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5 years for stealing $5M in COVID funds

By Bill Williams

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ALBANY — A Saugerties man was sentenced to state prison Tuesday for his role in the theft of nearly $5 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Jean R. Lavanture, a/k/a “JR,” a/k/a “Rudy Lavanture,” 49, was sentenced in federal court in Albany to five years in prison for conspiring to commit bank fraud and conspiring to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman said. Lavanture pleaded guilty Sept. 2, and admitted to fraudulently obtaining $4,870,781

in government-backed loans that were meant for businesses struggling with the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Freedman said. Lavanture conspired with Sean M. Andre to obtain $4,309,581 in Paycheck Protection Program loans between June and August 2020 by submitting fraudulent loan applications in the names of four inactive companies that Lavanture controlled, Freedman said. “Each loan application grossly misrepresented each company’s employees and payroll,” Freedman said.

“Each application also included false corporate tax documents that Andre created as part of the scheme,” Freedman said. Lavanture admitted that none of his companies had a payroll or employees, Freedman said. Lavanture also admitted that, on his own, he fraudulently obtained $561,200 in Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. During sentencing, Chief U.S. District Judge Glenn See FUNDS A2

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Number of active virus cases declining By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

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CATSKILL — Active COVID-19 cases plummeted in Greene County this week, falling to the lowest levels in six weeks. As of Jan. 26, the county had 252 active Covid cases, the first time the total has dropped below 300 since Dec. 15. On Jan. 21, the Greene County Department of Health confirmed 994 active cases. In the next public update five days later, cases had dropped by 742. The agency notes that the current numbers reflect the new shortened five-day isolation requirements that the state amended from the previous 10-day requirement. There are currently 39 Greene residents hospitalized due to COVID-related illnesses, an increase of three individuals since last week. There have been 9,179 confirmed COVID cases in the county since the pandemic began in March 2020. Greene County Public Health identified 300 new cases between Jan. 21 and Jan. 26. While the active cases in the county fell precipitously over the past week, three more deaths connected to COVID-related illnesses in the county were confirmed, bringing the total to 107 COVID deaths in the county since the start of the pandemic. The three unidentified casualties included a woman in her 80s, a woman in her late 60s and a man in his 50s. All three individuals were vaccinated for COVID at the time of their deaths and all had comorbidities. Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden said Thursday he was encouraged by the falling case number but still wanted to see the hospitalization rate decline. “Superficially, yes, it’s a good sign,” he said. “But the hospitalization rate is still higher

A vaccination clinic at Catskill High School on Nov. 18. Active cases numbers in Greene County fell to 252 on Jan. 26.

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ALBANY — Educators must invest historic levels of state aid to bolster services and programs for elementary school students, including earlier, more efficient screenings for learning disabilities and mental health issues, education leaders said Wednesday. The majority of a child’s educational foundation occurs from pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade. But state Education Department Commissioner Betty A. Rosa told lawmakers during a virtual budget hearing

on education Wednesday that the state Education Department equally prioritizes all grade levels. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, D-Buffalo, countered that approach, and said a growing number of students who graduate from New York schools lack the educational preparation when they begin collegiate programs at State University of New York and City University of New York campuses. “K-12 is sending far too many students to college that are not prepared to be in college, and

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that is not a very good return on the investment that we put in for K-12, Peoples-Stokes said. “I’m appreciative that foundation aid dollars are there ...although I hope that those positions end up having some real concerted focus on making sure that foundational education is provided for everyone who attends schools in the state of New York.” Rosa assured the Assembly leader the department works with each of the 800-plus local school districts and their superintendents. “Collectively, we See SERVICES A2

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T. Suddaby also imposed a three-year term of post-imprisonment supervised release, ordered Lavanture to pay restitution in the amount of $4,870,781, and ordered Lavanture to forfeit proceeds of the fraud, including a motel property he purchased in Rockaway Beach, Missouri; $476,253 in U.S. currency; a 2007 Bentley Continental; a 2013 BMW X5; and the balances of 19 bank accounts at a total of 9 banks, into which Lavanture had deposited fraud proceeds, Freedman said. Lavanture was the third person to plead guilty in this case. Andre, 31, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty May 26 to conspiring to commit bank fraud and conspiring to commit wire fraud. Jamur Pharmes, 43, of Hampton, Georgia, pleaded guilty July 1 to conspiring to commit wire fraud. He admitted that he and Lavanture conspired to submit fraudulent EIDL applications in the names of two companies connected to Pharmes.

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A Saugerties man will serve 5 years in prison for stealing nearly $5 million in COVID relief funds.

Pharmes obtained approximately $159,900 as a result of the scheme, and paid a $10,000 fee to Lavanture, Freedman said. “Mr. Lavanture stole over $4.5 million from a government program designed to help small businesses struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic,” FBI Special Agent in Charge Janeen DiGuiseppi said.

“Mr. Lavanture and his coconspirator’s fraud scheme impacted the ability of an untold number of businesses, while selfishly lining their own pockets.” Lavanture had faced up to 30 years in prison for bank fraud conspiracy, and up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud conspiracy. Lavanture, a citizen of Haiti, had been in custody

since Sept. 17, 2020, when FBI agents arrested him on a criminal complaint, Freedman said. The case was investigated by the FBI, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)-Criminal Investigation, and the SBA Office of Inspector General, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael Barnett and Joshua R. Rosenthal.

winter peak of 44 patients on Jan. 6, but Groden is hoping the current number of 39 hospitalized individuals will start falling at the same rate as the recent case drop. “I’m concerned about that,” he said. “Because if our hospitalization rates are still high, that means that people are still positive. It’s a good sign that the active case number is in the 200s, but I want that hospitalization rate to come down. I’m not being critical, because our case numbers are down, but hospitalizations have not necessarily corresponded with that decrease.” The county is urging residents who test positive in a home test to contact the Greene County Department of Health. “If they go to our online portal and upload that information, that by extension gets uploaded to the state system so we can keep track overall,” Groden said.

The Greene County Department of Health hosted a testing clinic on Wednesday at 370 Mansion St. in Coxsackie, with 30 tests administered and six positive results returned. Groden said the testing clinics, which were running twice weekly in Coxsackie on Mondays and Wednesdays, would be reduced to one day next week (Feb. 2) and could be eliminated if the number of residents who show up to get tested keeps declining. “If the numbers continue to fall, especially with homekit distribution now probably taking the place of testing pods, I would probably suspend the testing thereafter,” he said. The county also has a vaccination clinic scheduled for Feb. 8 in Hunter at Fellows Café. “When we did a vaccination clinic in January, we had new people getting their first shot,” Groden said. “So they’ll

have the ability to get their second shot and, of course, if anyone wants to be boosted they could do that as well.” After New York Assemblymember Chris Tague hosted a distribution event on Saturday at the county jail to hand out a supply of at-home COVID tests and KN95 masks to residents, Groden said the county is prepared to distribute any COVID supplies that they are furnished from the state. Groden said the county received a supply of 270 athome tests this week from the state. “If we get inventory, we’ll distribute it,” Groden said. “We never know what we’re going to get until it’s on the way. It’s frustrating. We don’t get a lot. We got some this week and we distributed it to town halls and village halls. I put some in my (county office) building to be distributed to certain departments.”

budget proposal, featuring $31.3 billion in total school aid for the 2023 academic year. The investment marks the highest in state history, reflecting a $2.1 billion, or 7.1% increase over last year, a $1.6 billion, or 8.1%, increase in Foundation Aid and $466 million increase for other school aid programs. In her testimony, Rosa noted 168 positions within the Education Department not funded in Hochul’s proposal and asked they be reinstated. The governor proposed an 11% increase for special education services, but Rosa and lawmakers agreed the issue is monitoring and maintaining the programming once created. Rosa expressed concerns about the department’s ability to spend $240 million in that area in one fiscal year, as opposed to spreading the investment out. Dyslexia in youth has been tied to people who end up incarcerated later in life, Rosa said, because most students do not receive the necessary resources early in their education. Rosa noted educators have struggled placing and teaching students with different language skills or gaps in their education after a significant influx of students from other countries amid the COVID-19

pandemic. Lawmakers urged the Education Department to use the historic investments to expand social emotional learning services as school district combat increased instances of drug and substance abuse, violence, bullying and students dropping out before graduation over the last two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, exposing students to increased and new varieties of trauma. Rosa recently met with Health Department executives and highlighted the need for work across state agencies for additional mental health services and support in schools. The department leaders discussed expanding remote appointments or services via video call or telephone. “We’re looking at different ways that we can do this,” she said. Hochul’s budget also includes $106 million, or $53 million each, for additional fulltime faculty at State University of New York and City University of New York campuses; $100 million over two years for the Recover from COVID program for schools to give assistance to districts for summer learning, after-school programs and mental health services related to the pandemic; an increase of $2 million for resources for

runaway and homeless youth; continuing free school meals for all students regardless of income, impacting 3 million New York students. Rosa ended her hours-long question-and-answer session with policymakers Wednesday noting her colleagues will work as a department to devise less restrictive solutions for students with learning and developmental disabilities as the pandemic continues.

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than I would prefer. We’ve also had a couple more fatalities. When you join that with the advent of home testing, my concern is that people are testing at home and are they being forthright with the results?” Active cases in the county surged to four digits when 1,135 cases were confirmed on Jan. 5. After a two-week plateau, the case number fell over the last six days. “Certainly you can’t debate that the numbers are down,” he said. “That seems to be not unique to Greene County. So I think we are now to the point that I’d admit that we’ve gone beyond the plateau and we’re now dropping. Certainly that is good and should continue. So this is much better.” The number of hospitalized residents due to COVID hit a

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have a commitment and obligation to do this work,” she said of improving the state’s quality of public education. Some superintendents and school boards hold their district administrators accountable while others don’t, leading to a disparity in localities statewide, Rosa said. Wednesday marked the second of 13 virtual legislative budget hearings to continue through Feb. 16 to assist policymakers as they enter budget negotiations for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year. New York parents and caregivers of school-aged children regularly ask about proper mental health and learning disability screening for their young students, several senators and assemblymembers said. Several lawmakers expressed concerns to Rosa requesting more efficient, improved disability screening for pre-K, Kindergarten and elementary school students. “A screening at an early stage is really essential,” she said. Wednesday’s hearing takes place just over one week after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her $216.3 billion executive

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Tuesday, Feb. 1 n Catskill Town Board 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill 518943-2141 n Durham Town Board workshop meeting 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

Wednesday, Feb. 2 n Catskill Central School District

Board of Education budget workshop 6:30 p.m. CHS Library, CHS Library, 341 West Main St., Catskill 518-9432300 n Greene County Legislature special gov. ops.; special finance; special legislature meeting No. 1 (appointing legislator to District No. 1); health services; county resources and public safety 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, Feb. 3 n Ashland Town Planning Board

6 p.m. Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland

Monday, Feb. 7 n Athens Town Board 7 p.m. Ath-

ens 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, Feb. 8 n Catskill Town Planning Board

6:30 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518943-2141 n Coxsackie Village Historic Preservation Committee 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518731-2718

Wednesday, Feb. 9 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 n Greene County Legislature workshop 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, Feb. 10 n Coxsackie Village Workshop 6

p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718 n Greene County Legislature finance audit 4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 14 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Catskill Village Planning Board 7 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718 n Greene County Legislature county services; public works; economic development and tourism; gov. ops.; finance; Rep. and Dem caucus 6 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Tuesday, Feb. 15 n Athens Village Planning Board

6:30 p.m. Village Hall, Meeting Room, 2 First St., Athens 518-945-1551 n Durham Town Board 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham n Hunter Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 5748 Route 23A, Tannersville

Wednesday, Feb. 16 n Catskill Central School Board

of Education District Public HearingSmart School Bond Act 6:30 p.m. followed by the board meeting High School Library, 341 Main St., Catskill 518-943-2300 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 Catskill Town Board Committee 6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill 518-943-2141 n Greene County Legislature meeting No. 2 6:30 p.m. Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., Catskill

Nonprofit receives funds for senior housing repairs By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — Seniors in Greene County who need emergency home repairs will see relief after a Catskill nonprofit received state funding to address urgent home safety issues. The Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation will receive $98,000 in state grant funding for the Restore program, which assists senior citizen homeowners with the cost of addressing emergencies and code violations at their homes that pose a threat to their health and safety or affects the livability of the home. “The Restore program allows us to do emergency repairs for senior homeowners,” Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation Director Larry Krajeski said Thursday. “The homeowner or a member of the household has to be over the age of 60 and they have to meet an income requirement. It has to be a repair of some emergency nature. We do a lot of heating system repairs and we’ve done a lot of roof repairs.” The grant money is part of a round of $1.4 million in state funding awarded to nonprofit groups in Greene, Ulster and Schenectady counties to

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A Coxsackie home with a broken sewer line that was repaired by the Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation, which received $98,000 in funds this month to conduct emergency home repairs for seniors.

low-to-moderate-income homeowners address home repairs. Krajeski said the grant funding will cover the group’s senior program for the next year and the organization is ready to start immediately dispersing the funds based on the needs of local seniors. “Having the money available now is great with the bitter cold weather if someone has an emergency problem with their heating system, we can respond,” he said. “Roofs are kind of tricky

HUDSON — The Columbia Greene Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting its first ever Suicide Prevention Awareness Poster Contest. The past two years have been challenging in many ways and have brought mental health into the forefront of our minds. Prior to the Pandemic, Suicide was the 10th leading cause of

death yet it is preventable. The goal of this contest is to actively engage youth and the community as a whole to talk about suicide. Talking can help those who are suffering as well as reduce the stigma. The theme of the contest is “All Feelings Matter.” The contest is for any school aged child that resides in

Blood and platelet donation appointments still critically needed POUGHKEEPSIE — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointment in their area to help ensure accident victims rushed to the emergency room, those being treated for cancer and others who count on blood product transfusions can receive lifesaving care without delay. Since the Red Cross issued its first-ever blood crisis alert, severe winter weather has further complicated efforts to rebuild the blood supply. Hundreds of blood drives have been canceled across the country due to winter storms in January, forcing about 6,500 blood and platelet donations to go

uncollected. As February approaches, and the effects from the spread of the omicron variant and winter weather persist, people are urged to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets in the weeks ahead by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who come to give blood or platelets Feb. 1-28, 2022, will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, thanks to Amazon. During this challenging time, the Red Cross is also actively recruiting blood collection employees and blood drive volunteers who play vital roles in supporting the nation’s blood supply. To learn more about employee opportunities in the Eastern New York Region, visit redcross.org/careers. For volunteer opportunities, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

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Monday, Feb. 21 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 Catskill Town Offices closed in observance of President’s Day n Catskill Village Hall will be closed in observance of President’s Day n Coxsackie Villages Offices closed in observance of President’s Day

grants by contacting the Catskill Mountain Housing Development Corporation and the group also receives referrals from the Department for the Aging and Community Action of Greene County. The organization services the entirety of Greene County and Krajeski said the grant money is a critical source of funding for the Catskill nonprofit. “The Restore program is really for emergency repairs and the two main categories are heating systems and

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to work on in the winter. We’ll do a repair in time if we can, but some contractors won’t work in the really cold weather. It’s difficult to do a roof in really cold weather.” Krajeski said the grant money is a critical source of funding for the Catskill nonprofit. “We apply for this funding almost every year,” he said. “I think we’ve gotten 15 awards over a 30-year period. We’ve helped repair over 200 homes using the funding.” Seniors can apply for the

roofs,” he said. “Sometimes we get water issues as well, with pumps or wells breaking down.” The grant funding is administered by the New York Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal. “This state funding will change lives in our communities, allowing people with disabilities to implement accessibility modifications, helping first-time homebuyers make down payments, supporting seniors with emergency repairs, and assisting low-and moderate-income New Yorkers in implementing needed upgrades to their homes,” state Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, said in a statement. “I congratulate the local nonprofits and municipalities across Greene, Schenectady, and Ulster County that have been selected to receive this important funding, and I thank Governor Hochul for her partnership in closing the affordability gap on homeownership throughout New York State. Owning a home is a hallmark of the American Dream and I will continue to fight for investments to help more upstate New Yorkers secure safe, accessible and affordable housing.”

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Enduring days on end of chemotherapy is painfully difficult, and the side effects from this intensive treatment can sap the strength and spirit of even the youngest and strongest patients. So imagine you’re a teenager going through these demanding sessions without a cell phone (in this case more like a tablet) to keep friends and family close. On Dec. 30, Catskill High School senior Nahviya Chapple was receiving a round of chemotherapy at Albany Medical Center. When Nahviya returned to her hospital room, the phone was gone. Hospital staff told the Chapple family that Nahviya’s iPhone 11 may have been swept up with the laundry, but it has not been found.

Here’s where the story gets complicated. On Jan. 18, a hospital social worker told Nahviya’s father, Lamar Chapple, that Albany Med would buy Nahviya a new phone if the hospital couldn’t locate the phone that vanished. Three days later, however, the hospital reversed course, telling Lamar that Albany Medical Center would not replace the phone. The Albany Medical Center Public Relations Department declined to comment. Now, this is where the story reaches a happy ending. The Catskill community united this week to raise the money to pay for a new phone for Nahviya. On Saturday, Catskill High School teacher Wendy Casalino collected donations at the Coaches vs. Cancer basket-

ball games at Catskill High School and raised about $500, enough to cover the cost of replacing Nahviya’s missing iPhone 11. We’re not here to wag our fingers at Albany Medical Center or accuse them of anything. We’re here to salute Catskill and the donors who helped make things right for a teenage girl who has fought hard and long to regain her health. The community’s willingness to step up and lend a hand deserves commendation. In the overall scheme of things, Nahviya Chapple’s life is worth much more than any tech instrument, but the iPhone 11 purchased with Catskill’s generosity is a big step in Nahviya’s journey back to a normal life.

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Breyer’s retirement gives Democrats a big political opportunity. Will they take it? Paul Waldman and Greg Sargent The Washington Post

At first glance, the announcement that Justice Stephen Breyer will retire from the Supreme Court looks mostly like a disaster averted for Democrats. We won’t see what might have happened if the 83-year-old Breyer had waited to step down after Democrats lost the Senate, when Republicans would have flatly denied President Joe Biden’s nominee a hearing, keeping the seat vacant. But if they are thoughtful and strategic about the confirmation process for Breyer’s successor, Democrats could turn this into a real opportunity with profound political consequences. They just need to be clear about what’s at stake whenever we think about the future of the court, and why their own supporters should care much more about it than they have in the past. Meanwhile, Democrats must avoid the peril that the justified excitement of a historic choice to fill Breyer’s seat could distract attention from the danger the court still presents. For decades now, the Republican electorate has cared far more about the Supreme Court than Demo-

crats have. They invested huge sums in creating a pipeline of conservative judges. Their presidential primary contenders are grilled mercilessly on whom they’ll appoint. Republicans have embraced any and all procedural tactics and norm violations to swipe seats when possible. And it has paid off, to a degree that most Democrats probably don’t fully appreciate. What Democrats must do now is use the Breyer confirmation hearings to highlight the long-term stakes of allowing the right’s energy and commitment to the court to continue dominating. The risk is that the opposite might happen. After all, simply replacing Breyer won’t dent the underlying structural 6 to 3 advantage conservatives currently enjoy. And seating an African American woman on the court, as Biden has promised to do, might feel like such a historic breakthrough that it could convince Democratic partisans to relax a bit. “Breyer’s retirement presents both an opportunity and a danger,” Sarah LiptonLubet, the executive director of Take Back the Court, told us. She noted that the hear-

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ings should be used to spotlight “what comes next,” and to focus the country on the continuing “damage done to America” by the court’s “right-wing supermajority.” “The danger comes if Democrats instead are complacent and see simply maintaining a 3 to 6 deficit as sufficient,” Lipton-Lubet told us. Democrats can use the hearings to prime the country for what’s coming. The almost certain overturning of Roe v. Wade later this year is just the beginning. The court will likely outlaw affirmative action, curtail the government’s ability to combat climate change and safeguard the environment, continue its assault on workers’ rights, strike down almost any restriction on unfettered gun proliferation, and continue to enable the Republican war on voting rights. What’s more, the Senate is split 50 to 50 with a midterm election coming up. If Democrats lose control, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as majority leader, will repeat what Republicans did with Merrick Garland in 2016 and simply refuse to allow any subsequent open seat to be filled.

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The new Supreme Court justice will make a difference and not much difference at all WASHINGTON — “Every time a new justice comes to the Supreme Court, it’s a different court,” Justice Byron R. White, who witnessed the arrival of 13 new colleagues during his 31 years on the bench, liked to say. Well, yes and no. Wednesday’s news that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire at the end of the current term is as welcome as it is overdue. Senate Democrats are, as one said to me, a heartbeat away from losing the precarious majority they could need to confirm a new justice; Democrats could well cede control of the chamber in the midterms, and it is not hard to imagine Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as majority leader, blocking the confirmation of a replacement. Been there, done that. And yet: Whoever the new justice will be, she will make a difference and not much difference at all. On the side of difference: President Joe Biden has told us she will be a Black woman, the court’s first. The court will, again for the first time, have four female justices. Still, the rational response to Breyer’s announcement is more relief than joy. Because let’s be practical: There is a six-justice conservative majority. That is not about to change any time soon — certainly not, absent unexpected events, during the term of a Democratic president. So while it is better to have three liberal justices than two, there will still be only three liberal justices — and that does not a majority make. Breyer’s replacement is apt to be more liberal — but again, that doesn’t make much difference. A dissent is a dissent, however powerful. It is not the law of the land. This time, the new court will be the same as the old court. Breyer’s retirement was

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MARCUS necessary in order not to squander Biden’s opportunity to replace him, but it is not sufficient — not even close — to accomplish a change in the law. A younger justice will be there for decades, but it may take that long for her to be able to write, or even join, a majority opinion in a fiercely contested area of jurisprudence. She will occupy a seat at the pinnacle of government power, yet she will be in many ways powerless, with colleagues who know what they think and who are unlikely to be swayed. Consider the current legal landscape. It is a fair bet that by the time Breyer leaves at the end of this term in June or July, constitutional protection for the right to abortion will be removed or dramatically curtailed. The scope of Second Amendment rights for gun owners will be broadened. The separation of church and state — the “socalled separation,” as Justice Neil M. Gorsuch called it during a recent oral argument — will be further blurred. The power of administrative agencies to respond to challenges such as the pandemic has already been diminished, and more regulatory handcuffing is in the offing. The next term promises to sound the death knell for affirmative action in higher education, as the court considers cases from Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The question

of how far this conservative court will go to revolutionize the law, and how fast, is more or less outside the control of the liberal justices. They can maneuver to try to control the damage, but mostly they are consigned to the sidelines, dissenting. In this sense, the impact of the next justice will be different from her three most recent predecessors. The death of Antonin Scalia in February 2016, when Barack Obama still had 11 months remaining in his presidency, had the prospect of dramatically changing the court, from a closely divided 5-to-4 conservative majority to a liberal one; McConnell ensured that would not happen, and Gorsuch’s arrival in 2017 maintained the court’s existing balance. By contrast, the following year, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s retirement and his replacement by Brett M. Kavanaugh moved the court significantly to the right, even though both were named by Republican presidents. And the most dramatic change of all came in 2020, with the death of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her replacement by conservative Amy Coney Barrett. Overnight, outcomes shifted. To take just one example, the Texas abortion law would not be in effect if Ginsburg were still on the court. This is a choice that Biden and the Senate should weigh seriously, whether the nominee is D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger or someone else. Every Supreme Court nomination is consequential. But the consequences may not be felt for many years to come. Ruth Marcus’ email address is ruthmarcus@washpost.com.

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To prevent another pandemic disaster, we must fix public health The Washington Post

The United States is a wealthy nation that lavishes spending on health care, supports a world-class biomedical research effort and was topranked for pandemic readiness. So why was it such a failure when covid-19 hit? A major reason was that our public health agencies, from local and state governments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, were overwhelmed. The CDC director, Rochelle Walensky, has called for rebuilding public health in the United States, and it is none too soon. By public health, we refer to those experts who monitor and provide warning, tracing, analysis and communications to protect the overall health and well-being of the population, watching over everything from clean water and safe food to disease outbreaks and disaster response. This network has become “fragmented, insufficient, and marginalized,” former CDC director Tom Frieden and colleagues wrote in 2020. Walensky told Politico that a

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public’s trust with clear, transparent communications and overcome the deleterious impact of misinformation and disinformation. The CDC needs to get out of its ivory tower and play a more direct and urgent role in addressing the public. Data is the lifeblood of public health. The CDC and states have suffered for years with antiquated systems. In an unpredictable pandemic, this is a serious liability to decisionmaking. Walensky promised to make upgrades a priority. “The pipes have to connect,” she said. Pandemic preparedness needs a major boost. Everything the military does is to prepare for war; similarly, public health at all levels needs to be poised to respond to a pandemic emergency. When it comes time to break the glass, the necessary stockpiles, expertise and systems should be at hand. Rebuilding public health also requires funding with bipartisan support. Public health agencies are chronically starved for resources.

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JAN. 29 COBLESKILL — The Schoharie County Master Gardeners are happy to be participating in the National Seed Swap 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 29 at the Extension Center, 173 South Grand St., Cobleskill. Participation is free, and you do not have to donate seeds to benefit. National Seed Swap Day is designated as the last Saturday in January. The mission is to conserve and promote crop diversity in local communities through a planned event at which neighbors gather to exchange seeds and chat about plans for the upcoming season.

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New York State Military Museum launches winter and spring historical talks SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a hiatus in 2020 and 2021, due to COVID-19 concerns, the New York State Military Museum has announced the return of its winter and spring program of weekend talks. The series kicks off on Jan. 29 with a program about aircraft manufacturing in New York during World War II, and concludes on April 30 with a talk about the role of the 42nd Infantry Division in the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp on April 30. The programs are free and all but two are being held at 2 p.m. on Saturdays in the museum conference room. Visitors will be required to wear a mask to attend the programs and attendance will be limited to 40 people. The talks are: “Wings of Victory: Aircraft Manufacturing in New York State during World War II,” a talk delivered by retired Army Major Patrick Chaisson on Jan. 29. Chaisson will discuss the World War II aircraft, including the P-47 Thunderbird and Grumman F6F Hellcat which were manufactured on Long Island and the P-39 Airacobra which was built in Niagara Falls by Bell Aircraft, and the role of the companies which produced them. “Valor: The Medal of Honor,” presented by Edward Lengel, chief historian at the Medal of Honor Museum on

Feb. 19. He will talk about the history of the medal, the development of this new museum, and some of the New Yorkers who have received the Medal of Honor. “No Greater Calamity for the Country,” presented by Leon Reed on Feb. 26. Reed will make use of a newly discovered Civil War era scrapbook to tell the store of the early days of the Civil War and the mobilization of the New York State Militia to put down the rebellion. “Sully’s Squad,” a talk by the author of the young adult novel of the same name, Kevin Wilson from Granville will be held on March 5. Wilson’s hero, Arty is from Saratoga and Sgt. Sully, is from Granville. Wilson discusses the history behind his book. “George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring” at 7 p.m. March. Come hear author and Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Bleyer discuss the Culper Spy Ring which provided George Washington with information from behind enemy lines. Find out the real history behind the TV show “Turn.” “The Battle of Valcour Island,” presented by Jack Kelly who has written a book on the battle, on March 19. The author will relate the story told in his book “ Valcour: The 1776 Campaign that Saved the Cause of Liberty.” Learn

about the days when Benedict Arnold was a hero. “Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony,” held by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum at 7 p.m. March 29. This ceremony will be held at the Saratoga Elks Club not at the museum. “Hellmira,” presented by Derek Maxfield on April 2. He will discuss the prison camp in Elmira where captured Confederate soldiers were housed. Andersonville may have been the worst Civil War prison, but being a POW in the Civil War was always tough. “The 42nd Rainbow Division and the Liberation of Dachau,” discussed by Col. Richard Goldenberg, the New York National Guard Public Affairs Officer and an Iraq War veteran who served in the New York National Guard Division, on April 30. Goldenberg will present on the division’s drive through Germany to the infamous concentration camp and what happened when they got there. The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center is located at 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The museum is maintained by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs with the mission of telling the story of New Yorkers in our nation’s conflicts.

LEXINGTON — The annual TGIF (Thank Goodness It’s Friday) Brooks’ Chicken Barbecue will be held 3-6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Lexington/West Kill UMC in Lexington. This is take out only and dinners are $12; children 5-10 years are $5; chicken halves are $7. Dinners include half a chicken, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, roll and cupcake. Purchasing your tickets in advance is greatly appreciated. Most parishioners will have tickets for your convenience. Tickets will be available at the door until sold out. You may call JoEllen at 518-989-6568 until noon the day of the BBQ, Feb. 11, to preorder. DELMAR — Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. is a not-for-profit 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 at the Delmar Reformed Church the second Tuesday of each month (September through June.) Due to the pandemic, meetings are currently held virtually. At the February meeting, members and guests join on Zoom at 9:30 a.m. to greet fellow quilters. A brief business meeting begins at 9:45 a.m. which will be followed by our Favorite Quilting Tools, Gadgets & Gizmos, and Hacks. An Open Sew on Zoom follows the meeting. Preregistration is required on the Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. website https:// www.quiltinc.org/ to receive the Zoom link.

FEB. 19 TANNERSVILLE — The Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center will hold the annual freeze your butt off for Wildlife Bake Sale event will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Go Greene Food Mart/Sunaco, 6360 Main St., Tannersville. The annual bake sale is to support daily wildlife rescue efforts by the Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Rescue. The sale is held in a heated tent thanks to Mountain Propane Inc. Come and

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support this amazing wildlife rescue that is continuing through all the efforts and dedication of Missy Runyan’s husband and volunteers. HUDSON — The Firefighter Fran & Firestar Show will be held at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson. Meet Firefighter Fran and her friend Firestar the Dalmatian, as they present an interactive show on fire safety. The show wraps up with a musical puppet show that will have the whole family “pumped up” about fire safety and prevention! After the show, meet and greet Firestar, and pose for a picture with this crazy canine. All children will have the opportunity to make a fun fire safety craft with Firefighter Fran and Firestar. Admission is free.

FEB. 20 TANNERSVILLE — The Children’s Ice Fishing Derby sponsored by The Catskill Mountain Fish and Game Club and The Stony Clove Rod and Gun Club will be held on 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 20 with registration starting at 9 a.m., at the Rip Van Winkle/Tannersville Lake. All participants must follow social distancing guidelines. There will be prizes awarded for the largest fish and most fish in both Junior and Senior divisions. The event is open to all children up to 16 years of age. Children 16 must have a valid fishing license. You may fish with up to three tip ups or hand lines and use single hooks only. Live bait and some tip ups will be available for use. For more information, call Bob Monteleone at 518-488-0240.

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ALBANY — Cornell Cooperatieve Extension of Albany presents Winter One-Pot Comfort Foods 6-7 p.m. Feb. 23 via Zoom. The program is free. What is better on a cold winter day than a steaming hot, delicious soup or stew for dinner? A recipe will be shared ahead of time so that you can cook along with Karen in a Dutch oven, crock pot or electric pressure cooker. Registration is required at https://cornell.zoom.us/ meeting/register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact Karen Roberts Mort from CCE Albany County by email kem18@cornell.edu or leave a message at 518-765-3552, if you have questions.

MARCH 12 TROY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will hold its 24th annual “Spring Garden Day” virtually on March 12. Using Zoom, the cloud-based video communications format, we’ll have a webinar-type program from 9:45 a.m.-noon. Garden designer, consultant and writer Robert Clyde Anderson will discuss how to revolutionize your garden in his talk, “Perennial Planting The New Wave Way.” For friends of trees and shrubs, Fred Breglia, Executive Director of the Landis Arboretum, will talk about “Promoting Plant Health Through Proper Pruning.” A great selection of garden-related door prizes will be given away. You’ll need to download the free Zoom app to participate. For registration information, visit http://ccerensselaer.org/ or contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-272-4210 or mmp74@cornell.edu.

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Erna Hoppenthaler January 26, 2022 WEST COXSACKIE – Erna Hoppenthaler, 78, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2022, when hearts were broken and tears were shed as heaven gained a new angel. She is predeceased by her husband Josef, her parents, three brothers and one sister, and multiple brothers and sisters-inlaw. Survivors include her daughters Monica (Steven) Vasto, Susan Bishop, Sandra (Vincent) Esposito, and Linda (Stephen) Lomascolo, along with her grandchildren Nicholas and Christina Vasto, Vincent, Julianna and Joseph Esposito, and Olivia and Antonio Lomascolo; also surviving are sisters-in-law Magdalena Kollmann and Elizabeth Petermann, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours at The W.C. Brady’s Sons Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, New York will be on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 80 Mansion Street, Coxsackie. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Coxsackie. Condolences may be made at www.wcbradyssonsinc.net.

Lisa Jean Stock February 14, 1970 — January 20, 2022 Lisa Jean Stock, 51, of Martinsburg, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Sammy Campbell officiating. Lisa was born on February 14, 1970 in Cobleskill, New York to Stanley and Marcella Mears Wood. Surviving along with her parents are her loving companion, Tim Lowenhaupt; son, Dylan Stock; three daughters, Alanna Stock, Alyssa Stock and Morgan Stock; stepson, Matt Lowenhaupt; two brothers, Robert Wood and David Wood; grandson, Ari Dean Nelson; a grandchild on the way; a dear friend, Charlene Hull; loyal dog, Luna, and cat, Scout. Lisa was an animal lover and found great joy in nature’s beauty. You could often find her with a camera, snapping pictures of sunsets, colorful flowers, or her beloved family. She loved to garden, read, and journal. Her kindness and love lit up the spirits of all who crossed her path. The compassion and empathy she carried within her heart was a powerful force. She will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and requests that all in attendance wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or online at pancan.org.

Dennis Patrick Wynne July 31, 1951 - January 20, 2022 Dennis Patrick Wynne, age 70, of Palenville, died January 20, 2022. He was born July 31, 1951 in Catskill, the son of the late Thomas and Rita (Carney) Wynne. Prior to his retirement, Dennis was employed by Catskill Game Farm, Haines Garage, Dunn Builders in Catskill, Harrington Lumber in Hudson and Mario’s Home Center in Valatie. He was a life member of Citizens Hose Company #5. Dennis was predeceased by two wives, Bonnie (Brisee) Wynne and Barbara (Soncini) Wynne ; siblings, Maureen Hildenbrand, Raymond Schamerhorn, Thomas Schamerhorn, Marion Wagoner; and long-time companion, Arline Tompkins. Dennis is survived by three children, Raymond (LaReina) Brisee of Catskill, Melissa (Brad) Greene of Catskill, William (Sara) Wynne of Catskill; two siblings, Dolores Clark and Robert Wynne 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held 4-7 PM Wednesday at Traver & McCurry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dennis’ name may be made to the American Heart Association.

Ethan Crumbley planning insanity defense in Oxford school attack, court docs show Robert Snell and Mike Martindale The Detroit News

Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley plans to plead insanity in the criminal case accusing him of killing four students and wounding six others and a teacher during a Nov. 30 attack, according to a court filing Thursday. Crumbley, 15, a sophomore at the high school, has pleaded not guilty to accusations he committed the nation’s deadliest school shooting since 2018. A one-sentence notice of insanity defense was filed early Thursday in Oakland

Circuit Court, signed by defense attorneys Paulette Michel Loftin and Amy Hopp. Neither have returned telephone calls. “Please take notice that pursuant to MCL 769.20a the defendant Ethan Crumbley intends to assert the defense of insanity at the time of the alleged offense and gives his notice of his intention to claim such a defense,” reads a copy of the filing, obtained by The Detroit News. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald was also sent notice, according to the filing, which is assigned to Judge Kwame Rowe.

GOP blasts inaction on bail reform

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NEW YORK — They hold the minority in both chambers of the Legislature, but Republicans across the state aren’t giving up on hounding Democrats to change the state’s bail laws after legislative leaders this week seemed reluctant to revisit it. About a dozen state and New York City Republicans took their cries to amend the state’s cashless bail laws downstate Thursday, standing outside city hall in Manhattan. The GOP has typically rallied about the law in Albany or upstate communities. Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, has led the 20 Republicans in the Senate minority conference to tie the recent increase of violent crimes and incidents to the changes Democrats voted to limit pretrial detention of most nonviolent crimes in 2019. “People are afraid to be here, to work here,” Ortt said. “It is happening as a direct result of the policies that have come out of Albany, the policies that have come out of New York City government ... and antipolice rhetoric.” Homicides are below their peak of the 1990s, but increased in New York by 29% in 2020. About 77% involved a firearm. Cities across the nation — in states without bail reform changes — have seen a similar increase in armed burglaries, homicides, shootings and other violent incidents since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Recently released data from

2021 arraignments revealed about 2% of those out on bail were rearrested for a violent crime — a number of Republicans say is unacceptable. But accused offenders who post bail are rearrested at higher rates, according to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. About 30%, or 906 of 2,986 people who posted bail in NYC were rearrested in 2020. In the rest of the state, about 32%, or 619 out of 1,963 people who posted bail, were rearrested. “We’re asking for judicial discretion — let a judge determine if this person is likely or unlikely to be a danger,” New York City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli said. Borelli stood with fellow council members Vickie Paladino and Inna Vernikov and Sen. Pam Helming, R-Geneva; who all said their constituents have expressed fear to ride the subway or visiting public areas of the city because of the recent rise in crime. Assemblyman Billy Jones, D-Plattsburgh, became one of the first Democratic state lawmakers to urge leaders to make changes to bail reform, citing rising violent crime statewide. Jones worked as a corrections officer for nearly 20 years. “I voted against bail reform in 2019 because I was concerned about how it would negatively impact public safety,” Jones said in a statement Thursday. Jones advocates for expanding judicial discretion and held a 2020 bail reform roundtable with members of law enforcement, district attorneys and

emergency responders he said expressed concerns about the law. Most judges who sit on criminal cases in the state’s Unified Court System would advocate for more discretion in deciding to detain or release a charged criminal offender, Court Administration Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks said during an unrelated budget hearing Tuesday. “Since bail reform was passed, many North Country residents have reached out to my office because they are concerned about these new reforms, including social service agencies and addiction services organizations that are able to provide important mental health and addiction support while people await their trial in jail,” Jones said. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat and former New York Police Department captain, asked state legislators Monday to change the bail law to allow for more judicial discretion to determine accused offenders’ level of dangerousness. Jones cited Adams’ recent remarks. “It’s time that we listen to people who have experience in law enforcement and bring those perspectives to the table when discussing bail reform,” the assemblyman added. State Democratic leaders this week have said they are open to discussions with colleagues, but they do not intend to revisit or change the state’s bail statutes this session because the data does not show the law has led to an increase in

crime. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, on Tuesday said greater judiciary discretion has been part of the problem. “I obviously do not want to paint everybody with the same brush, there are some amazing judges, but there has been, systemically, a result when left just to discretion, that somehow, over-incarcerates Black and brown and poor defendants,” she said. Young Black male defendants are 50% more likely than white defendants to be held or pay cash bail for the same criminal offense. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, expressed confusion why the same officials calling to give judges greater discovery on setting bail also advocate for less discretion on discovery laws. Gov. Hochul on Wednesday joined Heastie and StewartCousins in casting doubt bail is tied to the rising violent incidents, stressing the need to stop the high number of illegal firearms flowing into New York from other states with more lenient gun regulations. “I’m looking for the data that shows me that bail form is the reason that, somehow, crime is going up in 90 of 100 cities in New York, why guns are flowing from Georgia with more frequency in Virginia and Ohio to here than they were,” Hochul said before the Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns met for the first time Wednesday.

CO union calls for action, fearing NY prisons could get worse By FERNANDO ALBA Press-Republican

ALBANY — Michael Powers, president of New York’s corrections officers’ union, sharply criticized the state and its corrections department Tuesday after reports of violence in state prisons reached an all-time high in 2021. Testifying virtually during the joint legislative budget hearing in front of state lawmakers, Powers noted that the pandemic, reforms to the discipline system and an influx of contraband entering prisons have contributed to unsafe work environments for corrections staff. He said reported attacks on corrections officers by inmates reached a record 1,173, despite a 40-year low in inmate population of about 31,000. “The environment inside correctional facilities is harsh and unforgiving and over the past decade, statistics show that living and working in prisons has become significantly unsafe,” Powers said. In 2012, only 524 assaults against DOCCS staff were reported with an inmate population of just under 55,000, according to the union. In response to the violence, the corrections department’s acting commissioner, Anthony Annucci, wrote a memo to inmates in November reminding them of the consequences they could face for assaulting staff and said many of the incidents were unprompted. Powers said DOCCS should go further to protect staff. “After years of the department hand-waving these attacks as ‘isolated incidents,’ one would think NYSCOPBA would stand and applaud the state for finally admitting to the violence problem with our facilities. Regrettably, that is not the case,” Powers said. “Despite this admission, the department still has not taken any significant, proactive steps to protect our members of this looming threat to their personal safety.” Testifying earlier in the hearing, Annucci said a task force to address prison

violence has been formed and includes union representatives. “We’ll get their recommendations. We’ll look at a number of different things to make sure we run the safest possible system,” Annucci said. “We didn’t just want superintendents or centraloffice types, we want the rank and file to be represented. We want to hear from them directly What they think.” But Powers fears violence in prisons could get even worse once the HALT Act, which limits solitary confinement for inmates to 15 days, implements alternative rehabilitative measures and eliminates solitary confinement for vulnerable inmates in state prisons, goes into effect. “There are very few deterrents in place to dissuade incarcerated individuals from attacking staff,” Powers said. “In a few months when HALT is fully implemented, the ability to remove and separate violent individuals from attacking more staff and other fellow inmates will be severely hampered. The incarcerated population is well aware of this,” Powers said. “The violent predators that lurk inside our prison facilities can’t wait for HALT to be implemented, not because they believe they are capable of being rehabilitated with more programming and gold stars for good behavior, but because they know the state will no longer hold them accountable for their actions.” Powers said the union has a pending bill that for a violence study to be conducted in what he hopes will clarify why violence in prisons have increased. “We strongly believe we know the reason for the skyrocketing violence, but this legislation will ensure that root cause behind the spike in violence is identified,” he said. “Until that violence study is completed, and this safety issue is addressed, we request that any more changes to the state’s incarceration model or policies that alter the disciplinary system be put on hold, including the

implementation of HALT.” Annucci admitted during his testimony that he had his concerns about the HALT Act initially and said the timeline to enact it is an “aggressive” one, but those concerns have been calmed, Annucci said. “I can tell you we have marshalled tremendous resources in order for us to implement this law as the legislature intended,” Annucci said. “I created an executive steering committee, and I then created four sub committees. They have worked extremely hard to structure an elaborate program to go forward to implement it, from infrastructure to changing our disciplinary guidelines, to developing programming for the individuals when they come out of their [special housing units] and their [residential rehabilitation units]. “I’m very comfortable where we are and that we’ll hit the ground running. I believe we’ll change behavior for the better, especially when I heard the program’s presentation. We’re not just providing them out-of-cell time. We are really trying to focus on the behavior that got them into segregated confinement to begin with. I’m confident we’ll be able to make some changes.” Powers also asked that the state’s short lived secure vendor program, which eliminated care packages to inmates from friends and family and instead limited packages from an approved, online vendor service, return. Powers said reintroducing the program would stem contraband coming into state prisons. Powers believes that corrections staff should also receive more recognition from the state as pandemic frontline workers. “COVID ravaged New York’s prison system, afflicting incarcerated individuals and staff at significantly higher rates than in the general public,” he said. “This virus has also tragically claimed the lives of over a dozen of our members. Correction officers

continue to stand on the front lines of this pandemic, being forced to work numerous stints of mandatory overtime shifts in order to meet minimum safety standards in our prison facilities.

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FLY, story of pioneering Black aviators, the Tuskegee Airmen ALBANY — FLY, the celebrated drama about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black American military aviators in the United States Armed Forces, will open at Capital Repertory Theatre for previews on January 28. The production runs through February 20. Written by Trey Ellis and Ricardo Kahn, FLY tells the story of the World War II squadron of Black American pilots who flew wartime bomber and escort missions. FLY is told through a combination of traditional drama, spoken-word narration and dance. The production is directed by internationally- acclaimed director Clinton Turner Davis and choreographed by Tony Award-nominated choreographer Hope Clarke. Between 1941 and 1946, roughly 1,000 Black pilots were trained at a segregated air base in Tuskegee, AL, giving them the name of their squadron. The Tuskegee Airmen flew 1,578 combat missions and were renowned for their service as escort units for other bomber crews. Also known as the “Red Tails” for the distinctive crimson color of their aircrafts’ tail sections, the Tuskegee Airmen proved to be among the most effective and celebrated squadrons in World War II. FLY depicts how they overcame the dangers of war abroad and the obstacles of racial prejudice at home. In the play, their story is augmented through a combination of dance and spoken-word narration performed by a griot, a traditional African storytellerbard. Clinton Turner Davis has

directed off-Broadway productions for the Negro Ensemble Company, Theatre Four and numerous other theatres in New York, and at numerous regional theatres, colleges and universities in the United States and Taiwan. The cast features four newcomers to Capital Repertory Theatre in the roles of the Airmen, Yao Dogbe, Trevor McGhie, Jeremiah Packer and Calvin Thompson. The griot is portrayed by acclaimed tap artist Omar Edwards, who originated the role and has performed it across the country.

Previews for Fly take place January 28-30. Opening night is Tuesday, February 1. Regular performances continue through Sunday, February 20. Performance times: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday – with matinees 3 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; and 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 9. Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 N. Pearl St., Albany. Tickets range from $27–$62. Students with valid ID: $16 all shows. For tickets and information, call the Box Office 10 am-2 pm MondayFriday at 518.346.6204 or visit capitalrep.org.

Special Events: Opening Night – Tuesday, February 1. Includes complimentary, post-show champagne toast. ASL Performance – Saturday, February 12 at 3 p.m. This performance features sign language interpreters. To request access to the designated seating section, please call the box office at 518.346.6204 Behind the Scenes – Sunday, February 20, 1 -1:30 p.m. A pre-show presentation with Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill and Warren Dart, son of decorated Tuskegee Airman, Clarence Dart, of Elmira, NY. This special conversation is free and open to the public. PARKING There are several parking options within proximity of Capital Repertory Theatre; most are free or available at a reduced price to patrons of Capital Repertory Theatre. The GPS address is 251 N. Pearl St., Albany, 12207. There are limited parking spots available on the street in direct proximity to the theatre. Parking is available at the Quackenbush Garage (25 Orange Street, adjacent to 677 Prime Restaurant) with complimentary transportation (Capital Repertory/Proctors transportation van) from the bus stop outside of the garage every 20 minutes, starting one hour before the performance. Look for the van with the theatre posters at the bus stop at Broadway and Orange Streets. Events at other venues may result in fees for garage parking.

Saturday, February 12

2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl HUDSON — The 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl is back for another month of galleries, shops and restaurants keeping their lights on and doors open late. On Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. grab the hand of a loved one and toast to art and the love of life at the openings and artists’ receptions happening in over a dozen galleries around town. Enjoy the culture and community of Hudson and take advantage of the special offers available at restaurants, bars, and retail stores should you need a last minute Saint Valentine’s Day gift or just something special to keep you warm. Swing by Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House for the 2022 Hudson Jazz Festival, February 10-13 and 17-20 and curated by creative producer Cat Henry. Entitled “Lift Every Voice,” after the Black national anthem, the eight-day festival conveys a message of hope and revival and celebrates the artistry of Black jazz musicians and their innovation of the genre. Also, In the Hall’s galleries you can see “LOOK AGAIN” showcasing five artists’ dedication to experimentation in color, form, and content; curated by Mike Mosby. If you’re looking for something to do before the crawl 2econd Saturday is perfect for skiing in Windham, snowshoeing over the grounds of Art Omi, taking in the view from Olana and seeing how this all started at the home of Thomas Cole, founder of the

Hudson River School of painting. February 12th’s Hudson Gallery Crawl participants are (with more to come): 46 GREEN STREET STUDIOS (46 Green St.) - presenting “Emergence” 510 GALLERY (510 Warren) - ARTIST RECEPTION “All I Need is Love” CALDWELL GALLERY HUDSON (355 Warren) CARRIE HADDAD GALLERY (622 Warren) D’ARCY SIMPSON ARTWORKS (409 Warren) - ARTIST RECEPTION “Looking Up” - Jeremy Bullis after David Bullis & Michael Larry Simpson ELIZABETH MOORE FINE ART (105

Warren) - “Radiant Void” - John Cowan FRG OBJECTS & DESIGN/ART (217 Warren, 2nd Floor) HUDSON HOUSE (824 Warren) - ARTIST RECEPTION “Recipes For Romance” THE HUDSON MILLINER ART SALON (415 Warren) - “Mr. Greer’s Neighborhood” MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS GALLERY (717 Columbia St.) THE NEW GALLERY (610 Warren) PAMELA SALISBURY GALLERY (362 ½ Warren) - “Hans Hoffman Drawings” (open until 6:30) PETER JUNG FINE ART (512 Warren) SUSAN ELEY FINE ART (433 Warren) “The Archaeology of Memory” For more information visit or follow at www.hudsongallerycrawl.com, IG: @hudsongallerycrawl, FB: HudsonGalleryCrawl, or email info@hudsongallerycrawl.com. Support for the 2econd Saturday Hudson Gallery Crawl comes from the founders, Susan Eley (Susan Eley Fine Art), Ellen D’Arcy Simpson (D’Arcy Simpson Artworks), and Jeremy Bullis (Window on Hudson), and Columbia County Tourism, the Galvan Foundation, Hudson Business Coalition, Hudson City Digital, Hudson Tourism Board, The Maker Hotel, Peggy Polenberg Real Estate, Visit Hudson NY, and The Wick Hotel as well as private donations.

Learn to Lindy On January 29 at 7 p.m., please join Jazz as Movement live at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill for a free discussion with the artists and a showing of inprocess work crafted over their 10-day residency at the Bridge Street Theatre. Following the performance, the audience is invited onstage to learn the basics of Lindy Hop taught by the featured artists: Nathan Bugh, Gaby Cook, Tyedric Hill, Candice Michelle Franklin, and Viktor Lillard. Please note: all attendees must provide proof of vaccination for entry and remain masked at all times while in the theatre building. For further information, visit bridgest.org/ covid-safety-rules-at-bst/ About the Residency “Jazz as Movement” Directors Gaby Cook and Nathan Bugh will be exploring and developing new lindy hop and vernacular

Nathan Bugh and Gaby Cook

jazz choreographic works during their stay in Catskill. Blending approaches from jazz structure, classical music, and modern

dance, this artist residency aims to push the bounds of lindy hop creativity and explore the style as a broad, versatile language

of dance expression. This residency is sponsored by the Guggenheim Museum’s Works & Process LaunchPAD (“Process as Destination”) project, an artistic incubator which pairs creators in the performing arts with a region-wide constellation of residency centers throughout New York to develop new work and share works-in-progress. Details “Jazz as Movement” Show, Tell, and Social Dance with Nathan Bugh, Gaby Cook, Tyedric Hill, Candice Michelle Franklin, and Viktor Lillard Saturday, January 29, 7 p.m. Bridge Street Theatre 44 West Bridge Street Catskill, NY Schedule Showing: 35 min Break: 10 min Lindy Hop class: 30 min Total Length: 1hr 15m

ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL FORTEPIANO SALON 8,

IMPROVISATION IN HISTORICAL STYLES: REVIVING A LOST PRACTICE, ON JANUARY 29 HUNTER – Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Academy of Fortepiano Performance continues its International Fortepiano Salon Series on January 29, 2022 with the presentation of Salon 8: Improvisation In Historical Styles: Reviving A Lost Practice. Livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube at 2 PM (EST), the event will be hosted by Academy of Fortepiano Performance faculty Maria Rose and Yi-heng Yang, and feature some of the current leaders in the international revival of historically based improvisation, Dr. John Mortensen and Nicola Canzano. Dr. John Mortensen appears frequently as concert artist and masterclass teacher at colleges and universities in America and Europe and is noted for his ability to improvise entire concerts in historic styles, including complex compositions such as Baroque fugues. Nicola Canzano is a composer and keyboardist who specializes in historical composition and improvisation, with a further focus on the high baroque. Salon panelists will have conversations with them about their perspectives and approaches, as well as have them improvise live on a historical Erard piano and the harpsichord. The audience will also be invited to write a bar or two of music to be thrown into a “hat” for performers to improvise on them live. Yiheng Yang will be joined by Academy of Fortepiano Performance alumnus Julian Jenson for some improvisations inspired by Brahms. This year, Ms. Rose and Ms. Yang will continue to organize the well-loved Academy of Fortepiano Performance International Fortepiano Salons, bringing live-streamed panel discussions and excerpts of performances to a growing audience of participants from all around the world. The Academy of Fortepiano Performance is funded in part by donations from private individuals and the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation. Visit catskillmtn.org for registration to participate in Salon

8 livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube on January 29 at 2PM. About the Academy of Fortepiano Performance The Academy of Fortepiano Performance was co-founded by fortepianists Audrey Axinn, Maria Rose, and Yi-heng Yang in 2017 to provide an inspiring and practical immersion into the world of historical performance for students, professionals, amateurs, and audiences. Hosted by the Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Performance Museum in the idyllic mountain setting of Hunter, New York, the intimate performance hall, impressive piano museum, and comfortable student lodging are all in close proximity to each other and just 2 1/2 hours north of New York City. The Academy is open to students, professionals, and adult amateurs. Visit catskillmtn.org for more information. About Catskill Mountain Foundation The Catskill Mountain Foundation’s (CMF) aim is to provide educational opportunities in the arts for youth and lifelong learners, to bring the experience of the arts to the Catskill community, and to support artists and art organizations in the development of their work through residencies. Since its founding in 1998, CMF has presented hundreds of music, dance, and theater performances; screened over 1,000 films to tens of thousands of audience members; provided studio arts classes to thousands of students of all ages; and served thousands of art-loving patrons in its gallery and bookstore. Since 1998, CMF has raised, generated, and invested close to $15 million in facility development and an excess of $30 million in programming operations, for a total investment in the Catskill community of over $45 million. CMF believes that the arts can transform the lives of those touched by it and can transform the community. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium, Announces Stop at Proctors SCHENECTADY — Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium is coming to Proctors on Saturday, August 20 for his one-of-a-kind live show, An Evening of Hope and Healing. Tyler will be discussing his gift and sharing unparalleled insights into the afterlife. Plus, live audience readings and an audience Q&A. Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium, star of E! Entertainment’s mega-hit television show Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry — and soon to be announced brand new television series — continues his sold out national live show tour across the country. During his life-changing live show An Evening of Hope and Healing, Tyler explains how he communicates with the other side, gives live audience readings, and answers audience questions. Tyler’s incredibly accurate, personal live readings of audience members often bring the entire audience to tears, giving them the proof, hope and understanding that “Our loved ones never really leave us.” Tyler Henry was born with a unique gift that enables him to help countless people acquire closure, comfort, and proof that consciousness transcends physical death. As an

evidential-based medium, his ability to provide detailoriented specifics has quickly captured the attention of millions, even turning the most ardent skeptics into believers. Tyler Henry is the most sought-after medium in Hollywood, as witnessed on Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry, during his jawdropping readings to Hollywood celebrities looking for advice, connection, and closure with loved ones. In each episode the young medium sits down and has one-on-one reading with top celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Sophia Vergara, Howie Mandel, Jim Parsons, RuPaul, Eva Longoria, Allison Janney, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Mel B, and Chrissy Metz to name a few. Tyler is also a best-selling author with his first book, Between Two Worlds–Lessons from the Other Side. His second book, Here and Hereafter, will be released in early 2022. Get your tickets early to Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium live at Proctors on sale now. Tickets on sale Friday, January 28 through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or online at Proctors.org.

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The Final Weekend of the

2022 Hudson Jazz Festival Tables for 2 start at $70 2022 GRAMMY nominee Jazzmeia Horn’s musical make up, as Jazz Times put it, “owes as much to Louis Armstrong, Clifford Brown and Roy Hargrove as it does to Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter.” Horn’s 2017 debut album, A Social Call, garnered a GRAMMY nomination; her second album, Love and Liberation (2019) was also nominated. Horn is an NAACP Image Award recipient, and her recently released Dear Love – an album that features big band boldness as well as sublime spoken word – has been nominated for a 2022 GRAMMY for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. PURCHASE TICKETS: https://hudsonhall.org/event/ jazzmeia-horn/

PURCHASE A TABLE OR WEEKEND PASS: https://hudsonhall.org/event/hudsonjazz-festival/ SCHEDULE ARMSTRONG NOW! An Evening of Spoken Word & Music A Co-Presentation with the Louis Armstrong House Museum Thursday, February 17 at 7pm Tables for 2 start at $50 Recent Tony Award Nominee Daniel J. Watts has teamed up with Louis Armstrong House Museum (LAHM) Program Director Jake Goldbas to create an unforgettable evening of music, spoken word, and tap dance. Louis Armstrong is as much a part of the future as his legacy defined the past. Daniel will lead the audience through poems, songs, and more that deconstruct the complexities of Armstrong’s life, with a stellar band featuring Alphonso Horne (trumpet), Michael Stephenson (saxophone), Mathis Picard (piano), Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere (bass) and Jake Goldbas (drums). PURCHASE TICKETS: https://hudsonhall.org/event/ armstrong-now-an-evening-ofspoken-word-music/ WARREN WOLF GROUP Friday, February 18 at 7pm Tables for 2 start at $50 Virtuoso musician and multiinstrumentalist Warren Wolf

Daniel J. Watts

Jazzmeia Horn

(vibraphone) is joined by his close friend and frequent collaborator Alex Brown (piano) to perform the music of Gary Burton and Chick Corea. One of the premier duos in jazz, Gary and Chick captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with their musicality and astounding chemistry. Warren

and Alex perform classics from their extensive repertoire such as Armando’s Rhumba, Spain, Falling Grace and others. PURCHASE TICKETS: https://hudsonhall.org/event/ warren-wolf-group/ JAZZMEIA HORN Saturday, February 19 at 7pm

JIMMY GREENE QUARTET Sunday, February 20 at 3pm Tables for 2 start at $50 Saxophonist Jimmy Greene delves deep into the human condition as well as our collective potential for spiritual uplift. A native of Connecticut, Greene lost his daughter in 2012 to the Sandy Hook mass shooting. This tragedy, combined with the impact of various waves of social unrest, has led him to emerge as one of the most mature jazz artists working today. PURCHASE TICKETS: https://hudsonhall.org/event/ jimmy-greene-quartet/

The Firefighter Fran & Firestar Show FREE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES! The Firefighter Fran and Firestar Show FEBRUARY 19, 10:30 a.m. Meet Firefighter Fran and her friend Firestar the Dalmatian, as they present an interactive show on fire safety. The show wraps up with a musical puppet show that will have the whole family “pumped up”

about fire safety an prevention! After the show, meet and greet Firestar, and pose for a picture with this crazy canine. All children will have the opportunity to make a fun fire safety craft with Firefighter Fran and Firestar. It promises to be a “spotacular” morning at the Museum, so don’t miss it!!

Firefighter Fran

Jazz as Movement live at 44 West Bridge Street On January 29, please join Jazz as Movement live at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill for a free discussion with the artists and a showing of inprocess work crafted over their 10-day residency at the Bridge Street Theatre. Following the performance, the audience is invited onstage to learn the basics of Lindy Hop taught by the featured artists: Nathan Bugh, Gaby Cook, Tyedric Hill, Candice Michelle Franklin, and Viktor Lillard. Please note: all attendees must provide proof of vaccination for entry and remain masked at all times while in the theatre building. For further information, visit bridgest.org. About the Residency: “Jazz as Movement” Directors Gaby Cook and Nathan Bugh will be exploring and developing

(“Process as Destination”) project, an artistic incubator which pairs creators in the performing arts with a regionwide constellation of residency centers throughout New York to develop new work and share works-in-progress. “Jazz as Movement” Show, Tell, and Social Dance with Nathan Bugh, Gaby Cook, Tyedric Hill, Candice Michelle Franklin, and Viktor Lillard Gaby Cook and Nathan Bugh

new lindy hop and vernacular jazz choreographic works during their stay in Catskill. Blending approaches from jazz structure, classical music, and modern dance, this artist residency aims to push

the bounds of lindy hop creativity and explore the style as a broad, versatile language of dance expression. This residency is sponsored by the Guggenheim Museum’s Works & Process LaunchPAD

Saturday, January 29, 7 p.m. Bridge Street Theatre 44 West Bridge Street Catskill, NY Schedule Showing: 35 min Break: 10 min Lindy Hop class: 30 min Total Length: 1hr 15m

25th annual Best of the Capital Region readers’ Thank you to the more than 100 folks who have signed up for our NYS Writers Institute emails since we announced our spring schedule three days ago. The connections we’re making through our collective love of books is inspiring. Thank you for warming our hearts, especially on this frigid winter day. Can we ask a favor? It’ll only take a minute. The Albany Times Union launched its 25th annual Best of the Capital Region

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Dive In: Voyage to the Deep at the Berkshire Museum January 29 through May, 2022 In partnership with General Dynamics, Voyage to the Deep will display cutting edge underwater exploration along with historical artifacts and fine art

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – An exciting new interactive exhibit will open on Saturday, January 29. Voyage to the Deep, based on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine and the mythical world he inhabited. At the center of this fantasy world is the giant Nautilus – spanning two rooms on the museum’s 2nd floor – where kids can climb aboard and discover the inner workings of a deep-sea submersible. Visitors can take up the controls at the helm, peer through the periscopes, crank the propeller, test out the bunks, and explore Captain Nemo’s Cabinet of Curiosities full of wonderful marine specimens. Verne’s submarine was a fantastical craft with a basis in genuine technologies. This exhibition will present both the fantasy and the facts, allowing visitors to explore both Verne’s imaginary world and the real-life wonders of exploring the oceans. They’ll discover what it is to operate a submarine and learn about the underwater world as it would be seen from inside an imaginary deep-sea exploration vessel. Chief Experience Officer Craig Langlois described the process of choosing this show, “When finalizing the 2022 exhibition schedule, we wanted to push ourselves to think outside the box and utilize our new capital improvements, while maintaining the high-quality, inspiring experience our patrons have come to expect when they walk through our doors. Inspiration for such exhibitions is rooted in our mission and collections. In conjunction with Voyage the Deep the museum will be displaying 12 historic and contemporary works from our collection that contextualize the human connection to water.” In addition to those offerings, a staffcurated show, Blue, features artwork in the unmistakable blue of the water often referenced by deep sea explorers. “Whether found on a peacock’s feather or 1800 century ceramics, our visitors will be able to explore objects from our collection that share the same hue,” explained Langlois. Voyage to the Deep is presented in partnership with General Dynamics. GD has contributed a Bluefin®-21, an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) model to the exhibit. General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been in business for more than 60 years and has seen steady growth since 1997. General Dynamics solves the toughest mission technology and security challenges that face our nation and its allies. As a defense contractor, they build highly reliable and consequential mission-critical products and systems that support smarter missions, helping those who serve succeed and get home safely. The Maritime and Strategic Systems business, headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serves the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and restricted customers. The General Dynamics Pittsfield team is responsible for making the world’s most

advanced ships and submarines even smarter, focusing on surface ship integration, submarine combat systems, strategic weapons systems, unmanned surface vehicles and unmanned underwater vehicles. General Dynamics Mission Systems is Berkshire County’s largest manufacturer with 1,600 employees. In addition to their Pittsfield location, they have several other facilities throughout New England and across the country. “General Dynamics is proud to partner with the Berkshire Museum on their Voyage to the Deep exhibit. Our teams perform some incredible work in the undersea domain, and we are excited to show our community and beyond some of the work we perform for our customers. The ability to understand and operate in the vast and challenging ocean environments is important to our nation’s future, and our unmanned underwater vehicles are increasingly providing a safer and more cost-effective method for gaining this critical insight,” said Paul Dalton, vice president of undersea systems at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Upcoming Events: Drop-In Ocean Arts & Crafts Saturday, January 29, 10am to 12pm Dive into Voyage to the Deep as we celebrate the exhibition’s opening weekend with special arts and crafts projects inspired by ocean exploration and creatures of the deep, blue sea. Best enjoyed by ages 4 to 12 with caregiver Songs of the Sea with Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, Saturday, February 19, 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Join award-winning singer-songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle as they perform on the Voyage to the Deep exhibition’s Atlantis Stage! This upstate New York-based duo will play sea shanties, folk tunes, and some popular songs about the ocean, also sharing fun facts about sailing and sea creatures. Included with admission All ages welcome Regular admission rates will apply: $15 adult, $8 child, $13 student; free admission for children ages 3 and under, Berkshire Museum members, and EBT card holders. Proof of full vaccination (digital or printed card) and photo i.d. required of all visitors 18 and older. About the Berkshire Museum Located at 39 South Street in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the Berkshire Museum combines art, science, and history to create thought-provoking experiences for the whole family through interactive programs, interdisciplinary exhibitions, and engaging online series. Exhibitions currently on view include Objects and Their Stories, the Aquarium, and more. Plan your visit at berkshiremuseum.org or go to explore.berkshiremuseum.org to enjoy the Berkshire Museum wherever you are.

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Fourth-quarter surge lifts Chatham girls Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

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Catskill’s Alessia Salierno (25) and Mechanicville’s Hailie Phelps grapple for a loose ball during Wednesday’s non-league girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

Mechanicville pulls away from Catskill

COXSACKIE — Chatham pulled away from a tie game with a 20-7 run in the fourth to quarter to defeat Coxsackie-Athens, 56-43, in Wednesday’s Patroon Conference girls basketball game. Chatham led 15-12 after one quarter and 33-26 at halftime, but C-A rallied to even the score at 36-36 heading into the final stanza. Abby Taylor led the Panthers’ balanced attack with 11 points. Addi Perry added nine, Olive Mountain and Gabby Morse contributed eight apiece and Jahnyah Armstrong had seven. Riley Sitcer had a

game-high 19 points for C-A. Baileigh Briski chipped in with 11. Chatham goes to Rensselaer on Friday at 5:45 p.m. and Coxsackie-Athens visits Watervliet on Friday at 6:30 p.m. CHATHAM (56): Perry 4-0-9, Madsen 2-1-6, Mountain 3-2-8, Morse 3-0-8, Engel 2-1-5, Brennan 1-0-2, Taylor 3-5-11, Armstrong 3-1-7. Totals 21-10-56. 3-pointers: Morse 2, Madsen, Perry. COXSACKIE-ATHENS (43): Grounds 1-0-3, Luvera 2-3-7, Sitcer 4-10-19, Hynes 1-0-3, Briski 4-311. Totals 12-16-43. 3-pointers: Hynes, See CHATHAM B6

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CATSKILL — The Catskill Cats fell to the Mechanicville Red Raiders 48-38 at home in a non-league girls basketball game on Wednesday evening. Janay Brantley led all scorers with 25 points for Catskill, but the rest of the Cats’ offense was effectively shut down. The Catskill junior now has 1,577 career points and is just 21 away from breaking John O’Neil’s school record of 1,597. Hailie Phelps led the Red Raiders with 12 points, but Allie Kenyon added 10, and teammates Chloe Goverski and Lila Christensen each scored 9. Brantley opened the contest with a blocked shot on defense, but the Red Raiders got a steal at the other end. Both defenses came to compete in the early going, but Mechanicville’s passes were just a half step ahead of Catskill most of the time. The Red Raiders were up 2-0 early but their first points came at the free throw line. Jayden Lewis fought for space in the paint and threw up a shot as she fell to the ground but it rimmed out. The Cats got a stop on defense and Brantley hit a floater to tie it at two. The Red Raiders went on a short 5-0 run and the Cats used an early timeout to regroup at the 3:50 mark. Hannah See BASKETBALL B3

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The New York Yankees’ logo at the Yankees Player Development Complex on March 6, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.

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Mechanicville’s Chloe Goverski drives against Catskill’s Kiana Salierno (14) during Wednesday’s non-league girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

Dillon Lawson isn’t reinventing hitting, he just wants to look at it differently. The Yankees’ new hitting coach said Wednesday he is focused on “hitting strikes hard,” hitting the ball over the infield and making every swing the best — not just with two strikes.

“I’m still going to cheer and be excited about the 100 mile per hour ground ball that gets through the infield. Runs are runs and that’s the name of the game right now,” Lawson said in a video conference call with reporters Wednesday morning. “We want to score runs so See YANKEES B6

New Giants GM: Daniel Jones is the team’s quarterback Field Level Media

New Giants general manager Joe Schoen met the New York media for the first time on Wednesday and delivered a clear message: Daniel Jones will be the team’s quarterback in 2022. “I’ve looked at Daniel,” Schoen said at his introductory news conference. “Once the new staff gets in here, we’re going to get together – offensive coordinator, head coach, the entire staff – dive into the film as a group and look at what Daniel does best and we’re going to try to allow him to put his best foot forward.” Jones struggled in 2021 under head coach Joe Judge, who was fired at the end of the season after two years at the helm. Schoen sounded ready to wipe the slate clean when it comes to Jones. “I’ve looked at him. I wasn’t here in the past, so I don’t exactly know what he was told to do, but I do know this: I know he’s a great kid,” Schoen said. “ ... There’s not anybody in this building that’s said a bad word about his work ethic, passion, desire to win, and I think you’ve got to have those traits as a quarterback. The kid has physical ability. He’s got arm strength, he’s athletic, he can run. I’m really excited to work with Daniel.” Jones was on hand at the news conference, as was Giants co-owner John Mara, who threw his support behind Jones and discounted any notion that the team would try to trade for disgruntled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson was inactive all 17 weeks of the season

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scrambles as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 28.

for the Texans as he faces civil lawsuits from 22 women who accused him of sexual misconduct. “We’re not trading for Deshaun Watson,” Mara

said. “There are so many reasons why we wouldn’t do that. Cap-wise, we couldn’t afford it, but more importantly with the allegations that are out there

right now, that’s just not the right fit for us.” Instead, it will be back to the drawing board for Jones with a new staff - something Mara undoubtedly will be happy to see. “We’ve done everything possible to screw this kid up since he’s been here,” Mara said. “... We certainly have not given up on Daniel Jones.” Jones, 24, was limited to 11 games because of a neck injury sustained in a Week 12 win over the Philadelphia Eagles that ended his season. Jones, the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, completed 232 passes for 2,428 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions on the season. Since taking over from two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning in 2019, Jones is 12-25 as the starting quarterback, throwing for 8,398 total yards with 45 touchdowns and 29 interceptions. If Schoen is to turn around the fortunes of the franchise – the Giants have played in one playoff game since winning the Super Bowl following the 2011 season – that will start with the head coach he brings on board. Since Schoen’s hiring on Friday, the Giants have had two interviews with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and also interviewed defensive coordinators Leslie Frazier (Bills), Lou Anarumo (Cincinnati Bengals) and Dan Quinn (Dallas Cowboys). Schoen most recently was the assistant general manager of the Bills, so he has familiarity with both Daboll and Frazier.

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Pro basketball NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic W L Pct Brooklyn 29 19 .604 Philadelphia 28 19 .596 Boston 25 24 .510 Toronto 23 23 .500 New York 23 26 .469 Central W L Pct Chicago 30 17 .638 Cleveland 30 19 .612 Milwaukee 30 20 .600 Indiana 17 32 .347 Detroit 11 36 .234 Southeast W L Pct Miami 31 17 .646 Charlotte 27 22 .551 Washington 23 25 .479 Atlanta 22 25 .468 Orlando 9 40 .184 Western Conference Northwest W L Pct Utah 30 18 .625 Denver 26 21 .553 Minnesota 24 23 .511 Portland 20 27 .426 Oklahoma City 14 33 .298 Pacific W L Pct Phoenix 37 9 .804 Golden State 35 13 .729 L.A. Clippers 25 25 .500 L.A. Lakers 24 24 .500 Sacramento 18 32 .360 Southwest W L Pct Memphis 33 17 .660 Dallas 27 21 .562 New Orleans 18 29 .383 San Antonio 18 31 .367 Houston 14 34 .292 Tuesday’s games Denver 110, Detroit 105 Toronto 125, Charlotte 113 L.A. Clippers 116, Washington 115 Philadelphia 117, New Orleans 107 Boston 128, Sacramento 75 L.A. Lakers 106, Brooklyn 96 San Antonio 134, Houston 104 Golden State 130, Dallas 92 Minnesota 109, Portland 107 Wednesday’s games Cleveland 115, Milwaukee 99 Charlotte 158, Indiana 126 L.A. Clippers 111, Orlando 102 Atlanta 121, Sacramento 104 Miami 110, New York 96 Denver 124, Brooklyn 118 Chicago 111, Toronto 105 Memphis 118, San Antonio 110 Phoenix at Utah, 10 p.m. Dallas at Portland, 10 p.m. Thursday’s games L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10 p.m. Friday’s games Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Miami, 8 p.m. Portland at Houston, 8 p.m. Utah at Memphis, 8 p.m. Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Chicago at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m. New York at Milwaukee, 10 p.m.

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Pro hockey NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT SO Pts Florida 43 29 9 2 3 63 Tampa Bay 43 28 10 2 3 61 Toronto 39 26 10 2 1 55 Boston 39 24 13 1 1 50 Detroit 43 18 19 5 1 42 Buffalo 42 13 22 6 1 33 Ottawa 36 13 20 3 0 29 Montreal 41 8 26 7 0 23 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT SO Pts N.Y. Rangers 43 28 11 3 1 60 Pittsburgh 42 27 10 1 4 59 Carolina 39 28 9 2 0 58 Washington 44 23 12 7 2 55 Columbus 40 18 21 0 1 37 N.Y. Islanders 35 15 14 3 3 36 New Jersey 41 15 21 1 4 35 Philadelphia 43 13 22 4 4 34 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT SO Pts Colorado 40 29 8 3 0 61 Nashville 44 27 14 2 1 57 St. Louis 42 25 12 3 2 55 Minnesota 38 25 10 0 3 53 Dallas 40 22 16 1 1 46 Winnipeg 39 17 15 3 4 41 Chicago 43 16 20 6 1 39 Arizona 41 10 27 0 4 24 Pacific Division GP W L OT SO Pts Vegas 43 25 15 2 1 53 Anaheim 45 21 16 4 4 50 Los Angeles 43 21 16 4 2 48 Calgary 38 20 12 6 0 46 San Jose 43 22 19 1 1 46 Edmonton 38 20 16 2 0 42 Vancouver 42 18 19 2 3 41 Seattle 42 13 25 3 1 30 Tuesday’s games Ottawa 5, Buffalo 0 Dallas 5, New Jersey 1 Pittsburgh 6, Arizona 3 Carolina 4, Vegas 3, OT N.Y. Islanders 4, Philadelphia 3 Florida 5, Winnipeg 3 Edmonton 3, Vancouver 2, OT Nashville 4, Seattle 2 Wednesday’s games Toronto 4, Anaheim 3, SO San Jose 4, Washington 1 Calgary 6, Columbus 0 Chicago 8, Detroit 5 Boston at Colorado, 10 p.m. Thursday’s games Anaheim at Montreal, 7 p.m. Carolina at Ottawa, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Vegas at Florida, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Seattle at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Columbus, 7 p.m. Calgary at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Friday’s games Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Minnesota at NY Rangers, 8 p.m. Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Boston at Arizona, 9 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 9 p.m.

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College basketball MEN’S SCORES WEDNESDAY SOUTH Tennessee 78, Florida 71 Winthrop 95, South Carolina Upstate 91, OT

WOMEN’S SCORES EAST Albany 56, Massachusetts Lowell 44 Army 70, Lehigh 57 Ball St. 72, Buffalo 70 Bucknell 53, Navy 43 Columbia 61, Pennsylvania 56 Dayton 80, Richmond 57 Fordham 55, Saint Joseph’s 35 Hartford 59, Binghamton 57, OT Holy Cross 55, American 44 Loyola (Md.) 62, Colgate 61 Maine 53, New Hampshire 45 Rhode Island 60, Massachusetts 46 St. Bonaventure 61, La Salle 57 Stony Brook 71, Vermont 63

NBA roundup: Hornets score franchise-record 158 points in victory Field Level Media

Kelly Oubre Jr. connected on 10 shots from 3-point range on his way to 39 points and LaMelo Ball had a tripledouble as the record-setting Charlotte Hornets overwhelmed the Indiana Pacers in a 158-126 rout Wednesday night at Indianapolis. The Hornets set a franchise singlegame record for points while establishing an NBA season high. The Hornets’ all-time record had come this season in a 146-143 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets on Nov. 27. The Memphis Grizzlies previously held the 2021-22 mark thanks to a 152-79 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 2. Oubre tied the franchise record for made 3-pointers, and Ball poured in 29 points to go with 13 assists and 10 rebounds as Charlotte produced a season-high point total. Miles Bridges posted 22 points to help the Hornets snap a two-game losing streak. Goga Bitadze and reserve Isaiah Jackson scored 17 points apiece for the Pacers, who lost for the seventh time in nine games. Heat 110, Knicks 96 Duncan Robinson scored a gamehigh 25 points, leading host Miami past New York. The Heat never trailed in the game, and they have beaten the Knicks 10 times in their past 12 meetings. Miami’s Jimmy Butler added 22 points and Tyler Herro – who had missed the past three games due to COVID protocol – scored 21. P.J. Tucker had one of his best games of the season with 20 points. Obi Toppin 18 points off the bench for the Knicks, who have lost five of their past six games. Nuggets 124, Nets 118 Nikola Jokic totaled 26 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Denver held slumping Brooklyn to five points over the final 5:18 of a victory in New York. Denver won its third straight and improved to 11-5 in its past 16 games thanks to a balanced offense that placed six in double figures. Reserve Austin Rivers tied a career high with seven 3-pointers and added 25 points – 22 in the second half as Denver erased an 11-point halftime deficit. Will Barton added 21 points and 10 rebounds while DeMarcus Cousins chipped in 13 points before being ejected for disputing a traveling call early in the fourth quarter. The Nets dropped their third straight

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Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Keifer Sykes (28) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

game overall and lost for the eighth time in 10 home games. James Harden was sidelined due to left hamstring tightness and the team was down to nine available players. Rookie Cam Thomas scored 25 points and Patty Mills added 21 for Brooklyn, which missed five of its final six shots. Cavaliers 115, Bucks 99 Kevin Love and Cedi Osman scored 25 and 23 points off the bench, respectively, to lead Cleveland past visiting Milwaukee. Love, who also grabbed nine rebounds, sank five 3-pointers, and Osman added six more from beyond the arc. Osman entered the game having made just 1 of 20 attempts from 3-point range over his previous five games. Darius Garland celebrated his 22nd birthday by collecting 19 points and eight assists for Cleveland. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and nine rebounds in his return from a one-game absence caused by right knee soreness. Bobby Portis scored 22 points and Khris Middleton chipped in 21 for the Bucks. Suns 105, Jazz 97 Devin Booker scored 43 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Phoenix increased its winning streak to eight with a victory over Utah in Salt Lake City. Booker scored 21 points in the first quarter, helping the Suns take an early 21-point lead, and then took turns with

teammate Chris Paul hitting clutch jumpers down the stretch to thwart Utah’s comeback attempt. Paul finished with 21 points. Utah absorbed its second loss to Phoenix in three nights and fell for the ninth time in 11 games overall. Jordan Clarkson picked up some of the scoring slack for the Jazz, putting up 26 points and sinking six 3-pointers. Mike Conley contributed 16 points and 10 assists, while fill-in starting center Hassan Whiteside chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. Clippers 111, Magic 102 Amir Coffey had 19 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Los Angeles followed up the largest comeback in franchise history with a win at Orlando. The Clippers, who trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half, outscored Orlando 35-24 in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles converted 23 of 25 free throws in the final period after having only two total attempts through three quarters. A night earlier, the Clippers erased a 35-point deficit to beat the Washington Wizards Franz Wagner totaled 21 points and nine assists for Orlando, but the Magic missed an opportunity to post their first two-game winning streak in more than a month. Mavericks 132, Trail Blazers 112 Kristaps Porzingis scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures as visiting Dallas led wire to wire in a

win over depleted Portland. Jalen Brunson contributed 20 points, 11 assists and six rebounds for Dallas, which led by as many as 23 and won for the 12th time in 15 games. Luka Doncic recorded 15 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds. Anfernee Simons paced Portland with 23 points. CJ McCollum scored 20 points and Norman Powell added 19 points and nine rebounds while Jusuf Nurkic tallied 18 points and eight rebounds. Bulls 111, Raptors 105 DeMar DeRozan produced 29 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and Zach LaVine scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished eight assists to lead host Chicago past Toronto. Chicago leveraged a 68-46 scoring advantage in the paint to lead most of the way. Nikola Vucevic contributed 17 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists, and he put the game away with a late 3-pointer. Gary Trent Jr. scored 32 points for a second consecutive game to lead Toronto. He shot 6 of 10 from the 3-point arc, but he was ejected with 2:02 to play getting hit with his second technical foul. Grizzlies 118, Spurs 110 Ja Morant scored 41 points to tie his season high and nailed four big free throws in the final 1:08 as visiting Memphis outlasted San Antonio. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points for the Grizzlies, with Desmond Bane hitting for 20. Memphis has won two of its past three games and has taken the past six games against San Antonio. The Spurs’ Dejounte Murray amassed 16 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, racking up his 10th triple-double of the season, second in the NBA to Denver’s Nikola Jokic (11). Hawks 121, Kings 104 Onyeka Okongwu and Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 points apiece, Trae Young added 17 and Atlanta thumped visiting Sacramento. Returning from a five-day absence caused by a sore right knee, Bogdanovic shot 6-for-11 overall and 3-for8 on 3-point attempts, helping the Hawks win their fifth straight game. Harrison Barnes had a game-high 28 points for the Kings, who took their fifth loss in a row. Rookie Davion Mitchell, starting in place of injured De’Aaron Fox, chipped in with 20 points.

NHL roundup: Flames set shot record in rout of Jackets Field Level Media

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the visiting Calgary Flames took a franchise-record 62 shots on goal in a 6-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night. Mikael Backlund, Andrew Mangiapane, Elias Lindholm and Erik Gudbranson also scored for the Flames, whose previous single-game record was 59 in a 10-8 win against the Quebec Nordiques on Feb. 23, 1991. The last time a NHL team had as many as 62 shots in a regulation game was March 12, 1989, when the Chicago Blackhawks had 62 in a 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Calgary’s Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves for his NHL-leading sixth shutout this season and the 14th of his career. Johnny Gaudreau finished with three assists for the Flames, who have won their past two games by a combined score of 13-1. Elvis Merzlikins made 56 saves for the Blue Jackets, who have lost three straight games and are 6-15-1 in their past 22. Sharks 4, Capitals 1 Noah Gregor snapped a 20-game goal drought, Nicolas Meloche scored his first NHL goal and James Reimer made 32 saves as visiting San Jose beat struggling Washington. Jonathan Dahlen’s late goal and Andrew Cogliano’s empty-netter helped San Jose avoid a third consecutive defeat overall and win for the

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Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) defends the net as Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (right) scores a goal in the third period at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday.

third time in four road games. Daniel Sprong scored and Ilya Samsonov made 26 saves, but the Capitals dropped back-to-back games in regulation for the first time since April 6-8, 2021. Washington fell to 3-6-2 in 2022. Maple Leafs 4, Ducks 3 (SO) Auston Matthews scored the deciding goal in the shootout and Toronto defeated visiting Anaheim. Matthews beat John Gibson to start the second round of the tiebreaker

after Toronto’s Jason Spezza and Anaheim’s Trevor Zegras each scored in the first round. William Nylander, Mitchell Marner and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist, and Matthews had two assists for the Maple Leafs, who have won three of their past four games. Sam Steel had a goal and an assist and Jakob Silfverberg and Vinni Lettieri each scored once for the Ducks, who are 1-0-1 after the first two games of a five-game trip. Blackhawks 8,

Red Wings 5 Dylan Strome collected his first career hat trick and added an assist as Chicago won at Detroit. Alex DeBrincat supplied two goals and an assist for the Blackhawks. Sam Lafferty scored his first goal this season and Dominik Kubalik and Brandon Hagel also scored. Hagel added an assist, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves. Robby Fabbri and Tyler Bertuzzi each had a goal and an assist while Pius Suter, Moritz Seider and Dylan Larkin added goals for the Red Wings. Detroit pulled goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (12 saved on 16 shots) for Calvin Pickard (18 saves on 21 shots) after the first period. Avalanche 4, Bruins 3 (OT) Cale Makar scored on a power play at 3:01 of overtime as Colorado erased a two-goal deficit in a win over Boston at Denver to run its franchiserecord home winning streak to 17 games. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog scored with 36.5 seconds left in regulation to force OT. Kurtis MacDermid and Samuel Girard also scored while Darcy Kuemper made 29 saves for Colorado, which also extended its league-best winning streak to eight games. Brad Marchand scored his teamleading 21st goal and both Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk scored for the Bruins. Ullmark stopped 37 of 41 shots for Boston.

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Konsul was double teamed for a majority of the first quarter, but the Red Raiders relaxed the pressure for just a moment and she got her first basket of the game. Brantley got a steal and took it to the hoop for a bucket and cut the lead to 9-6. Konsul got the pass down low again and took advantage of the loose defense in the paint for another two point shot. Catskill was down by one with about 90 seconds left in the first, but they put in close to no effort to box out for rebounds in the period or else the scoreboard would have looked quite different. Brantley tied the game in the final seconds of the first and the score was 10-10 after one. The Red Raiders fought for yet another offensive rebound in the paint, and laid it up and in for the lead to begin the second quarter. After turning it over multiple times, the Cats were quickly down by four. Brantley got her hand up and deflected a three point attempt by the Red Raiders, and got to the foul line at the opposite end. She made both foul shots and cut the lead to 14-12. With under two minutes to go in the half, Janay Brantley drove into the paint and kicked it out to an open Aaliyah Shook in the corner and she buried the three ball for a 15-14 lead. Jillian Germain responded with a three pointer for the Red Raiders, but Brantley knocked down a shot at the buzzer to tie the game at 17 apiece at the break. Brantley opened the second half with a layup for the Cats, and the lead was traded back and forth a couple of times. Ava Edmond got an offensive rebound for Catskill at long last, and put the shot up and in for a 21-19 lead. The Red Raiders threw the ball out of bounds for a turnover but the Cats could not capitalize. Mechanicville soon led by four points again, but Brantley hit a midrange jumper to cut it back to two. A timeout was taken with 2:48 left in the third, and Catskill trailing 27-23. Brantley made another shot as she stopped short on the drive to create space. However, Germain answered by drilling another deep shot from well beyond the arc and the Red Raiders led 32-26 after three quarters of play. The Cats’ frustration was visible now, after Brantley was clearly fouled shooting a three pointer early in the fourth and no whistle was blown. The referees missed yet another obvious foul that should have given Brantley free throws, as well as multiple traveling violations by the Red Raiders that seemingly went unnoticed by only the officials. Hailie Phelps drew more than a few questionable fouls for the Red Raiders throughout the contest, spinning in the air and slamming her hand on the ground on more than a few occasions. These acts of exaggeration went without any warning from the officials, however, adding fuel to the fire for Catskill. Brantley did everything in her power to keep the Cats in the game, finally getting a foul called on a three point attempt after getting wacked on the arm yet again. She made all three foul shots, and knocked down two more threes in the quarter, but the Red Raiders maintained their lead. Phelps got away with her second blatant traveling violation of the quarter, sending the crowd into an uproar as they loudly protested another missed call. The Red Raiders’ lead grew to ten points as the final seconds ticked away, and they defeated the Catskill Cats 48-38 on a cold, last Wednesday in January. Catskill plays at Chatham on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

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Catskill’s Janay Brantley (30) drives the baseline as Mechanicville’s Hailie Phelps defends during Wednesday’s nonleague girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

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Catskill’s Janay Brantley (30) and Mechanicville’s Hailie Phelps (4) battle for a loose ball during Wednesday’s non-league girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

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Catskill’s Jayden Lewis (0) looks to pass as Mechanicville’s Chloe Goverski defends during Wednesday’s non-league girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

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Catskill’s Aaaliyah Shook (33) blocks a shot by Mechanicville’s Hailie Phelps (4) during Wednesday’s non-league girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

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Catskill’s Janay Brantley (30) elevates to shoot a baseline jumper during Wednesday’s non-league girls basketball game against Mechanicville at Catskill High School.

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Catskill’s Janay Brantley (30) locks down Mechanicville’s Chloe Goverski during Wednesday’s nonleague girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

Mechanicville’s Chloe Goverski pushes the ball up the floor as Catskill’s Aaliyah Shook (33) gives chase during Wednesday’s non-league girls basketball game at Catskill High School.

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Noise around Farmers champ Patrick Reed overshadows immense talent Bryce Miller The San Diego Union-Tribune

The thing with PGA Tour player Patrick Reed, a short-game wizard operating on the shortest of golfing leashes, is that the doubts and denials far too routinely outflank the impressive polish of his game. Think back to 2021, when he cruised to a fivestroke win in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. He stiff-armed challengers, fought through the greenside gremlins and comfortably walked to the bank with $1.35 million. Well, not comfortably. That’s not what people talked about in the wake of his ninth and most recent Tour victory. That’s not what people usually talk about with Reed, a Masters winner who is the sport’s unofficial lightning rod. “I definitely feel like everyone who has actually got to know me compared to what they read is completely different,” Reed said Tuesday. “... I can’t control really what’s been written. I can only control what I do and how my interactions are with people, with fans, with people who get to know me.” A year ago, which seems twice that when measured against our twisted pandemic time warp, Reed found himself defending his actions on a eyebrow-raising embedded-ball situation in the third round. Controversy mushroomed to such a degree that CBS led into Sunday’s final round with a roundtable of sorts, ranging from Jim Nantz and Nick Faldo to Frank Nobilo. So many were asked to interpret and weigh intent that the whole of it felt reserved for a cable news debate about mask mandates. Then came this week and this SI.com headline: “Patrick Reed, Back to Defend His Farmers Insurance Title, Is Still Golf’s Best ‘Bad Guy’ “ Not your normal “defending champion” stuff, for sure. “The only thing I can do is keep on moving forward, keep trying to get the best I can on the golf course and handle myself how I feel like I’m supposed to off the golf course,” Reed said. “As long as I feel like I’m doing the right things, all of it will take care of itself.” The quizzical looks and sideways glances have, in some cases, been earned — and always well documented. There were accusations of theft and

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Patrick Reed lines up a putt on the fourth green during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course - South Course on Thursday.

cheating in college. At the 2019 Hero World Challenge, Reed was hit with a two-stroke penalty for twice improving lies in the sand. And at Torrey Pines in 2021, Reed received embedded-ball relief despite a bounce caught on TV that made the result all but impossible. Still, the 31-year-old is No. 26 in the world with Top 10s in each major and a green jacket that is forever his. With Reed, though, there’s always the hesitation ... always the parsed words ... always the “but.” “He did win by five, right? So, he played better than everybody else by quite a bit,” said world No. 1 Jon Rahm, considering Reed’s tightrope. “(You’re) talking about an instance where only he knows what happened (on the embedded ball). I’m in no room to judge. The footage is, it’s not the best in that sense. “As far as I’m concerned, he is the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open champion and he did it by five. It was great playing the whole week.” Rahm acknowledged the noise around Reed can overshadow his game. He recalled The Players Championship last March in Ponte Vedra Beach,

Fla., when his gaze locked on a video board. “(The video board) said, inside 10 feet, Patrick Reed, he’s top 10 strokes gained putting. Next one’s 10 to 15 feet, he’s top 10. Next one’s 15 to 20 feet, he’s top 10, next one’s 20 to 25, he’s top 10,” Rahm said. “I kept looking at it like, this is a freaking joke. “... That short game, he has wonderful hands. I know he spends a lot of time on it. But I can see how it gets lost in translation or in the discussion with other things that have happened.” Justin Thomas, No. 6 in the world, attempted to sift through the discussion, as well. “I think his success and amount of wins and everything he’s done speaks for itself,” he said. “... You can’t take away the fact that he’s a Masters champion and the fact that he’s won however many times he’s won. I don’t know if there’s anybody I’d want on Tour other than him with the wedge and putter in their hand. He gets up and down from everywhere.” The pause. “I understand what you’re saying,” Thomas said, “but I really just think it kind of depends on

who you ask more than anything.” All of the accompanying turbulence detracts from Reed’s game, though, without a doubt. Look back no further than that ball, that controversy and that round in the 2021 Farmers. An identical situation involving a potentially embedded ball happened to Rory McIlroy, who also picked it up. The Tour released a statement saying both players handled things properly, given the conditions. The massive difference, however: McIlroy’s reputation was and remains sterling. In a game like golf, built brick by brick around integrity and fair play, everything that happens on the course matters — including before and after swinging a club. When asked Tuesday about falling gravely ill last year with what Reed previously termed bilateral pneumonia, he flashed a human side golf too rarely sees. “When the doctor told me that, ‘Hey, there’s a good chance you might not survive this and you might not see your family again,’ when you hear that, you go from feeling really bad to a really dark place mentally,” he said. Golf voice Nantz, asked by the Union-Tribune to balance Reed’s performance versus perception last spring, underscored the challenge in attempting to sort it all. “I’m not one who likes to draw conclusions off of gray areas,” Nantz said then. “I respect his talent. He’s got a lot of game and a lot more we’re going to see out of that game. His legacy is still in progress. It could be a good and glorious legacy, when it’s all said and done. Let’s see where it goes. “He’s got a short game and creative flair that, even though it’s not as fancy as Phil (Mickelson) with pitching and flop shots, he has skill like Phil. He can pull off amazing up and downs. “These are long careers, especially when you have a talent level like his. This isn’t a running back that flames out after four or five years. These are 25-, 30-year careers. I’m not drawing conclusions on him. “Even going back to San Diego. I’m not sure anybody knows what happened there. I’m certainly not going to pass any guilt.” You’re never quite sure what to think when it comes to Reed. And for a player that talented, that’s the problem.

American Danielle Collins reaches Australian Open final, where world No. 1 Ash Barty awaits Liz Clarke The Washington Post

American Danielle Collins earned a spot in the Australian Open final Thursday with a 6-4, 6-1 upset of 2020 French Open champion Iga Swiatek, dominating the tournament’s seventh seed in every respect. It will be Collins’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final, and she’ll face the daunting challenge of denying world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty what

would be her third Grand Slam title and first Australian Open championship. Barty, 25, has yet to concede a set all tournament. She advanced to Saturday’s final earlier Thursday with a clinical dissection of unseeded Madison Keys, needing only 62 minutes for the 6-1, 6-3 victory that dashed the prospect of an all-American women’s final. Although Keys was unseeded

following a rocky 2021 season, in which the former No. 7 player tumbled out of the top 50, she boasts one of the game’s best serves and a punishing forehand. But against Barty, who peppered her with a variety of strokes, spin and pace, Keys failed to use her strengths to her advantage. “You have a game plan in your head, but she’s just executing everything so well,” Keys said afterward, describing the many challenges Barty presents.

“She’s serving incredibly well, so you don’t get any free points on that. Her slice is coming in so much lower and deeper than it was in the past so it’s hard to do anything on that. Then you try to play to her forehand, and she can open you up there.” Collins, by contrast, had no trouble executing her attack-minded game plan against Swiatek, who served poorly throughout and managed just 12 winners to Collins’s 27.

Collins, 28, broke Swiatek’s serve to open the match and bolted to a 4-0 lead by blasting her groundstrokes, attacking at each opportunity. With the opening set slipping away, Swiatek came to life, broke back for 2-4 and roared “Come on!” as chants of “Iga! Iga!” broke out in the stands at Rod Laver Arena. But her rally was short-lived, while Collins never lost focus, keeping her head down and aggressive tactics on full blast.

Top 25 roundup: Late trey lifts No. 17 Providence past No. 21 Xavier Field Level Media

Jared Bynum’s stepback 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left lifted No. 17 Providence to a 65-62 victory over No. 21 Xavier in a Big East game Wednesday night in Cincinnati, giving the Friars their best start to a season since 197677. Paul Scruggs’ 3-pointer from the right wing with 51 seconds left had given Xavier (14-5, 4-4 Big East) a 62-60 lead. But the Friars (17-2, 7-1) tied the game 62-62 with 36 seconds left when Al Durham made two foul shots. Durham led Providence with 22 points, Bynum finished with 16 and Ed Croswell scored 10. Scruggs scored 16 points, Jack Nunge had 15 points and nine rebounds, and Zach Freemantle finished with 12 points for Xavier. No. 18 Tennessee 78, Florida 71 The Volunteers’ defense recovered

from a rough first half and held the Gators to 29 points in the second, and Santiago Vescovi scored 23 points to lead all scorers as No. 18 won in Knoxville, Tenn. Vescovi and Kennedy Chandler each hit four free throws with less than a minute to play to ensure Tennessee’s win. Chandler finished with 17 points and Vescovi knocked down five of his team’s 11 3-pointers. A key difference was at the free throw line, where Tennessee (14-5 overall, 5-3 SEC) shot nine more times and made eight more attempts than the Gators. Anthony Duruji and Tyree Appleby led Florida (12-8, 3-5) with 16 points each. No. 19 LSU 70, Texas A&M 64 Brandon Murray scored 21 points and the Tigers ended a three-game losing streak by scoring the last nine points of a victory over the Aggies in

Baton Rouge, La. Eric Gaines added 16 points and Tari Eason, the leading scorer for the Tigers who was making his first start of the season, had 14 despite missing most of the second half because of an apparent leg injury. LSU (16-4, 4-4 SEC) played without starting point guard Xavier Pinson (sprained knee) and secondleading scorer Darius Days (sprained ankle). Quenton Jackson scored 20 points, Andre Gordon added 18 and Tyrece Radford had 14 to lead the Aggies (15-5, 4-3), who lost their third straight after starting 4-0 in conference play. No. 22 Marquette 73, Seton Hall 63 Justin Lewis scored a career-high 33 points and the Golden Eagles earned their seventh straight Big East win by defeating the host Pirates in Newark, N.J. Lewis, a redshirt freshman, also had

nine rebounds and a career-best six assists. He made 11 of 19 shots, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Lewis is the first Marquette player to score at least 30 points since Markus Howard had 30 in the 2019-20 regular-season finale at St. John’s. Olivier-Maxence Prosper added 10 points for Marquette (15-6, 7-3 Big East). Jamir Harris kept the game in reach for Seton Hall (12-7, 3-6) by scoring 13 of his team-leading 16 points in the second half and going 4-for-8 from 3-point range. No. 23 Iowa St. 84, Oklahoma St. 81 (OT) Izaiah Brockington scored 26 points to help the Cyclones secure an overtime victory over the host Cowboys in Stillwater, Okla. Five of Brockington’s points came in the extra period to help the No. 23 Cyclones (15-5, 3-5 Big 12) snap a 24-game losing streak in conference road games.

Iowa State prevailed despite Avery Anderson III scoring a career-high 34 points to lead the Cowboys (10-9, 3-5). VCU 70, No. 25 Davidson 68 The Rams flipped the script on the Wildcats, using a 3-point splurge against one of the best shooting teams in the nation and snapping Davidson’s 15-game winning streak on the road. Vince Williams Jr. overcame foul trouble to post 16 points and six rebounds while Ace Baldwin tallied 15 points and five steals to help VCU (12-6, 5-2 Atlantic 10) avenge a 63-61 loss to Davidson (16-3, 6-1) eight days earlier. The Wildcats’ top two scorers on the season, Hyunjung Lee and Foster Loyer, scored 13 and 12 points, respectively. However, most of those points came at the free-throw line as the Rams guarded tightly on the perimeter to limit the duo to a combined 3 of 10 from the floor.

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Super Bowl LVI combinations: Breaking down the four potential matchups Sam Farmer Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles is hosting the final four this week. Not college basketball, but the four surviving NFL teams who are headed to their respective conference championship games. Representatives from each of those clubs — the Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs — will check out the Super Bowl practice facilities and hotels, and review the plans and procedures for the big week. They will do everything but tour SoFi Stadium, home of the Rams and Chargers, where Super Bowl LVI will be played Feb. 13. The visit -- a short drive for the Rams -- is the NFL’s standard practice during Super Bowl week, with the remaining teams crossing their fingers and daring to dream. So it’s the 49ers at Rams in the NFC championship game, and Bengals at Chiefs in the AFC. With that in mind, here’s a look at the possible Super Bowl combinations: Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs These teams last played in 2018 at the Coliseum, and the game was a classic, with the Rams winning, 54-51. It was the highest scoring game in the history of “Monday Night Football,” and the first time in NFL history that a team scored at least 50 points and lost. The game was originally scheduled for Mexico City but was moved to Los Angeles at the last minute because of the shoddy field condition at Estadio Azteca. Rams quarterback Jared Goff, now with the Detroit Lions, threw for 413 yards, and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes threw for a careerhigh 478. There were six lead changes, four of them in the fourth quarter. Chiefs coach Andy Reid grew up in L.A. and attended Marshall High. Although he never coached for the Rams, he did wear a Rams uniform as a 12-year-old in a punt, pass and kick contest at halftime of a Monday night game in

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Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes (15) shakes hands with the San Francisco 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo (10) after Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on Feb. 2, 2020 in Miami.

1973. He comically towered over his competition, and video of that went viral. For 21 years, the Rams and Chiefs resided on opposite sides of Missouri, until the Rams returned to Southern California in 2016. Austin Blythe, backup center for the Chiefs, used to play for the Rams. One might call this matchup a “Modern Family” feud, as actor Ty Burrell — Phil Dunphy on the long-running ABC comedy — is a devoted Rams fan, whereas castmate Eric Stonestreet, who portrayed Cameron Tucker on the show, loves the Chiefs. Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals Zac Taylor, coach of the Bengals, was an assistant receivers coach with the Rams in 2017 and quarterbacks coach in 2018. At 38, Taylor

is among the league’s youngest coaches, yet is still more than two years older than the Rams’ Sean McVay, who when he was hired at 30 was the NFL’s youngest head coach of the modern era. Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth was a fixture for years in Cincinnati, and vouched for Taylor when the Bengals were looking to hire him. Both quarterbacks, Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow, were No. 1 overall selections. Before moving to L.A. in 1946, the Rams spent a decade as the Cleveland Rams. So both franchises got their start in Ohio. The Rams and Bengals have played each other only 14 times, with Cincinnati holding an 8-6 advantage. They last squared off in 2019

with the Rams winning, 24-10. That game was in London, and Rams receiver Cooper Kupp had seven catches for 220 yards and a touchdown. San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs This would be a rematch of Super Bowl LIV, the last game before the COVID-19 pandemic, when Kansas City claimed a 31-20 victory. It was the first Super Bowl between teams whose primary uniform color is red. Joe Montana played for both franchises, as did quarterbacks Steve Bono and Alex Smith. Reid coached San Francisco’s offensive line — San Francisco State, that is. The 49ers and Chiefs have met 14 times in their history, with each team winning seven of those. San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals This matchup would mark the third time these franchises have met in the Super Bowl, with the 49ers winning in the 1981 (26-21) and 1988 (20-16) seasons. The late Bill Walsh, legendary coach of the 49ers, was an assistant coach for the Bengals from 1968-75. The DeBartolo and York families, who have owned the 49ers since the late 1970s, are from Youngstown, Ohio. Nick Bosa, star defensive lineman for the 49ers, played at Ohio State and was friends with Burrow (who started there before transferring to Louisiana State) and Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard, another college teammate. San Francisco and Cincinnati played each other this season in Week 14, with the 49ers collecting a 26-23 victory on the road. The Bengals overcame a 20-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime, with rookie receiver Ja’Marr Chase scoring two touchdowns in that comeback. The Bengals kicked a field goal in the extra period, but the 49ers answered with a winning touchdown.

Chiefs, Bengals AFC title game realization of Patrick Mahomes’ prophecy Field Level Media

A victorious Joe Burrow walked across the field earlier this month to smack palms with Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback offered five prophetic words that made Burrow smile. “See you in the playoffs.” Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (12-7) hit the road for the AFC Championship game on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium with Mahomes and the Chiefs (14-5) riding high following a 42-36 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional playoffs. “We play really good on the road,” a red-nosed Burrow, replete with stocking cap and sweatshirt, said before Wednesday’s frigid practice of the team’s 6-3 road record this season. “You want to get out to a strong start. You can’t let a team like this get out in front of you. They put a lot of pressure on you on defense.”

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we can win games. But when we’re talking about maybe the best version of a hitter; we know where the most production comes from so we’re just trying to aim for that kind of range.” The Yankees’ minor league hitting coordinator since 2018, Lawson was measuring exit velocity during batting practice and preaching “squaring the ball up,” and “hit strikes hard,” getting the maximum exit velocity. “If you peel that back just one layer, it’s not that complicated,” Lawson explained. “When we swing, we want

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Grounds, Sitcer. BOYS BASKETBALL PATROON Watervliet 82, Catskill 52 WATERVLIET — Watervliet drained 10 three-pointers in Wednesday’s 82-52 Patroon Conference boys basketball victory over Catskill. Catskill led 20-17 after one quarter, but Watervliet outcord the Cats a combined 4915 over the next two quartersto pull away. Jay Chaplin finished with 22 points to lead the Cannoneers.

Cincinnati has the only win over the Chiefs since Oct. 24 and Burrow passed for 446 yards and four scores. He was sacked four times. “These young quarterbacks are great for this league and he’s one of them,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said of Burrow. “He’s a heckuva football player. He does a nice job. He’s a coach’s kid that knows the game and kind of gets it.” Perhaps the biggest health concern on either team is Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu. He missed practice Wednesday and remains in concussion protocol, but Reid said there’s a chance he’ll be on the field Thursday. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the Bengals plan to spend “a lot of time” working on protection of Burrow. He was hit 13 times at Tennessee and sacked five times in the first half alone. Taylor said noise at Arrowhead comes with the territory, and the peripheral complications – silent counts, Burrow

calling plays due to headset challenges – aren’t easy to replicate in practice. “Arrowhead is pretty loud,” Mahomes said. “I don’t think you can get around that. I’m sure it’ll be pretty loud this weekend. They’re coming in trying to win a big football game. But I’m glad we’re at Arrowhead and we’re able to use our crowd to our advantage in trying to get a win.” Burrow offers mostly a pained smirk when the prospect of being cast as the underdog bubbles up again for the Bengals. The Jan. 2 win over Kansas City has been a confidence-building rallying cry since the 34-31 win in Ohio. Rookie first-round pick Ja’Marr Chase was fourth in the NFL with 1,455 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. Chase set career bests with 11 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns against Kansas City in the Week 17 clash. Chase said he “didn’t watch”

last week’s game to study how the Chiefs handled Gabriel Davis of the Bills, who exploded for 201 yards and four TDs, while Buffalo’s No. 1 receiver Stefon Diggs had three catches for seven yards plus a twopoint conversion pass. “They’re a great defense, they’re a great secondary,” Chase said Wednesday. But familiarity is a two-way street. Mahomes gets another look at the Bengals defense, too, playing in his fourth straight conference title game. He’s 8-2 in the playoffs with 25 touchdowns and five interceptions. “It’s hard to beat a team twice,” Bengals safety Vonn Bell said. “Especially that caliber, those guys are always in the postseason, the Super Bowl. That’s what we’re trying to do.” A win would put the Bengals in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988 (SB XXIII). Kansas City is the first team to host four

consecutive NFL conference championship games. A Chiefs’ victory puts the franchise in elite company with three others who have played in three consecutive Super Bowls (Miami Dolphins, 1971-73), Buffalo Bills (1990-93) and New England Patriots (2016-18). “I’ve been in some of these situations before, I’ve been in some big games ... I know what it takes to go out there and find a way to win,” Mahomes said. “I think preparation and experience helps me in those situations.” In his playoff career, including LSU, Burrow is 6-0 with a 69.7 completion percentage, 22 touchdowns and two interceptions. He’s 2-0 in the NFL playoffs, beating the Raiders and Titans despite being sacked 11 times this postseason. He’s the first No. 1 overall draft pick to start in a conference championship game within his first two seasons.

to swing at strikes. When we swing at strikes we’re likely to make more contact. When we make more contact, we’re likely to hit the ball harder. “The last little thing would be that when we make hard contact, if we can we would like to hit it over the infield. Sometimes we’d like to hit it over the outfield fence ... all of that works,” Lawson continued. “But that would be the next layer.” Under Lawson’s direction, the Yankees’ minor leaguers wear Blast Motion sensors. That’s a tool that reports “launch angle, bat angle, bat speed, swing plane, hand speed, and rotational acceleration, among others.” Lawson inherits a lineup that has Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton already

lighting up Statcast with their exit velocities nightly. The Yankees are hopeful he can help DJ LeMahieu, Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres and Gio Urshela get harder hits in 2022. Lawson replaces Marcus Thames, whose contract, along with assistant hitting coach P.J. Pilittere, was not renewed after a rough season for the Yankees offense. Thames was named the Marlins’ new hitting coach and Pilittere will be an assistant in Colorado this season. They were blamed for a Yankees offense that struggled all season, but Lawson sees plenty to build on. “Plenty of things to be excited and optimistic about. We have an outstanding roster. As a hitting coach, we’ve got

monsters all up and down the lineup. I’m extremely excited. It’s amazing to be able to work with these guys,” Lawson said “In reality, we’re trying to keep their strengths, and then any any areas where we can just improve even just about 1%, that’s gonna make a big difference when we get onto the get onto the field, considering the talent that we already have.” Built on power hitters and to overwhelm their opponents with offense, the Yankees only finished seventh in the American League in OPS (.729), 10th in runs scored (711) and were fourth in strikeouts (1482) in 2021. One other aspect Lawson emphasizes is launch angle. The Yankees, Urshela and LeMahieu in particular, struggled with a lower launch angle

last year. “It’s definitely something that we’ll focus on, but we wonder whether it was an issue last year or not, it would still be a focus of ours because we think that it’s just going to lead to more success,” Lawson said. “And again, when you have guys that can hit the ball the way that we do, getting it over the infield is going to allow for better results.” Before joining the Yankees, Lawson was a college coach at Southeast Missouri State and Missouri. He also coached in the Astros minor league system, where he worked with current top free agent shortstop Carlos Correa. Like most recent Yankees hires, Lawson has an analytics-heavy background and no major league playing

experience. He said that the staff is covered in that department with manager Aaron Boone, and he has made it part of his skillset to relate to major league players. “That’s part of my job: The person who I’m trying to coach and convince and help the most is the person standing in the box. And so I’ve got a lot of experience in being able to talk with that person, whether it’s strictly from a coaching standpoint, or it’s being in a clubhouse,” Lawson said. “Being able to have good relationships not just with players in the dugout or on the field or in the cage but also with staff members in the offices or in the locker room, in the cafeteria... that’s important and it’s something that I feel I’m good at.”

Adonis Cyrus added 16, Tyler Holloway had 15 and Amel Conway and Daheem Wilson 12 apiece. Sean Haye’s 16 points topped Catkill. Lucas Konsul had 11. Catskill travels to Marlboro for a non-league game on Saturday at 7 p.m. CATSKILL (52): Brantley 1-0-2, Haye 7-0-16, Konsul 5-0-11, Darling 1-2-4, Allen 1-0-3, Devlin 2-0-5, Gibbs 4-08, Timot-Shook 0-2-2, Dixon 0-1-1. Totals 21-5-52. 3-pointers: Haye 2, Allen, Devlin, Konsul. WATERVLIET (82): Chaplin 9-0-22, Conway 6-0-12, Cyrus 8-0-16, Holloway 5-215, Simms 1-0-3, Torres 1-0-2, Wilson 4-2-12. Totals 34-4-82.

3-pointers: Chaplin 4, Holloway 3, Wilson 2, Simms. SWIMMING Girls Wahconah 75, TH 72 Boys Wahconah 64, TH 12 DALTON, Mass. — The Taconic Hills Girls were neck to neck with the Wahconah girls in their final dual meet of the season on Wednesday. Taconic Hills started the meet with a win in the Medley relay with a team of Emma Avenia, Jacquie Arre, Leo Plaza and Haley Olson while Wahconah came in a close second. Avenia took first in the 200 Freestyle and the 100 Freestyle and second in the 200 freestyle relay anchoring the team of Plaza, Isabelle Hamann and

Arre. Arre won the 200 IM and the 100 Breaststroke. Plaza won the 100 Butterfly and the 100 Backstroke. Olson took second in the 50 Freestyle and third in the 400 freestyle. Hamann took third in the 100 Freestyle and fourth in the 200 Freestyle. Hermance placed third in the 50 Freestyle and fifth in the 100 Breaststroke. Drake took fourth in the 400 Freestyle and fourth in the 100 Breaststroke. It all came down to the last relay with Taconic Hills leading, 68-67. The Wahconah girls prevailed and took first in the relay, winning the dual meet, 75-72. Wahconah honored the Taconic Hills seniors Drake

and Hamann, as well as their one graduating senior with balloons and flowers. The Titan girls have one final meet in New Lebanon for Individuals on February 5. In the boys meet, Neil Howard III dominated his events by taking 1st in both the 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle. He will participate in the Division II Sectional meet in midFebruary. BOYS VOLLEYBALL PATROON ICC 3, NL 0 VALATIE — Ichabod Crane rolled to a 3-0 victory over New Lebanon in Wednesday’s Patroon Conference boys volleyball game. The Riders took the three sets by scores of 25-21, 25-9

and 25-21. For the Riders (8-1): Paul Zietsman 10 kills, 1 block; Topher Pelesz 5 kills, 4 aces; Luke Desmonie 7 kills; Liam Curry 6 kills; Gavin Betke 2 kills; Owen Carpenter 2 aces; Erik Holmberg 16 assists, 2 kills; BOWLING PATROON Hudson 5, TH 0 Hudson earned a 5-0 victory over Taconic Hills in Wednesday’s Patroon Conference bowling match. The Bluehawks had a total pinfall of 2,703, whiel the Titans had 2,133. Zach Porreca fired a 223563 for Hudson. Anthony Genovese rolled a 184-455 for Taconic Hills.

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Old friends in new romance adapt to unfamiliar dynamic Dear Abby, I’m in a new relationship with a man I have known for 30 years. We had our own lives, married others, had kids and then split with our spouses. After all this time, we have finally gotDEAR ABBY ten together and discovered we were made for each other. Neither of us has experienced this intense kind of love before. My problem is that although he tells me often that he loves me and cannot see his life without me, he never compliments me — whether I’m dressed up, or just putting on makeup and looking special. I compliment him all the time. I have low self-esteem and insecurities due to previous abusive relationships. It’s not like I want to hear it constantly, but it would be nice to hear it at least once in a blue moon. Also, there are times I don’t think he finds me sexy or attractive. How can I express this without embarrassing us both? Needs Validation In New England

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Have you told this man what you have expressed to me — that it’s hurtful that when you make an extra effort to look nice for him, he seems to ignore it? Honest communication is important, particularly in new relationships, as well as those between partners who have known each other for a long time. While the two of you are basking in the flowering of this unexpected passion, you still have to get to KNOW each other. How he reacts to the conversation and whether he’s willing to put forth some extra effort will tell you everything you need to know about a future with him. Dear Abby, My husband passed away three years ago. We were together for one month shy of 32 years, married for the last 16 of them. I was so happy and proud to be “Mrs. P.” Since his passing,

people have started calling me Miss P., and I’m very upset about it. Abby, my husband died. I am a widow! I’m NOT divorced, and I’m NOT single. I’m still married — at least in my heart and mind I am. Why do people think it’s OK to call a widow “Miss” just because her husband is gone? And before you ask, yes, I have mentioned it to them, but some of them keep saying it. Thank you for letting me vent. What do you think about this? Mrs. P. For Life The term “Miss” applies to a woman who has never married. You have earned your “stripes.” If you prefer to be called Mrs. P., that is your privilege. Those who are considerate of your feelings will respect your wishes and extend that courtesy. Give anyone who chooses to ignore your wishes a final warning and, if the person continues to address you as “Miss,” give them a wide berth.

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Dear Abby, My husband of 20 years constantly blames everything on the political party I lean toward. He tries his best to say hurtful things about them and lure me into a fight. I try to ignore it, but it’s starting to wear on me, and our kids hear his rants as well. He has a lot of hateful feelings. He refuses to get counseling and is getting worse. I would appreciate any advice that you would be willing to give. Mismatched In Texas Draw the line. Tell your husband you will no longer tolerate being the target of his verbal abuse. If he can’t calmly discuss your differences — political or otherwise — you do not want them discussed, particularly in front of the children. Offer him the “option” of counseling because it appears he has an anger problem he’s projecting onto you. But if he refuses, schedule some appointments for yourself to help you decide if you want to spend the rest of your life in a marriage like this.

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By Stella Wilder Born today, you are something of a perfectionist, and this is going to result in a number of rather volatile run-ins throughout your lifetime simply because you are not willing to abandon your ideals or lower your standards simply because someone, even someone “in charge,” tells you what you’ve done is “good enough.” As far as you are concerned, there is no such thing as “good enough,” and you view life in very simple related terms: “good,” “better” and “best.” You are colorful, charismatic, charming and always ready and able to win someone over by employing one or all of these traits to the fullest possible extent. Sometimes you risk coming on a bit “too strong,” but that is always better than not going after what you want at all — which is, as far as you are concerned, inexcusable. Also born on this date are: Elijah Wood, actor; Alan Alda, actor; Sarah McLachlan, singer and songwriter; Arthur Rubinstein, pianist; Kathryn Morris, actress; Frank Darabont, director; Nick Carter, singer. 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. SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — The simple and the complicated may become tangled in your perception today. Someone you know well can help you sort all this out. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Teamwork is the key to making measurable progress today. You’ll want to decide what tasks will be yours before delegating any others. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You may not get what you want in the usual ways today, and you

must be open to doing things in a manner that doesn’t come naturally to you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You can make many small improvements to your environment today, and even one or two that are purely whimsical will have a significant effect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Creative efforts pay off handsomely today. The sooner you begin a pet project, the better — though it may not come to fruition for some time. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Watch what you say today — and to whom. You don’t want to be misinterpreted, and you must be sure that your messages are clear and complete. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You may be assigned just “one more thing” today — and it may well prove too much for you. Don’t react too quickly; stay calm and think it through. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — What you do is likely to be affected today by the smallest variations in another’s routine. You won’t be aware of this until late in the day. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You have much to offer, but the opportunity to share it may not arise today. Keep all ideas on a back burner, and be ready to share when asked. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You’ll have to do some things more than once today in order to get them “just right.” Now is not the time for a harsh self-assessment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You can turn a routine event into a quality affair today — and you shouldn’t have to hide anything from those not directly involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You are expecting resistance today that isn’t likely to materialize, and you’ll be able to make progress more quickly than planned.

Daily Maze

MORE SCISSORS Neither vulnerable, East deals NORTH ♠AJ864 ♥ J973 ♦ 843 ♣ 10 WEST EAST ♠97 ♠ Q 10 2 ♥2 ♥ 10 8 5 ♦ J 10 9 7 5 ♦ KQ ♣A8754 ♣KJ962 SOUTH ♠K53 ♥ AKQ64 ♦ A62 ♣Q3 WEST 2♣ Pass

NORTH 2♠ 4♥

Opening lead: Jack of ♦ Yesterday we featured a deal that needed a technique known as the Scissors Coup to bring

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EAST SOUTH 1♣ Dbl Pass 3♥ All pass

home a contract that was in danger. We offer another example today. Surprisingly, both hands were played by the same declarer, in the same tournament – Chinese expert Lian Ruoyang. The opening jack of diamonds lead went to East’s queen and South’s ace. Declarer drew trumps in three rounds and the contract seemed to depend on a successful finesse for the queen of spades. Should the finesse lose, however, the defenders would cash two diamond tricks and a club for down one. South saw a small extra chance. The play at trick one made it seem likely that the diamond suit was blocked for the defenders. East might have started with king-queen doubleton. Hoping that was the case, South tried to scissor the communications between the defenders by leading the queen of clubs from his hand! East won with the king and cashed the king of diamonds, but there was no entry to the West hand. Declarer ruffed the club continuation in dummy and then took the spade finesse. It lost, but there was no way for the defense to cash another diamond trick, and South eventually shed his diamond loser on a spade. Nice play!

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1/28/22 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit

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DOWN 1 Additionally 2 Like a fair price 3 Boy doll 4 Snobbish 5 Deliberately ignores

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6 Word attached to house or strong 7 Jealousy 8 Reuben-maker’s loaf 9 Batter’s delight 10 Trickle out 11 Sign of the future 12 Danson & DiBiase 13 Pet rocks or Beanie Babies 18 Howls with laughter 20 Metal thread 23 Belfry fliers? 24 Fido’s feet 25 Jailbird’s home 26 Unsociable 27 Morse __ 28 Lowlifes 29 Stocking stuffer 31 Look through a peephole 32 Calf’s place 34 Luxurious 36 Wasn’t honest 37 “Half a loaf is better than __” 39 Incline 40 Glass rectangle 42 Wears away

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Non Sequitur

43 Fred Dryer TV series 45 Slight coloring 46 Kill flies 47 Gray timber wolf 48 “__ the Lonely”; Roy Orbison song 49 Fail to mention

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50 __-up emotions; feelings suppressed 52 “What __ ya?”; hillbilly health inquiry 53 “__. Doubtfire” 55 Letter for Plato 56 Sinatra’s third wife

Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

Answer here:

ACROSS 1 Flood refuge 4 One who shows you where your seat is 9 Tugboat sound 13 Run away 14 Charlatan 15 European capital city 16 As slippery __ eel 17 Ground into powder 19 Two in Tijuana 20 Breezy 21 Unlocks 22 Sad articles 24 Crony 25 Yellow bird 27 Embrace 30 Thrill 31 Farm machines 33 Head topper 35 Hits a ball in a high arc 36 City in England 37 Toddler’s taboo 38 Reply to a texter’s joke 39 Military attack 40 Sulks 41 Snail’s tentacle 43 Actress Daryl 44 Rock singer Stewart 45 Adjusted a grand 46 “__ John B”; Beach Boys hit 49 Give one’s views 51 Animal with horns 54 Awe 56 Prime Minister Golda 57 Suffix for bear or break 58 Door hanger’s need 59 Maladies 60 Nursery school staples 61 Furry swimmer 62 Long-eared animal

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