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Holliday, Hyer-Mitchell, Law emerge victorious

By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — It was a comeback story on St. Patrick’s Day

as absentee ballots proved the difference for a pair of Catskill Village Board candidates on Thursday, as Republican incumbent Jeffrey Holliday

and GOP challenger Jamie Hyer-Mitchell won seats on the board after the final votes were tallied.

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voting in the Catskill village election, Holliday (290 votes) trailed Democratic challenger See VICTORY A2

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Development of Cairo town industrial park gets a boost

By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — Greene County is making an investment in the future of industrial development in Cairo as the county Legislature approved $875,000 in funding for a water and

infrastructure project in the town.

During the Legislature’s regular meeting Wednesday evening, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution to use a portion of the county’s $9.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the development of a 120-acre industrial park in Cairo by extending water and sewer lines to the property.

“This goes back to last year,” Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden said Thursday.

“Under economic development, we’re going to assist the See BOOST A2

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Cairo Town Board members Debra Bogins, MaryJo Cords, Supervisor Jason Watts and Michael Flaherty are pictured in this Feb. 16 file photo. Greene lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution to use a portion of the county’s $9.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the development of a 120-acre industrial park in Cairo by extending water and sewer lines to the property.

DA: Man accused of sexually abusing children

By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

SAUGERTIES — An Ulster County man is being held without bail for allegedly sexually abusing several children and photographing the abuse, Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg said Thursday.

Benjamin A. Santiago, 27, of Ulster Ave., Saugerties was indicted by an Ulster County grand jury on one count of predatory sexual assault

Benjamin A. Santiago

said.

Santiago was first arrested Feb. 1, and was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, a class D felony.

Santiago was then arraigned in Saugerties Village Court before Village Justice Robert Rightmyer and was sent to the Ulster County Jail without bail while the investigation continued, Clegg said.

The investigation into the case began Jan. 26, when the Ulster County Family and

Child Advocacy Center began looking into the reported sexual abuse of several girls under the age of 13 in the town of Saugerties.

Based on the investigation, Santiago allegedly sexually abused numerous children under the age of 13 on multiple occasions and photographed the abuse, Clegg said.

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against a child, a class A-II felony; one count of first-degree criminal sexual act, a class B felony; two counts of firstdegree sexual abuse, a class D felony; two counts of seconddegree unlawful surveillance, a class D felony; three counts of use of a child in a sexual performance, a class C felony; 19 counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child, a class E felony; and four counts of first-degree criminal contempt, a class E felony, Clegg

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Michelle Williams (356 votes) by a 66-vote margin, but 328 outstanding absentee ballots were still set to be counted by the Greene County Board of Elections starting at at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday before the race could be decided.

After the absentee ballots were tallied, Holliday scored 496 votes and Williams ended up with 467 votes, giving the victory to Holliday in the twoway race for one unexpired term of two years on the village board.

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town with additional expansion of their water and sewer lines to open up industrial and commercial property on the Route 23 corridor. We would go up to where the McDonald’s is and bore up Route 23.

The developer would then have to add the extensions into the land itself for development.”

Last June, the county released a study prepared for Cairo that included an infrastructure analysis noting numerous potential sites for economic development, including the Route 23 corridor, which the town and county believe could host an industrial park if infrastructure is in place to make the project shovel-ready.

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thank everybody from the bottom of my heart.”

Law said she was happy to earn her second term on the village board.

“It feels good,” she said on Thursday. “The majority of my time elected has been during the pandemic. I always question myself, ‘Could I have done more over these last three years?’ I’m glad to know that so many people took the time out of their day to show up to the polls and vote for me. It lets me know that they truly support me and want to see me there.

I will continue to be a leader and work for the people of this community.”

There were only two outstanding absentee ballots to be counted on Thursday in the Tannersville village election, but the race still had suspense after Tuesday’s results.

Republican challenger Kimberly Thompson earned 33 votes in Tuesday’s in-person voting, with Democratic challenger Mary Susan Timpson receiving 31 votes. After the two outstanding absentee ballots were counted on Thursday morning, with each candidate receiving one vote apiece, resulting in 34 votes for Thompson and 32 for Timpson in the razor-sharp race.

If the Tannersville race had ended in a tie, the seat would have been decided by drawing straws if neither candidate stepped aside. Instead Thompson won a two-year term on the Tannersville Village Board.

Democratic challenger John Gallagher finished with a total of 68 votes to claim his first term on the board, adding two absentee votes to his election day tally.

“I think this is a really big deal,” Cairo Town Supervisor Jason Watts said. “This might bring in some industry, which would of course help out with taxes and jobs and revenues if we can get some kind of big warehouse in there. It would be great.”

The Greene County Industrial Development Agency will develop the project in partnership with Cairo.

“We gave permission to the IDA and they’re going to extend our water and sewer from McDonald’s to the other side of Route 23 to make that property industrial in hopes that somebody will come in because the property will be shovel-ready,” Watts said on Thursday. “We could get some kind of warehousing in there like they have in Coxsackie. It’s right off the highway. The one landowner there has already got the curb cut approved

from New York State to be able to turn right in off the highway. It’s probably one of the best locations for that.”

Watts said he couldn’t specify an exact timeline for when the work could be completed.

“They’re sending it out to bid now,” he said. “I would assume by the end of the summer. They won’t be digging up Route 23 itself, they’ll be boring underneath.”

Groden compared the upcoming Cairo project to a comparable development on Houghtaling Road in Coxsackie.

“This is a similar project that was done in Coxsackie years ago, which is now known as the distribution corridor,” he said. “The town and village all contributed funding to construct infrastructure and then the IDA marketed the land that was available as having all utilities available to the

property. So not having utilities available typically is the stumbling block for development, because a user doesn’t want to go through the process of having to install the main lines. It takes two years or so to do that, so they want what’s typically known as shovelready property. So with us extending these new lines, we’re helping to contribute for future development.”

Watts said there are developers interested in the Cairo property if the water and sewers lines are extended to the site.

“There have been a couple from what I understand from the IDA,” he said. “There have been people coming in to see about having a warehouse, but they want it to be shovelready. They want to be able to just hook up to the water and sewer.”

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Putin vows to rid Russia of ‘traitors’ while waging ukraine war

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Following Tuesday’s election day balloting, HyerMitchell (278 votes) trailed Democratic challenger Megan Henry (344 votes) by 66, a lead that evaporated after the absentee ballots were counted on Thursday, with HyerMitchell ultimately receiving 205 absentee votes and Henry receiving 92 absentee votes for a final tally of 436 ballots.

Republican challenger Diane Petrianni-March finished with 461 votes after the absentee votes were counted.

“I’m grateful and humbled for the opportunity to serve the people of Catskill,” HyerMitchell said on Thursday.

“I’m a lifelong resident of Catskill and look forward to serving our village. I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow board members for the betterment of the community. I want to

President Vladimir Putin warned he would cleanse Russia of the “scum and traitors” he accuses of working covertly for the U.S. and its allies, as the government steps up pressure on domestic critics of his war against Ukraine.

Facing economic meltdown three weeks into the invasion, the Russian leader accused the West of wanting to destroy Russia in a televised video conference laced with dark undertones.

“Any people, and particularly the Russian people, will always be able to tell the patriots from the scum and traitors and spit them out like a midge that accidentally flew into their mouths,” Putin said. “I am convinced that this natural and necessary

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The Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center was assisted in the investigation by Saugerties police.

self-cleansing of society will only strengthen our country, our solidarity, cohesion and readiness to meet any challenge.”

Asked how such a cleansing would operate, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that people “are disappearing from our lives by themselves,” including by resigning from work positions or leaving Russia.

“This is how this purification happens,” he told reporters on a conference call, adding that many people “show themselves to be traitors” at difficult times.

Putin’s threat came two days after a producer at Russia’s state-run Channel One TV interrupted the news with a rare public protest against the war in Ukraine. Marina Ovsyannikova briefly held up a sign behind the news

anchor saying: “They’re lying to you.” After she was given a small fine, the speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament denounced her protest as a “betrayal” and called for her to be punished “with all strictness.”

Nearly 15,000 people have been detained at anti-war protests in Russia since Putin ordered the Feb. 24 invasion, according to the OVDInfo rights organization. In a further effort to clamp down on criticism, Russia adopted a harsh new media law this month that threatens prison terms of up to 15 years for spreading “fake news” about its military or calling for sanctions against the country.

Tens of thousands of Russians have fled abroad to escape the deepening crackdown, seeing little future for

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themselves as the sanctions cast the country deeper into isolation. Many abandoned homes and careers to seek shelter in countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey and Israel.

Russia calls its assault on Ukraine a “special military operation” to protect breakaway Ukrainian regions from what it claims is a fascist regime in Kyiv and insists it’s only targeting military installations. Still, Russian shelling in Ukraine has hit residential areas of cities and caused civilian casualties, with the southern city of Mariupol under a virtual siege for several weeks now.

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Monday, March 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

Greene County Legislature public works executive session 5 p.m.Greene County Office Building, 411 n

Main St., Catskill n Greenville Town Board 7 p.m.

Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville

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Fire Police direct traffic through a busy Route 23 intersection, following a two car accident in Leeds on Wednesday night.

Tuesday, March 22 n Catskill Town Planning Board

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Wednesday, March 23 n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

Athens Fire Department, 39 Third St., Athens Consult the village website for updates the day of the meeting n Catskill Town Zoning Board of Appeals 6 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill 518-943-2141 n Catskill Village Board of Trustees 6:30 p.m. Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill 518943-3830

Thursday, March 24 n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m.

Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

Monday, March 28

Both cars were towed from the scene, following a two car accident in Leeds on Wednesday night.

No injuries Wednesday in 2-car Leeds accident

By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

LEEDS — There were no reported injures after two cars collided on Wednesday night in Leeds, said Steven Nevel, public information officer for

state police Troop F. At about 6:38 p.m., Greene County 911 sent Leeds Fire Company and Catskill Ambulance to Route 23 eastbound at Cauterskill Road, after the two vehicles collided in the intersection.

State police were unable to provide details of the crash Thursday.

Paramedics evaluated three occupants at the scene, who all refused medical treatment.

The eastbound lanes of Route 23 were closed to traffic

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Firefighters push one of the vehicles out of the road, following a two car accident in Leeds on Wednesday night.

until the crash was cleared.

Both cars were towed from the scene.

All firefighters were back in service at 7:45 p.m.

State police investigated.

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

Thursday, March 31 n Coxsackie Village Board Budget

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

Monday, April 4 n Athens Town Board 7 p.m. Athens

Volunteer Firehouse, 39 Third St., Athens 518-945-1052 Changes will be on the Town of Athens web page n Cairo Town Board 7 p.m. Town Hall, 512 Main St., Cairo n Coxsackie Village Organizational Meeting 7 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718 n Greene County Board of Electrical Examiners 1 p.m. at the Greene County Office Building, 411 Main St., 4th Floor, Room 469, Catskill

Tuesday, April 5 n Durham Town Board workshop

meeting 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7309 Route 81, East Durham

Thursday, April 7 n Ashland Town Planning Board 6 p.m. Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Coxsackie Village Board Budget Work Session 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

Monday, April 11 n Ashland Town Board 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall, 12094 Route 23, Ashland n Coxsackie Village Board 7 p.m.

Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-731-2718

Tuesday, April 12 n Coxsackie Village Historic Pres-

ervation Committee 6 p.m. Village Hall, 119 Mansion St., Coxsackie 518-7312718

Wednesday, April 13 n Athens Town Zoning Board of Ap-

peals 7 p.m. Athens Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens n Athens Village Board 6:30 p.m.

Athens Fire Department, 39 Third St., Athens Consult the village website for updates the day of the meeting n Jewett Town Board 7 p.m. Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 County Route 23C, Jewett

Thursday, April 14 n Coxsackie Village Board Budget

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

Monday, April 18 n Athens Town Board 7 p.m. Athens

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

Town Hall, 11159 Route 32, Pioneer Building, Greenville

Tuesday, April 19 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, April 20 n Catskill Library Board 6:45 p.m. at either the Catskill Library, 1 Franklin St., Catskill or Palenville Library, 3303 Route 23A, Palenville

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Greene County has purchased an EcoRich machine to turn food waste into finished compost.

County launches new composting program

By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — A state grant has allowed Greene County Solid Waste Management to launch a pilot composting program designed to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.

The “Help Greene Grow Green” program will begin at the Catskill transfer station and will be open to all county residents.

The county has purchased an EcoRich machine to turn food waste into finished compost.

The machine will reduce food waste and produce compost that will be made available to county residents.

Greene County has secured a grant through the state Department of Environmental Conservation for 50 percent reimbursement of the purchase of the EcoRich machine and special compostable bags.

As part of the program, beginning on April 4, residents will be able to pick up complimentary 100% compostable bags to store and transport their food waste to the Catskill transfer station.

The free bags will be available at the Catskill transfer station Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

“The Legislature is committed to reducing the amount of waste being shipped out of Greene County,” Greene County Legislature Vice Chairman Matthew Luvera, R-Catskill, said in a statement. “This new composting machine will do just that for residents and in the next phase for businesses.”

The program may expand to the other three Greene transfer stations in Coxsackie, Hunter and Windham based on demand.

County residents can drop off their bags for composting April 25 at the Catskill transfer station.

The date to pick up the compost will depend on the availability and demand of the program.

Residents are encouraged to compost food byproducts

including fruit peels, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy, shells, bones, eggshells, breads, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags and nut shells.

The list of items prohibited from composting include metal, glass, plastic, chemicals, diapers, rubber bands, shredded newspapers, cardboard and paper.

“We are excited to provide solutions to not only help the environment but reduce the amount of money we pay to send garbage out of the county to a landfill,” Greene County Director of Solid Waste Paul Vosburgh said in a statement. “This will also provide a way to give back to the community through the use of composting for home gardening.”

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Mr. Cuomo’s gambit exposed Can there be any doubt left that the former Cuomo administration bumbled, fumbled and just plain lied through one of the worst scandals to emerge from the pandemic?

As an audit released Tuesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli makes abundantly clear, the Cuomo administration undercounted COVID deaths in nursing homes by at least 4,100 as the pandemic raged.

Nothing about what happened here is acceptable.

The audit details how health officials undercounted deaths in nursing homes by more than 50% at certain points during the height of the crisis, confirming similar findings reported by Attorney General Letitia James’

office in 2021.

Investigators also found that officials were unprepared for such a deadly outbreak in elder care facilities and that the Department of Health intentionally concealed information about fatalities as former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to control the information allowed to reach the public.

Many of us watched televised legislative hearings where state agencies faced resistance from Department of Health officials who refused to provide a breakdown of the nursing home residents who died from COVID. In other words, the actual death toll of the coronavirus in nursing home residents may never be known.

Cuomo officials “routinely reported incorrect data, in-

flating the perception of New York’s performance against other states” in managing the outbreak, according to the audit. The Cuomo administration only counted residents who died in elder care facilities, not those who died in hospitals.

If Cuomo wants to rehabilitate his image, as he has announced, and make another run at elected office, which is questionable, at best, he must stop denying what is now painfully obvious and come clean about his role in the nursing home debacle.

If he refuses to do that, there is only one thing to be done. The former governor must be publicly ostracized and never again be allowed to abuse his constitutional power for self-aggrandizement.

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What Lindsey Graham’s call to ‘take out’ Putin says about GOP ‘strength’ Paul Waldman and Greg Sargent The Washington Post

Two weeks ago, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called for the assassination of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

“The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out,” he tweeted.

“You would be doing your country - and the world - a great service.”

On Wednesday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s dramatic appeal to Congress complicated an extraordinarily challenging situation for the United States, Graham was asked whether he still believed that. He answered in the affirmative.

“I hope he’ll be taken out, one way or the other,” Graham responded. “If John McCain were here, he’d be saying the same thing, I think.”

With this bit of posturing, Graham has offered a helpful illustration of two important things about the current conflict. First, as hard as this might be for some Republicans to fathom, there are times when it’s more impor-

tant to ask “Is this a smart thing to say?” than it is to ask “Will saying this make me look tougher than my political opponents?”

Second, while there are many ways the war in Ukraine could end, it’s unlikely to be a joyous victory for the forces of liberty. The best possible settlement for the Ukrainian people is almost certainly one that will allow Putin, in some fashion, to save face. In fact, there may be no other way for the conflict to end. So what Putin cares about, feels and fears is of great concern to the whole world.

Republicans know that perfectly well. But if and when the invasion does end, Graham and his Republican colleagues will rush to the cameras to say everything would have gone much better had President Joe Biden not been so “weak.”

There’s no question that on barstools around the country, people are saying “Somebody’s gotta take Putin out.” But the difference

between your uncle saying it and a prominent U.S. senator saying it is that in the eyes of the world - especially in the eyes of Putin himself that represents, if not the position of the U.S. government, an indication of what might one day be the position of the U.S. government.

From everything we know, Putin believes that the West, and the United States in particular, are out to get him personally and debilitate Russia’s standing in the world. That’s part of what drives him to expand Russia’s borders and what enrages him about Ukraine’s turn to the West, with the suggestion that they might someday join the European Union or NATO. This notion is also central to the story he’s telling to justify the invasion, the story about the West victimizing Russia.

The point is not that we need to indulge his beliefs.

It’s that at certain moments we should choose not to reinforce those beliefs, or least not reinforce that story.

Biden is right to pass on Zelensky’s no-fly zone James Hohmann The Washington Post

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky played on America’s desire to be “the leader of the world” when he implored Congress on Wednesday to support a no-fly zone. Making references to the Declaration of Independence, Mount Rushmore and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., he explained how his country has faced the equivalent of a Sept. 11 or Pearl Harbor every night for three weeks.

“In your great history, you have pages that would allow you to understand Ukrainians,” Zelensky said.

Wearing the olive-green Tshirt that has become his wartime uniform, and appearing virtually from a capital that’s under siege, Zelensky was David asking us to join his fight against Goliath. Make no mistake: That’s what the no-fly zone he wants would mean - a hot war between the world’s two biggest nuclear powers.

President Joe Biden’s greatest skill is showing empathy, but the current crisis has proved that he’s also capable of hardheadedness. We must be clear-eyed about where our interests align with - but also diverge from - Ukraine’s. We climb the escalation ladder at our peril. That’s why Biden’s response to Zelensky was so wise: The most we can realistically do is give David more slingshots.

Zelensky told Congress that new institutions are necessary to keep up with the times.

He proposed what he called U-24, an alliance that would respond like firefighters to global blazes within 24 hours. What

he described sounded like a mix of a modern-day League of Nations and something Aaron Sorkin would have written into an episode of “The West Wing.”

He’s touting this idea because Ukraine is not a member of NATO or the European Union.

Biden has made clear that his red line is NATO and that the United States will fight to defend “every inch” of member countries. The attack on Kyiv, grievous as it is, is not an attack on Berlin, Paris or London. We are not obligated by treaty to respond. Indeed, Russian President Vladimir Putin almost certainly wouldn’t have risked an invasion of Ukraine if it were in the alliance.

American and Ukrainian interests overlap, to be sure, but not entirely. While Zelensky and Biden share an interest in making sure this war never becomes a victory for Putin, people in Washington, D.C., and Kyiv likely differ in their interpretations of what constitutes defeat for Moscow. Americans might be somewhat satisfied if Putin paid such a high price in blood and treasure from this misadventure that he’s scared off from directly challenging NATO members. The Baltic states would be able to breathe easier in that scenario, but Ukrainians will consider anything less than maintaining their sovereignty to be a failure.

The domestic politics of this have become pretty clear, which is why neither Republican nor Democratic congressional leaders support the nofly zone. A Pew Research Center poll released Tuesday finds 77 percent of Americans back

keeping large numbers of U.S. troops in NATO countries near Ukraine, but only 35% support taking military action “even if it risks a nuclear conflict with Russia.” Only 12% of respondents “strongly” favor that latter approach.

With that in mind, Zelensky acknowledged during his speech that the no-fly zone might be too much for the United States to stomach before asking for more equipment and stiffer sanctions.

When Biden addressed the country a few hours after Zelensky, his tone was unmistakably measured. He didn’t even acknowledge the no-fly-zone request. And he made clear that this is Ukraine’s fight, not ours.

“We are united in our abhorrence of Putin’s depraved onslaught,” Biden said, “and we’re going to continue to have their back as they fight - for their freedom, their democracy, their very survival.”

But the American president also emphasized that the United States sent $650 million in weapons to Ukraine last year and has provided another $1 billion in security assistance within the past week. The new package he announced includes 800 antiaircraft weapons, 9,000 anti-armor weapons, 7,000 small arms, 20 million rounds of ammunition and an unspecified number of drones.

That’s not a beanbag. But it is not a declaration of war, either. If Zelensky has incentives to pull the United States deeper into this war, Biden has good reasons to resist getting sucked into what he fears would become World War III.

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Zelensky’s appeal deserves a generous response The Washington Post

An anxious world, yearning for clarity after three weeks of war in Ukraine, heard from three presidents on Wednesday. The first was Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who has so impressively rallied his people and galvanized the world against Russian aggression. The clarity he provided in a live address delivered remotely from Kyiv to a congressional assembly in Washington was moral and emotional, conveyed not only in his own words but also in a graphic video compilation of Russian atrocities against Ukraine’s civilian population.

Evoking aerial attacks in U.S. history such as Pearl Harbor and Sept. 11, 2001, Zelensky reminded lawmakers that his country “experienced the same . . . every night for three weeks now.” He repeated his request, to which the United States had already responded coolly, for a NATO-enforced no-fly zone over Ukraine. But

then, showing that pragmatism is also one of his leadership talents, Zelensky proposed the “alternative” of supplying Ukraine with aircraft and antiaircraft systems.

To this wise suggestion, the second president to speak President Joe Biden - replied by announcing that the United States will indeed step up its military shipments to Ukraine, to include more shoulderfired antiaircraft missiles and “longer-range systems,” seemingly a reference to the Russian-made S-300 batteries that Zelensky specifically asked for, and that might be available from Eastern European NATO members. Biden also offered “cutting edge” drones. All told, the president said, the United States has authorized $1 billion in military aid in just the past week.

This is, indeed, a credible alternative to the no-fly zone, the risks of which still outweigh the benefits, and which NATO Secretary General Jens

Stoltenberg separately ruled out in a statement between the end of Zelensky’s remarks and the beginning of Biden’s.

Some Republicans continue to blame Vladimir Putin’s war on Biden’s purported “enormous mistakes” - as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, put it - or to fault the U.S. president for not doing enough to help Ukraine’s cause, now that it is suddenly politically popular in this country. Indeed, that cause might even be more popular among Republican voters than . Putin’s most famous American apologist, former President Donald Trump. Such electionyear foreign policy partisanship should end. Meanwhile, Biden’s best answer to it is to stay the course he’s on, which includes trying to build on the good-faith support his policy has received from responsible leaders in both parties. That will also, inevitably, include widening of economic sanctions on Russia.

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Starting from seed

By Thomas Christopher For Columbia-Greene Media

If the pandemic has brought us any good besides opportunities to work from home, it is a boom in the sale of seeds, especially vegetable seeds. So rapidly were the seeds flying off the shelf in 2020 that I found many of my usual sources sold out when I tried to place my late winter orders. This reversal of a long-term decline in seed sales is a very good thing. I believe that having experienced the advantages of starting a garden from seed, gardeners will no longer be content with filling their plots with whatever they find as already-started seedlings at the local garden center or big box store.

This is not just a matter of economics, though starting your plants from seed is much cheaper than purchasing them as seedlings.

The bigger distinction lies in the variety of plant types available to the gardener. The retailers of seedlings must focus on a limited number of best sellers. Seed catalogs, in contrast, offer an almost endless array of choices.

My favorite tomato seed source, appropriately named Tomato Growers Supply (https:// tomatogrowers.com/) sells more than 380 different varieties of tomatoes alone (it also sells an intriguing selection of other seeds from peppers to eggplants and watermelons). This assortment of tomatoes may seem excessive, but it really isn’t. Aside from catering to all the different tastes, from tart or sweet, this broad selection ensures that there are tomato types suited to every possible situation from those with long, warm, and sunny growing seasons, to my own chilly, cloudy, short-seasoned New England hilltop. In the years that I was lazy and contented myself with tomato seedlings from the nursery, I got only a meagre harvest because those seedlings were chosen from varieties that thrive in more average conditions.

Likewise, my go-to source of lettuce seed, Johnny’s Selected Seeds (https://www.

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Starting vegetable plants from seed is much cheaper than purchasing them as seedlings, but the biggest distinction lies in the variety of plant types available to the gardener.

johnnyseeds.com/), offers not just a couple of generic industry standards, but rather a smorgasbord of differently adapted types. I can opt for cultivars that perform best in the chilly weather of spring, types that are slower to go to seed in the warmer days of summer, even lettuces that are ideal for a fall crop. And there are bibb, oakleaf, buttercrunch, romaines, and looseleafs, greens to make every kind of salad.

I also enjoy the process of starting seeds as a kick-off to my gardening year. In most cases, I start the seeds indoors, in trays of seedstarting mix lined up under fluorescent or LED lights in my basement. Windowsills, I have found, rarely furnish enough light for healthy seedling growth, and the ambient temperature tends to range from too cold to too hot,

depending on the time of day. I’ve found a mixture of “cool” and “warm” lights suspended 2”-4” above the seedling’s tops work well.

In the past I’ve relied on 4-foot fluorescent tubes, but I am transitioning to LED fixtures because of their energy savings and because fluorescents contain toxic mercury.

I must confess to one environmentally questionable practice. I long ago gave up the use of peat in my gardening. The bogs from which it is harvested are ravaged by the process. The Canadian producers claim that sphagnum peat is a renewable resource if stripped from the bogs at a moderate rate, but I am dubious about the truth of that. Nevertheless, I do start my seeds in peat-based, soilless mixes designed for this purpose. Sphagnum peat is naturally antiseptic — it was used

Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies ALBANY — For a limited time, the American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.

At the same time, the Red Cross blood supply remains vulnerable, and individuals are urged to schedule a blood or platelet donation.

In the days and weeks ahead, it’s critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply so hospital patients can receive the care they need. To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

The Red Cross first tested donations for COVID-19 antibodies earlier in the pandemic to provide convalescent plasma for patients. When infection rates decreased and new treatment options

became available, the Red Cross discontinued the program. With the surge of new variants, hospitals began to seek out more treatments for their most vulnerable patients, and new clinical trial data has shown that convalescent plasma may benefit immunocompromised patients. The Red Cross is resuming this program to ensure doctors have every tool available to support treatment.

Antibody testing will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus following vaccination or infection, regardless of whether they developed symptoms.

Donations will be tested using samples pulled at the time of donation and sent to a testing laboratory where they will also undergo routine infectious disease testing. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity.

COVID-19 antibody test results will be available 1-2 weeks after donation in the Red Cross Blood Donor App

or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test.

All who come to give blood or platelets in March will get a $10 e-gift card, thanks to Fanatics. Plus, donors will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2022 MLB® AllStar Game® in Los Angeles, California, when you come to give March 1-31. The package includes two tickets to 2022 MLB® All-Star Saturday, the 2022 Home Run Derby, and the 2022 MLB® All-Star Game®, round-trip airfare to Los Angeles, four-night hotel accommodations (July 16-20, 2022), plus a $750 gift card for expenses.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows a high level of safety and infection control, and additional precautions — including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status — have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance.

Donors are asked to schedule

an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®.

With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

The spring season provides a fresh start to become tobacco-free ALBANY — As New Yorkers look forward to the spring season, many of their New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. Studies confirm these resolutions often fail after a few weeks, yet the spring season offers hope to try again. The New York State Smokers’ Quitline reminds all tobacco users that this time of renewal can provide a fresh start to prepare for another quit-attempt. Highly trained Quit Coaches are available seven days a week at 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866697-8487) and nysmokefree. com to assist with developing quit-plans, navigating triggers and using stop-smoking medications.

In the Capital Region, Laura H. of West Sand Lake overcame a 40-year addiction to cigarettes through the Quitline’s support. Through consultation with the Quit Coaches and use of free Quitline-provided nicotine patches and nicotine gum to control her cravings, Laura

achieved success and has remained tobacco-free since February 2021. The Quitline featured her this past New Year’s as one of its yearly “Success Stories.”

Simply quitting with no plan or “going cold turkey” rarely leads to sustained tobacco-free living. The 2020 Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking Cessation, in fact, cites only a 7 to 8 percent success rate following such an approach. Becoming tobacco-free takes planning, willpower and assistance. The following three suggestions represent just a few things to consider in preparation for a spring quit-attempt.

Clear away excess lighters and ashtrays. Commit to a new lifestyle by removing tobacco product accessories such as lighters and ashtrays.

Successful quitters often find they need to remove reminders and/or refrain from particular places or people – at least for the first few weeks of quitting.

Conduct a deep clean of your home and/or car. For increased odds of becoming tobacco-free, a deep clean of areas with lingering tobacco smell will boost one’s ability to tackle cravings. Cleaner environments with invigorating scents offer tobacco users a fresh start to help break their dependence.

Investigate nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) medications to improve your chances for becoming and staying tobacco-free.

Making behavior changes combined with NRT plays a major role in tobaccofree success. Tobacco users should consult a healthcare professional as well as the Quitline’s Quit Coaches to determine which NRT medications — such as patches, gum and/or lozenges — may be best suited to treat their particular level of tobacco dependence. When used as instructed and in combination, NRT medications can double or triple the odds of

becoming and staying tobacco-free.

For additional resources on how to become tobaccofree this spring, the Quitline encourages all New Yorkers to visit the CDC’s Tips® from Former Smokers website at cdc.gov/tips. Sections within the site include methods for quitting, a deeper look at NRT, supplemental apps and powerful testimonials about the health consequences of continued tobacco use.

The spring season coincides with clearing out old things to make room for something new. The Quitline is here to help give all tobacco users a fresh start and renewed focus on healthier living. Remember to consult a healthcare professional and the Quitline for support, investigate stop-smoking medications and try, try again to become tobaccofree. Call 1-866-NY-QUITS or visit nysmokefree.com to help you or your loved one begin a season of change.

for bandaging wounds in World War I — and I have found that seedlings planted in a peatbased mix are much less susceptible to diseases. In particular, it seems to ward off a fungal disease of young seedlings, “damping off,” that was my nemesis when I used to use soil and compost based mixes. As a result, I still indulge in a bale of some “peat-lite” mix every spring, although I have switched to alternative sources of organic materials such as compost and manure to enrich my garden beds.

There are all sorts of pragmatic reasons for starting your garden from seed. For me, however, the greatest reward is not in the practicalities, but in the sense of magic that is evoked by watching the tiny shoots emerging from the trays of seed-starting mixes. That is a miracle which, for me, never grows old. It reconnects me to the sense of wonder that originally attracted me to gardening more than 50 years ago. Planting seeds never fails to make me feel young, and hopeful, once again.

Be-a-Better-Gardener is a community service of Berkshire Botanical Garden, located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Its mission, to provide knowledge of gardening and the environment through a diverse range of classes and programs, informs and inspires thousands of students and visitors each year. Thomas Christopher is a volunteer at Berkshire Botanical Garden and is the author or co-author of more than a dozen books, including Nature into Art and The Gardens of Wave Hill. He is the 2021 Garden Club of America’s National Medalist for Literature, a distinction reserved to recognize those who have left a profound and lasting impact on issues that are most important to the GCA. Tom’s companion broadcast to this column, Growing Greener, streams on WESUFM.org, Pacifica Radio and NPR and is available at his website, https://www.thomaschristophergardens.com/podcast.

National Bank of Coxsackie announces new VP/Chief Risk Officer COXSACKIE — The National Bank of Coxsackie announced that Thomas H. Signor has joined National Bank of Coxsackie as its new VP/Chief Risk Officer, effective March 2.

Signor is joining National Bank of Coxsackie after a successful stint at Paradigm Capital Management Inc., where he served as the Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to that, Signor developed his skills as EVP & Chief Operating Officer at the Kinderhook Bank. He has established close ties with the community, earning both his CPA and Series 6 certification in Upstate New York. His wealth of knowledge and financial expertise will be a key asset in the continued economic growth of Greene County.

Signor is ready to hit the ground running, stating: “I am proud to join the National Bank of Coxsackie at this exciting time for the Bank. I look forward to assisting in managing risk and supporting healthy growth.”

National Bank of Coxsackie CEO John A. Balli is excited to add more talent to the team as well, saying: “The potential for growth is

Thomas H. Signor

outstanding. The level of experience and poise Thomas brings to our team is extremely beneficial – I look forward to working with such a strong team to help serve the Capital Region’s financial needs.”

Since 1852, The National Bank of Coxsackie has been the reliable hometown bank of choice for thousands of clients. With eight locations ranging from Coxsackie to Glenmont, they are proud to service the Capital Region.

They remain committed to providing clients with the same products and services as the larger banks, while delivering them with a neighborly touch.

Volunteers sought for Putnam Hospital programs CARMEL — Putnam Hospital is looking to recruit adult volunteers for several open positions at the facility.

Volunteers 18 and older are needed to manage the hospital gift shop as cashiers and to welcome and escort patients and visitors to their destinations within the hospital. Volunteers will bring patients and visitors to medical and surgical appointments as well as patient floors. They will also provide wheelchair assistance when needed. Volunteers are also needed for the peer-to-peer patient support program. This new program connects volunteers with patients who may have had similar experiences, allowing them to lend an ear and to support them emotionally through their healthcare journey.

“These volunteer positions are a great way to communicate with patients and to help them feel comfortable and safe when they may feel anxious and alone,” Volunteer Resources Manager John Mahoney said.

Potential candidates will undergo an interview and screening process to determine if these positions are a good match for them. Walking and standing for extended periods of time as well as a friendly, caring manner are prerequisites to the volunteer post.

To apply, contact John Mahoney at john.mahoney@ nuvancehealth.org or 845-2304752. For volunteer information at Putnam Hospital, visit https://www.nuvancehealth. org/locations/putnam-hospital.

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Alan I. Samuels Alan I. Samuels, PhD, 81, of Delmar passed away on March 16, 2022 at home.

He was born in Memphis, TN, a son of the late Bernard and Beckie Mandelman Samuels. Dr. Samuels received his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee, a PhD from Tulane Pharmacology, and a Fellowship at Harvard.

As a pharmacologist he worked at Revlon Healthcare Group, Tuckahoe, NY and then the Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX. Husband of Joyce E. Braak, MD, father of Adam M. Samuels of Austin, TX, brother of Sidney P. Samuels of San Francisco, CA and Jerry E. Samuels of Concord, CA, uncle of Brent and Ivan Samuels, both of San Francisco, CA. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 20th at 2:00 pm at Temple Israel, 220 Spring St., Catskill, NY. Rabbi Zoe B. Zak will officiate. Interment will follow in Temple Israel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, Catskill. Messages of condolence may be made to www.MillspaughCamerato.com.

3 Missouri men get probation in Capitol riot Judy L. Thomas The Kansas City Star

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three Springfield men charged with breaching the Capitol together during the Jan. 6 insurrection were sentenced in federal court Thursday to probation, a fine and community service.

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich sentenced Zachary Martin to three years’ probation, while Michael Quick and his older brother Stephen got two year’s probation. All three men also must pay a $1,000 fine and perform 60 hours of community service, and Martin and Michael Quick were ordered to undergo a mental health assessment and treatment if necessary.

The men also must pay $500 in restitution for damage to the Capitol building, which prosecutors said totaled $1.5 million.

The sentencing hearing was held by video conference in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

“Given that these defendants did not plan to go inside the Capitol that day ahead of time, this seemed to be a spur-of-themoment decision,” Friedrich said, adding that it showed “incredibly poor judgment.”

Friedrich noted that the men didn’t damage property, assault anyone or enter any private areas and cooperated with law enforcement, shared evidence with the FBI and spoke to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

“All of that reflects favorably on them.” But she added: “It was obviously a reckless decision.”

The three had each pleaded guilty in December to one count of parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol building, a misdemeanor. They faced a maximum sentence of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine.

The government had requested that the court sentence Martin to 30 days’ incarceration followed by 36 months’ probation and $500 restitution.

It asked that Michael Quick be sentenced to three months’ home detention followed by 36 months’ probation, 60 hours of community service and $500 restitution; and that Stephen Quick receive two months’ home detention followed by 36 months’ probation, 60 hours of community service and $500 restitution.

All three defendants addressed the court prior to their sentencing.

“It’s just been really hard, and I can’t believe that I made the decision to do what I did that day,” Martin said. “I just want you to know that I just am truly sorry. It is just totally embarrassing to be here right now.”

Friedrich asked Martin why he felt he was fully justified to invade the Capitol on Jan. 6.

“In looking at this now, where you sit, do you see how erroneous that view was?” she said.

“Yes, your honor, I definitely do,” he replied.

“Can you help me understand what was going through your mind at that point?” Friedrich asked.

“It was just wild and crazy and I just wasn’t thinking straight when that happened,” he said. “I wish I had never gone to the Capitol. I wish we would have left immediately.”

Michael Quick said that “we’ve all experienced a great deal of remorse.”

“We’ve all been through a lot,” he said. “That’s really about all I can say about that.

Deeply regrettable. No intentions to go to the Capitol, and if that’s a moment we could take back, we would have not went.”

Stephen Quick said he was “truly embarrassed with our actions.”

“It was really totally out of character for us,” he said, “and I am sorry.”

The men’s attorney, Joe Passanise, wrote in their sentencing memorandums that they went to the nation’s capital “on a whim” to attend the proTrump “Stop the Steal Rally.”

“Martin and the Quicks, specifically, felt compelled as patriots based on the skepticism surrounding the integrity of the 2020 election to be a face in the crowd at the rally,” the document said.

“There was no master plan to enter the Capitol on January 6, but rather a reckless decision driven by adrenaline and curiosity. The three men could not have anticipated, nor controlled the chaos that occurred.”

Passanise told the court Thursday that “all three of them accepted responsibility.”

“This is a situation where all three have been embarrassed here in our community, they’ve been humbled by this process, they’ve lost family and friends because of their behavior and their actions that day on January 6,” he said. “They’ve tried to right the wrong since day one.”

Prosecutors said the men traveled together to D.C. with a friend of Martin’s from Alabama. After the pro-Trump rally, they went to the Capitol, entering together through a broken window. They were aware of the potential for violence, prosecutors said, because they stood inside the Senate wing door while a crowd chanted “fight for Trump” as Capitol police were backed up against the wall. The men were in the building for about 16 minutes.

Jussie Smollett’s legal win sees him dodge weeks in jail — at least for now Megan Crepeau and Jason Meisner Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO — In a scathing ruling that was to send Jussie Smollett to jail for the first few months of his probation sentence, Cook County Judge James Linn last week told the convicted actor that “sometimes the hammer of justice has to fall.”

Less than a week later, an Illinois appellate court lifted Linn’s hammer back up — at least partially. Smollett walked out of custody Wednesday evening after two appeals court judges agreed his 150-day jail sentence should be put on hold while his appeal is pending.

That decision, however, applied only to Smollett’s jail sentence, which Linn had ordered would begin immediately, perhaps anticipating the appeal move and ensuring Smollett spend at least some days behind bars. The actor still must serve the 30-month probation term while his case makes his way through the higher courts, and he is still on the hook to pay more than $120,000 in restitution, according to his legal team.

The conditions of Smollett’s probation are relatively lenient. He can travel without restriction and may report by phone instead of showing up in person, Linn said last week.

Meanwhile, the restitution money is not due for 30 months, according to his defense team, and the appeals process may well have run its course before then. In general, appeals can take months if not years to fully resolve, especially if efforts are made to take them beyond the appellate level to the state Supreme Court.

In comments to reporters outside the jail after Smollett’s release, defense attorneys said they were eager to launch their appeal in earnest.

In the coming months, the higher court could read and consider briefings from both sides, and may request to hear oral arguments before making a decision. Smollett will of course stay free at least until then.

“We have real, definitive issues for appeal, and that’s why (the appellate court) made the decision that they made,” attorney Tamara Walker told reporters.

A jury convicted Smollett late last year on low-level felony charges alleging he lied to police after staging a phony hate crime attack on himself.

He was sentenced at a dramatic hearing last week, which ended with Smollett loudly

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Jussie Smollett leaves the Cook County Jail after he was ordered to be released late Wednesday, March 16, 2022, pending appeal of his conviction and 150-day sentence for staging a fake hate crime on himself.

proclaiming his innocence and raising his fist in the air as he was led into custody.

The one-page order issued by the Illinois Appellate Court stated that Smollett was to be released from Cook County Jail after signing a $150,000 recognizance bond, which would not require him to post any money.

The three-judge panel was split 2-1, with Justices Thomas Hoffman and Joy Cunningham agreeing to grant the motion.

The only explanation offered in the order was that Smollett has never been convicted of a violent offense and would have completed his sentence of incarceration well before his appeal is decided.

In dissent, Justice Maureen Connors wrote only that she would “deny this motion.”

Smollett’s case has an unusually complicated history, meaning there are many potential arguments to explore on appeal.

Wednesday night outside the jail, Smollett’s attorneys focused largely on an argument that Smollett’s second prosecution violated his rights against double jeopardy.

“In this country, you cannot punish a person twice, and while everyone was focused on the sensationalism surrounding this case, people were not focused on the constitutionality of the prosecution,” attorney Nenye Uche said. “It is unconstitutional to charge someone twice.”

Smollett was initially charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office in February 2019. However, the

16-count indictment was dismissed without notice the next month, in exchange for Smollett’s agreement to forfeit his $10,000 bond money and in acknowledgment of community service he had performed.

The abrupt dismissal in such a high-profile case led to great confusion and proved to be fertile ground for conspiracy theories. At the request of a former appellate judge, a special prosecutor was appointed to determine if Smollett should be charged again and investigate whether there was any wrongdoing in Cook County prosecutors’ handling of the case.

The entirety of the first prosecution was invalid, Judge Michael Toomin ruled, since State’s Attorney Kim Foxx had not properly recused herself from the first proceedings.

Special prosecutor Dan Webb brought Smollett up on new charges in early 2020. Foxx has defended her office’s handling of the case and has been critical of Smollett’s sentence.

Smollett’s team has already tried to get Cook County courts to throw out Smollett’s second case thrown out on doublejeopardy grounds. Legal experts have speculated that the argument would have little chance of success; doublejeopardy protections generally only kick in once there is a guilty plea or a trial has begun.

And Toomin’s ruling voided the entire first prosecution start to finish.

However, Smollett’s attorneys have recently stated that the $10,000 Smollett paid in his first case qualifies as punishment, and any further

Gas giveaway causes traffic trouble, while entrants ‘burning gas trying to get gas’ Olivia Olander and Madeline Buckley Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO — A gas giveaway by entrepreneur and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson caused a headache for some Chicagoans Thursday morning, and not from fuel fumes: Cars reportedly lined up overnight in anticipation of the 7 a.m. start time, causing backups near the preselected gas stations around the city.

Wilson pledged to give away $200,000 of gasoline via $50 gifts to motorists filling up Thursday, on a first-come, first-serve basis — and hit that limit before the morning was over. But social media posts and interviews with people who went out for free gas described chaotic, Black Fridaylike scenes.

“I literally sat in the line for about an hour til I got almost to the front,” said Chantine Adams, a Humboldt Park resident who tried to get gas at a location at Pulaski Road and Grand Avenue.

Adams said she nearly reached the front of the line, when a police officer rerouted her and funneled her toward an exit. She ended up paying

for gas in a different location.

“It really upset me ... I was already on an empty tank of gas,” Adams said. “I was literally driving the last of my gas to get there. It’s already hard with everything going on here in Chicago, the economy, the gas prices, rent still have to be paid.”

Wilson, a businessman and perennial political candidate who frequently sponsors similar giveaways, said he was moved by community members who told him they can’t afford enough gas to get to work.

“I was pumping some gas in my car last week and if I take notice of high prices ... what about people not in the income bracket I’m in?” Wilson told the Chicago Tribune.

One person responded to Wilson’s initial Facebook post saying there were too “many people at the gas station on 28th (Street) and Kedzie (Avenue),” adding that “the line is all the way down to 26th and Kedzie wrapped around all the way (past) Homan and 26th.”

They said they left the house at 3:45 a.m. but still “missed out on this one.” Another user wrote: “I’m burning gas trying

to get gas.”

When asked about the traffic jams and crowds of people, Wilson said the lines of people underscore the high level of need. He plans to do it again on March 31 and pledged to contribute even more next time.

“These are people here that need to get to work, need to have food,” Wilson said.

“There are traffic jams when (people) go to a Chicago Bulls game. ... Why don’t they complain about the Chicago Bulls?”

And some who sought out the free gas, like Robbie McGlory of Berwyn, described Wilson as generous.

“It went really smooth for me,” McGlory said. “I know there were like a few people cutting in line and they had issues with that, but they tried their best to keep it organized.”

The average price of regular was $4.84 per gallon in Chicago Thursday, up from $3.28 a year ago, according to AAA. The 10 selected gas stations are in neighborhoods from Rogers Park and Calumet Heights to Albany Park. The full list is available on Wilson’s social media.

punishment on top of that would violate his rights.

Potentially complicating the matter: There was no judge’s order concretely defining the $10,000 as a fine or restitution, and Smollett’s prior legal team in 2019denied that any quid pro quo deal was made with prosecutors, saying charges were dropped outright and Smollett voluntarily gave up the money simply so he could move on with his life.

Smollett’s attorneys have also recently argued that the initial dismissal of charges amounted to an immunity deal, or a contract with the state that the second prosecution violated.

Attorneys said Wednesday night they were hopeful that the higher court would focus on the legal issues, not the media firestorm or the potential politics of the high-profile case.

“There is no room for politics in our court system, and our appellate courts in this great state do not play politics,” Uche told reporters.

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION’S ACADEMY OF FORTEPIANO PERFORMANCE PRESENTS

INTERNATIONAL SALON 9: BEETHOVEN AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH

CALENDAR LISTINGS MARCH 19

HUNTER – Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Academy of Fortepiano Performance continues its International Fortepiano Salon Series on March 19, with the presentation of Salon 9: Beethoven and Freedom of Speech. Livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube at 3 p.m.

EDT(8 p.m. Europe), the event will be hosted by Academy of Fortepiano Performance faculty Maria Rose and Yi-heng Yang, and feature a talk by Bart van Oort on the role of speech patterns in Classical Performance Practice and a performance of Beethoven’s Moonlight sonata

by Petra Somlai. Bart and Petra, both professors of fortepiano at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague will be guest hosts from their home studio.

Petra Somlai was born in Hungary where she graduated in conducting and piano performance at the Béla Bartók Conservatory (Budapest) and completed her modern piano degree at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Budapest) in 2007.

During these years the focus of her interest gradually turned to the authentic interpretation on period instruments. She studied fortepiano and harpsichord with David Ward (England), and later under the direction of Fabio Bonizzoni, Menno van Delft, and Bart van Oort at the Sweelinck Conservatory at Amsterdam and the Royal Conservatory at The Hague where she

Bart van Oort, Petra Somlai

graduated summa cum laude in 2011. In 2010 Petra Somlai won first prize and the audience award at the International Fortepiano Competition in Bruges (Belgium).

Since 2012 she has performed often as a conducting soloist with various orchestras. Petra Somlai was assistant professor of Early Keyboards on the faculty of University of North Texas from 2013-2015. Since 2018 she has recorded several CDs with solo and chamber music repertory. Currently she is professor of fortepiano at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague.

Bart van Oort studied piano and fortepiano at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1986 he won the first prize and the Audience prize at the International Fortepiano Competition in Brugges, Belgium, and he

subsequently studied with Malcolm Bilson at Cornell University (USA), receiving a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Historical Performance Practice in 1993.

He has since given lectures and masterclasses and performed all over the world. Since 1997 Van Oort has made over fifty recordings of chamber music and solo repertory, including the 4-CD box set The Art of the Nocturne in the Nineteenth Century, the Complete Haydn Piano Trios (10 CDs) with his ensemble the Van Swieten Society, with Malcolm Bilson and five other fortepianists the Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas and, with four other fortepianists, the Complete Haydn Piano Sonatas.

Register at catskillmtn.org to receive the link to participate. Watch the virtual salon

on Facebook and YouTube on March 19, 2022, at 3PM EDT. About the Academy of Fortepiano Performance The Academy of Fortepiano Performance was co-founded by fortepianists Audrey Ax inn, Maria Rose, and Yi-hung 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.Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Four-Time Grammy Award Winning R&B Group Boyz II Men Announces Tour Stop at Proctors in Schenectady SCHENECTADY — Proctors Collaborative is happy to announce that Boyz II Men will be coming to Proctors in Schenectady at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 presented by Live Nation. Pre-sales will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15 with the official on-sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 18. Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or online at proctors.org.

Boyz II Men--originally made up of Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Wayna Morris and Shawn Stockman-are an R&B vocal group from America, who found fame during the 1990s with Motown Records. Their style of music includes emotional ballads and acapella styles and they are currently the best-selling R&B group of all time, selling over 64 million albums.

Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men’s debut album was released in 1991 called Cooleyhighharmony. The album did extremely well and sold over nine million copies as well as winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo

or Group with Vocals. The album featured popular hits such as “Motownphilly” and “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.”

Since then, they’ve gone on to release mega-hits like “I’ll Make

Love to You,” “End of the Road,” “One Sweet Day,” and many more. In 2011, Boyz II Men celebrated their 20th anniversary by releasing an album fittingly named Twenty.

This album was the group’s first in nearly a decade.

Throughout their total 25-year career, they’ve won nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Awards, and a 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a Casino Entertainment Award for their acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Along with their musical passions, they also started their own charity called Boyz II Men House to support individuals and organizations that focus on improving quality of life while contributing to those who are less fortunate.

Tony Award-Winning Musical “Fun Home” at Ghent Playhouse

Armen Donelian, Jay Anderson, Dennis Mackrel Playing selections from their new CD Fresh Start due April 1st on Sunnyside Records Drummer Dennis Mackrel, Pianist Armen Donelian, Bassist Jay Anderson Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m.

Maureen’s Jazz Cellar 2 North Broadway, Nyack Tickets: $25 Reserve: (845) 535-3143 Copyright © 2022 Armen Donelian, All rights reserved.

MAPLE WEEKEND Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come join us for Maple Weekend and learn how maple syrup is crafted! During this family friendly event, you will take a short walking tour, see how sweet sap is made into high-quality syrup and enjoy complimentary samples of our delicious products.

Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/2437300709739387 Maple Leaf Sugaring, 93 Dupier Road, Ghent, 518-929-0484 CLERMONT CRAFTS FOR KIDS Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5 Welcome Spring! Kids can make history-themed crafts, decorate mini birdhouses, or come up with their own creations using Clermont’s craft supplies! Light instruction is offered, creativity is encouraged. This program will be hosted in our visitor center, masks are encouraged.

The cost of the event is $5 per person.

All adults must be accompanied by a child and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is extremely limited. Visitors must register in advance.

Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., https://www.friendsofclermont. org/event-details/clermont-craftsfor-kids-1 Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown, 518-537-4240 FOCUS ON THE CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES: LINCOLN SPEAK Saturday, March 19, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. $10 TSL Special Event The Civil War Chronicles is a series of 6 texts for performances written by Linda Mussmann over a two and a half year period (1986-1989) which focus on specific episodes of the American Civil War. The six parts are not text-book histories, but rather, intricate theatrical pieces examining the relations between the real and the illusionary past. The theatrical representation of American history illuminates the obsessions of the theatrical present: how do we look? what are the boundaries of time and space? The protagonist in each piece is a women whose lifeline crosses that of history at a critical junction.

Mussmann will take you on a guided tour of these six works, and the true histories that inspired them.

The evening will culminate in the premiere of LINCOLN SPEAK, which was recently edited from archival footage filmed in 1989.

The final chapter of the Civil War Chronicles series is filled with Lincolnesque humor, authentic songs of the Civil War, and 16mm films. It engaged the resounding ascoustics of the Philip Morris Building in New York City with music by composer Semih Firincioglu. Mussmann designed a special environment for the space using fabric-covered window frames, and a cherry picker elevating Claudia Bruce, who delivers an oratorio based on the imagined reflections of Lincoln at the conclusion of the war, and on the eve of his assassination.

Saturday, March 19, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, https://timeandspace.org/calendar/lincoln-speak/ Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia Street, Hudson, 518-822-8100 LIVE MUSIC & WINE Saturday, March 19, 3:00 pm Come on out and enjoy some wine and Live Music with Joe Finn & Trio Saturday, March 19, 3:00 pm, https://www.sabbavineyard.com/ Sabba Vineyard, 383 Pitts Road, Old Chatham, 518-766-3755 OPENING RECEPTION FOR RAVEN HALFMOON: ANCESTORS Saturday, March 19, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

FREE Join Art Omi at a reception in honor of the artist as we open Raven Halfmoon’s first solo institutional exhibition, Ancestors.

Pre-registration is required CLICK HERE. Saturday, March 19, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, https://www.artomi.org/exhibitions/raven-halfmoon Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, 518-392-4747

MARCH 20 MAPLE WEEKEND Sunday, March 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come join us for Maple Weekend and learn how maple syrup is crafted! During this family friendly event, you will take a short walking tour, see how sweet sap is made into high-quality syrup and enjoy complimentary samples of our delicious products.

Sunday, March 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/2437300709739387 Maple Leaf Sugaring, 93 Dupier Road, Ghent, 518-929-0484 SUNDAY SESSIONS: MUSIC BY T MCCANN BAND DUO Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Who is up for a pint and some lively Celtic music?

Let the T McCann Band put a little Irish spring into your step for the vernal equinox for Sunday Sessions!

Doors open at noon Live Irish! 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/ events/654861945662429 Vosburgh Brewing Company, 1065 County Route 19, Elizaville, 518-5377652 LIVE MUSIC & WINE Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m.

Come on out and enjoy some wine and Live Music with Michael Junkins Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m., https:// www.sabbavineyard.com/ Sabba Vineyard, 383 Pitts Road, Old Chatham, 518-766-3755

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 25-April 10 GHENT – The Ghent Playhouse presents the Capital District Community Theatre premiere of the musical “Fun Home.” Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, it is based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. “Fun Home” runs March 25-April 10. Tickets are on sale now at GhentPlayhouse. org.

This groundbreaking production introduces us to Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family who connect with her in surprising new ways.

Moving between past and present, she relives her childhood playing at the family’s funeral home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. “Fun Home” is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

Real-life mother and daughter Helen Annely and Rosalyn Annely play Adult Allison

Saturday and Sunday, March 25-April 10. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm, while Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online only at GhentPlayhouse.org: $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers, and $12 for students, with no additional processing fees. The theatre is located at 6 Town Hall Place in Ghent, NY. For more information, visit GhentPlayhouse.org or call 518.392.6264.

and Young Allison; Noah Fey Hamm is college-age Allison; Amy Fiebke plays Allison’s mother; Jeffrey Jene is Allison’s father. Other actors include Ely Loskowitz, Brayden Huneau, Quinn Miller and Connor Eastman.

Joanne Mensching is Musical Director. Kelly Seinkiewicz is Choreograher and the production’s co-directors are Michael McDermott and Michael C. Menching.

“Fun Home” at the Ghent Playhouse runs Friday,

Coming soon: “Last Train to Nibroc” May 20-22, 27-29, June 3-5 “We are very excited to welcome our audiences back to the Playhouse, and want them to have an enjoyable experience, as well as a safe one,” said LeeVisscher. “Therefore, in keeping with all public health guidelines, we ask that all attendees present proof of vaccination, along with photo I.D., upon arrival. Additionally, we will require that masks be worn at all times while inside the theater.”

Succulent wreath

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Saturday, March 26th and Sunday, March 27th From 2

p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring a friend and your favorite beverage.

We will supply all materials and snacks!

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Active Members’ Spring Exhibition

This week at the

Crandell

March 25 – May 8 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 26, 4-6 p.m.

WOODSTOCK – The Woodstock Artists Association & Museum is pleased to announce the Active Members’ Spring Exhibition, on view from March 25 through May 8, 2022. The exhibition includes painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and collage by a selection of WAAM’s Active Members. WAAM will host a public reception to celebrate the opening of this and three other new exhibitions on Saturday, March 26 from 4-6pm.

Every year Active Members are invited to exhibit their work in WAAM’s Main Gallery. These Mary Anna Goetz, Evening at Sylvias, 2021, Oil on board, 9 x 12 artists have received Active inches; Member status either through selection for a solo exhibition, WAAM will hold an opening online Active Member jurying because their work was acceptreception, open to the public, ed into four juried shows over process. to celebrate a new round of exPUBLIC PROGRAMS the course of two years, or beOpening Reception hibitions on view throughout its cause their work was accepted galleries. through WAAM’s in-person or Saturday, March 26 | 4-6 p.m.

Woodstock Artists Association & Museum Founded in 1919, the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum (WAAM) is a not-for-profit membership organization featuring an historic Permanent Collection of regional art exhibited in the Towbin Wing, three contemporary art galleries, a dynamic Education Program and an Archives of materials associated with artists of the Woodstock region.

General Information The Woodstock Artists Association & Museum (WAAM) is located at 28 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY. Gallery hours are Thursday thru Sunday from noon-5pm. WAAM is closed during major holidays. For general information please call: 845.679.2940 or visit our website at: woodstockart.org.

‘Aida: School Edition’ HUDSON – The Hudson Junior/Senior High School Drama Club presents “Aida: School Edition,” the world-renowned musical with music and lyrics from Elton John and Tim Rice.

Opening night is Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m., with additional shows at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2nd, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 3rd. All performances are in the Hudson Jr./Sr. High School auditorium (215 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson). Use the Event Entrance.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students/senior citizens (or free with the HCSD Courtesy Card for Senior Citizens—call the District Office at 518-828-4360, ext. 2101, for information). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from cast members or in the Jr./Sr. High School main offices during school hours. Tickets will also be available at the door before each show time.

ABOUT THE SHOW: “Aida: School Edition” is a musical about the timeless love story between Radames, an Egyptian captain who is to marry the

daughter of the Pharaoh, and Aida, a Nubian princess enslaved by the captain’s army to work at the palace.

Their tale is of forbidden love, pride and torment between the heart’s desire and a leader’s responsibility toward their people.

Everything and everyone, including Radames’s father Zoser, the princess Amneris, and the Pharaoh himself, is set against their happiness.

The cast includes Kyla Woods (Class of ‘22) as Aida, the Nubian princess; Simon Rowe (‘22) as Radames, the Egyptian Captain; and Lexi Beaumont (‘24) as Amneris, the Pharaoh’s daughter; with Kiersten Berry (‘23) as Mereb, Kenold Dorce (‘24) as Radames’s father Zoser, and Hannah Wisdom (‘25) as Nehebka, alongside an ensemble of strong young performers that includes junior high school students as well. This performance is the last high school play for some members of the cast including Woods and Rowe.

The Hudson Drama Club’s production of “Aida: School Edition’’ is led by first-time director Andrew Stein. Stein is joined by Danielle Scirico, a music teacher at Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School, as the Assistant Director and Choreographer. HCSD regulars Andrea Mastrianni and Lucy Rees are acting as Set Designer and Costumer, respectively.

Dramatizing Albany Politics: A Conversation with Paul Grondahl, Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, and playwright Sharr White (“The True”) ALBANY — A discussion of “The True,” a play exploring the relationship between Albany Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd and Polly Noonan on Monday, March 21, at Capital Rep In advance of the April 1 opening of the play “The True” at Capital Repertory Theatre, the NYS Writers Institute presents a discussion on Monday, March 21 on the makings of the play, its Albany roots, and its explorations of the bounds of love, loyalty, and female power in the historically maledominated world of Albany machine politics.

“The True” by Sharr WhiteThe conversation will feature Sharr White, Capital Rep Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, and Writers Institute Director Paul Grondahl, who wrote the biography Mayor Corning: Albany Icon, Albany Enigma (1997).

The event will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21 Capital Repertory Theatre 251 N Pearl Street, Albany The event is free, but registration is required.

Visit www.nyswritersinstitute.org for

From left, playwright Sharr White, Capital Rep Artistic Director Maggie MancinelliCahill, Writers Institute Director Paul Grondahl

more information.

The play “The True” is a fictional portrayal of real-life Albany icons, political operative Polly Noonan and Albany’s “mayor for life,” Erastus Corning 2nd – who served 42 years in office -- as they wage a battle for control of the city’s Democratic Party against upstarts and progressives in the 1970s. Other characters in the play include State Senator Howard Nolan, who waged a primary battle against Corning in 1977, Polly’s husband Peter, Corning’s wife Betty, and Albany machine lieutenants Charlie Ryan and Bill McCormick.

The Albany production, which runs April 1-24 at Capital Rep, features Broadway and television veterans Antoinette LaVecchia as Polly Noonan, Michael Pemberton as Erastus Corning 2nd, Kevin McGuire as Charlie Ryan, David Kenner as Howard C. Nolan, Jack Mastrianni as Bill McCormick, Yvonne Perry as Betty Corning, and Wynn Harmon as Peter Noonan.

“The True” playwright Sharr White, Capital Rep Artistic Director Maggie MancinelliCahill, and Writers Institute Director Paul Grondahl

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Yekwon Sunwoo’s Berkshire Debut on March 20, 4 p.m.

Come ring in spring at The Mahaiwe with A Night of Chopin and Brahms!

Close Encounters With Music is thrilled to present Van Cliburn Medalist Yekwon Sunwoo who has been hailed for his “unfailingly consistent excellence” (International Piano) and celebrated as “a pianist who commands a comprehensive technical arsenal that allows him to thunder without breaking a sweat” (Chicago Tribune). The program showcases Sunwoo’s remarkable piano prowess both as a soloist as well as a chamber musician and partner.

Acclaimed performers violinist Daniel Phillips, violist Daniel Panner, and cellist and artistic director Yehuda Hanani join Sunwoo for Brahms’s epic Piano Quartet Opus 25 in G minor with

its intoxicating Gypsy finale.

One of Brahms’s most

viscerally seductive works, the Quartet in G minor is much beloved for its famous rousing finale, the Rondo alla Zingarese (Gypsy Rondo), reflecting Brahms’s lifelong fascination with Hungarian folk music.

Two master tunesmiths and four superb performers unite for an unforgettable performance and introduction to a new star in the musical firmament!

In-person tickets are $52 ($28 balcony); virtual tickets are $28 (we send you a private link to view the concert one week after the performance). We hope to see you on March 20th!

Live & Virtual Performance Tickets Here: https://cewm. org/event/a-night-of-chopinand-brahms-presenting-vancliburn-gold-medalist-yekwonsunwoo/

CHATHAM — Crandell Theatre requires filmgoers, including children over the age of 12, to show proof of full vaccination along with a valid I.D. (can be a school I.D.) for all screenings and events.

Ticket purchase includes seat selection which automatically buffers each patron or party to provide social distancing. Masks are required indoors except when seated.

This week, the Crandell Theatre presents a stunning variety award-winning and nominated films. First up is an encore performance of The Power of the Dog, nominated for twelve Oscars including Best Picture. Friday’s showtimes are Don’t Look Up, a star-studded new sci-fi drama, and Drive My Car, from prolific Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Join us for a free Saturday matinee of A Fish Called Wanda, in honor of Fred Ulrich, past president of the Crandell Theatre. Then catch Bhutan’s Oscar nominated Luana: A Yak in the Classroom and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. On Sunday, we’re showing two riveting documentaries, Ascension which takes a look at contemporary Chinese culture and productivity, and Flee, an animated docudrama.

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March 17-20 showtimes are listed below.

MARCH CALENDAR THE POWER OF THE DOG Thursday, March 17, 7 pm Rated R | 126 minutes Drama, Romance, Western Nominated for twelve Oscars including Best Picture.

Phil Burbank is brutally beguiling. All of Phil’s romance, power and fragility is trapped in the past and in the land: He can castrate a bull calf with two swift slashes of his knife; he swims naked in the river, smearing his body with mud.

He is a cowboy as raw as his hides. The year is 1925. The Burbank brothers are wealthy ranchers in Montana. At the Red Mill restaurant on their way to market, the brothers meet Rose, the widowed proprietress, and her impressionable son Peter. Phil behaves so cruelly he drives them both to tears, revelling in their hurt and rousing his fellow cowhands to laughter – all except his brother George, who comforts Rose then returns to marry her.

DON’T LOOK UP Friday, March 18, 4 pm Rated R | 138 minutes Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system. The problem – it’s on a direct collision course with Earth. The other problem? No one really seems to care. Turns out warning mankind about a planet-killer the size of Mount Everest is an inconvenient fact to navigate. With the help of Dr. Oglethorpe (Rob Morgan), Kate and Randall embark on a media tour that takes them from the office of an indifferent President Orlean (Meryl Streep) and her sycophantic son and Chief of Staff, Jason (Jonah Hill), to the airwaves of The Daily Rip, an upbeat morning show hosted by Brie (Cate Blanchett) and Jack (Tyler Perry). With only six months until the comet makes impact, managing the 24-hour news cycle and gaining the attention of the social media obsessed public before it’s too late proves shockingly comical – what will it take to get the world to just look up?

DRIVE MY CAR

Friday, March 18, 7 pm 179 minutes Drama The first Japanese film to score an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. Prolific filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi is the third Japanese filmmaker to be nominated in the Best Director category. Nominated for a total of four Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Adapted from a short story by Haruki Murakami, embellished by Chekov, Drive My Car is full of sudden turns.

Invited to a theater festival, a noted stage director from Tokyo is given a driver. She, like him, has a history full of twists.

A FISH CALLED WANDA Saturday, March 19, 1 pm Rated R | 108 minutes Comedy This is a free screening in honor of Fred Ulrich, past president of the Crandell Theatre. However, seating reservations are required.

A British gangster and his hapless aide Ken Pile draft a pair of arrogant Americans, grifter Wanda Gershwitz (Jamie Lee Curtis) and weapons expert Otto West (Kevin Kline–who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® for his performance) for a massive diamond heist. When the job goes badly, Wanda attempts to seduce George’s stuffy lawyer Archie Leach (John Cleese) to find out where George hid the diamonds. Meanwhile, Ken repeatedly attempts to kill an elderly woman who witnessed the robbery.

LUANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM Saturday, March 19, 4 pm 110 minutes Drama, Family Nominated for an Oscar in Best International Feature Film, and only the second Oscar entry from Bhutan. A young teacher from Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, is assigned to work at a remote mountain school against his will. He dreams of quitting his government job, emigrating to Australia and pursuing a career as a singer.

WEST SIDE STORY Saturday, March 19, 7 pm Rated PG-13 | 156 minutes Musical, Drama, Crime Nominated for seven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story.

Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.

ASCENSION Sunday, March 20, 1 pm 97 minutes Documentary Nominated for an Oscar in Best Documentary Feature.

The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” This observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.

FLEE Sunday, March 20, 4 pm Rated PG-13 | 89 minutes Documentary, Animation An animated documentary telling the true story about a man’s need to confront his past in order to truly have a future. Amin arrived as an unaccompanied minor in Denmark from Afghanistan. Today, at 36, he is a successful academic and is getting married to his long-time boyfriend. A secret he has been hiding for over 20 years threatens to ruin the life he has built for himself. For the first time, he is sharing his story with his close friend.

Sports

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Allegany-Limestone, ICC have taken similar paths to the Final Four Tim Martin Columbia-Greene Media

Eight games into the 2021-22 high school boys basketball season, neither Allegany-Limestone or Ichabod Crane gave any indication they were headed for postseason glory.

Allegany-Limestone started out with a 4-4 record, while Ichabod Crane managed just a 3-5 mark out of the gate. But that’s when both teams caught fire, Allegany-Limestone winning 15 of its next 18 and earning the Section VI and Far West Regional titles, while Ichabod Crane has gone 16-2 since the Christmas break, capturing the Section II title and a state regional championship.

The two teams now find themselves in the Class B Final Four and will meet on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. in the state semifinals at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.

Like Ichabod Crane, this will be the first trip to the state Final Four for Allegany-Limestone and coach Glenn Anderson. The Gators have won four Section VI titles (2008, 2019, 2020, 2022) since Allegany and Limestone schools merged in 1995.

Anderson is proud of what his team has accomplished this season.

“We had our season cut short before we could play a playoff game last year due to a positive COVID case on the team,” Anderson said. “We graduated two players, so we thought we could be pretty good, but since we didn’t get to compete for a title last year, our goal was to win a section title this year.

“I always had a vision for what this team could be and I obviously thought we could be

pretty good, but we have exceeded my expectations. I’m really happy for my players that they get to have this experience and look forward to competing Saturday.”

Tyler Curran has been the Gators top player this season. The 6-2 senior averages 18 points per game and is the son of St. Bonaventure assistant coach Steve Curran.

He has been on the varsity team for four years, the last three as a starter.

Other key players include senior Maddox DeLong (6-0, 7.1 ppg), junior Anthony DeCapua (6-2, 7.9 ppg), junior Andrew Giardini (6-2, 8.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg), senior Huddy Kwiatkowski (6-3, 8.9 ppg) and junior Gabe Ramadhan (5-10, 4.2 ppg).

Anderson says he hasn’t seen any of the remaining teams in Class B in person, but has seen video of each.

“The only positive to come out of COVID is the endless supply of video,” he said. “Between YouTube and NFHS Network there’s a lot of film out there to get. That being said I’m one of those guys that likes to see a team in person to get a real feel for what they’re like. Size and speed doesn’t always translate well on film.”

Anderson is confident the Gators will be ready to play on Saturday afternoon.

“I think we have to continue to play the way we have the last couple week and continue to take steps to get better every day out,” Anderson said. “We’ve done that since our playoff run has begun and if we continue to do that we’ll have a chance at the end which is all we can ask for.”

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SU offense set for new direction

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Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) looks to pass against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Cardinal Stadium on Nov. 13.

Josh St. Croix Watertown Daily Times

SYRACUSE — Robert Anae and the new Syracuse University football offensive coaches are making a strong first impression on their lead tandem.

The Orange is nearing completion of the second week of spring practice, marking the first chance for the new offensive coordinator and other

additions to head coach Dino Babers’ staff to work with players.

Starting quarterback Garrett Shrader and running back Sean Tucker, who combined to form one of the most prolific rushing duos in team history last year, each expressed excitement to dig into learning the new scheme at the start of spring ball.

Syracuse first took the field March 6 and will continue training until the spring session culminates with the “Orange and Blue Game,” on April 1 in the Carrier Dome.

“They’re really energetic and very passionate about the system and about the game,” Shrader said. “So, we’ve been taking that and kind of trying to make it our own, and it’s

been really fun so far, but we got a long way to go.”

Anae was hired as offensive coordinator and Jason Beck as quarterbacks coach simultaneously in late December.

Babers hired the duo, who coached the last six seasons together at Virginia and the three prior years at BYU, with See SU B3

Robinson Cano apologizes to the Mets organization, fans: ‘There’s no excuse’ Deesha Thosar New York Daily News

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — This wasn’t the same Robinson Cano that Mets fans were greeted by just over three years ago.

In February 2019, Cano strolled into an introductory press conference smiling ear to ear, eager to begin a new season with his third team. On Wednesday at Clover Park, Cano walked in quietly, with no fanfare, a solemn face and a serious attitude.

“I’m here to apologize, first of all, to the Mets organization, to my teammates, the fans, and the media3/8,” Cano said.

“There’s no excuses for how or why. All I know is that I prepared myself the past season to help this team compete for a championship.”

A lot has happened in the past three years. About six months after Cano first failed a drug test and served an 80-game See METS B3

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Robinson Cano spent his media availability Wednesday apologizing to the media, the New York Mets’ organization and fans for his PED suspensions.

Has Knicks’ RJ Barrett earned max contract consideration?

Stefan Bondy New York Daily News

NEW YORK — Has RJ Barrett earned max contract consideration? Something close the max?

These are pertinent questions as Barrett continued the best stretch of his career, scoring 31 points as the Knicks shellacked the Blazers Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, 128-98.

Barrett, who hasn’t scored fewer than 18 points in a game since January, is eligible for a five-year, $181 million extension before next season, a number that exceeds his production but maybe not potential.

Still just 21 years old, Barrett is now close to averaging 20 points this season and has proven durable since getting drafted third overall in 2019. Still, as scouts have noted, there’s a lower ceiling for a player like Barrett, who doesn’t carry elite athleticism or quickness.

His 3-point shot, once a misadventure, has become more reliable, with Wednesday night becoming the latest example at 5-of-11 shooting from beyond the arc.

If he inks an extension in the offseason, Barrett would break the dubious streak of no Knicks draft picks signing a second contract with the team since Charlie Ward.

If he doesn’t sign an extension before the end

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New York Knicks’ RJ Barrett (9) drives against the Portland Trail Blazers’ Keon Johnson (6) during the second half at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

of next season, however, Barrett would become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2023,

meaning the Knicks can match any offer.

“One hundred percent. It’s also been a goal

of mine,” Barrett said of committing long term with the Knicks. “I’ve been trying to play my butt off and do everything out there to achieve that.”

Barrett took control early Wednesday with 21 points in the first half, as the Knicks held an 11-point advantage at the break. The lead ballooned to 20 heading into the fourth quarter, allowing the Knicks to cruise to their fourth win in their last six games.

The Knicks (29-40), who are five games out of the final play-in spot with 13 remaining, only gained a half-game in the race because the Hornets (34-35) beat the Hawks (34-34) on Wednesday night.

For the Knicks, it was an easy win.

Even with a chance at the final play-in spot, the decimated Blazers are clearly looking toward next season when Dame Lillard returns.

Lillard was shelved in November because of an abdominal injury, jumpstarting the Blazers’ youth movement. CJ McCollum was traded in February. Jusuf Nurkic missed his ninth straight game with plantar fasciitis.

It left the Blazers with a nondescript starting lineup at MSG. They lost for the eighth time in their last nine games.

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College basketball College basketball

Duke-Cal St.-Fullerton winner vs. Michigan St.Davidson winner, TBA

NCAA MEN’S TOURNAMENT

FIRST FOUR Wednesday At Colonial Life Arena Columbia, S.C. Howard 55, Incarnate Word 51 At James H. Hilton Coliseum Ames, Iowa Dayton 88, DePaul 57 Today At Reynolds Coliseum Raleigh, N.C. Longwood (21-11) vs. Mt. St. Mary’s (16-12), 7 p.m.

At Pete Maravich Assembly Center Baton Rouge, La. Missouri St. (24-7) vs. Florida St. (17-13), 9 p.m.

FIRST FOUR Tuesday At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Texas Southern 76,. Texas A&M-CC 67 Indiana 66, Wyoming 58 Wednesday At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Wright St. 93, Bryant 82 Rutgers (18-13) vs. Notre Dame (22-10), 9:10 p.m.

EAST REGIONAL First Round Thursday At Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas Baylor (26-6) vs. Norfolk St. (24-6), 2 p.m.

N. Carolina (24-9) vs. Marquette (19-12), 4:30 p.m.

At Moda Center Portland, Ore. St. Mary’s (Calif.) (25-7) vs. Indiana (21-13), 7:20 p.m.

UCLA (25-7) vs. Akron (24-9), 9:50 p.m.

At Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis Murray St. (30-2) vs. San Francisco (24-9), 9:40 p.m.

Kentucky (26-7) vs. St. Peter’s (19-11), 7:10 p.m.

Friday At Fiserv Forum Milwaukee Texas (21-11) vs. Virginia Tech (23-12), 4:30 p.m.

Purdue (27-7) vs. Yale (19-11), 2 p.m.

Second Round Saturday At Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas Baylor-Norfolk St. winner vs. North CarolinaMarquette winner, TBA At Moda Center Portland, Ore. UCLA-Akron winner vs. Saint Mary’s (Cal.)-Wyoming-Indiana winner, TBA At Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis Kentucky-St. Peter’s winner vs. Murray St.-San Francisco winner, TBA Sunday At Fiserv Forum Milwaukee Purdue-Yale winner vs. Texas-Virginia Tech winner, TBA SOUTH REGIONAL First Round Friday At Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego Arizona (31-3) vs. Wright St. (22-13), 7:27 p.m.

Seton Hall (21-10) vs. TCU (20-12), 9:57 p.m.

At PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh Houston (29-5) vs. UAB (27-7), 9:20 p.m.

Illinois (22-9) vs. Chattanooga (27-7), 6:50 p.m.

Ohio St. (19-11) vs. Loyola Chicago (25-7), 12:15 p.m.

Villanova (26-7) vs. Delaware (22-12), 2:45 p.m.

Today At Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis Colorado St. (25-5) vs. Michigan (17-14), 12:15 p.m.

Tennessee (26-7) vs. Longwood (26-6), 2:45 p.m.

Second Round Sunday At Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego Arizona-Wright St.-Bryant winner vs. Seton HallTCU winner, TBA At PPG Paints Arena Pittsburgh Illinois-Chattanooga winner vs. Houston-UAB winner, TBA Villanova-Delaware winner vs. Ohio St.-Loyola Chicago winner, TBA Saturday At Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis Tennessee-Longwood winner vs. Colorado St.Michigan winner, TBA MIDWEST REGIONAL First Round Today At Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas Kansas (28-6) vs. Texas Southern (19-12), 9:57 p.m.

San Diego St. (23-8) vs. Creighton (22-11), 7:27 p.m.

At KeyBank Center Buffalo Iowa (26-9) vs. Richmond (23-12), 3:10 p.m.

Providence (25-5) vs. S. Dakota St. (30-4), 12:40 p.m.

Friday At Fiserv Forum Milwaukee LSU (22-11) vs. Iowa St. (20-12), 7:20 p.m.

Wisconsin (24-7) vs. Colgate (23-11), 9:50 p.m.

At Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, S.C. USC (26-7) vs. Miami (23-10), 3:10 p.m.

Auburn (27-5) vs. Jacksonville St. (21-10), 12:40 p.m.

Second Round Saturday At Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas Kansas-Texas Southern winner vs. San Diego St.Creighton winner, TBA At KeyBank Center Buffalo Providence-S. Dakota St. winner vs. Iowa-Richmond winner, TBA Sunday At Fiserv Forum Milwaukee Wisconsin-Colgate winner vs. LSU-Iowa St. winner, TBA At Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, S.C. Auburn-Jacksonville St. winner vs. Southern Cal-Miami winner, TBA WEST REGIONAL First Round Thursday At Moda Center Portland, Ore. Gonzaga (26-3) vs. Georgia St. (18-10), 4:15 p.m.

Boise St. (27-7) vs. Memphis (21-10), 1:45 p.m.

At KeyBank Center Buffalo UConn (23-9) vs. New Mexico St. (26-6), 6:50 p.m.

Arkansas (25-8) vs. Vermont (28-5), 9:20 p.m.

Friday At Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego Alabama (19-13) vs. Rutgers-Notre Dame winner, 4:15 p.m.

Texas Tech (25-9) vs. Montana St. (27-7), 1:45 p.m.

At Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, S.C. Michigan St. (22-12) vs. Davidson (27-6), 9:40 p.m.

Duke (28-6) vs. Cal St.-Fullerton (21-10), 7:10 p.m.

Second Round Saturday At Moda Center Portland, Ore. Gonzaga-Georgia St. winner vs. Boise St.-Memphis winner, TBA At KeyBank Center Buffalo Arkansas-Vermont winner vs. UConn-New Mexico St. winner, TBA Sunday At Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego Texas Tech-Montana St. winner vs. Alabama_ Rutgers-Notre Dame winner, TBA At Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, S.C.

NCAA WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT

GREENSBORO REGIONAL First Round Friday At Colonial Life Arena Columbia, S.C. South Carolina (29-2) vs. Howard (21-9), TBA Miami (20-12) vs. South Florida (24-8), TBA At James H. Hilton Coliseum Ames, Iowa Georgia (20-9) vs. Dayton (26-5), TBA Iowa St. (26-6) vs. Texas-Arlington (20-7), TBA At Carver-Hawkeye Arena Iowa City, Iowa Colorado (22-8) vs. Creighton (20-9), TBA Iowa (23-7) vs. Illinois St. (19-13), TBA Saturday At McKale Center Tuscon, Ariz.

N. Carolina (23-6) vs. Stephen F. Austin (28-4), TBA Arizona (20-7) vs. UNLV (26-6), TBA Second Round Sunday At Colonial Life Arena Columbia, S.C. South Carolina_Howard-Incarnate Word winner vs. Miami-South Florida winner, TBA At James H. Hilton Coliseum Ames, Iowa Iowa St.-Texas-Arlington winner vs. Georgia_ Dayton-DePaul winner, TBA At Carver-Hawkeye Arena Iowa City, Iowa Iowa-Illinois St. winner vs. Colorado-Creighton winner, TBA Monday At McKale Center Tuscon, Ariz.

Arizona-UNLV winner vs. North Carolina-Stephen F. Austin winner, TBA WICHITA REGIONAL First Round Friday At KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Louisville (25-4) vs. Albany (NY) (23-9), TBA Nebraska (24-8) vs. Gonzaga (26-6), TBA At Ferrell Center Waco, Texas Mississippi (23-8) vs. South Dakota (27-5), TBA Baylor (27-6) vs. Hawaii (20-9), TBA Saturday At Thompson-Boling Arena Knoxville, Tenn.

Oregon (20-11) vs. Belmont (22-7), TBA Tennessee (23-8) vs. Buffalo (25-8), TBA At Crisler Center Ann Arbor, Mich.

BYU (26-3) vs. Villanova (23-8), TBA Michigan (22-6) vs. American (23-8), TBA Second Round Sunday At KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Louisville-Albany (NY) winner vs. NebraskaGonzaga winner, TBA At Ferrell Center Waco, Texas Baylor-Hawaii winner vs. Mississippi-South Dakota winner, TBA Monday At Thompson-Boling Arena Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee-Buffalo winner vs. Oregon-Belmont winner, TBA At Crisler Center Ann Arbor, Mich.

Michigan-American winner vs. BYU-Villanova winner, TBA SPOKANE REGIONAL First Round Friday At Maples Pavilion Stanford, Calif.

Stanford (28-3) vs. Montana St. (22-12), TBA Kansas (20-9) vs. Georgia Tech (21-10), TBA At Xfinity Center College Park, Md. Virginia Tech (23-9) vs. Florida Gulf Coast (292), TBA Maryland (21-8) vs. Delaware (24-7), TBA At Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center Austin, Texas Utah (20-11) vs. Arkansas (18-13), TBA Texas (26-6) vs. Fairfield (25-6), TBA Saturday At Pete Maravich Assembly Center Baton Rouge, La. Ohio St. (23-6) vs. Missouri St.-Florida St. winner, TBA LSU (25-5) vs. Jackson St. (23-6), TBA Second Round Sunday At Maples Pavilion Stanford, Calif.

Stanford-Montana St. winner vs. Kansas-Georgia Tech winner, TBA At Xfinity Center College Park, Md. Maryland-Delaware winner vs. Virginia TechFlorida Gulf Coast winner, TBA At Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center Austin, Texas Texas-Fairfield winner vs. Utah-Arkansas winner, TBA Monday At Pete Maravich Assembly Center Baton Rouge, La. LSU-Jackson St. winner vs. Ohio St._Missouri St.-Florida St. winner, TBA BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL First Round Saturday At Reynolds Coliseum Raleigh, N.C. NC State (29-3) vs. Longwood-Mount St. Mary’s winner, TBA Washington St. (19-10) vs. Kansas St. (19-12), TBA At Lloyd Noble Center Norman, Okla.

Notre Dame (22-8) vs. UMass (26-6), TBA Oklahoma (24-8) vs. IUPUI (24-4), TBA At Assembly Hall Bloomington, Ind. Kentucky (19-11) vs. Princeton (24-4), TBA Indiana (22-8) vs. Charlotte (22-9), TBA At XL Center Hartford, Conn.

UCF (25-3) vs. Florida (21-10), TBA UConn (25-5) vs. Mercer (23-6), TBA Second Round Monday At Reynolds Coliseum Raleigh, N.C. NC State/Longwood-Mount St. Mary’s winner vs. Washington St.-Kansas St. winner, TBA At Lloyd Noble Center Norman, Okla.

Oklahoma-IUPUI winner vs. Notre Dame-UMass winner, TBA At Assembly Hall Bloomington, Ind.

Indiana-Charlotte winner vs. Kentucky-Princeton winner, TBA At XL Center Hartford, Conn.

UConn-Mercer winner vs. UCF-Florida winner, TBA

Pro basketball NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic W L Pct Philadelphia 42 26 .618 Boston 41 28 .594 Toronto 38 30 .559 Brooklyn 36 34 .514 New York 29 40 .420 Central W L Pct Milwaukee 43 26 .623 Chicago 41 27 .603 Cleveland 39 30 .565 Indiana 23 47 .329 Detroit 18 51 .261 Southeast W L Pct Miami 46 24 .657 Charlotte 35 35 .500 Atlanta 34 35 .493 Washington 29 39 .426 Orlando 18 52 .257 Western Conference Northwest W L Pct Utah 42 26 .618 Denver 42 28 .600 Minnesota 41 30 .577 Portland 26 42 .382 Oklahoma City 20 49 .290 Pacific W L Pct Phoenix 56 14 .800 Golden State 47 22 .681 L.A. Clippers 36 35 .507 L.A. Lakers 29 40 .420 Sacramento 25 45 .357 Southwest W L Pct Memphis 48 22 .686 Dallas 43 26 .623 New Orleans 28 41 .406 San Antonio 27 43 .386 Houston 17 52 .246 Tuesday’s games Memphis 135, Indiana 102 Brooklyn 150, Orlando 108 Miami 105, Detroit 98 Phoenix 131, New Orleans 115 Wednesday’s games Charlotte 116, Atlanta 106 Philadelphia 118, Cleveland 114 Denver 127, Washington 109 Dallas 113, Brooklyn 111 New York 128, Portland 98 Phoenix 129, Houston 112 Minnesota 124, L.A. Lakers 104 San Antonio 122, Oklahoma City 120 Chicago at Utah, 9 p.m.

Boston at Golden State, 10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Toronto at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Thurday’s game Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Dallas at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at New York, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Miami, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Houston, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Utah, 9 p.m.

Chicago at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Boston at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

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Pro hockey NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT SO Pts Florida 60 41 13 2 4 88 Tampa Bay 59 38 15 2 4 82 Toronto 60 38 17 4 1 81 Boston 61 37 19 3 2 79 Detroit 60 24 29 5 2 55 Buffalo 60 20 32 7 1 48 Ottawa 60 21 34 4 1 47 Montreal 60 16 36 7 1 40 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT SO Pts Carolina 59 41 13 5 0 87 N.Y. Rangers 60 38 17 3 2 81 Pittsburgh 61 36 16 4 5 81 Washington 61 33 18 8 2 76 Columbus 61 31 27 1 2 65 N.Y. Islanders 57 24 24 3 6 57 New Jersey 60 22 33 1 4 49 Philadelphia 59 18 30 7 4 47 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT SO Pts Colorado 61 43 13 4 1 91 St. Louis 59 34 17 6 2 76 Minnesota 59 35 20 0 4 74 Nashville 60 35 21 2 2 74 Dallas 58 32 23 1 2 67 Winnipeg 61 28 23 6 4 66 Chicago 61 22 30 7 2 53 Arizona 60 20 36 0 4 44 Pacific Division GP W L OT SO Pts Calgary 59 36 16 7 0 79 Los Angeles 62 33 21 6 2 74 Edmonton 60 33 23 4 0 70 Vegas 62 32 26 3 1 68 Vancouver 61 30 24 4 3 67 Anaheim 63 27 25 6 5 65 San Jose 59 26 25 6 2 60 Seattle 61 18 37 5 1 42 Tuesday’s games Toronto 4, Dallas 0 Arizona 6, Montreal 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, Anaheim 3, OT Washington 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Nashville 4, Pittsburgh 1 Winnipeg 7, Vegas 3 Boston 2, Chicago 1, OT Edmonton 7, Detroit 5 Vancouver 6, New Jersey 3 Colorado 3, Los Angeles 0 Florida 3, San Jose 2, OT Wednesday’s games Minnesota 4, Boston 2 Columbus 4, Ottawa 1 Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10 p.m.

New Jersey at Calgary, 10 p.m.

Thursday’s games Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Montreal, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Buffalo at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Detroit at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

Florida at Vegas, 10:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Philadelphia at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Boston at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

Buffalo at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Florida at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) tracks down a pass against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at the Chase Center on Wednesday.

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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 26 points apiece and the Boston Celtics’ defense suffocated the Warriors well before Golden State lost Stephen Curry to a foot injury in the second quarter of a 110-88 nationally televised blowout Wednesday in San Francisco.

Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points for the Celtics, who held Golden State to a season-low 32 points in the first half. Boston earned its sixth win in seven games.

Curry got hurt in the second quarter when Smart landed on the back of his left leg while diving for possession. He exited with what the Warriors labeled as left foot soreness. The two-time league MVP was due to undergo an MRI exam, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said postgame.

Jordan Poole led all scorers with 29 points for the Warriors, who saw their four-game winning streak end.

Mavericks 113, Nets 111 Spencer Dinwiddie beat his former team by hitting the gamewinning 3-pointer with one second remaining as surging Dallas overcame another double-digit deficit to beat Brooklyn in New York.

Dinwiddie’s game-winner gave Dallas its eighth win in nine games and its 15th comeback from a double-digit deficit this season.

It also was Dinwiddie’s second straight game-winner after he hit the game-winning 3-pointer Sunday in Boston.

Dallas’ Luka Doncic led all scorers with 37 points to go along with nine points and nine rebounds.

Kevin Durant constantly encountered double teams but led the Nets with 23 points on 8-of-20 shooting and added 10 assists.

Hornets 116, Hawks 106 P.J. Washington scored 13 of his 16 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes, and Charlotte pulled away to defeat visiting Atlanta in a key Eastern Conference game.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 22 points and 11 assists, capped by a long 3-pointer in the final minute. Montrezl Harrell had 20 points and Miles Bridges and Terry Rozier each scored 18 points for Charlotte.

Trae Young, Atlanta’s star guard, was held to a season-low

nine points on 3-for-12 shooting from the field. He had scored at least 13 points in every game this season and averaged more than 28 points per game. first half.

De’Andre Hunter scored 21 points for the Hawks, who made 13 of their 37 attempts from 3-point range.

76ers 118, Cavaliers 114 Joel Embiid, playing on his 28th birthday, logged 35 points, 17 rebounds and five assists to propel visiting Philadelphia to a hardfought win over Cleveland.

Tyrese Maxey added 25 points for the Sixers, who have alternated wins and losses over their past seven games. James Harden had 21 points and 11 assists, and Tobias Harris contributed 19 points and six rebounds before fouling out.

All-Star Darius Garland paced the Cavaliers with 22 points and seven assists, while backcourt mate Isaac Okoro added 17 points and five rebounds.

Suns 129, Rockets 112 Devin Booker scored 15 of his game-high 36 points in the third quarter to help visiting Phoenix pull away from stubborn Houston.

Mikal Bridges added 26 points for Phoenix while Torrey Craig posted a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds while shooting 8 for 8 from the floor.

Deandre Ayton (23 points, 11 rebounds) provided additional support as Booker notched his 22nd 30-point game this season.

Rockets guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green combined for 43 points on 16-for-30 shooting, including 9 for 16 from deep as Houston shot 16 for 39 on 3-pointers. Porter added a teamhigh eight assists while Christian Wood paired 18 points with nine rebounds and Dennis Schroder totaled 17 points and six assists off the bench. Houston has lost 20 of its last 23 games.

Raptors 103, Clippers 100 Pascal Siakam scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Fred VanVleet added 21 points as visiting Toronto completed a Los Angeles double, earning a victory over the Clippers.

Scottie Barnes scored 15 points as the Raptors extended their winning streak to five games and won in downtown L.A. for the second

time in two days after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 on Monday.

Reggie Jackson had 23 points and nine assists for the Clippers and Marcus Morris Sr. added 22 as both returned to the court after getting a rest day Monday in a loss at Cleveland.

Nuggets 127, Wizards 109 Nikola Jokic had 29 points to eclipse 10,000 for his career and added 13 rebounds and eight assists, Bones Hyland scored 17 and visiting Denver beat Washington.

The Nuggets have won seven in a row on the road to set a franchise record. Their last loss away from home was Feb. 11 at Boston. Denver also tied the franchise record for most road wins in a season with 22.

Deni Avdija had 19 points, Kristaps Porzingis scored 16 and Corey Kispert added 15 for the Wizards, who have lost five straight.

Timberwolves 124, Lakers 104 Karl-Anthony Towns scored 30 points and Anthony Edwards added 27 as Minnesota never trailed in a win over Los Angeles in Minneapolis.

Patrick Beverley contributed 18 points while Taurean Prince added 13 and Jaylen Nowell had 10 for Minnesota, which led by as many as 25 in the second quarter. The Wolves have won three straight and nine of their past 10.

LeBron James paced Los Angeles with 19 points while Carmelo Anthony scored 16 and Russell Westbrook added 15. The Lakers have lost 12 of their past 15 games, and they have dropped each of their past 11 road contests.

Spurs 122, Thunder 120 Lonnie Walker IV sank the deciding 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds to play, lifting host San Antonio to a victory over skidding Oklahoma City.

The Spurs led by 12 at halftime, by 16 in the third quarter and by seven entering the fourth, but Oklahoma City rallied. Walker’s game-winner was the Spurs’ season-high 19th 3-pointer of the contest, giving San Antonio just its third victory in 10 games.

Dejounte Murray led the Spurs with 26 points and 12 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 34 points and added eight assists for the Thunder, who have dropped seven straight games.

Leon Rose won’t fire Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau Stefan Bondy New York Daily News

NEW YORK — It’s up to Leon Rose.

A source confirmed owner James Dolan gave his team president permission to fire Tom Thibodeau.

However, Rose is expected to retain Thibodeau “beyond this season,” according to Bleacher Report, despite a disconnect between the coach and team executives William Wesley and Brock Aller.

Thibodeau, who has three years remaining on his contract, is the reigning Coach of the Year who oversaw a dramatic Knicks fall this season, prompting speculation about his job security as the front

office maintained silence.

Wesley, a senior advisor, was privately blaming Thibodeau for the team’s struggles, according to sources.

Rose has a longstanding relationship with Thibodeau as his former agent. And if the coach is fired, the heat inevitably moves to the front office -- especially if the owner is paying off multiple years of a contract.

Rose’s front office has adopted a patient and careful posture in its two years, which, at times, has been in conflict with Thibodeau’s winnow personality. Rose, according to a source, underbid in free agency for DeMar DeRozan, who took a

bigger offer from the Bulls and became an All-NBA candidate. The Knicks were also outbid for Gordon Hayward in 2020 and never seriously pursued Fred VanVleet that same summer.

Still, Thibodeau’s installation of a defensive identity led a nondescript group to a shocking fourth seed last season, raising expectations beyond the roster’s means.

Kemba Walker was pegged as the starting point guard after signing in free agency, but he flamed out quickly because of an arthritic knee and bolted last month. Walker’s decline was exacerbated by the absence of Derrick Rose, who hasn’t played since pre-Christmas

because of ankle surgery.

The front office essentially stood pat at the trade deadline, and sources around the league believe its next big play is trying to pry Donovan Mitchell out of Utah.

The Knicks are also targeting Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson this summer as an unrestricted free agent, according to sources.

The Knicks entered Wednesday night with a 28-40 record, losers of 19 of their last 25 with their playoff hopes on life support. On Tuesday, Thibodeau sidestepped a question from reporters about whether he received assurances from the front office.

“I don’t worry about any of that

stuff,” he said. “Just coach the team. Coach the team, get ready for the next day. Never have. I know what I put into the job.”

According to Bleacher Report, Thibodeau’s willingness to serve as the franchise spokesman is valuable to the silent Leon Rose, who hasn’t spoken publicly since September.

The report also cited a lack of an enticing replacement and the financial commitment to Thibodeau as reasons Rose will keep the coach into next season.

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Jets signing ex-Viking TE Tyler Conklin DJ Bien-Aime II New York Daily News

The Jets have continued to fill the empty spots on their roster.

Gang Green planned to sign former Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin to a three-year, $21 million deal, NFL Network reported Wednesday.

Conklin, who turns 27 in July, produced a career season with Minnesota as he caught 61 passes for 593 yards and three touchdowns.

The Jets opened free agency Monday by addressing their tight end

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and still try to win games,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. “A lot of teaching has to happen. A lot of it is on the fly.”

Barrett took advantage. His

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suspension, he was part of a blockbuster trade to the Mets.

Cano’s first year in Queens was marred by injuries and disappointing results, leading to his worst season in 11 years. His 2020 season was better, but now we know why.

Cano was one of the best hitters in baseball in the 60-game pandemic-shortened season, avoiding the minimum 10 days on the injured list in early August, recording a .896 OPS and playing 34 games at second base.

On Nov. 18, 2020, Major League Baseball announced Cano was suspended for 162

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hopes of lifting the SU passing attack that finished in the bottom 10 of the FBS last year at just 153 yards per game.

Tucker ran for a team-record 1,496 yards while Shrader added 781 rushing yards for the second highest total by an SU quarterback, but the Orange faltered down the stretch and fell short of bowl eligibility largely due to the passing unit never providing a capable

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Friends Academy and Binghamton Seton Catholic will meet in Saturday’s other semifinal at 12:30 p.m.

FRIENDS ACADEMY Record: 22-2 State Ranking: No. 7 in Class B Coach: Matthew Johnson Key Players: Gabe Ferencz (5-11, junior, 17.9 ppg), C.J. Williams 6-8, junior, 11.2 ppg, 10.7 rpg), Malachi Polson (5-11, junior, 11.1 ppg, 5 apg), Logan Mott (junior, 7.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg).

Road to the Final Four: Defeated Carle Place, 5448, in OT to win the Section 8 championship; defeated Southhampton ,56-46, in a state regional semifinal; defeated Bronxville, 50-46, to win a state regional championship.

SETON CATHOLIC Record: 21-2 State Ranking: No. 4 in Class B Coach: Chris Sinicki Key Players: Andrew Erickson (6-0, sophomore, 16.9 ppg, 3.7 spg), Kaelin Thomas (6-2, senior, 16.6 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 5.2 apg), Michael Bucko (6-1, senior, 11.3 ppg), Jaden Short (6-8, junior, 8.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg).

Road to the Final Four: Defeated Owego Free Academy, 60-33, to win the Section IV championship; defeated Chittenango, 69-65, to win a state regional championship.

group. They added former Bengal C.J Uzomah that evening.

Conklin and Uzomah combined for 110 catches, 1,086 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

That production would be a massive upgrade for the Jets, who desperately needed to add to the tight end room after they received little to nothing from the group in 2021.

That group featured Tyler Kroft, Ryan Griffin, Dan Brown and Kenny Yeboah.

The unit struggled to produce,

combining for 499 yards.

That hampered the Jets offensive game plan because Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur’s offensive scheme involves running a bunch of 12 personnel (two tight ends set).

The Jets went top five in 12 personnel usage prior to Week 6, but they received limited production from the unit and eventually went heavy on 11 personnel.

Now the Jets offensive can feature 12 personnel more as they have Conklin and Uzomah who both can

contribute to the pass game and, most importantly, be physical in the run game. Both can be safety blankets for Zach Wilson and create holes for Michael Carter and company.

Conklin and Uzomah aren’t star players, but they are true NFL starters, something the Jets were missing throughout the roster. MORE MOVES The Jets re-signed Dan Feeney, a backup who played center and guard with Gang Green last season.

It’ll be his second season with the Jets after spending his first four with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Jets traded linebacker Blake Cashman to the Houston Texans for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick. The oft-injured Cashman, a 2019 fifthround pick, never lived up to his potential and finished each season on the injured reserve list.

The Jets tendered a one-year contract worth $2.43 million to kicker Eddy Pineiro, who was a restricted free agent.

contract negotiations will be more interesting. No more Payne The Knicks will have an empty spot on the staff.

Kenny Payne, an assistant under Tom Thibodeau, is expected to be named the head coach of the University of Louisville on Thursday. The 55-year-old, who won a national title as a player with the

Cardinals in 1986, will take over a program that fell out of prominence after Rick Pitino was fired in 2017.

Louisville, which wrapped up another disappointing season at 13-19, fired its previous coach in January, Chris Mack, and were guided to the finish by interim Mike Peques.

The program hasn’t been prominent since Rick Pitino

was fired in 2017 amid an FBI investigation into fraud and corruption.

Payne became one of the NBA’s highest-paid assistants when he joined the Knicks in 2020. He was boosted into the position by his friend and longtime associate, Knicks executive William Wesley.

Payne served as John Calipari’s assistant for a decade

at Kentucky, where Wesley helped shape recruiting classes as a behind-the-scenes connector.

With the Knicks, Payne had four players who he coached at Kentucky -- Julius Randle, Nerlens Noel, Immanuel Quickley and Kevin Knox.

Thibodeau had no prior relationship with Payne and was pushed by the front office to

take him on the staff.

Another former Thibodeau assistant, Mike Woodson, left last year to coach Indiana University.

Rick Brunson is a person to watch to fill an assistant position next season. He has ties to Thibodeau and Leon Rose.

The Knicks are also targeting Brunson’s son, Jalen, in free agency.

games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance for the second time in his career. At age-38, Cano’s 16-year career in MLB was watered down to one truth: he cheated the game not once, but twice.

Now, in his first press conference since his second suspension, Cano didn’t say why he took steroids again nor how that decision was formed. He said he learned a lesson, and “the best lesson you can have is from yourself, when you make a mistake yourself.”

Asked how much of Cano’s career has been aided by steroids, Cano indicated he had never done it before 2018.

“There’s no why or how.

There’s no excuses,” Cano said. “There’s no excuses for that. All I know, I can’t live in

the past. Just move on from now on and just go out there and keep being the same Robbie Cano that I’ve always been.”

It will be hard, if not impossible, for Cano to win back Mets fans again. If Cano cranks another three-homer game for a Citi Field crowd, like he did against the Padres on July 23, 2019, it’s hard to imagine fans’ first question being anything other than, “is he back on the PEDs?” Still, Cano envisions turning the home-crowd boos, that are sure to be headed his way come next month, into cheers.

“I’m going to do everything that I can to have them cheer for me again,” he said.

Asked if Cano can guarantee he won’t test positive a third time, his answer featured

many words, but did not include a “yes.” In response to that question, Cano said: “I’m here. That’s why I’m here, as a man, to give you guys an apology. It was tough for me this past year, being at home, things going through your head. You keep it to yourself. It wasn’t good.”

Earlier this week, it was important for Cano to privately address his teammates and apologize to them, much the same way he publicly apologized to the organization, fans and reporters on Wednesday.

Buck Showalter said the team has moved on from Cano’s suspension, because “it’s conducive to our club to move on.”

As his skipper, Showalter said he sees no point in doing anything other than forgiving

him.

“If we look at all of ourselves, we’ve all made some mistakes,” the Mets manager said.

“Sometimes twice. Sometimes three times. Sometimes four times. Thank goodness we live in that world. It may look kind of selfish from a certain standpoint. But what are we supposed to do? Not play him?

Beat up on him every day?

What’s the return there?

“He’s wearing our colors.

And I tell guys all the time: when you do something, you gotta think about how it reflects on your teammates.

Talking to Robby, the thing he felt worst about was not being there for the club, for the team, and I choose to believe him. Have I sat down and said, ‘Why did you do it?

What drove you?’ and all that

stuff? I think I have some curiosity. But now’s not the time.

Right now we’re trying to get our club ready to start a major league season.”

It was clear Wednesday’s press conference was difficult, at times heart-wrenching, for the second baseman. It was largely the same mood and attitude he has sported while practicing at spring training this week. The same big smile we saw from Cano three years ago, when he introduced himself to a new fan base, has yet to return. As much as the second baseman doesn’t want to live in the past, it’s hard to imagine a future where his mistakes are not a part of it.

complement.

Babers stated at the start of spring practice that SU will begin operating strictly under Anae and Beck’s system before incorporating some of his own features into the game-plan.

“There are some new ideas out there and the young people are grabbing it very quickly,” Babers said. “They’re learning new stuff. This is no different than when the defense went through the 3-3-5 stuff. So, I think so far, so good, they’re going to get better, but there are some exciting things happening.”

The Anae-Beck pairing has

seemingly adjusted their approach based on personnel but have thrived with dualthreat quarterbacks in the mold of Shrader.

From 2013-20, their signal callers averaged 3,200 pass yards and 524 rush yards each season.

They engineered the No. 2 passing offense in the nation at UVA last year, averaging 392.6 yards through the air, while leading the Atlantic Coast Conference in total offense (514.4) and yards per play with a 6.9 average.

“We’re just opening it up is the biggest thing, taking shots,

encouraging the ball down field, and trying to spread things out and give the ball to Sean Tucker and those backs, and just follow behind the Oline,” Shrader said. “We’ve got a long way to go but we’re doing a lot of good things.”

Shrader is entering his second year as the SU starter after taking over four games into last season.

The former Mississippi State transfer is learning his fourth offensive system in four collegiate seasons overall and views this spring as key to developing chemistry with Beck and other coaches.

“He coaches you hard and he’s definitely got kind of that air-raid mentality so nothing’s really as concrete, but we’re just making sure we’re on the same page and seeing the same thing when we’re looking at pictures is the biggest thing,” Shrader said of Beck.

“I’m just continuing to learn and making sure I’m making all the right reads.”

Tucker, meanwhile, aims to follow up on his record-setting, All-American campaign and has kept active competing for the indoor track and field team this winter.

The third-year SU rushing

star said that he sees potential for the offensive unit to take a major step forward and is preparing for another heavy workload in the new scheme.

“I would say getting more opportunities overall throughout the offense, through my running and definitely catching the ball more,” Tucker said.

He added on his approach this spring: “Nothing has really changed (for me). My goal is the same, so I’m just definitely trying to get better every day and improve on what I did last year.”

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MOVE IN ready with over 3k square feet of living space, 4 bed 3 1/2 bath, sauna, new heating system. Fully furnished with Wi-Fi. Situated on 24 acres with a pond.

Property close to Titus Mtn and the Malone golf course. $425000. MLS 175577 HJB Realty LLC/Jay Reynolds R.E. Broker, 518-353-9689.

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HOUSEMATE WANTEDSenior Citizen request person to share expenses of 3700 sq ft modern home, 1 mile from Hudson. Private bed. Requesting $1,100 / mo. Incls. heat, elec. direct tv, trash, one time cleaning, treadmill, W/D. Full use of residence. Must be clean, non-smoker, credit score of 650 plus. Proof of income References. No pets. Call or text (518)965-3563.

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Next wave of American men give U.S. tennis fans hope Helene Elliott Los Angeles Times

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Stefanos Tsitispas didn’t seem all that impressed by Jenson Brooksby after the precocious 21-year-old from Sacramento had upset him in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.

“I don’t think there’s something that makes him tricky to play,” said Tsitsipas, ranked No. 4 in the world, after Brooksby prevailed 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Monday.

OK, Brooksby isn’t tricky. Then what makes him so difficult to play?

“Putting balls back. That’s what makes him difficult,” Tsitsipas said.

“He’s not a very explosive player, but he’s able to get balls back. He’s not the most athletic player as well. He’s just able to read the game well, play with his pace, play with the opponent’s pace. He’s able to read the game well and stay consistent.

“There’s nothing that he has that kills, I would say.”

That’s enough about what Brooksby supposedly doesn’t have. Focus on what he has: talent, smarts and the

maturity to belong in the forefront of a modest resurgence by American male tennis players.

An American man won at least one Grand Slam singles title from 1990 through 2003. On five occasions during the dominance of Jim Courier, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras, American men won three of the four Slams singles titles in a year. Andy Roddick’s 2003 U.S. Open championship was the last in that streak and remains the most recent Slam singles title won by an American man.

Blame it on a developmental system that couldn’t decide how to best identify and nurture talent. Blame it on losing kids to other sports and on the rest of the world catching up.

American women have thrived, though. Female American athletes have fewer professional sports options than men, and Billie Jean King’s activism for equal pay made tennis a sport in which female athletes can make a good living. In addition, the success of Serena and Venus Williams and the see-it-and-be-it effect have made the talent pool for women’s tennis large and diverse.

But finally, there’s reason for optimism about American men. That hopefulness is partly embodied by Brooksby, one of seven American men who reached the third round here, the most since 1994. Brooksby, who remembers collecting autographs when visiting Indian Wells Tennis Garden as a child, will face defending champion Cameron Norrie of Britain in a fourthround match Wednesday.

“I think for the first time in a while you can actually say American tennis on the men’s side is very promising.

There’s no doubt about that,” John Isner, an American mainstay at 36, said Tuesday after he moved on with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Diego Schwartzman of Argentina.

“We certainly have strength in numbers in the top 100. We have a lot of players in the top 100. There’s some legitimate chatter about some of these guys coming up being really, really good.”

Taylor Fritz of Rancho Palos Verdes, 24, outlasted Jaume Munar of Spain 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (2) on Tuesday at sun-baked Stadium 2. Fritz, a semifinalist here last year, advanced to a

fourth-round matchup with Alex DeMinaur, who eliminated American Tommy Paul on Tuesday. But Paul, 24, opened many eyes with his upset of world No. 3 Sascha Zverev in the second round.

Fritz said he was delighted by the play of Paul and Reilly Opelka, who beat Denis Shapovalov in the third round and will face Rafael Nadal on Wednesday. Opelka is the top American man in the world rankings, at No. 17. Fritz ranks 20th.

“It’s awesome. It’s also not very surprising,” Fritz said. “I know how good these guys are. It’s not weird to see these guys beating really good players, having solid results. I mean, Tommy is really close to cracking into being seeded at Slams and stuff. Reilly is consistently beating very, very good players.”

Former USC standout Steve Johnson, 32, fell to Hubert Hurkacz of Poland 7-6 (7), 6-3 on Tuesday. Frances Tiafoe, who ranks 30th in the world, fell to Andrey Rublev, 6-3, 6-4.

Progress doesn’t always spring from victories. Sebastian Korda put on a show in the second round by taking a 5-2 lead over Nadal in the third set

before the brilliant Spaniard staged another remarkable comeback. Korda shouldn’t feel bad about not beating Nadal: No one else has beaten him yet this year. Nadal is 17-0. “I kind of proved to myself that I can play with anyone,” Korda said after that loss.

Korda and Brooksby seem to have the best chance to lead the next generation of American men back to tennis glory. Korda’s versatile and aggressive game, distinguished by his punishing backhand, is a marvel. But Brooksby has won over many fans, even if Tsitispas isn’t among them.

“To me, I think you’re splitting hairs with Jenson and Sebastian,” Isner said.

“Sebastian has had a tough go this year trying to close out matches. Ultimately, I think all these experiences are going to be a good thing for him. To me, it doesn’t seem like he’s panicking at all.

His game is there. One of the most fluid games I’ve seen in a while.

“I mean, him and Jenson? I don’t know. In my estimation, maybe Sebastian has a real, real high ceiling. He just hasn’t put it together this year.”

Von Miller agrees to six-year, $120 million contract with Buffalo Bills Gary Klein Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — The Rams will attempt to run it back without outside linebacker Von Miller.

On Wednesday, the Rams lost a key part of their Super Bowl-winning team when Miller announced he was signing

with the Buffalo Bills. Miller revealed the news on his Instagram account. The six-year contract averages $17.5 million per year for the first four years, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

Miller, who will turn 33 this month, was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Rams

last October in exchange for second- and third-round draft picks. Miller, a three-time AllPro, had five sacks in eight regular-season games for the Rams and added four more in the playoffs, including two in the Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

After the Super Bowl, star

defensive lineman Aaron Donald said the Rams could “run it back” if they kept their “super” team in place, and that included Miller.

The Rams had prioritized resigning tackle Joe Noteboom, center Brian Allen and Miller, along with receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who suffered a knee

injury during the Super Bowl.

Noteboom and Allen agreed to terms with the Rams, and the Rams announced that Noteboom signed his contract Wednesday, the first day of the NFL’s new league year.

But the Rams also suffered losses in addition to Miller.

Cornerback Darious

Williams agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars and tight end Johnny Mundt agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings, where former Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is head coach and former Rams tight ends coach Wes Phillips is offensive coordinator.

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Why do we love March Madness this much? Look to psychology Greg Cote Miami Herald

MIAMI — This is the closest we get in sports to sheer rhapsody, right?

The next few weeks. Especially the next few days.

We see a pristine, untouched NCAA Tournament bracket as we would a breathtaking sunrise, or a first born in a nursery. It is a document almost holy, the very proof of possibility.

The words leave our lips like prayer. March Madness.

Done with the pointless perfunctory of the play-in games, the final 64-team field tips off Thursday for the men and Friday for the women, and this year it feels especially big because we are welcoming back an old friend: Normalcy.

Two years ago March Madness was swallowed up whole, canceled altogether by the mushrooming COVID-19 pandemic. It felt almost blasphemous to erase our annual communal worship, maybe the only religion we can all agree on, but for many of us it was the first hard reality.

‘Whoa. This coronavirus bleep3/8 ain’t playin’.’

Last year the Madness returned, but only sort of, confined to in and around Indianapolis and played before very limited crowds.

Now? (Cue Dick Vitale).

WE’RE BACK, BAYBEEEE! Both Miami Hurricanes teams are in it.

Jim Larranaga’s No. 10 seed men open Friday at 3:10 p.m. vs. No. 7 USC in Greenville, S.C. Katie Meier’s No. 8 UM women also open Friday with the distinction of being the first full-slate game, at 11:30 a.m. vs. No. 9 South Florida four hours away in Columbia, S.C. Miami’s men seek their first NCAA tourney win since reaching the Sweet 16 in 2016. The women last won a postseason game in 2019 but never have advanced past the second round.

Is this the year? Maybe?

That is the very point of March Madness. It is a hope machine. A dream factory. Davids with slingshots ready. A threeweek orgy of hoops -- the original binge TV. This is where “The Underdog” has a pedestal waiting, if only he or she can find it, and climb it. They call it The Big Dance. We pray Cinderella will be on the floor.

The Underdog is the mythic power driving the popularity of March Madness, every bit as much as the brackets and office pools and the alumni pride and the gambling.

The Underdog is what draws us in even if we have no alma mater in the hunt and no wagers placed.

Our rational side knows it’s mostly fallacy. In the history of the 64-team format, since 1985, a No. 1 seed has played a No. 16 seed 144 times. Goliath has won 143 times. The lone exception UMBC (Maryland-Baltimore County) stunning Virginia in 2018. A player named Jairus Lyles was the hero.

He plays now for a team called Krka in the Slovenia.

He had his shining moment, though. And always will.

Our collective

fascination with The Underdog is very American, dating to Ellis Island.

We love The Underdog, because most of us can relate. We are The Underdog.

It is what most of us see in the mirror.

Most of us are not Coach K and Duke. We are Jairus Lyle and UMBC. We keep rooting for the underdog for the same reason we keep playing the lottery. Beating the odds does happen.

From a study by the Journal of Consumer Research: “American culture, laws and social norms enable and encourage underdogs to prosper, in contrast to the nations where an individual’s passion and determination may do little to combat rigid class or caste structures which favor the status-endowed.”

The study suggested Americans buy into the underdog narrative because it mirrors the idea of the American Dream: Defying odds through sheer will. The idea that the other team’s roster of blue-chip recruiting, glamour coach and high seed can be overcome.

The NCAA Tournament is not full of rags to riches stories waiting to blossom. But they are there.

Every year. Dormant, and waiting for a spark.

A 2018 Baylor study even suggested schadenfreude may be involved -- deriving pleasure from another’s misfortune.

“We end up rooting more for the underdogs over the ‘winning’ team because we may be unconsciously envious that they are doing well,” said Dr. Asim Shah of Baylor’s Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. “Which is why if the underdog team pulls out a win, we don’t feel badly that the favorite team lost.”

Wrote Matt Johnson, Ph.D., in Psychology Today: “The underdog story has universal appeal and reliably drives feelings of empathy. They tap into the qualities we like best about ourselves and find most admirable in others.

We love underdog stories because we feel like they need us.”

So over the next few days, we forage for an underdog to get behind.

Davidson, alma mater of Woodrow Wilson, with its total enrollment of 1,983. Murray State and Akron. The Vermont Catamounts, Montana State Bobcats, Bryant Bulldogs and South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

(Did you know that the Miami Hurricanes’ official basketball fight song is called “Miami U HowDee-Doo”?)

Wait. Can’t forget.

The Loyola Ramblers are back, and that means team chaplain Sister Jean is back. At age 102.

We met Sister Jean in 2018. She is said to be in good health and reportedly will be courtside Friday in Pittsburgh when underdog Loyola plays its first game vs. Ohio State.

OK, then. It’s set.

Bracket completed and an underdog shall reign.

Championship game prediction: Sister Jean’s Ramblers vs. the Saint Peter’s Peacocks!

Who’s with me?

Wright State, Notre Dame post NCAA First Four victories Field Level Media

Tanner Holden scored 37 points to help Wright State defeat Bryant 93-82 in an NCAA Tournament First Four game on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.

Holden was 11-for-15 from the field and 14-for-16 from the free-throw line for No. 16 seed Wright State (22-13), the Horizon League tournament champion, which advanced to meet No. 1 seed Arizona in a South Region game in San Diego on Friday.

Holden also grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds.

Trey Calvin scored 21 points and Grant Basile finished with 14 points and eight rebounds for Wright State, which won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in school history.

The Raiders are in the tournament for the first time since 2018.

Peter Kiss scored 28 points for Bryant (22-10), the Northeast Conference champion and also a No. 16 seed. The Bulldogs played their first NCAA Tournament game as a Division I program. Kiss was 2-for-6 from 3-point range; his teammates were a combined 2-for-18.

Wright State led 44-42 at halftime and built a 54-46 lead with 16:28 remaining in the game after a basket by Calvin.

Bryant cut the deficit to five with 13:18 left when Kiss hit a jumper to make it 62-57, but Wright State then took command. The Raiders scored the next five points to lead 67-57, then used a 10-4 run to go up 77-61 with 6:50 remaining.

Bryant cut the lead to 82-71 with 4:53 remaining after six straight points by Kiss. But a 3-pointer by Basile with 3:57 left and a basket by Holden with 3:07 remaining restored Wright State’s lead to 16 points.

Wright State took a 19-13 lead with 9:10 remaining in the first half, but Bryant used a 9-3

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surge to tie the game at 22-22 with 7:03 remaining until halftime. Wright State answered back and built a 42-35 lead with 1:30 left in the first half before Bryant ended the half on a 7-2 run.

Notre Dame 89, Rutgers 87 (2OT) Paul Atkinson Jr. scored a game-high 26 points and made the game-winning putback with 1.4 seconds left in double overtime to lift Notre Dame past Rutgers 89-87 in the First Four Wednesday night in Dayton, Ohio.

Atkinson made 13 of 15 shots to set a season high in scoring as No. 11 seed Notre Dame advanced in the West Region to play No. 6 seed Alabama on Friday in San Diego.

Caleb McConnell led Rutgers with a season-high 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting, and Ron Harper Jr. scored 22.

McConnell, the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, added 11 rebounds, a block and a steal to his surprise score line.

Harper, who made gamewinning 3-pointers to beat Purdue and Indiana earlier in the season, drilled a deep 3 to knot it 87-all with 22 seconds left in the second overtime.

Notre Dame drove down the floor, Blake Wesley missed a layup and Atkinson was in perfect position for the putback.

Geo Baker (19 points, six rebounds, five assists) scored the Scarlet Knights’ final nine points of the second half, including a 3-pointer to tie it at 67 and an iso jumper to make it 69-all. Neither team made potential go-ahead shots after that, leading to overtime.

Notre Dame led 75-73 in the first overtime when Harper banked in a go-ahead 3-pointer. Later, Paul Mulcahy’s inbounds pass to Harper went askew and Cormac Ryan (16 points) stole it for a lay-in.

Mulcahy responded by nailing a 3-pointer with 8 seconds left, but Wesley drove in for a layup to force the second extra frame.

Nate Laszewski added 18 points and Dane Goodwin chipped in 12 for the Fighting Irish. Rutgers’ Clifford Omoruyi had 15 points and six rebounds, with six of his seven field goals coming on dunks.

Notre Dame missed a shot with five seconds before halftime, and McConnell broke free down the court, caught an outlet pass and made a layup at the buzzer for a 41-36 Rutgers lead at the break. That brought McConnell up to 18 points, surpassing his previous season high of 16 points.

The Fighting Irish clawed back over the first 11 minutes of the second half. During a five-point run, Ryan’s tough shot rolled in to tie the game at 53 and Wesley’s driving layup on the next Irish possession put them back in front.

Mulcahy responded with a 3-pointer, but Laszewski hit his own 14 seconds later. The Irish soon grabbed their largest lead of the game at 63-58 before Baker led Rutgers’ rally.

ESPN officially steals Troy Aikman and Joe Buck Rob Tornoe The Philadelphia Inquirer

After spending the past 20 years as the faces of Fox’s NFL coverage, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are taking their talents to ESPN. The network announced Buck and Aikman will take over Monday Night Football next season, ending a carousel of talent around ESPN’s most-watched program.

The stability comes as ESPN will broadcast its first Super Bowl on ABC in 2027.

Flex scheduling is also coming to the Monday Night Football schedule, starting with Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Along with Buck and Aikman, Lisa Salters will return as the sideline reporter on Monday Night Football, a role she’s held since 2012.

Aikman’s new ESPN deal will reportedly pay him $18.5 million a year, but he suggested on Dallas sports talk radio that money wasn’t the only factor in leaving his longtime home at Fox. “Knowing that Amazon was going to be taking over Thursday Night Football, knowing that ESPN potentially could be a player,” Aikman said, adding he hoped Fox would offer him a better contract.

They didn’t.

“Fox never jumped into the game. They stayed where they were and never made an offer,” Aikman said on Sportsradio 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket last week. “In fact, I didn’t have any conversation with Fox until I got a call to congratulate me on my new deal.”

Buck had one year remaining on his Fox contract, but was allowed out of his contract early. As part of the deal, Fox will be allowed to choose one Big Ten football game early as part of the TV rights it shares with ESPN, according to the New York Post. In addition to producing other projects for the network, Buck will now work alongside his wife, features reporter Michelle Beisner-Buck.

The popular Manningcast, an alternate Monday Night Football broadcast hosted

by Peyton and Eli Manning, will also return next season. New York Post columnist Andrew Marchand -- who broke the news of Aikman and Buck’s departure from Fox -- thinks ESPN might be taking the Mannings’ future into consideration.

“I wonder if the idea that Peyton Manning might eventually run an NFL team

in the future could have been in the back of ESPN’s mind in adding Buck and Aikman to run alongside the Manningcast,” Marchand wrote.

For the past two seasons, Monday Night Football has been called by Steve Levy, Brian Griese, and former Eagles front office executive Louis Riddick. The San Francisco 49ers hired Griese as their new quarterbacks coach, while Riddick interviewed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for their open general manager position.

Levy will continue his role on ESPN’s NHL studio team.

Levy and Reddick could be reunited to call some matchups on ESPN, since the network will have more games, including an exclusive Sunday international game on ESPN+ and an exclusive Monday Night Football game on ABC. The number of games will jump again in 2023, when ESPN will have five weeks with multiple games. What happens at Fox? Fox will broadcast the Super Bowl next season, and with Buck and Aikman gone, the network suddenly has two holes to fill in its No. 1 booth.

It seems likely that Fox will elevate Kevin Burkhardt and former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, who did a solid job last season in the network’s No. 2 booth.

While it will only be Olsen’s second full season calling NFL games, Burkhardt is a veteran broadcaster who has handled NFL play-by-play duties for the network since 2013. The New Jersey native is also Fox’s main studio host during the MLB playoffs.

Fox will also need to replace Buck on MLB coverage, where he has called the World Series for the past 21 seasons. The likely choice would appear to be Joe Davis, who is the television voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers and has called MLB divisional round playoff games for Fox since 2017. Who will call Thursday Night Football games on Amazon?

Amazon has not made any announcements, but longtime ESPN college football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit will be the streaming platform’s analyst on Thursday Night Football, according to the New York Post.

Herbstreit isn’t leaving ESPN -- he will continue to appear on College GameDay and call games as the network’s No. 1 college football analyst alongside

play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler.

It’s expected that longtime Sunday Night Football announcer Al Michaels -- pushed out of the NBC booth to make room for Mike Tirico -- will handle playby-play on Amazon’s exclusive package of games. But Michaels was reportedly waiting to see what would happen with Buck before signing a deal.

If Michaels signs on with Amazon, he’ll be working with longtime Sunday Night Football producer Fred Gaudelli, as NBC is producing the streaming giant’s games.

Michaels would also get the opportunity to call a handful of Sunday Night Football games, an appealing prospect as Amazon’s games will only air on TV in the teams’ local markets. Collinsworth will join Tirico on Sunday Night Football There was a lot of talk before last season of NBC hiring former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to be its next Sunday Night Football analyst. That might remain the plan, but for now NBC is bringing back analyst Cris Collinsworth with a deal that runs through the 2025 season.

Collinsworth will call Sunday Night Football games alongside Tirico, whom NBC hired away from ESPN in 2016.

They’ll be joined by sideline reporter Kathryn Tappen, who is expected to replace Michele Tafoya, who left the network following the Super Bowl to pursue a career involving politics.

Brees will continue to appear in-studio as part of the network’s Football Night in America team, and will presumably still call Notre Dame football games, since NBC’s deal to air Fighting Irish games expires following the 2025 season. With Romo and Nantz, no changes at CBS CBS is the only network that hasn’t revamped its No. 1 booth.

Returning to call games are Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, who have been paired together since 2017. They’ll be joined by sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.

In a way, Romo might be responsible for the musical chairs we’ve seen this season. When his contract was up with CBS following the 2019 season, interest from ESPN forced CBS to pay the former Cowboys quarterback $180 million over 10 years, the largest contract in the history of sports broadcasting, even adjusted for inflation.

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Young man’s eating habits are more trough than table Dear Abby, My stepson “Ryan” is an active senior in high school. He’s a great kid, and I love him. I’m proud and delighted that he says he loves my home-cooked meals, which he doesn’t get at DEAR ABBY his mother’s house. They eat a lot of takeout or premade foods. Not everyone likes to cook, so I don’t judge.

My concern is Ryan eats his food at an alarming speed, especially if it’s something soft, like lasagna or casseroles. His plate is nearly finished before anyone else has more than a couple bites of theirs. I don’t want to shame or embarrass him, but it seems unhealthy for his digestion and possibly even dangerous with certain foods. It’s also very unpleasant to watch.

Last night, Ryan inhaled an entire enchilada in two or three bites swallowed whole. He didn’t chew once. My husband will gently tell Ryan to slow down if I give him a well-timed look. Otherwise, he seems unfazed by it. Ryan frequently eats most of a serving dish of something if we don’t point out that others might want seconds, too.

I hesitate to make a big deal out of it because he’s a great kid, and my husband is a wonderful father, outside of not teaching his son good eating habits. Ryan was a chubby little boy, but has become tall and lean after a huge growth spurt. I feel bad saying this, but I’m grossed out and worried at the same time. Your guidance is appreciated.

Cooking Stepmom In The West

JEANNE PHILLIPS

It is years late, but please have a serious talk with your husband about the fact that his son

never learned basic table manners. From your description, he eats like an animal. He seems to not only be eating too much, but also too fast, which is visually unappealing and unhealthy.

Table manners are important. Not having them could have a negative impact on his social life and even his career in the future. Please point this out to your husband and to Ryan, because it’s important they both hear it. It may take reinforcement and constant reminding, so be prepared.

Dear Abby, My wife’s 90th birthday is coming up soon.

Our younger daughter is giving her a birthday party at a nice restaurant and inviting only women. When I asked her why I wasn’t invited, she said the party will be “more fun” with only ladies. I don’t understand or agree with this. I would enjoy visiting with the ladies. What do you think about her decision? I think it stinks.

Not Invited In Texas I “think” this decision should have been made by your wife as well as your daughter. At your ages, there’s no guarantee how many more birthdays you will have together, and for you to be summarily excluded seems wrong to me. If this is a ladies’ luncheon, it’s possible “the girls” will enjoy celebrating without their husbands — if they are lucky enough to still have husbands.

Because this milestone birthday is one you would like to celebrate with your wife, why not take her out for a special dinner — just the two of you — or include your children, grandchildren, great-grandkids, etc., and make it a family affair?

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Horoscope

By Stella Wilder Born today, you are never one to leave the decision-making to others, but rather you always prefer being the one to decide things for yourself, for you trust yourself implicitly and are confident that no one knows what you want or need better than you do. Though this is often the case, there are situations in which this may be proven a convenient falsehood, for at times you will find that you don’t really know what move to make next or what road to follow, and you must lean on others to give you hints, suggestions or explicit instructions.

Your intellectual faculties are, in the main, matched by your physical skills, and the combination of the two allows you to succeed at all manner of endeavors, from the thoughtful and philosophical to the athletic and sensual. There is something of the epicurean in your nature; you enjoy fulfilling the needs of all your senses, and you will train yourself to appreciate only the best.

Also born on this date are: Adam Levine, singer; Queen Latifah, singer and actress; Vanessa Williams, actress and singer; Irene Cara, actress and singer; Brad Dourif, actor; Grover Cleveland, U.S. president.

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, MARCH 19 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Progress will be made today in alternating stages marked by conflicting tone — easygoing and crisis management may shape your day.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You can accomplish more than most today, even though you may feel your hands are tied in some way. It won’t take much to break free.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — If you’re going

to follow the rules today you will want to do so in every regard; you can’t follow some and not others — at least not right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Things are likely to shift in a subtle but significant manner at home — but you’re not likely to realize it at first.

Don’t fight the inevitable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — A friend or loved one may not understand at first that you have to stick with a job uninterrupted until it’s finished.

Make it very clear!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Preparation is essential today, but it can’t take the form it usually does. You’ll want to explore a new avenue of expression if you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You may actually be quite excited about a challenge you are facing, and this transforms your reaction into something positive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You have many tools available to you today, if you will only look around and recognize them for what they are.

Options are multiplied.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — You may be dreading something that can prove quite enjoyable if you approach it with the right attitude.

You can change your approach.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You can forge a bond today with someone you have only just met, based upon a shared experience that is the core of your conversation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’ll enjoy sifting through all the options today, but take care you don’t spend so much time exploring that you make no decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — You’ll have the chance to take part in something that will affect those around you in a positive way. Does “volunteer” status sit well with you?

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Daily Maze

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Goren bridge WITH BOB JONES ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

THE BATTLE East-West vulnerable, South deals NORTH ♠A952 ♥ AJ8 ♦ AQ953 ♣4 WEST EAST ♠ Q 10 6 4 ♠87 ♥ 942 ♥ Q 10 7 5 ♦ 84 ♦ J 10 7 6 ♣J632 ♣A97 SOUTH ♠KJ3 ♥ K63 ♦ K2 ♣ K Q 10 8 5 The bidding:

SOUTH 1♣ 1NT

WEST Pass Pass

NORTH 1♦ 3NT

EAST Pass All pass

South in today’s deal was Norwegian expert Rolf Sjodal. He and his partner were apparently playing the weak no trump. The one no trump rebid in this auction showed 15-17 points. This deal would have been boring in a rubber bridge game, or in a team game, where overtricks are of little importance. In a pair game, however,

NORTH ♠9 ♥ AJ8 ♦ Void ♣ Void WEST ♠Q ♥9 ♦ Void ♣J6

EAST ♠ Void ♥ Q 10 7 ♦ Void ♣A SOUTH ♠ Void ♥ K3 ♦ Void ♣ Q 10

Reading the position perfectly, Sjodal crossed to his hand with the king of hearts and led a club to East’s ace, discarding the spade from dummy.

The forced heart lead from East gave Sjodal a precious second overtrick. Well done!

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Opening lead: Four of ♠

the battle for overtricks can be good fun to watch.

Sjodal won the opening spade lead with his jack and played four rounds of diamonds. East won with his jack as South and West both discarded a heart and a club. East shifted to a low club, won by Sjodal with his king. Sjodal cashed the king of spades, led a spade to the ace, and cashed dummy’s established diamond. Declarer shed another club and East, needing two discards, parted with a heart and his low club.

This was the position:

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3/18/22 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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For Better or For Worse

Wizard of Id

Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1 Went down a fire pole 5 Friendly talk 9 Spill the beans 13 Esteem 15 Tricky scheme 16 All the __; currently popular 17 Saying 18 Deserted 20 Diploma equivalent 21 Part of winter: abbr.

23 Matt Dillon portrayer James __ 24 Take flight to unite 26 Army bed 27 Declare not guilty 29 Joan or Melissa 32 Make butter 33 Alaska or Hawaii 35 Dine 37 Shipbuilder’s wood 38 All lathered up 39 “__ Skies”; Irving Berlin song 40 Pre-college exam 41 Minor tiffs 42 Lee or Willis 43 Dr. in the soft drink aisle 45 Breakfast beverages 46 Hurry 47 Car parker 48 __ on; intermittently 51 Feel achy & feverish 52 __ ears; listening 55 Ranch & French 58 One of the Muppets 60 Go out with 61 Pennsylvania port 62 Hiking trail pests 63 Hauled into court 64 Tattered cloths 65 Flying bugs

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Bound & Gagged

Created by Jacqueline E. Mathews

DOWN 1 1970s carpet style 2 Ore deposit 3 Too little too late 4 Popular pet 5 Long-legged bird 6 Wheel center 7 As pretty __ picture 8 Persistence 9 Charlotte or Emily 10 Path 11 Gets older 12 Flower gardens 14 Go back to an old club 19 Did a chauffeur’s job 22 __ to explode; volatile 25 Lie in wait 27 Deeds 28 Very affordable 29 Knocks 30 Unwillingness 31 Marinara or pesto 33 Zoom skyward 34 “Rat-a-tat-__” 36 Casual shirts 38 Faster

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Thursday’s Puzzle Solved

Non Sequitur

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39 Cheese similar to Camembert 41 Revolves 42 Piece of ammo 44 __ out; eliminated gradually 45 __ alai 47 Florist shelf supplies

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48 Probability 49 German wife 50 Celebration 53 Be partial to 54 “I couldn’t care __!”

56 Gun rights org.

57 Musician’s job 59 Tease

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Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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

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(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: AFOOT KIOSK RITUAL COARSE Answer: When his golf ball bounced off the rock and went in the hole, it was a — STROKE OF LUCK