent evaluation has never been more important. It’s not as simple as knowing who can and can’t play. It’s about deciphering the subtleties that separate good, very good, great and transcendent. All over the NFL, there are loads of wide receivers with sparkling statistics, but they can’t all be worth $25 million per year. Who knows what they’re doing? In an expensive wide receiver market, we’re just beginning to find out.

The Jets absolutely must use their top pick on defense DJ Bien-Aime II New York Daily News

The Jets should not pick up an offensive lineman with the No. 4 pick overall pick. Gang Green, for anyone paying attention, has much bigger needs. With the NFL Draft fast approaching on April 28, the buzz around 1 Jets Drive has centered on finding a player who could impact the line of scrimmage for the Jets. N.C. State OT Ikem Ekwonu, Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux and FSU DE Jermaine Johnson -- the most popular prospects discussed around the league -- could all still be available by the time the Jets are on the clock. Maybe even Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner, as well. Ekwonu looks like an ideal prospect who has the potential to become a formidable offensive player in the NFL. But the Jets must use their top pick in this year’s draft on defense. In a league that revolves around passing and stopping the pass, the Jets gave up 4,682 yards, 28 touchdowns and a passer rating of 103 to opposing passers, per Next Gen Stats, and ranked near the bottom of the league in sacks and QB pressures. When a unit makes the

average QB it faces look like Dak Prescott, it is in desperate need of help. The Jets are in a great spot to add talent at a premium position with their top pick. The best version of a Robert Saleh defense was the 2019 49ers. Then a defensive coordinator, Saleh had a devastating defensive line that included Nick Bosa, DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead and Dee Ford. Saleh’s defense needs a strong defensive line. Adding Johnson or Thibodeaux to a line that already includes Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers, Sheldon Rankins and Carl Lawson could do wonders next season. There’s a strong argument for Sauce too. Any of those players would be far more valuable to this Jets team than a lineman in the top five. The Jets have the fourth-most expensive offensive line in the NFL at $50,752,741; the league average is $35.7 million. And the Jets used two-first rounders in the last two years on the position. Setting aside the costs already spent, the unit is in good shape anyway. Solid center Connor McGovern flanked by guards Laken Tomlinson (Pro Bowlers last year) and Alijah Vera-Tucker (elite

flashes as a rookie) make up a strong interior. George Fant, who stepped in at left tackle after Mekhi Becton injured his knee, played extremely well, ranking fourth among tackles in fewest pressures allowed (18), according to PFF. And he allowed only one sack. And Becton’s talent, considering his size, strength and sneaky athleticism, is more than enticing. Whether Becton can be counted on is one of the the reasons Ekonwu and drafting an offensive lineman have been in discussions. The questions about Becton go back to his conditioning and weight management and the coaching staff is certainly not done with him yet. And those in Becton’s camp also acknowledge that he has some maturing to do as a 23-year-old, but he doesn’t have a questionable work ethic or a low ceiling. His talent is worth it for the Jets. On paper, the Jets offensive line could become a top-10 unit, depending on health. Not many teams can say that. If Ekwonu is selected, that slams the door on Becton’s or Fant’s long term roles with the Jets.

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How much weight should Russian athletes bear during war time? Ron Cook Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There is a chance Evgeni Malkin will leave the Penguins after this season. He can become a free agent on July 13 and sign with another NHL team. There also is a chance Malkin won’t be with any NHL club next season. What if the league decides to ban Russian players because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine? I don’t think that will happen. I don’t want it to happen. But the possibility can’t be ruled out after what happened with Wimbledon last week. The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced Wednesday it won’t allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand Slam tournament this summer because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ban means Daniil Medvedev, the world’s No. 2-ranked male player, and Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 4-ranked woman, won’t be in the field.

The ban was supported by the Lawn Tennis Association, the governing body of tennis in Great Britain: “After careful consideration, the LTA believes that tennis must join many other areas of sport and public life in sending a clear signal to the Russian and Belarusian states that their actions in Ukraine are the subject of international condemnation. The continuing participation of Russian and Belarusian nationals at events risks providing a boost to those regimes when there is an unprecedented international effort to isolate them and sanction their actions.” Predictably, the ban largely was condemned by the world’s tennis players, who argued it is discrimination based on nationality. Number 1-ranked man Novak Djokovic, called it “crazy” and said, “When politics interferes with sport, the result is not good.” But others have supported the

Wimbledon ban. “NHL should do the same,” prominent broadcast journalist Keith Olbermann wrote on Twitter. “Want to maintain your Russian citizenship? Enjoy. But not here; not on visas. ovi8 -- this means you. And Shesterkin, Panarin and all the rest. If we’re going to take all non-war measures, take them.” That “ovi8” is Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, arguably the most visible and successful Russian athlete. Igor Shesterkin and Artemi Panarin play for the New York Rangers. Malkin is among all the rest. Ovechkin, long an ardent supporter of Russian president Vladimir Putin, spoke out briefly against the war in Ukraine but has been criticized for stopping well short of condemning Putin’s murderous actions. “Well, he is my president,” Ovechkin said. “But how I said, I am not in politics. I am an athlete and you know, how I said, I hope everything is going to be done soon ...

“Please, no more war. It doesn’t matter who is in the war -- Russia, Ukraine, different countries. I think we live in a world, like, we have to live in peace and a great world.” Malkin has refused to speak publicly since the invasion began in lateFebruary despite many requests for him to do so. I get that. Ovechkin mentioned he is in a tough spot because he has family members in Russia. Malkin is in that same rough spot. I don’t know if I would be willing to put my family’s safety at risk by speaking out against Putin, who does not treat those who oppose him well. I also agree with Djokovic that politics and sports shouldn’t mix. Russian athletes should not be blamed for what Putin has done. They are not responsible for the war. Putin is. But the harsh reality is politics and sports long have been uneasy partners. We saw it again in this country in September 2017 when President

Donald Trump strongly criticized NFL players who took a knee for the national anthem as a peaceful protest of racial discrimination and politic brutality. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, you’d say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. Out! He’s fired,’” he said famously. It’s fair to think Trump benefitted politically with many with that stance. It’s just as fair to think Putin is benefitting from the success of the Russian athletes on the world’s stage. He treasures their success. He takes great value from it, almost as if it is a validation of his regime. Will the Wimbledon ban stop Putin’s madness? Would an NHL ban? Or would it just hurt innocent athletes who want nothing to do with war?

Hunter Dickinson, Caleb Love bolster ranks of returning college stars Des Bieler The Washington Post

An important NBA draft deadline saw two more college basketball stars announce they will be returning to their schools. Caleb Love will be back for national runner-up North Carolina, and Hunter Dickinson again will forgo a shot at entering the professional ranks in favor of another season at Michigan. They join an impressive group of returning players set to give the 2022-23 men’s college basketball season some marquee names while they work on refining their skills. Love and Dickinson made their intentions known Sunday, hours before a deadline for college players with remaining eligibility to declare for the draft. Such players who do so can still withdraw from the draft by June 1 and go back to college,

assuming they don’t violate any other NCAA guidelines on maintaining eligibility through the testing-the-NBA-waters process. For Love and Dickinson - as well as the likes of Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe, Alabama’s Jahvon Quinerly and UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell - the NBA can wait. Their decisions to stay in the college ranks come at a time when the NCAA’s opening last year of name, image and likeness opportunities for athletes has changed the basketball landscape in ways that continue to emerge. Dickinson, for example, said in October that he had signed more than a half-dozen NIL deals, and in February he became a pitchman for Outback Steakhouse. A 7-foot-1 center, Dickinson has been one of the best players in the Big Ten for two seasons. He announced his

return for a junior campaign with the Wolverines by sharing an image Sunday with the pithy caption, “I ain’t done yet.” Love had more to say, and the comments he shared centered on the thrill of performing in Chapel Hill. “The opportunity to play at North Carolina is something I’ll never take for granted,” the 6-4 rising junior guard said in a video. “To play for the greatest fan base in the world, to play with the most amazing teammates I could ever imagine, and to play for coaches who support and challenge me in every way, are all blessings that make me feel so fortunate. “I’m back,” Love added. Also back for the Tar Heels are other key cogs in their surprising run to the doorstep of a national title as a No. 8 seed, including big man Armando Bacot, guard RJ Davis and versatile wing Leaky Black. Love didn’t solve

all of his issues with consistency during the tournament, but he notched some of his biggest games of the season and elevated his national profile as one of the major figures of March Madness this year. “Caleb’s passion for this team and program are what motivates and drives him to win a national championship and eventually have a long, successful career in the NBA,” UNC Coach Hubert Davis said in a statement. “Nobody is better at taking and making big shots in pressure situations. He’s one of the most gifted players I’ve ever been around and I’m extremely excited to coach him another season.” Tshiebwe, a 6-9 forward who won a number of player of the year awards as a double-double machine for the Wildcats, also pointed to factors other than NIL compensation for his

decision to return. “The feedback from the NBA was like, ‘Oscar, you can expand your game from outside, make one or two threes a game,’ “ he told reporters Friday. Scouts also advised him to “fake, attack the rim, make your passes and get better dribbling,” he said. All that would help him “be good at the position next year.” Quinerly, a talented guard who was expected to declare for the draft this year, tore a knee ligament during the Crimson Tide’s NCAA tournament loss to Notre Dame. Alabama Coach Nate Oats said at the time that the injury was likely to “put a big kink in those plans.” On Saturday, Quinerly tweeted: “I’ll keep it short and simple. I’m coming back.” Of course, a number of notable college players are going ahead with their draft plans, and Duke’s AJ Griffin and Kansas’s

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Ochai Agbaji added their names to that list Sunday. After making his mark as a freshman, Griffin became the fifth Blue Devil to depart early for the NBA draft. Previously declaring were freshman forward Paolo Banchero, sophomore center Mark Williams, junior wing Wendell Moore Jr. and freshman guard Trevor Keels. A 6-5 guard who was named the Final Four’s most outstanding player after his Jayhawks won the national title, Agbaji said Sunday it was a season he would “remember forever” and “never take for granted.” “No matter where basketball takes me - I’ll always be a Jayhawk,” he wrote in a note shared on social media. “With that said, I would like to declare for the 2022 NBA draft. Rock Chalk forever.”

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Which players are cashing in during the NBA playoffs? Ben Golliver The Washington Post

The 16-team playoff field will be cut in half as the first round wraps up this week, meaning that some prospective free agents and extension candidates only have a few more days to make their closing arguments for new deals. While this summer’s free agency class is relatively weak, contenders and upstarts alike face weighty decisions that will shape their futures. Here’s a look at seven key players whose playoff showings have given their teams and potential suitors something to think about before July. Jalen Brunson In his role as a key sidekick for Luka Doncic, the heady Brunson has positioned himself well for a big payday thanks to a career year in his fourth season with the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-yearold guard can break down defenses, keep the offense organized and shoot reasonably well from outside, and he stepped up with Doncic sidelined for Dallas’s first three playoff games. Catching the Utah Jazz by surprise, Brunson poured in 41 points in a Game 2 win and 31 points in a Game 3 win. Brunson was expected to receive a new deal in the four-year, $80 million range before the playoffs, and his ability to outplay all-star Donovan Mitchell at times has gone a long way to justify such an investment. Owner Mark Cuban took care of Tim Hardaway Jr. after the scoring guard excelled in last year’s playoffs, and it would be hard to say goodbye to Brunson if the Mavericks reach the second round for the first time since 2011. James Harden The Philadelphia 76ers had to start weighing their options regarding Harden as soon as he arrived in a trade deadline deal. Harden, 32, is a far less explosive and efficient offensive weapon than he was during his best years with the Houston Rockets, and a full maximum extension would pay him up to $270 million over the next five years. So far, Harden hasn’t performed nearly well enough to live up to that type of commitment, getting outshined by teammate Tyrese Maxey through four games against the Toronto Raptors while averaging 19.3 points on 37.5% shooting. Given that Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris are already on the books with sizable contracts, Philadelphia shouldn’t blindly hand out another blank check. Harden’s arrival was a huge win because it facilitated Ben Simmons’s exit, but there are good reasons to question whether it makes sense to tie the rest of Embiid’s prime to an aging scorer with a history of souring on his co-stars. Of course, Harden could silence those doubts by helping Philadelphia reach the East finals for the first time since 2001. Tyler Herro The 2019 draft class is eligible for rookie extensions this summer, and most of the talk will center

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on Zion Williamson, who has missed the New Orleans Pelicans’ entire season after foot surgery. Meanwhile, the class’s other brightest lights - Ja Morant, Darius Garland and RJ Barrett - should get massive deals without a second thought. There’s a little more intrigue with the 22-year-old Herro, whose 20.7 points per game ranked third in his class behind only Morant and Garland. A leading candidate to win Sixth Man of the Year, Herro has established himself as a reliable scorer and quality shot-creator for the veteran Heat. However, he has clear defensive limitations and hasn’t been asked to carry an offense like Morant and Garland. Herro might expect a max extension given his proven scoring ability, upside and willingness to sacrifice his role for the good of the group, but reasonable people can disagree on his precise value given his one-way game. In four playoff games against the Atlanta Hawks, Miami is minus-15 with Herro on the court and +72 with him on the bench. Kyrie Irving The Brooklyn Nets have little to show for their years-long approach of catering to the mercurial Irving. Their hopes of opening an extended championship window with Kevin Durant, Irving and Harden have faded almost overnight, with the Boston Celtics in position to sweep them out of the first round on Monday. Irving, 30, hasn’t lived up to his reputation for playoff heroics, and his decision to remain unvaccinated set the tone for this disjointed season before it even started. Even if the pandemic’s unexpected challenges

are behind him, Irving’s unreliable health and self-involved approach are constant issues. Irving has missed at least 15 games in each of the past five seasons, and Harden’s departure placed a huge burden on Durant to carry the load when his co-star was unavailable. Durant, 33, has appeared worn down against Boston in arguably the most disappointing playoff series of his distinguished career. Irving is eligible for a five-year extension worth nearly $250 million, which would lock him in alongside Durant, who signed a four-year, $198 million extension last summer. Unfortunately, the Nets are probably stuck with Irving: His trade value is at or near rock bottom, and Durant has given every indication that he wants to continue playing with his close friend. Their partnership has worked on some levels - generating box office interest, jersey sales and television ratings - and perhaps that’s enough for ownership and management to take a long-term plunge. If so, outsiders should be much more skeptical of Brooklyn’s title hopes. Zach LaVine What an eventful contract year for LaVine, who is viewed by many as the top unrestricted free agent in the 2022 class and a candidate to receive a five-year max contract worth more than $200 million. While the Chicago Bulls guard earned his second all-star nod, meshed well with DeMar DeRozan and reached the playoffs for the first time in his eight-year career, this season wasn’t an unqualified success. LaVine, 27, battled knee

problems that sidelined him for 15 games, and he has been an afterthought in the playoffs as the Milwaukee Bucks have taken a 3-1 lead over Chicago. After reaching the postseason for the first time since 2017, Chicago’s front office faces pressure to build on its progress and pay up to keep its core intact. But this season has confirmed that LaVine, who hasn’t shown sufficient progress as a defender or playmaker, is underqualified to be a true franchise player. Even though LaVine wouldn’t be the first good player to be paid like a great one, giving him a max deal would make it harder for the Bulls to construct a roster that’s talented and deep enough to make a deep postseason run. Jordan Poole As the 28th pick in the 2019 draft, Poole is earning $2.2 million this season. Thanks to an unbelievable breakout year, the former G Leaguer could earn nearly 10 times as much on his next contract if he signs an extension this summer. That type of explosive growth in earning potential was made possible by the 6-foot-4 guard’s stellar contributions throughout his third season and his eye-catching play in the first round against the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors find themselves in a familiar position, boasting a loaded roster that is bound to trigger massive luxury tax bills. Yet Poole has turned himself into a keeper through his clean fit with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, giving Golden State a perimeter trio that presents matchup problems galore for opponents. Curry remains an MVP-caliber talent at age 34, but Poole appears to have the requisite scoring ability and moxie to take the reins one day. D’Angelo Russell When the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Russell in 2020, the plan was for the point guard to form a long-term partnership with center KarlAnthony Towns. Since then, the Timberwolves have been sold to new owners, changed coaches, fired former general manager Gersson Rosas and drafted Anthony Edwards, who has quickly established himself as the franchise’s future face. Towns, Edwards and Russell all had good seasons to lift Minnesota to just its second postseason appearance since 2004, but Russell, who is extension-eligible this summer, is now clearly the third wheel. Russell’s case for a lucrative new deal has been hurt by his invisible showing in the first round, as he is averaging 13.3 points and shooting just 30.9% from the field against the Memphis Grizzlies. Now 26, Russell has yet to address some nagging weaknesses, including his spotty threepoint shooting and his struggles getting to the free throw line. Once the dust settles on this season, the Timberwolves should begin the process of building around Edwards by asking whether extending Russell is the best use of their resources.

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Mother-in-law brings virus into pregnant woman’s home Dear Abby, My husband and I are expecting our second child. Our first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, so we were overjoyed to find out I was pregnant again, this time with a little girl. We’ve already given her the name “Mandy.” Everything was going well until a month ago. My DEAR ABBY mother-in-law came over for her birthday to have cake. I hadn’t seen her all weekend. Because our relationship isn’t as good as it could be, I didn’t ask her why. Two days later she announced to my husband she had COVID and we should get tested, too. She had spent that entire weekend out, running around, seeing people and going places. Then she came to our home where I was 21 weeks pregnant and doing everything to keep this pregnancy. I became violently ill for two weeks and, although I recovered, I spent three nights in the hospital because our baby is now suffering from my being sick. I am now on bed rest. We have no option other than getting through day by day to help buy Mandy more time inside to grow. I am struggling with anger and resentment toward my MIL, but I’m trying to stay positive and avoid the toxicity so that Mandy has a fighting chance. When all this settles down, how do I even begin to address this with my MIL? Incensed In The East

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You are doing the right thing now by focusing on your little girl. How you deal with this in the future should be guided by the answer to this question: When your mother-inlaw learned you had gotten sick because she exposed you, did she apologize? If she knew she “had a little something” and came over anyway, let that guide you

and your husband in your interactions with her in the future because her judgment is atrocious. If not, try to forgive her for this awful scare and let her build bridges if she’s capable of it. Dear Abby, Four years ago, I found out my husband of 28 years had a fling with a co-worker. Two weeks after it was exposed, the girl quit. I was devastated, but we reconciled. During our reconciliation, I learned that five or six years before the affair, my best friend, “Molly,” had made some moves on my husband on an overnight work trip. (She is known to be a little loose.) She was the manager of a seasonal store, and they had to go to another store about five hours away, which entailed staying overnight. He never again mentioned the affair. I have ghosted Molly ever since. She was my best friend since childhood, and I felt it was the ultimate betrayal. As far as I’m concerned, she’s out of my life. She has recently begun sending me requests on Facebook. I know in time she will call again. I don’t want to talk to her, nor do I know what to say. Please help me. Burned In The South Stop hiding. If Molly calls you, accept her call, tell her you know what she did with your husband on that trip, that you feel it was the ultimate betrayal and you do not want to hear from her again. Then end the call.

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By Stella Wilder Born today, you are not always what you seem to be to others, and you would have it no other way, for you are almost certain to discover that being able to surprise people simply by using your character and natural tendencies can prove a big advantage in all of life’s endeavors. You are a strong and confident individual, and yet others may think you are easily controlled — but woe to the one who tries to control you, for you are never one to give up your independence or autonomy! In many ways you are very much ahead of your time, a proponent of ideas that have not yet caught on — or of those that have never been heard before. Also born on this date are: Samuel Morse, inventor of Morse code; Ulysses S. Grant, U.S. military leader and president; Coretta Scott King, equal rights activist; Mary Wollstonecraft, author and women’s rights activist; Casey Kasem, radio host. To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You can protect yourself from hidden dangers today simply by doing what seems right to you. Being safe doesn’t have to be difficult! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’ve been blessed with a different perspective, and now you’re able to see things in a way that will benefit you in a new and exciting way. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — What happens on your watch today is likely to be remembered for some time — but will it be for the right reasons? You can ensure that it is.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your behind-thescenes maneuvering today can yield an unexpected result — but take care that you’re not stepping on someone’s toes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’re not about to take orders from someone who has less experience than you — but you can work in tandem, surely, and offer valuable lessons. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Another’s motives may remain a mystery to you today, no matter what you do to solve that particular puzzle. It’s time to move on. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You may be letting someone take advantage of you for all the wrong reasons. Today you can put your foot down and reclaim your personal space. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You may be feeling certain regrets more sharply than others, and those are the ones that require your immediate attention today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — The positive and the negative may be spiraling within you today, making it hard for you to see the light at the end of the tunnel. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You may receive a boost from someone you don’t even know today, but you’ll surely know it when it happens. You’ll want to pick up the pace. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You can share a precious memory today with someone who was a part of the original adventure — if only via long-distance communication. ARIES (March 21-April 4) — You want to free yourself of certain restrictions today, but they are in place for your own good and to remove them can prove quite risky.

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one-spade overcall? Looking at the South hand, it is obvious that the partnership has very low standards for overcalls. Still, we think the North hand is worth a raise! Perhaps she would have raised had she been declaring the deal, but she showed no confidence in partner’s bidding or play by passing. Today’s deal is from a recent tournament in Latvia. North was Jelena Alfejeva. Her pass was not a value bid, of course, but a tactical decision. She was sure that she would get another chance to bid and she might learn something to help her make a decision later. It worked out better than she could possibly have hoped. West got carried away by his exciting distribution and jumped to five diamonds. Alfejeva had four defensive tricks against that contract and might have doubled her vulnerable opponents. Instead, she decided that it was time to show a little spade support for partner. West, apparently still convinced that the hand belonged to his side, doubled. Alfejeva re-doubled! East, as expected, held the king of hearts, so South had no trouble reeling in 11 tricks. We applaud Alfejeva for her imaginative bidding!

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