There’s no way Syracuse women’s basketball coach Marianna Freeman didn’t hear. Directly behind the Orangewomen’s bench on Feb. 20, 1999, at Villanova, fans with their chests painted “MISSY #5” screamed for their hometown hero to enter the game. But friends and family that traveled from Wescosville, Pa., to watch Missy Grosman play never got their…
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Thump Belton’s journey brought him from obscurity to Syracuse
He saw focus and determination, anxiety and eagerness. But when Syracuse football assistant coach David Walker’s eyes met Keith Belton’s, Walker saw something he had never expected. Tears. Belton — the fullback known as “Thump” for his whole life — was crying. “It was last year right before the Georgia Tech game,” Walker said. “I…
DeAmato suceeds despite being a long shot
Fourth and 20, ball on the 25-yard line with 10 seconds left and the Orangemen are down two. The fate of the game doesn’t rest solely on kicker Collin Barber’s right foot. There is little that either head coach Paul Pasqualoni or special teams coach Chris White can do. At this point the most important…
Residents Speak Out Against New Development
The Town of Oyster Bay Environmental Quality Review Commission (TEQR) held a public meeting last Wednesday to discuss the possible construction of housing in Jericho on property known as the Underhill Estate. Under the proposed plan, Nassau County Developer the Holiday Organization, who are in contract to purchase the Tilles Investment Company, is looking to…
Alumni honored in Ceremony
Jericho School District honored alumni Richard Fraser, Edward Marclovich, Glenn Minck, and Leo Roberts last Thursday in a tree dedicating ceremony. The four died during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Over 50 people attended the event, including family members and friends, and featured speeches by Hilari Cohen, president of the Board of Education,…
McNamara: Signed and Delievered
Local hoops hero Gerry McNamara stood in a crowd at Coatsville High School in Pennsylvania surrounded by fans who had caught wind of his legend. In every direction he looked, pens and papers clamored for attention. Everyone wanted his autograph. Overwhelmed, McNamara paused to reflect on what this meant. He had stepped into a realm…