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Groden: Complacency fuels spike

By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

CATSKILL — As the number of COVID positive cases rise across the country, Greene County has been swept up in the wave with a noticeable uptick in recent days.

Greene County Public Health announced last Friday the county had 195 active positive cases, including 54 new cases in the prior two days.

That figure marked a leap up from the 135 active cases

By Kate Lisa Johnson Newspaper Corp.

Federal and state leaders praised President Joe Biden’s decision Tuesday to tap millions of gallons of fuel from the national reserve to lower energy prices as the leading Republican nominee in the 2022 gubernatorial race started a lengthy tour demanding the governor take action to further reduce travel costs for Thanksgiving.

White House officials Tuesday said they ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bring down energy costs, in coordination with other countries, including China.

The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging about $3.40 a gallon, more than double their price a year ago, according to the AAA. In New York, the average price statewide Tuesday was $3.57 per gallon and higher upstate around $3.60 per gallon.

The state’s highest recorded average price of gasoline hit $4.31 on July 9, 2008, at the height of the Great Recession, according to AAA. “American consumers are feeling the impact of elevated

recorded just three days before.

The county has recorded 83 COVID deaths since the pandemic began, with 14 Greene residents hospitalized and 322 individuals under quarantine.

Greene County Administrator Shaun Groden said the county is keeping a close eye on the rising positive stats.

“I’m always concerned about the numbers,” he said.

“We do seem to be paralleling the counties around us. I think that people are tired of COVID

gas prices at the pump and in their home heating bills, and American businesses are, too, because oil supply has not kept up with demand as the global economy emerges from the pandemic,” the White House said in a statement.

The oil release will be taken in parallel with other nations including India, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom, all major energy consumers.

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., sent a letter to Biden on Nov. 14, urging him to allow sales of oil from the national strategic petroleum reserve to increase the available oil supply and lower fuel costs at the pump.

Schumer on Monday said the president’s decision to release oil from the reserve is good news for families.

“I called for this to provide relief at the pump and signal to [Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries] they can’t manipulate supply to inflate gas prices,” Schumer said in a statement on Twitter. “Of course – the only long-term solution is to keep working to eliminate fossil See RESERVES A11

and they’re relaxing and maybe we’re not wearing masks as often as we should. We’re just tired of it. Everybody wants to go back to normal. But it’s safe to say that COVID is not going away. It’s not going to ebb down slowly, slowly. I’m not sure if it’s mutating, which is causing it to hold on.”

As of last Friday, the total percentage of tests in the county with positive results stands at

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Greene County officials are keeping their eyes on the numbers amid a surge in COVID cases.

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Gillibrand praises Biden for tapping into oil reserves

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A motorist pumping fuel at Speedway in the Finger Lakes on Nov. 12.

Parent, board member feud over realignment

By Ted Remsnyder Columbia-Greene Media

ATHENS — As the Coxsackie-Athens School District weighs a proposal to reconfigure its Athens and Coxsackie elementary schools, passions ran high at the district’s Board of Education meeting at E.J. Arthur Elementary School.

During the public comment portion of the evening, Shpresa Elshani, mother of a first-grader in the district, sparred with board member Maureen Hanse over the proposal.

Parents are concerned that the reconfiguration could be the first step in closing E.J. Arthur Elementary School in Athens, though Superintendent Randall Squier has said that will not happen since Coxsackie Elementary School would not be able to accommodate the

“

If you look at the current proposal, it specifically states that all of the students could be housed in the Coxsackie campus as of now. “I think that’s where the disconnect is.

A majority of the people are against it. This realignment, reconfiguration, grade regrouping, whatever you want to call it today because it lacks transparency. It’s just not the right time to do it.

— Shpresa Elshani, mother of a first-grader in the district

entire elementary population of the district.

“If you look at the current proposal, it specifically states that all of the students could be housed in the Coxsackie campus as of now,” Elshani told the board. “I think that’s where the disconnect is. A majority of the people

are against it. This realignment, reconfiguration, grade regrouping, whatever you want to call it today because it lacks transparency. It’s just not the right time to do it.”

She added the entire plan should be presented on a map for the public to see.

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“These are important questions that people have and there’s no engagement,” she said. “I find it disturbing and comical that when we show concern we’re called bullies. We are the ones who vote you in.”

As Elshani’s three-minute time limit expired, she was told she could submit

her questions in writing.

Elshani then criticized Hanse over a prior comment the board member made contending that the board did not have to hold public comment sessions at its meetings.

“In New York State you do not have to provide public input, but we do,” Hanse said.

Hanse and Elshani then began to speak over each other, with Elshani insisting that she still held the floor while Hanse replied that the parent’s threeminute time limit was up, at which point the members of the public in the crowd began to groan.

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The U.S. will release 50 million barrels of crude from its strategic reserves in concert with China, Japan, India and South Korea and the U.K — an unprecedented, coordinated attempt by the world’s largest oil consumers to tame prices that could prompt a backlash by OPEC+.

Of that amount, 32 million will be released from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve as an exchange over next several months, while 18 million will be as an accelerated release from previously authorized sale, the White House said in a statement Tuesday.

A Biden administration official told reporters Tuesday that barrels would begin moving as early as mid- to late December.

The administration is prepared to take further, unspecified steps, if needed, the White House said.

West Texas Intermediate crude for January delivery dropped 1.5% to $75.61 a barrel as of 7:19 a.m. in New York.

The decision to collectively discharge stockpiled crude after OPEC+ countries rebuffed calls to significantly boost production marks a diplomatic win for the U.S. and a challenge to the grip that Saudi Arabia, Russia and other OPEC+ producers have on the market.

But it’s not without risk. OPEC+ officials warned they’re likely to respond by cancelling plans to boost their own production, negating the addition of

WASHINGTON POST PHOTO BY DEMETRIUS FREEMAN

President Biden smiles after signing three bills in the State Dining Room at the White House on November 18, 2021.

stockpiled oil onto the market. The standoff sets up a fight for control of the global energy market.

The tussle threatens to roil the geopolitics of oil. At stake is the price of the world’s most important commodity as politicians and central bankers contend with the strongest inflationary surge in more than a decade. It also shows the strained relationship between Washington and Riyadh, traditionally a cornerstone of U.S. relations in the Middle East.

President Joe Biden has been seeking

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Four Black men were accused of rape in Jim Crow Florida. 72 years later, they’ve been exonerated.

Jessica Lipscomb The Washington Post

Nearly three years ago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his executive Cabinet granted posthumous pardons to the so-called Groveland Four, a group of Black men accused of raping a White woman in 1949 in Lake County.

The evidence against the men had always been thin, and in January 2019, DeSantis called the case a “miscarriage of justice.”

“I believe in the principles of the Constitution. I believe in getting a fair shake,” the governor said. “I don’t think there’s any way that you can look at this case and see justice was carried out.”

But the pardon didn’t fully clear the men’s names. As State Attorney William Gladson, the local prosecutor, pointed out in court documents late last month, “In general terms, a pardon ‘involves forgiveness and not forgetfulness.’”

In a motion filed Oct. 25, Gladson asked that the Groveland Four - Ernest Thomas, Samuel Shepherd, Charles Greenlee and Walter Irvin - be formally exonerated.

“The evidence strongly suggests that the sheriff, the judge, and the prosecutor all but ensured guilty verdicts in this case,” Gladson wrote. “ ...

I have not witnessed a more complete breakdown of the criminal justice system, nor do I ever expect I will again.”

On Monday, in the same courthouse where the men’s trials were held seven decades ago, Administrative Judge Heidi Davis granted the motion, dismissing the indictments of Thomas and Shepherd and setting aside the convictions and sentences of Greenlee and Irvin. The decision marks the end of a long road for the men’s families, who have pushed for years to have the four cleared of wrongdoing.

“We are blessed,” Thomas’s nephew Aaron Newson told the Associated Press.

He added that he hoped the ruling would prompt prosecutors to reopen other flawed cases from the Jim Crow era.

“I hope that this is a start because lot of people didn’t get this opportunity. A lot of families didn’t get this opportunity. Maybe they will.”

Early one morning in July 1949, the accuser, 17-year-old Norma Padgett, said she was driving home from a dance with her husband when their car broke down. She claimed the four men initially stopped to help the couple but then attacked her husband and took turns raping her.

Greenlee, Shepherd and Irvin were quickly arrested, and Thomas fled to the Panhandle, where he was killed by an angry mob that reportedly shot him more than 400 times.

The three surviving defendants were convicted at trial later that year. Greenlee, who was 16 at the time, was sentenced to life in prison, but Shepherd and Irvin, who received the death penalty, appealed.

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned their convictions and ordered a new trial. But while the men were being transported from prison back to Lake County in 1951, Sheriff Willis McCall - a notorious segregationist and reputed white supremacist - shot the two men, claiming they’d tried to escape.

Irvin, who survived the shooting, told investigators that wasn’t true, and that McCall had intentionally shot at him and Shepherd, who died.

According to Irvin, McCall bragged on his police radio moments after the shooting that he’d “got rid of them.”

With Thomas and Shepherd dead and Greenlee serving a life sentence, Irvin’s case went to a second trial in 1952. He was convicted by an all-white jury and once again sentenced to death. Gov. Thomas LeRoy Collins, who raised doubts about the evidence against Irvin, commuted Irvin’s sentence from death to life with

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parole in 1955, according to Gladson’s motion.

Both Greenlee and Irvin eventually were paroled. Irvin died in 1969 and Greenlee, in 2012.

Over the years, the guilt of the Groveland Four has been called into question. Author Gilbert King’s 2012 book about the case, “Devil in the Grove,” won the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction and renewed public interest in clearing the men’s names.

Investigative reports from 1949 show that the doctor who examined Padgett hours after the alleged crime did not detect the presence of sperm and said he could not be certain she had been raped. Collins, the former governor who commuted Irvin’s sentence, pointed out that the doctor was not presented as a witness at trial and questioned why police had not followed up on information that would have bolstered their case, such as fingerprinting the Padgetts’ car or sending Irvin’s pants to the FBI for testing.

The pants, which were presented at trial and noted as having “smears” on the fabric, were forensically tested this past September as part of a review by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement following the 2019 pardons. No semen was found.

The motion for exoneration by Gladson, the state attorney, elaborated on other flaws in the case. For instance, the grandson of the late Jesse Hunter, who prosecuted the original trials, told investigators he found old letters indicating that Hunter and the trial judge did not believe Padgett had been raped. The motion also suggests a sheriff’s deputy who produced exhibits for the trials may have tampered with or outright created evidence.

Although the Groveland Four have received an apology from the Florida Legislature, a pardon from DeSantis and an exoneration from the Lake County judge, the accuser in the case has maintained that

she was raped that morning in 1949. At the 2019 hearing for the state pardon, Padgett rejected the implication that she had falsified the story.

“I’m not no liar,” she said, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

And she pleaded with state officials not to pardon the men.

“I’m beggin’ y’all not to give them pardon because they done it,” she said.

In recent court documents, however, Gladson called Thomas “presumptively innocent” because he was killed before he could be convicted.

Shepherd, too, is “presumptively innocent,” according to Gladson, because he was killed before he received a second trial.

In regards to Greenlee and Irvin, Gladson wrote that “one could argue” the 2019 pardon “should be treated as a pardon based on a determination of innocence.”

“Our judicial system, with good reason, favors finality,” he wrote. “ ... There are times, however, when the past merges with the present, and we are forced to confront our sins.

This is one of those moments.”

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noon in observance of Thanksgiving n Catskill Town Zoning Board of Appeals 6 p.m. Town Hall, 439 Main St., Catskill

Thursday, Nov. 25 n Catskill Town Offices closed

Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 in observance of Thanksgiving n Coxsackie Town Offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving n Coxsackie Village Offices closed on Nov. 25 and 26 in observance of Thanksgiving n Greene County Office Building closed in observance of Thanksgiving

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Salvation Army distributes Thanksgiving dinners

By Bill Williams Columbia-Greene Media

HUDSON — Many families in Columbia and Greene counties can provide a Thanksgiving dinner because of the Hudson Salvation Army.

More than 100 turkeys and complete dinners were distributed to families over the past week, ahead of the big holiday, said Darcy Connor, director of the Hudson Salvation Army Service Center.

Families registered at the service center, at 40 S. 3rd St., in October.

The turkeys were donated by Valley Energy of Claverack and by individual members of the community, Connor said.

Having distributed the Thanksgiving dinners, the Salvation Army is now focused on its next big projects — the Red Kettle Campaign and Christmas toy distribution.

More than 110 Greene and Columbia county children are in need of toys for Christmas this year, Connor said.

The service center is accepting toy donations over the next few weeks. They can be dropped off weekdays at their location on S. 3rd Street.

The Salvation Army does not provide special food baskets for Christmas, but the food pantry is available for any family that needs it, Connor said.

The goal for the annual Red Kettle Campaign is $75,000, the same as last year, Connor said.

Volunteers are always needed to make sure as many kettles are out as possible.

“If the kettles are not out, there are no donations coming in,” Connor said.

The kettles are set up at locations across Columbia and Greene counties. Volunteers can choose the day, time and location, if available, to ring the bell at a Red Kettle site, Connor

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Ninety food baskets were distributed by the Hudson Salvation Army to families in need for Thanksgiving.

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Families arrive to pick up one of 90 food baskets, that were distributed by the Hudson Salvation Army to families in need for Thanksgiving.

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Cars lined the parking lot, as families arrived to pick up one of 90 food baskets, at the Hudson Salvation Army for Thanksgiving.

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Ninety food baskets were distributed this year by the Hudson Salvation Army, to families in need for Thanksgiving.

said.

The $75,000 goal makes up much of the service center’s operating expenses for the year.

The service center in Hudson is busy during the week. The soup kitchen serves about 100 meals daily and the food pantry assists around 70 families weekly, Connor said.

They also offer a mobile food pantry, that makes stops in Craryville, Philmont and

Valatie.

The programs at the service center have been in place since the early 2000s, Connor said.

Between 18 and 20 volunteers assist in keeping the programs running.

Connor has served as director for the past two and a half years, but has been a volunteer with the organization for more than 20 years.

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Enjoy the feast, remember the history Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. In the age of the coronavirus pandemic, Thanksgiving should offer the comfort of a warm blanket and a feeling of serenity in the company of family and friends. We didn’t come close to enjoying the traditional companionship and mutual support a year ago.

Thanksgiving, taking place as it does almost centrally located between Halloween and Christmas Day, is losing its stature as a celebration of giving thanks for what we have and entering that half-world of shopping, food and football.

Thanksgiving ought to be a reminder that it is about ceremony and culture. The

day historically celebrated the corn harvesting of Plymouth colonists during their first year in America.

Aided by the Wampanoag tribe and the famous Native American Squanto, the pilgrims learned how to plant and harvest crops, fish and collect sap from maple trees.

After a terrible winter that wiped out half of the Plymouth pilgrims, the Native American teachings likely saved the survivors from malnutrition and starvation. The grateful pilgrims invited members of the Wampanoag tribe for a three-day-long feast that today we call Thanksgiving.

In light of increased awareness and efforts to

dismantle systemic racism, many are turning to Thanksgiving as a symbol of unity, especially those whose ancestors faced persecution and extermination at the hands of colonists. In a sense, the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District earlier this year exemplified this approach by discarding its Indians team name and replacing it with Riverhawks.

Today, the pendulum is swinging back to experience Thanksgiving as both a family gathering and a historical event. Celebrating Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings, enjoy the love and support of others and to understand how we got here and why.

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Welcome to Ocean City.

Unless you’re a Black teenager caught vaping.

The Washington Post

Ocean City, Md., is a beach community of roughly 7,000 residents whose summer population swells with sun-and-surf seekers. Town officials say it welcomes nearly 8 million visitors every year, but here’s the thing: A pair of incidents last summer suggests it doesn’t really welcome all of them, particularly Black teenagers who might be caught vaping on the boardwalk.

That’s a civil violation, of course, punishable by a fine, not a criminal offense.

Still, in a town where all but a handful of the yearround population is White; where just three of the 116 full-time sworn police officers are Black; where African Americans were long denied access to the beach; and where a White city councilman recently posted a blatantly racist comment on Facebook, somehow Black kids were the ones who ended up Tasered and thrashed by the Ocean City police, then arrested, after they were encountered vaping on the boardwalk last summer.

The videos of separate incidents in June are deeply disturbing. One portrays White police officers whose hair-trigger deployment of a Taser subdues a Black

teen who seems to pose absolutely no threat; in fact he appears submissive.

In another, a Black teen encountered while vaping struggles on the ground as he is violently kneed in the ribs by a White police officer - five times.

Remember: the original encounter in these incidents involves vaping, which the Ocean City council banned, along with smoking, on the boardwalk effective in 2015.

At the time that ordinance was enacted, thencity manager David Recor said police would by no means “haul people off to jail for smoking” on the boardwalk, and that officials expected “visitors to self-police themselves.”

The Ocean City police seem not to have gotten the memo.

What’s more, their decidedly heavy hand has been enabled and all but applauded by various local elected officials. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan absolved the police of any wrongdoing just days after the incidents, telling The Post that the officers “haven’t done anything wrong.” State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, R-Worcester, whose district includes Ocean City, said she had seen police video of one

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of the incidents, in which four teens were arrested, and attributed their arrests to their own “follow-up actions” after being confronted by police. Carozza had nothing to say about Officer Daniel Jacobs, who, in a video posted online, is shown five times violently kneeing Brian Anderson, 19, on the ground as officers try to handcuff him.

The video the senator says she watched has not been released by the police.

Nor have the police been forthcoming about other aspects of last summer’s incidents. Despite a new state law that in many cases requires law enforcement agencies to release records of internal investigations into alleged police brutality, the Ocean City force refused to reveal documents requested by The Post, insisting there was no actual investigation - just a routine review that found no cause for disciplinary action.

That kind of stonewalling amounts to a “nothing-tosee-here, just-move-along” act of official arrogance.

The question now is how the Ocean City police force will handle such incidents in the future. Judging from its conduct to date, the department is hostile to reform.

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Need for balance, common sense on NY’s energy future The cost of a gallon of gas keeps climbing. The warnings keep coming over significantly higher home heating costs this winter and who knows how many winters to come.

All of this, as well as the fast approaching start of a new legislative session in January, helped make for good timing on last week’s listening session in the Southern Tier on a piece of legislation that, if it’s enacted, could reach into the wallets of everyday New Yorkers and cut into the bottom lines of New York employers even more.

Specifically, we hosted a roundtable discussion in Corning on legislation (S4264/A6967), known as the “Climate and Community Investment Act” (CCIA).

Introduced earlier this year by the Democrat majorities in both the state Senate and Assembly, the measure proposes accelerated state-level actions to achieve broad and far-reaching climate change policies. Of course, to help pay for it, it includes a new 55-cents-per-gallon gas tax as well as increased taxes on heating oil, propane, and natural gas, which is estimated to increase home heating fuel costs by 26%.

The CCIA is projected to raise $15 billion annually in new and increased fees and taxes levied on New Yorkers individually, hospitals, schools, colleges, and businesses. Keep in mind that New York State accounts for just approximately 0.5% of global carbon emissions and the CCIA will only apply to New York -- not to neighboring states. Nor does it apply to China, India or Russia, which account for 40% of global emissions.

Further, a true, full costbenefit analysis to show the public in a transparent way what this will cost them, and what we’ll gain, has not been required of the precursor of the CCIA, the previously enacted Climate Leadership and Climate Protection Act (CLCPA) and the Climate Action Council (CAC), which has not completed their recommendations. We have sponsored legislation (S7321/A7524) to required this full cost-benefit analysis for the public. It is imperative that it be required and completed.

The CCIA is a bad move, to say the least, in our view.

New Yorkers are already being hit by so many higher costs across the board and now is no time for state government to make it worse, all in the name of progressive politics. And especially not when the Albany powers that be already raised taxes in this year’s state budget by more than $4 billion to help pay for a whopping $18 billion in increased spending – with $2 billion of that increase going to illegal immigrants for COVID unemployment benefits for the loss of jobs they weren’t legally allowed to have in the first place (and, all the while, New York still owes the feds $9 billion for unemployment funds borrowed during COVID and no effort has been made to pay it down. This inaction has resulted in significantly increased unemployment insurance rates to

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It has set in motion an unending search for more tax dollars to afford higher and higher spending — and every taxpayer will pay the price at the pump, to heat homes, and in a lot of other places and ways.

Our recent roundtable — and similar listening sessions that the Senate and Assembly Republican conferences have held around the state — makes it clear that any move in this direction would be disastrous. Participants at last week’s forum in Corning all pointed to the ever-increasing burden of escalating costs and the risk to the reliability of our electricity delivery.

They’re not alone.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), which represents more than 10,000 small businesses in New York State and hundreds of thousands more across the nation, has also stated its strong opposition to the CCIA in testimony at our roundtables.

The NFIB writes, “(Our opposition) is not a reflection of small business’ indifference to climate change or its commitment to addressing it, but rather that the economic impacts to those actually investing and hiring in New York’s economy must be understood and valued in coordination with environmental goals…Increases in the costs to do business anywhere in the economy will ultimately be felt across the economy by every employer, and felt most by members of NFIIB…New York State needs to take a step back and seriously consider the effects this proposal will have on small businesses and consumers.”

They highlight one of the key points: Even without the CCIA, New York State has already established aggressive renewable energy goals.

Working groups are underway on how best achieve the current targets to tackle New York’s 0.5% impact on global climate change.

The CCIA even expects job losses and negative impacts to school and local government property tax bases. It establishes a “Just Fund” which will provide compensation for displaced workers up to three years of wages, and payments to school

districts and local governments for lost tax revenues resulting from industries being shuttered.

It’s our belief that, every step of the way, there must be a constant recognition of the need for balance and common sense in pursuit of the overriding goals for New York’s energy future. There absolutely must be a meaningful analysis of the costs versus the benefits of these actions and the impacts they will have on our energy system’s reliability as well as affordability.

The CCIA, CLCPA and CAC fail in this regard.

New Yorkers already pay the ninth-highest gas tax in America at 46.19-cents-pergallon, according to the Tax Foundation. If the proposed gas tax of 55 cents were added, New York would have the highest overall gas tax in America.

To add to the alarm, home heating costs, even without this additional action, are already projected to increase by upwards of 25% to 40% this winter.

If the environmental extremists have their way, homeowners will not be able to burn wood or pellets to heat their homes and will have to convert their natural gas, propane or heating fuel oil furnaces to electric at estimated costs in excess of $30,000 per household.

New York’s tax climate has long been noted by the Tax Foundation as one of the nation’s worst.

Instead of raising another tax or fee, Governor Kathy Hochul should immediately suspend the state’s gas tax, as our Senate and Assembly Republican conferences have recently called for.

Ignoring the realities, New York’s downstate-controlled Democrat supermajorities enacted a state budget this year raising taxes by nearly $5 billion. It looks like they will just go on looking for more tax dollars to afford more and more of their out of control and out of touch, so-called “progressive” agenda. Along the way, every New Yorker will pay the price at the pump, to heat homes, and in a lot of other ways and places with acrossthe-board price increases on everything from food to toilet paper.

The ongoing implementation of these regressive taxes will leave lower- and middle-income families and workers, motorists, truckers, farmers, small businesses, manufacturers and many other industries, and seniors among the hardest hit.

It’s the pursuit of a future looking more and more like New York being left stranded by the side of the economic road while having no discernible impact on the global climate.

State Senator Tom O’Mara represents the 58th Senate District covering the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York. He is currently the Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee.

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano represents the 132nd Assembly District in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. He is currently the Ranking Member on the Assembly Energy Committee.

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Village of Coxsackie Parade of Lights will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. The parade will step off from Appleblossom Lane and end at Village Hall at 119 Mansion Street. Refreshments will be served after parade.

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CAIRO — Celebrate the holidays and make a difference at Greene’s Candy Cane Christmas Festival 1-7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo with free admission and fun for the whole family. Santa Claus and the Mrs. will visit from 2:30-5 p.m. Come for a stroll through the park, hands wrapped around a hot chocolate while you shop for those special Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. You’ll find a great mix of local small business and craft vendors, food from local eateries, raffles, and activities for the little ones too. Proceeds will bring some holiday light and cheer to families in need throughout Greene County.

Like Greene’s Candy Cane Christmas Festival online at facebook.com/greeneschristmas.

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Fire Company Auxiliary will hold the 30th annual Christmas Craft Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Greenville Fire House, 11176 Route 32, Greenville. As in years past, we have local artisans with unique “handmade” gifts like winter hats, scarves, doll clothes, solar lights, Christmas decorations, animal toys, wooden signs, candles, soaps, baby items, small pouches, hand towels, jewelry, gnomes, stuffed animals, wreaths, wall hangings, lanterns, quilts, pot holders, sock monkeys, face masks, table runners, teddy bears and honey. Some crafters will even take special orders.

The Auxiliary will be selling hot dogs, homemade chili and home baked goodies all day, but arrive early as we sometimes sell out quickly.

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Coxsackie Athens Rotary Club honored the High School October Student of the Month. Students are chosen for this honor by their teachers. Pictured are Sam Pigeon, Rotary President; teacher Ms. Edmunds; student John Kunz and his dad, Seth Kunz; and High School Principal Dr. Fernandez.

State Agricultural Commissioner announces $1.5 million available to grow Farm-To-School program ALBANY — New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that $1.5 million is now available for eligible school districts to support the growth of Farm-to-School programs across New York State. The program helps kindergarten through grade 12 schools connect with local farmers, increase the use of locally grown food on school menus, and improve student health, while providing increased economic benefits to New York’s farmers.

Commissioner Ball said, “The Farm-to-School Program is a great way to ensure New York’s students have access to fresh, healthy foods and they understand where their meals come from. I’m proud that this program continues to help schools tap into the local food movement and serve more healthy lunches with products either grown in their school garden or purchased from their community farmers. This is a win-win for our agricultural industry and for our state’s future leaders.”

Applicants eligible for Round 6 of the

Farm-to-School program include kindergarten through grade 12 school food authorities, public schools, charter schools, not-for-profit schools, and other entities participating in the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, or the Summer Food Service Program. Not-for-profit entities working with school food authorities and eligible schools are also able to apply, and projects that partner with producers and food processors are encouraged. The State is seeking proposals that will increase the capacity of schools to procure and serve New York State farm products in school meal programs.

Grant funding of up to $100,000 per project will be awarded for proposals including, but not limited to: employing a local or regional farm-to-school coordinator; training for food service staff to increase knowledge of local procurement and preparation of locally produced food; purchasing equipment needed to increase capacity of school kitchen and food service staff to prepare and

serve locally produced food; completing capital improvements to support the transport and/or storage of locally produced food; and creating new food products for the menu.

Up to $500,000 of the funds will be earmarked for applicants that have not received a Farm-to-School award in previous rounds.

All applicants to Round 6 of the Farm-to-School Program must register and apply through Grants Gateway. Proposals must be received by December 30, 2021 by 4:00 pm. For more information, visit https:// agriculture.ny.gov/farming/ rfp-0265-new-york-statefarm-school-program-2022 or contact Emily Cook at FarmToSchool@agriculture. ny.gov.

Since the launch of the Farm-to-School Program in 2015, $6.8 million has been committed to support Farmto-School projects across the state. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has awarded a total of 119 projects, benefiting hundreds of school districts in every region in the state.

TANNERSVILLE — The Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5936 Main St., Tannersville, will hold their holiday sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nov. 27. Including holiday decorations, gifts for all ages, new or nearly new, bargain prices and Christmas villages.

LEXINGTON — The Lexington/West Kill United Methodist Church, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington, serve “Grab and Go” breakfast sandwiches 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 27 in the church hall.

The sandwiches will have a fried egg, cheese and ham or sausage on a hard roll.

Home fries and coffee too.

All for $10.

DEC. 1 CAIRO — The annual holiday concert and dinner for Cairo-Durham senior citizens will be held Dec. 1 at the Cairo-Durham High School, 1301 Route 145, Cairo. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a turkey dinner from 2-4 p.m. RSVP to the High School at 518622-8543 by Nov. 29. Guests are welcome. The concert and dinner are free.

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WEST KILL — You are invited to attend the Tree Lighting in West Kill by the Memorial Monument, Route 42 and Spruceton Road, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4.

There will be caroling and after the tree lighting we will go back to the Community Hall for coffee and cake.

DEC. 5 HUNTER — Nov. 28 is the deadline (no exceptions) to sign up for the Dec. 5 Columbia Greene County Master Gardeners Holiday Wreath Making Class at the Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main St., Hunter from 1-3 p.m. Class size is limited to 15 people.

Call 518-589-4130 and leave a message with your name, phone number and number of people. Masks will be required. There is no charge for the class but a donation to the Hunter Library will be appreciated. The library is more than happy to open on a Sunday to host the class.

Crafting supplies brought from home will be permitted. The greens, pine cones, and berries will be provided.

One holiday bow will be given to each attendee.

DEC. 8 COXSACKIE — The Greene County Women’s

League Cancer Patient Aid (GCWL) will membership Christmas Party will be held at noon Dec. 8 at Red’s Restaurant, 12005 Route 9W, Coxsackie. Reservations and prepayment is required before Nov. 19. For information and reservations, call 518-819-1249 or www. greenecountywomensleague.com.

DEC. 11 ATHENS — TGM American Legion Post 187, 94 Second St., Athens, will hold a craft fair noon-4:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 at the Post. Set up begins at 10:30 a.m. Vendors are welcome and applications are available on the Facebook page or at the post.

SELKIRK — The Bethlehem Grange 137, 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, will be holding an indoor craft fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11. Masks and social distancing required. All proceeds go towards the continual upkeep and improvements to the building.

ASHLAND — The Cookie Walk hosted by the Ashland Community Church, 1216 State Hwy 23, Ashland will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 11. Take care of all your holiday cookie needs for $9 per pound. Masks are required and gloves will be provided.

Call Pat Ferris if you have questions at 518-734-3942.

LEXINGTON — Santa is coming to town. On Dec. 11 Santa will be leaving the Lexington Fire Station at 2 p.m. on a fire truck and go into Lexington and then travel Route 42 onto Spruceton Road through West Kill and Spruceton.

DEC. 12 CATSKILL — Catskill Elks Club, 45 North Jefferson Ave., Catskill will hold Breakfast with Santa either at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12. Reservations must be made no later than Dec. 9.

Adults, $7; children 4-12, $3; children 3 and younger, free. To reserve, call Brenda at 518-945-1179.

DEC. 14 LEXINGTON — The Town of Lexington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual covered dish/ meeting starting at 6 p.m.

Dec. 14 with election of 2022 officers and collection of 2022 dues.

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Edith Jenkins Menegio January 23, 1940 - November 19, 2021 Edith “Ellen” Jenkins Menegio of Chatham passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 19, 2021, dancing to the beat of her own drum, in the light of a lunar eclipse with her son Robert and daughter Kristin by her side.

Born January 23, 1940 in Pittsfield, Mass, she was the daughter of the late Robert Parke and Helen Solgate Jenkins.

Ellen was a free and adventurous spirit; she enjoyed traveling, yoga retreats, shamanic drumming and hosting parties. Her magnificent gardens, watercolors and pottery were a true expression of her artistic soul. As a voracious reader and lover of words; she read “hundreds of thousands” of books and often joked about being an armchair traveler.

Ellen always had a hunger for knowledge. She was named Chatham High School’s Class of 1957 Valedictorian and awarded a nursing scholarship. Ellen was granted a degree of Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Albany. Throughout her professional career Ellen worked as a laboratory phlebotomist and bacteriologist. Ellen retired after 23 years as a tax manager at NYS Tax Department.

Ellen was an independent thinker. From a young age she was passionate about philosophy and spirituality. As a spiritual seeker she spent most of her lifetime gathering “tools” in preparation for her afterlife and reincarnation. She read books including The Tibetan Book of the Living and Dead, The Doors of Perception and The Cosmic Game. In full awareness and with a path mapped out, her journey to the Cosmos is sure to be a splendid one.

Ellen is remembered by her son Robert and daughter Kristin; grandchildren, Meagan and Ryan (Amanda); and great-grandchildren, Riggs, Anya and Ryker; sister Roberta Eigenbrodt; several nieces and nephews; as well as many dear friends. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Mario, son Mark and sisters, Ruth Bostwick and Peggy Kratt.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Sissy Kopec O’Neil (second daughter), Camphill Ghent, Collaborative Medical Arts, Louis F. Payn Foundation and Community Hospice for their care and compassion.

A celebration of life will be held in the Spring, Ellen’s favorite season.

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Louis F. Payn Foundation 12 Coleman Street, Chatham, NY. For on-line condolences, visit wenkfuneralhome.com

Natale Prestigiacomo November 22, 2021 Natale “Nate Prest” Prestigiacomo, 89, of Woodland Ave., Catskill passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021.

A lifelong Catskill resident, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Elizabeth DeJoy Prestigiacomo. Nate was a Catskill High School graduate who then served in the US Air Force from 1951 -1955. He was a purchasing Agent at Marquette Cement, Cementon for 30 years.

Loving husband of Beverly H. Kelly Prestigiacomo, father of Kelly Ficarra of Jersey City, grandfather of Brieanne Vieco, Devon and Sean Ficarra; great grandfather of Scarlett Vieco; brother of Michelina Maccarelli of Catskill, Andrew Prestigiacomo of Ballston Spa and the late Frances Wheeler, Patrina Houghtaling and Manuella Bryce, uncle to several nieces and nephews.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Monday from 10:30 – 11:30 at Millspaugh Camerato Funeral Home, 139 Jefferson Hgts., Catskill.

A procession will form at 11:30 to St. Patrick’s Church, 24 N Washington St, Athens for a 12:00 Funeral Mass. Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s Church Memorial Fund, 66 William St, Catskill, NY 12414.

Stefanik denounces Build Back Better plan as ‘radical’

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WASHINGTON — When the multitrillion dollar Build Back Better Act passed the House Friday, Republican leaders including Rep. Elise M. Stefanik immediately criticized it as “radical.”

In a joint release sent late Friday, Republican House Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., said the plan will be a major drag on American’s finances, increasing prices and worsening inflation. The legislation passed without any Republican votes in the House, and one Democrat voted against it as well.

The spending plan, portrayed as the second half to President Joseph R. Biden’s two-pronged infrastructure and social spending agenda, lays out about $2 trillion in extra funding for a variety of social programs including children’s education, care for seniors, medical benefits for Medicare and Medicaid recipients, four weeks of paid family leave for most workers and a broad slate of environmental protection programs.

It also includes some new taxes, and tax credits, and controversially includes

a raise to the cap on the state and local tax deduction on federal income taxes, which allows mostly rich taxpayers from high-tax states to cut down on what they owe.

The Congressional Budget Office projects that the package will increase the federal deficit by about $160 billion over the next 10 years.

“At a time when Americans are paying outrageously higher prices for gas at the pump and food at the grocery store, Democrats responded by ramming through a multi-trillion dollar tax-andspending spree that will drive inflation even higher, hitting lower-income families the most,” the House Republican leaders said.

Outside the Capitol on Thursday, Rep. Stefanik made similar points, with the entire House Republican conference gathered behind her. She said the bill would worsen illegal border crossings because it provides for work permits and a path to legal status for some undocumented immigrants, and would hurt American’s finances by raising taxes and prices for food, transportation and heating.

“We have an energy crisis with the price of gas skyrocketing across America,

Gillibrand cosponsors bill to expand post-military career training program

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program that studies and works to improve the lives of current and former soldiers.

The executive director of the IVMF, J. Michael Haynie, said in a statement that this legislation has the potential to make a big difference for veterans.

“When service members and their families transition from the military, the not only uproot to new communities, but also pivot to new careers all at once,” he said.

“This legislation gives them the tools they need to reach their full potential, building on the success they had in the military.”

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WASHINGTON — Senators Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Marsha Blackburn are working together to expand the Onward to Opportunity program, a career transition service already in place at Fort Drum.

Last week, Sen. Gillibrand, D-N.Y. and Sen. Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the Onward to Opportunity Act, which would expand the program from the 19 current U.S. military installations to another five currently unspecified sites.

It would also test out a standard system for the Department of Defense to work with non-profit organizations to help transition military servicemmembers into the workforce.

“When answering the call of duty, our service members and their families deserve every opportunity to succeed and the best resources Congress can provide,” said Sen. Gillibrand in a statement detailing the program.

The legislation was first introduced in the House of Representatives by Central New York Rep. John M. Katko, R-N.Y.. It has bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress, and is cosponsored in the House

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Congresspeople. It also has the support of the Disabled American Veterans organization.

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November 20, 2021 Mark Thomas Zoller, of Coxsackie, New York passed away on November 20, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family, at the age of 62.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Judy; children, Matthew (Debra Patterson) Zoller, Amber (Eric) Hotaling, Stacey (Robert) Smith and his beloved grandchildren, Arianna Colon, Rand Zoller, Alexa and Avery Smith, and Cooper Hotaling.

He is also survived by five brothers, David (Rita), Donald (Teri), Keith (Stephanie), Steven (Kelly) and Peter (Dawn).

He was predeceased by his parents William and Agnes Zoller.

Mark met the love of his life Judy in fourth grade, marrying her ten years later. Together they created a beautiful family. The legacy of Mark’s kind, caring and generous spirit will continue to live on through his children and grandchildren.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of The Community Hospice, especially Kelly, Stan and Peter, for their care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at The W. C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, N.Y. on Friday, November 26, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Mass of The Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Coxsackie, N.Y. Interment will follow in the family plot of The St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Coxsackie, N.Y. In Mark’s memory Memorial donations can be made to Catholic Charities of Greene County, 66 William Street, Catskill, N.Y. 12414 or http://www.ccrcda.org/donate. Condolences may be made at www.wcbradyssonsinc.net.

the Transition Assistance Program, which is the official military career transition service. It’s administered by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, a Syracuse University

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and Democrats will make this worse with a ‘heat your home’ tax and an attack on American energy independence,” she said.

Opinions seem mixed on if the bill will truly impact inflation if implemented — some economists say yes, others say no, and some, including President Biden’s administration, say the bill’s extra funding for tax enforcement at the IRS will cut down on its effect on the federal budget overall, potentially helping curb inflation.

In their statement, the House Republican leaders portrayed the additional IRS funding and the SALT deduction cap raise as “devastating provisions.” In 2017, Rep. Stefanik voted no on President Donald J. Trump’s tax bill because it cut the SALT deduction cap.

The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future. The bill passed the House without a single Republican vote, and it is anticipated that no Republican Senators will support the measure in that evenly-divided chamber. It is not yet assured that Senate Democrats all support the Build Back Better Bill, and it will likely see changes made before the Senate finally considers it.

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Lou Cutell, a veteran actor whose career spanned several decades and included a memorable role on “Senfield,” died this week.

He was 91.

News of the actor’s passing was shared on Facebook by friend and actor Mark Furman. No cause of death was given.

“After 91 years, and a great life, my friend Lou Cutell went home,” Furman wrote. “A film, theater, and character actor. Big Larry in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, A Man in Seinfeld, Abe in Grey’s Anatomy S12, E4.”

“He took me to Lucille Ball’s house in 1986,” Furman added. “Rest in peace

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Lou.” Cutell, perhaps best known for his role in “Seinfeld” episode “The Fusilli Jerry” as a proctologist with the job-specific vanity license plate “A--man,” got

his first break in a production of the Broadway musical “The Young Abe Lincoln” in 1961.

Cutell first appeared on TV in a 1964 episode of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and went on to appear in a number of high-profile series like “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,””Barney Miller,” “Kojak” and “Alice” into the 2010s. His final role was an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2015.

Cutell later went on to appear in films like “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids,” “Wedding Crashers” and “PeeWee’s Big Adventure” as The Amazing Larry.

Cutell, a New York City native, was born Oct. 6, 1930.

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Martin Wynkoop: A haunted sloop

By Jonathan Palmer, Greene County Historian

vessel was enrolled at New York in 1823 probably while under the ownership of Kingston businessman Abraham Hasbrouck.

According to resources not directly involved in perpetuating the WYNKOOP’s legend, deckhand Zebre Simmons drowned while in service on board in the summer of 1826. He is the only verifiable human casualty of the MARTIN WYNKOOP. Hasbrouck, already a wizened veteran of the merchant’s line of business, decided to retire and divest himself of his buildings and wharf at Kingston Landing in 1829. The lengthy advertisement for his property ran in the New York Statesman in 1829 and 1830, the final paragraph reading: “The subscriber [Hasbrouck] also offers for sale, the sloop MARTIN WYNKOOP, in complete order. She is too well known on the river to need any particular description or recommendation.” It is difficult

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The tradition of “witch doctoring” in the Catskills dates to the earliest days of European settlement in the unforgiving valleys and hollows of our celebrated mountains. Numerous sources, notably from Schoharie and Ulster counties, detail the exploits of this peculiar regional flavor of supernatural healers — earnest folk endowed with remarkable powers which were always leveraged for the benefit of their far-flung neighbors. These so called “witch doctors,” as Alf Evers describes in his book The Catskills, were lauded as curious but valued members of the communities they ministered to. In essence, they were “good” witches.

The abject oddness of this regional phenomenon cannot be understated. The exploits of several of the Catskills’ witch doctors in the years after the Revolution occurred a mere two hundred miles from the Massachusetts Bay region where a century prior a fit of mass hysteria led to the execution of nineteen people on suspicion of being witches. There are myriad reasons for the strange tolerance of Catskill Mountain communities towards the witches who lived alongside them, and the influence of Palatine German and Dutch cultural values cannot be understated, but at the end of the day the reality of this phenomenon still almost defies credulity.

Dr. Jacob Brink, who wasn’t an actual MD by any stretch of the imagination, is perhaps the most famous of the witch doctors who practiced in the Catskills. Mr. Evers cites numerous stories and written accounts of the fantastical exploits of the “Old Doctor” — from “chasing the witches” out of butter churns that produced sour butter, to speaking and laying on hands to cure an illness, and even stopping a hemorrhage through incantations while miles away

to discern if Hasbrouck’s advertisement is alluding to the eight year old sloop’s widely regarded fame or infamy.

The MARTIN WYNKOOP falls out of the news for two decades following her sale, but reappears in 1850 following a collision with the schooner MARION which resulted in a lengthy and expensive court case among the respective owners. By many accounts the MARTIN WYNKOOP subsequently sank in New Jersey sometime in the 1880s, though even this is difficult to confirm.

Nathaniel Booth, finding himself on a wharf at Rondout on a deceptively springlike day in February of 1850, sat and listened to some of the boatmen gathered on the warm side of a warehouse trading stories. In his diary that night he related ten pages of what he heard regarding the MARTIN WYNKOOP, mostly furnished by one of the aged veterans of the river trade

seated among his compatriots.

Booth quoted the man: “she is haunted and there is no use talking about it. I have known her for thirty years and she has had ill luck all the time; she has never paid expenses, she has broke more legs and arms, ruined more freight and done more damage generally than any craft between Troy and New York.

‘You don’t believe this and you don’t believe that’ is all fudge — facts are stubborn things and what a man sees with his own eyes he is apt to believe in, and what he knows can’t be argued out of him; and I know she is both unlucky and haunted.”

More on the Hudson’s most famous haunted sloop and Doctor Brink’s efforts to cure her next week.

Questions can be directed to Jon via archivist@gchistory.org

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The CLEARWATER, a modern North River Sloop of 70 tons, retains the traditional lines of this unique style of vessel. The MARTIN WYNKOOP, a sloop which sailed the Hudson in the 19th century, was plagued by hauntings most of its career and would have looked exactly like the CLEARWATER with larger dimensions.

from the bleeding victim.

These stories were all remarkable, but the one that takes the cake was Doctor Brink’s ministrations over the North River Sloop MARTIN WYNKOOP, a reviled hulk of a ship which was plagued for all its years by spirits and dark forces. That Doctor Brink’s storied career and the tale of the MARTIN WYNKOOP should overlap is a fascinating crossover which lends a certain degree of authenticity to an otherwise fantastical legend.

Folk tales like those which have grown over the last two centuries concerning Doctor Brink’s exploits and the tribulations of the MARTIN WYNKOOP are difficult things to grapple with. They are always furnished by tellers as the truth and have

grown and transformed with the telling like a knotted old yellow birch on a mountainside. Like the birch these tales are lovely to witness, but their roots are sometimes obscure and farreaching. At the archives of the old Senate House in Kingston one of the roots of this particular tale lay hidden in the pages of a diary from 1850. This diary, one of several kept by Mr. Nathaniel Booth of Twaalfskill, is in and of itself an absolutely astounding piece of writing, but within its pages appears one of the earliest written accounts of the MARTIN WYNKOOP, its haunting, and Doctor Brink’s attempts to cure the ship.

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To send information to be included in Senior News, email to editorial@thedailymail.net; mail to Register-Star/The Daily Mail, Atten: Senior News, Unit 1, 364 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534. For information, call 315-661-2490. We would like the information at least two weeks in advance if possible.

GREENE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBS CATSKILL — Some clubs may not have resumed meetings due to COVID-19.

Athens Senior Citizens meet at 1:15 p.m. the second and fourth Monday at Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens, Cairo Golden Agers meet at 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday at Acra Community Center, Old Route 23, Cairo.

Catskill Silver Linings meet at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the Month at the Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill.

Coxsackie Area Seniors meet at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday at Van Heest Hall, Bethany Village, Coxsackie.

Senior Citizens of Coxsackie meet at 2 p.m. the first and third Monday at the Town of Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion St., Coxsackie.

Greenville Golden Agers meet at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday at the American Legion Hall, 54 Maple Ave., Greenville.

Mountain Top Golden Agers meet at 1;30 p.m. the fourth Thursday at Tannersville Fire

Hall, Main Avenue, Tannersville.

WAJPL Golden Age Club meet at 1 p.m. the first and third Monday at Windham Town Building, 371 Route 296, Hensonville.

CONCERT AND DINNER CAIRO — The annual holiday concert and dinner for Cairo-Durham senior citizens will be held Dec. 1 at the Cairo-Durham High School, 1301 Route 145, Cairo. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a turkey dinner from 2-4 p.m. RSVP to the High School at 518-622-8543 by Nov. 29.

Guests are welcome. The concert and dinner are free.

ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMS ALBANY — The Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York presents the November and December virtual programs. Registration is required. RSVP at alz.org.

CRF, via the 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 or by calling 518-675-7214. Registrants will receive a video conference link to access and can sign in as a guest to enter the virtual program.

Meaningful Engagements: Activities at Home at 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 30.

Practical Strategies to Support Personal Care and Dementia-Related Behaviors at 4 p.m. Dec. 2.

Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning at noon Dec. 3.

Effective Communication Strategies at 5 p.m. Dec. 6.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia at 5 p.m. Dec. 8.

Partnering with Your Doctor: Understanding the Warning Signs and Diagnostic Process at 4 p.m. Dec. 9.

Living with Alzheimer’s for Younger Onset at 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 13.

Legal and Financial Planning presented in partnership with Herzog Law Firm at 2 p.m. Dec. 14.

Helpful Holiday Hints for Caregivers at 10 a.m. Dec. 15.

ROBERT C. ANTONELLI SENIOR CENTER CATSKILL — The Robert C. Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy St., Catskill, announces the December calendar.

Pinochle, pool, card games and more are every day.

MONDAY: 10 a.m. ageless grace; 1 p.m. crafters.

TUESDAY: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. pool game; 10:30 a.m. line dancing; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. check it out book program with Catskill library.

WEDNESDAY: 10-11 a.m.

Sing-A-Longs Chorus; 1111:30 a.m. wellness yoga Dec. 8, 15, 22 and 29; 10 a.m.-noon painters club THURSDAY: 11 a.m. intro to tech; 12:30 p.m. chair yoga with Elisabeth; pool games all day.

FRIDAY: rummikub; 10 a.m. chair aerobics.

SaxoClaus Concert by Luke McNamee at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Locke jewelry making with LeDia Designs 10 a.m. Dec. 9, limited spaces available, call to reserve by Dec. 6. Christmas caroling with Mayrose on Dec. 17. Ugly Christmas Sweater Holiday Party 11 a.m. Dec. 23.

Senior Menu CATSKILL — The following is the weekly nutrition menu offered by Greene County Department of Human Services’ Senior Nutrition Program.

Served daily with each meal are: Bread or alternative (roll, bun, etc.) with Promise Spread and low-fat milk. Tartar sauce is served with fish meals.

Menu is subject to change based on product availability and circumstance.

The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients.

All persons 60 and older can receive a meal. The suggested donation for each meal is $4. Those wishing to receive a meal are required to call the respective location at least a day in advance.

Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second St., Athens, 9452700.

Senior Service Centers: Acra: Acra Community Center, Old Route 23B, Cairo 6229898.

Jewett: Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett, 263-4392.

If you wish to pick-up a lunch at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center in Catskill call at least a day in advance, the Rivertown Senior Center to reserve.

with gravy, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, applesauce, peach cobbler.

THURSDAY: Hungarian goulash, egg noodles, spinach, tossed salad, fresh fruit.

FRIDAY: Beer battered fish, cauliflower, au gratin potatoes, fresh fruit.

MONDAY: Sloppy joes, cauliflower, corn, tropical fruit.

TUESDAY: Chicken and biscuits, broccoli, mashed potatoes, pears.

WEDNESDAY: Roast turkey dinner with gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie.

DEC. 8 THROUGH DEC. 15 WEDNESDAY: Roast turkey dinner with gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie.

THURSDAY: Fish Florentine, Italian mixed vegetables, scalloped potatoes, fresh fruit.

FRIDAY: Lasagna, green beans, carrot coins, grape yogurt parfait.

MONDAY: Beef chili, broccoli, corn bread, brown rice, tropical fruit.

TUESDAY: Chicken quarters with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cookies.

WEDNESDAY: Shrimp primavera, penne, tomatoes and zucchini, spinach, chocolate chip pudding.

NOV. 24 THROUGH DEC. 1

DEC. 15 THROUGH DEC. 22

WEDNESDAY: Chicken and biscuits with gravy, green beans, mashed potatoes, banana mousse.

THURSDAY: Closed.

FRIDAY: Fish Florentine, mixed vegetables, scalloped potatoes, fresh fruit.

MONDAY: Chicken divan, white rice, Monaco vegetable mix, tropical fruit.

TUESDAY: Baked manicotti with meatballs, Sonoma vegetables, brussels sprouts, rice pudding with raisins.

WEDNESDAY: Pork chop with gravy, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, applesauce, peach cobbler.

WEDNESDAY: Shrimp primavera, penne, tomatoes and zucchini, spinach, chocolate chip pudding.

THURSDAY: Roast pork with gravy, applesauce, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, fruited gelatin.

FRIDAY: Baked salmon with dill sauce, California vegetable medley, white rice, fresh fruit.

MONDAY: Chicken Dijon, California medley, mashed potatoes, fruit cocktail.

TUESDAY: Veal Parmesan, spinach, stewed tomatoes, rotini, pears.

WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, chocolate birthday cake.

DEC. 1 THROUGH DEC. 8 WEDNESDAY: Pork chop

DEC. 22 THROUGH DEC. 29 WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, chocolate birthday cake.

THURSDAY: Baked ham with raisin sauce, scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, cheesecake with cherry topping. Low salt diet substitute: baked chicken with gravy.

FRIDAY: Closed.

MONDAY: Macaroni and cheese, 3 bean salad, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail.

TUESDAY: Lemon baked cod, spinach, carrot coins, rice pilaf, peaches.

WEDNESDAY: Stuffed shells, sausage, Italian vegetables, broccoli, butterscotch pudding.

DEC. 29 THROUGH JAN. 5 WEDNESDAY: Stuffed shells, sausage, Italian vegetables, broccoli, butterscotch pudding.

THURSDAY: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, apple pie.

FRIDAY: Closed.

MONDAY: Sloppy joes, cauliflower, corn, lima bean, carrot medley, tropical fruit.

TUESDAY: Kielbasa with sauerkraut, carrots, baked beans, fruited gelatin. Low sodium: Baked chicken thigh.

WEDNESDAY: Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, 3 bean salad, chocolate cake.

About computing COLA and Congressional pay increases

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation,

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Dear Rusty: What determines the amount of the cost of living increase for Social Security as compared to the cost of living increase for Congress? Last year Social Security got less than 2 percent, while Congress got a 10 percent cost of living increase. Why the double standard? What items are used to determine the cost of living increase?

Signed: Inquiring Mind Dear Inquiring Mind: I’m happy to explain how the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security is computed and, although it’s outside the realm of Social Security I usually deal with, how members of Congress get raises in their pay.

The normal COLA formula affecting Social Security uses the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, known simply as the “CPI-W.” The CPI-W measures changes to consumer prices in several categories such as food, housing, transportation, etc., as computed monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The formula to compute COLA each year compares the average CPI-W for the third quarter of the current year to the average CPI-W for the third quarter of the previous year. If there is a sufficient difference, that difference (expressed as a percentage) becomes the COLA increase percentage for

RUSSELL

GLOOR next year. If there is no difference (or only a tiny difference) no COLA increase is awarded because no inflation has occurred from one year to the next, but there have only been 3 years since 1975 that no COLA has been given. The 2021 COLA increase was 1.3% and the 2022 COLA increase will be 5.9%, the latter reflecting high inflation we’ve experienced this year.

Increases to Congressional salaries are different. Although there is a statute allowing for automatic salary increases for members of Congress, that law can be overruled by legislation which suspends those automatic increases. Through such superseding legislation, Congressional pay has been frozen since 2009. The last salary increase received by members of Congress was 2.8% in January 2009, when each general member’s annual salary became $174,000. Congressional salaries have not increased since that time so, with dollar amounts adjusted for inflation, pay for members of Congress effectively declined by 17% between 2009 and 2020.

But don’t feel sorry for them.

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity.

To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.

Nominations open for 2022 Greene County Senior Citizen awards CATSKILL — The Advisory Council to the Greene County Department for the Aging (Human Services), announces that nominations are being accepted for the Greene County Senior Citizen Awards. The two awards, presented annually, are Senior Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen. The purpose of the awards is to recognize the outstanding achievements of senior citizens who have volunteered their time and energy to help other people, their communities, and/ or special projects. The dedication of these volunteers help to make Greene County a better place for all of us.

The individuals chosen on the county level will then represent Greene County for recognition for New York State awards. Recently, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) celebrated Older New Yorkers’ Day virtually, recognizing 87 volunteers from across the state who demonstrate their extraordinary value every day to their family, friends, and community. The celebration traditionally takes place each year in May in Albany; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year it was premiered as a virtual event in November.

Any Greene County resident, age 60 or older, can be

nominated for these awards.

Achievements must be voluntary in nature; performed in Greene County and not part of paid employment. Past award winners may be nominated only if seven or more years have passed since last recognized.

If you know someone who deserves this recognition, contact the Greene County Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555 for an official nomination form. Incomplete forms will not be considered as eligible. Any inquiries for further information may also be directed to the department.

Deadline for entries is Jan. 28, 2022.

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JAN. 5 THROUGH JAN. 12 WEDNESDAY: Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, 3 bean salad, chocolate cake.

THURSDAY: Roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, fresh fruit.

FRIDAY: Beef barley stew, broccoli, fresh fruit.

MONDAY: Chicken Dijon, mashed potatoes, Monaco vegetable mix, peaches.

TUESDAY: Ravioli, sausage, Italian green beans, lima beans, chocolate mousse.

WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf with gravy, scalloped potatoes, Sonoma vegetable mix, apple crisp.

They have plenty of other perks to sustain them, and Representatives who already collect Social Security get the standard COLA increase to their SS benefit (as we all do).

While Congressional salaries have been frozen for years, there has been much recent debate about whether the CPIW is an accurate measure of inflation for elderly Americans who rely on Social Security benefits. A commonly heard argument is that instead of the CPI-W, a separate Consumer Price Index known as the “CPIE” (Consumer Price Index for the Elderly) would more accurately measure inflation for seniors and, thus, should be used to compute COLA for Social Security beneficiaries.

Studies have shown that the CPI-E would provide a slightly improved COLA for SS beneficiaries, but there are other formulae being considered too.

It remains to be seen whether future legislation will change how COLA is computed.

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State Museum opens ‘Courage: The black struggle for quality education’

HUDSON RIVER HISTORIC BOAT MEMBER COMPLETES TRAINING

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Margaret Howell, pictured, a member of the Hudson River Historic Boat Restoration & Sailing Society (aka Hudson River HIstoric Boat) has completed a hands on course, Keel Boat Sailing. The seven week course was offered by the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston. Although Howell grew to appreciate the beauty of the Hudson River from early experiences with her family on a motor boat, being an adventurous person, Howell was drawn to the challenges and adventures that sailing provides. Searching for opportunities to sail, Howell learned about the Hudson River Historic Boat’s Eleanor and opportunities to sail, and joined the Hudson River Historic Boat. Howell began to sail this season on Eleanor as an observer and crew person. She realized she wanted to, and needed to learn more about how to sail, and signed up for the Keel Boat Sailing Class. Through her first season of sailing, Howell learned that there are opportunities for everyone to sail, with or without your own sailboat. Being available at a moment’s notice, willing to learn and being a team member are three components of sailing without boat ownership. Howell, after completing the Keel Boat Course in Kingston, signed on with a father and daughter as part of their race team, and handles the spinnaker sail. Membership to the Hudson River HIstoric Boar is open to every person who seeks the adventure of sailing, or the desire to learn how to sail. If you are a sailor now, or would like to learn to sail, send an email to info@hudsonriverhistoricboat.org or visit http:// hudsonriverhistoricboat.org. Individual memberships are $20. Family Memberships are $40. Junior Memberships are $10. Contributions are always needed to maintain Eleanor, the sailboat. Mail to HRHB, 191 State Route 23 B, Stop 13, Hudson, New York 12534.

ALBANY — A new exhibition, Courage: The Black Struggle for Quality Education, is now open for the public to view at the New York State Museum, State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced.

The exhibition explores the visions and aspirations of courageous leaders and parents who have sought to equitably educate Black children. Developed by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, and on loan to the State Museum, the exhibition will be on view in the Museum’s Photography Gallery through June 2022. The Adelaide L. Sanford Institute made the exhibition available to the Museum in honor of Vice Chancellor Emerita Dr. Adelaide L. Sanford of the Board of Regents.

“This exhibition shines a light on generations of courageous leaders in New York City who fought for educational quality and equality for Black students,” said Chancellor Lester W. Young.

“For too long — centuries, in fact — the education system

has failed our communities of color. This exhibition gives voice to that injustice, highlights the contributions of those who led the charge to right it, and demonstrates that we must continue to address systemic inequities in a system that puts our students at a disadvantage during critical developmental years.”

“The Department is proud to host the Schomburg Center’s Courage exhibition at the State Museum,” Commissioner Rosa said.

“Sharing this story with the broader public and raising awareness of the history of unnecessary and unjust obstacles Black schools, students and teachers in New York City chronically face, aligns with our mission to raise the knowledge, skill and opportunity of all people in New York.”

“This exhibition provides an opportunity to both honor and bring attention to those who have fought tirelessly for equitable education for Black children,” said Vice Chancellor Emerita Sanford.

“We must acknowledge and

learn from the injustices faced by communities of color and celebrate those who have pushed for change while continuing to advocate for quality education for all.”

Before coming to the State Museum, Courage, which was originally developed in 2009, was updated under the direction of the Schomburg Center’s former deputy director, Kara Tucina Olidge, Ph.D., who is now executive director of the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University in New Orleans.

The State Museum is a program of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education. Located at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

It is also closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is free.

For information about COVID-19 safety and policies, visit the State Museum’s website.

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Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School announces first quarter honor roll

HOLIDAY CENTER PIECES WITH NATURAL MATERIALS

WINDHAM — The Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School announces the first quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 school year.

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The Mountain Top Arboretum, 4 Maude Adams Road, Tannersville, hosts Holiday Centerpieces with Natural Materials at Mountain Top Arboretum 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 18. Suggested donation of $10 for non-members. No advanced reservations necessary. This is an in-person event. Holiday decorations with natural materials bring a sense of authenticity and charm that you won’t find anywhere else.

Join us as we build mixed green holiday centerpieces. We will craft with pinecones, greens, berries and branches collected from the Arboretum. Bring a vase or vessel to hold and transport your arrangement. Also Attendees are required to be fully vaccinated (at least 2 weeks post vaccines (or vaccine, in the case of J and J)). Masks must be worn, the program takes place inside. Masks required for unvaccinated children. For information, email info@mtarboretum.org or call 518-589-3903.

Serena Beckmann, Priya Beckmann, Cassandra Coe, Piper Cohane, Payton Dempsey, Sophia Dyjak, Maida Dzaferovic, Christian Greene, Isabella Hamer, Charlotte Hamer, Ashtyn Hansen, Nicholas Holmok, Leon Honge, Alyson Hoyt, Erin Klein, Brianna Leishear, Selina Li, Alex Li, Jack Lonecke, Jazmin Lopez, Luke Maeurer, Kira Mears, Shayna Metzger, Alexis Moss, Jack Pellettier, Rory Pranchak, Ryan Rusk, Gwaylen Sahner-Stiles,

Olivia Storms, Lada Svechnikova, Hannah Tuttle, Ariel Valencia-Ramirez.

HIGH HONOR ROLL Jack Baldner, Nyssa Dart, Nevaeh Dippold, Angelina Domena, Isabella Domena, Kyle Donahue, Mervete Dzaferovic, Emily Eilenberger, Gianna Garzone, Jez Gofmanas, Kameron Greene, Jasmine Hartley, Breana Hoyt, JP Klein, Tyler Lashua, Caleb Lendo, Edwin Lopez, Gabriel Maeurer, Katelyn Mattice, Hannah Mattice, Charlie Mulholland, Amanad Nilsen, Jayden Palumbo, Paul Pitti, EJ Pitti, Brady Post, Kayla Rusk, Stephanie Sandleitner, Devin Schlosser, Harrison Smith, Jacob Sutch, Matthew Weiman.

HONOR ROLL Thomas Alberti, Judah Allsop, Connor Aplin, Darya Arjomand, Shane Begley, Megan Carroll, Eli Cercone, Noel Cercone, Catherine Coe, Caeley Coe, Aaron Cohen, Nicholas Cross, Emma Drum, Brian Greene, Jason Hammel, Addison Hansen, Rhianna Johnston, Avery LaPlace, Axel Larson, Aiden Larson, Skye Larson, John Lucania, Daisy Mason, Gus Mason, Colin McCullar, Isabel Pedrick, Rhiannon Post, Minnie Potter, Jacob Schwartz, Benjamin Skilling, Slade Tynan, Chris Viola, Michael Walsh, Alexis Weinberg, Jeremie Younes.

Windham Festival Orchestra performs works by Debussy, Strauss and Mahler HUNTER — Catskill Mountain Foundation presents the Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra performing works by Debussy, Strauss and Mahler 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main St., Tannersville.

Robert Manno conducts the orchestra, with Elizabeth Mann on flute and guest soprano Nancy Allen Lundy. Tickets are $25 and general admission only.

Audience seating is very limited, and the performance will sell out quickly. Tickets are only available by advance purchase at catskillmtn.org or by calling 518263-2063.

The program includes three orchestral works reduced to chamber music in arrangements inspired by composer Arnold Schoenberg. The program will include Claude Debussy’s Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faune,

the Kaiser-Walzer by Johann Strauss II, and the Symphony #4 in G Major by Gustav Mahler.

Since 2000, the Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra under the direction of composer/ conductor Robert Manno has earned accolades and national attention through the many broadcasts of its live performances from the Windham Chamber Music Festival and Catskill Mountain Foundation

over American Public Media’s “Performance Today.” The orchestra is comprised of the finest musicians from the New York area and includes current and former members of the MET Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, NYC Opera Orchestra, NYC Ballet Orchestra, Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Albany Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus and many other New York area ensembles.

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9.9%, up from 3.3% figure recorded Nov. 15.

The county stands at 27.4 positive cases per 100,000 people, with a seven-day rolling positive rate of 4.6% in Greene.

Greene County Legislator Chairman Patrick Linger, RNew Baltimore, said there was no specific benchmark right now that could cause the county to change its course of action.

“Not at this point,” he said.

“We’ve held other vaccine clinics recently that only had from

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fuel dependence and create a robust, green-energy economy.”

U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, both DConn., and eight other federal Democratic lawmakers representing New England states sent a letter to Biden, a Democrat, on Oct. 28 to urge his administration to provide financial support and take steps to help lower energy costs for local families.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, DN.Y., did not sign the letter, but also voiced support for Biden’s decision Tuesday.

“President Biden’s administration is working diligently to get money back in the pockets of American families and to address supply issues head-on,” Gillibrand said in a statement.

“Rising gas prices really hit New Yorkers’ pocketbooks, especially in places like Upstate New York and Long Island where we use our cars to get to work,

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again.

“There are 1,100 kids in this district who are not your kids,” Hanse told the parent. “You have to respect the rules.”

Board President Michael Donahue then banged his gavel and insisted that the board must move on to its next public comment. Donahue then noted that the board is committed to

2 to 11 people that showed up.

That’s a waste of resources as far as I’m concerned. People can schedule an appointment at just about any pharmacy to get their vaccine. So when we put forth the effort to do a clinic and only a couple of people show up, that’s not the best use of our resources.”

Groden said he expects cases in the county to rise through the holiday season and beyond.

“The holidays will be superspreaders because we’re all going to be in the house together,” he said. “I think at this point it’s just math. It’s going to be the simple algebra of how many people are you with and how

many people are exposed? I think we’ll see an uptick after the holidays. Hopefully before the winter break the schools will have a lot of the kids and staff vaccinated. Logic just tells you that the more people are together at Christmas parties and what have you, the higher the percentages of exposure.”

Groden said he does not foresee the county amending its course of action at this point in the pandemic besides encouraging vaccination and mask wearing.

“I think we have to ride it out at this point,” he said. “We do have a high level of vaccination, especially now that the schools

will get into it. I encourage people to get vaxxed. There’s really no reason not to. I know people have philosophical things, but why not? So we’ll continue to watch the numbers, but I don’t really see a big change of course for use from a public health standpoint. We’ll continue to test when we can and help the schools get the kids vaxxed for those parents who are going to sign off. In the meantime, just wear your mask.”

Linger agreed that the county hopes residents will take responsibility for themselves and other members in the community as long as COVID persists.

“Get vaccinated and get your

booster when that time frame comes around,” Linger said.

“If you’re not feeling well, just stay home and stay away from people. Don’t go out even for work or dinner or anything else.

You’ve got to have some common sense.”

While COVID numbers are rising, Linger said he hoped the county could maintain a level that does not reach a crisis point.

“We are concerned, yes, but I think most people understand that there’s going to be a positivity rate here somewhere that’s going to be a normal rate,” he said. “You’re not going to see COVID go away. We’re going

to find a rate that’s livable and we’re going to have to live with that. We can’t stop everything in life. So that being said, our public health department is tired, they’re still working every day.”

On July 2, the county recorded a single positive COVID test, a rate that has now risen to 195 in four months.

“You walk into a store and probably 80% of the people aren’t masked up,” Groden said. “That’s where you should be masked up, where mass levels of people are gathered. Just throw a damn mask on, will you please? Don’t take the chance, because I’ve seen a lot of people with it and it sucks.”

school, the grocery store, and essential appointments. These are very real everyday costs and we should do everything we can to reduce the price of gas.”

U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, most recently called on Biden to tap the oil reserves last week.

“I am thankful that President Biden heeded my request to release inventory from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help immediately lower gas prices,” Delgado said in a statement Tuesday. “From the gas pump to the grocery store, I will keep fighting to lower costs for upstate families and small businesses.”

Republicans have criticized the White House for canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and not doing more to boost domestic oil and natural gas production, which rose in recent years to help make America relatively self-sufficient in its energy use.

U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-1, who is the leading Republican nominee running for governor in 2022, started a multi-day tour Tuesday to visit multiple

regions of the state to demand Gov. Kathy Hochul to suspend the state gas tax for Thanksgiving weekend to provide relief for New York families.

Zeldin kicked off the tour focusing on lower gas prices in Rochester and Syracuse on Tuesday, and is expected to hold a similar press conference with lawmakers and local officials at a Mobil Gas Station in Rotterdam, Schenectady County on Wednesday afternoon.

“This Thanksgiving is expected to be the most expensive Thanksgiving in history,” Zeldin said. “Not only is it more expensive to put food on the table, but it’s costing more to drive to the homes for dinner of our homes, our family, our friends.

“We are calling on Gov. Hochul to take action today to suspend the gas tax for the Thanksgiving holiday,” he added Tuesday. “This is an action that can be taken right now by

Albany to address these concerns going into the holiday.”

Zeldin also demanded Hochul come out against the Legislature’s proposed Climate and Community Investment Act, which would create a new climate pollution fee or carbon tax on fossil fuel companies to act as an incentive to reduce statewide carbon emissions.

The bill, which did not pass this legislative session, is estimated to increase New York’s

gasoline prices an average of 55 cents per gallon, and heating costs by more than 25%.

“This new rate, by far, would be the highest gas tax rate in the entire country,” Zeldin said.

Hochul’s office did not immediately return a request for comment as of press time Tuesday.

New York gas prices have increased by more than 42% in the last year with a nearly 25% increase in energy prices, according to a recent report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Gas prices have risen sharply over the past few weeks, with costs suddenly spiking to their highest levels nationally in seven years. Experts have warned prices could soar to $5 a gallon.

The national average of $3.42 is 16 cents higher than a month ago, $1.31 more than a year ago, and 80 cents higher than in 2019, according to AAA. Tribune News Service contributed to this report.

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getting input from the public.

On Tuesday, Squier said the district has numerous reasons they’re considering the realignment proposal.

“This is something that’s been percolating since it was first brought up about five years ago,” he said. “We put it aside at that time because a lot of parents weren’t particularly interested in it at that time. But in the last five years we’ve seen a more substantial enrollment drop across the district, but definitely in the elementary level. The

teachers have also been asking about this because they feel the need for districtwide every grade level being under the same roof.”

Squier added that the district has practical reasons for weighing the proposal.

“It would better utilize our space,” he said. “Our class sizes are oftentimes very unequal between, let’s say, second grade in Athens and second grade in Coxsackie. It can go either way.

One year Coxsackie could have class sizes of 13 and Athens

would have 19. So it would eliminate that imbalance. It would bring the kids together from the get-go, from pre-K on.”

If the realignment ultimately comes up for a vote, it would be decided by the CoxsackieAthens School Board, not in a public referendum vote.

“In a nutshell, this is really reassigning classrooms,” Squier said. “So this would be a board decision.”

Squier said the district does not have a firm timeline on when the realignment could

come up for a vote, but said after a board subcommittee meeting early next month that a recommendation could be made to the board at its next meeting Dec. 16.

“But they may decide they need a little more time to study the results of the survey before they make a decision,” Squier said.

Squier noted that the district has a public survey regarding the regrouping up on its website, as the district is seeking public input through Dec. 3.

In October, the Athens Village Board joined the Athens Town Board in unanimously approving a resolution opposing realignment, but the resolutions are not binding.

“That’s just like if the school board passes a resolution saying that we think Washington Avenue should be paved,” Squier said. “It has no binding impact on the municipality that’s tied to that. It’s their right to do that and it’s all part of the feedback that we’re receiving.”

NASA’s many science missions now include learning how to deflect killer asteroids Christian Davenport The Washington Post

The astronauts flying again from Cape Canaveral are getting a lot of attention. So are the celebrities and wealthy entrepreneurs plunking down millions to join suborbital flights that touch the edge of space in flights replayed in prime time.

But don’t forget about the robots. They are having a landmark year, too.

Late Tuesday night, NASA is poised to embark on another groundbreaking mission - this one designed to eventually save Earth from a killer asteroid by testing whether a spacecraft can nudge a celestial body in a way that will alter its orbit. It’s just the latest in a series of missions that this year have included a rover looking for signs of life on Mars, a small helicopter that continues to fly through the Red Planet’s skies, and the possible launch of the most powerful telescope ever to go to space, capable of looking back in time to the early days of the universe.

Tuesday’s launch at 10:21 p.m. Pacific time - 1:21 a.m. Wednesday on the East Coast - is set to see a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lift off from Vandenberg Space Force base in California. On its tip it will carry a refrigerator-sized spacecraft that will fly 6.7 million miles, hunting a small asteroid about the size of a football stadium before going kamikaze and crashing into it at 15,000 mph, likely next September.

If everything goes as planned, the impact will slow the asteroid by a fraction of a millimeter per second. That, scientists hope, will be enough that over time, in the vastness of space, it will alter the asteroid’s trajectory significantly.

Dimorphos, the asteroid in NASA’s sights, poses no danger to Earth. But it was chosen as the target for the so-called DART mission (that stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test) by members of an elite NASA team known as the Planetary Defense Coordination Office - whose task isn’t exploring space but defending Earth.

It is a “first test of planetary defense,” Thomas Zurbuchen, the associate administrator of

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This artist’s illustration obtained from NASA on November 23, 2021 shows the DART spacecraft and the Italian Space Agencys (ASI) LICIACube before impact at the Didymos binary system.

NASA’s science mission directorate, told reporters Monday. “What we’re trying to learn is how to deflect a threat that would come in.”

There are lots of rocks hurtling through space large enough to survive the fiery plunge through Earth’s atmosphere. NASA does its best to track them, but estimates it only knows of about 40% of the asteroids that could pose a danger. It’s working on adding more space rocks to its catalogue, and in the meantime, trying to figure out how to make sure none hit Earth.

Unlike other natural disasters, such as hurricanes or earthquakes, humans could, NASA says, do something about killer asteroids.

In an interview, NASA administrator Bill Nelson said that an asteroid impact could have enormous consequences, even threaten humans’ ability to live on earth. “We know a sixmile wide asteroid hitting what is today the Yucatán Peninsula was what wiped out much of life on earth, including the dinosaurs,” he said.

The redirect mission follows another

program that last year reached another nearEarth asteroid. After studying the Bennu asteroid for about two years, a spacecraft grabbed a sample from the surface with a robotic arm and is now on its way back to Earth. It would be the first time NASA has ever grabbed a sample from an asteroid, which could shed light on how the universe was formed.

This week, NASA also celebrated the 16th flight of Ingenuity, the four-pound helicopter that flew the first powered flight of an aircraft on another planet earlier this year in what NASA said was a “Wright brothers moment.”

Though it was only supposed to fly a handful of times, the sprite of a chopper has kept going, to the delight of NASA engineers.

Nelson said he was “very pleasantly surprised” and proud of “this little helicopter that we didn’t even know would fly in an atmosphere that is 1 % of Earth’s atmosphere. And now it’s not only a demonstration, it’s a scout.”

Those events came in a year when NASA’s astronauts were launching with regularity

from United States soil for the first time since the space shuttle was retired in 2011. They were joined by a series of suborbital tourism flights from Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, which announced Tuesday that it would add Michael Strahan, the TV personality, to the ranks of its space passengers in December. (Bezos owns The Washington Post.)

“I’m super excited about all the successes on the human spaceflight side,” Zurbuchen said.

“We at science are huge champions for that and we sit there glued to the TV, just the same way as everybody else.” But he said that “this has been a year of science, though, in an amazing fashion.”

He noted that NASA landed its Mars Perseverance rover on Mars, and it is gearing up not only to return astronauts to the lunar surface, but first send a series of robotic spacecraft there. By the end of 2023 it intends to send the first mobile robotic mission there to analyze ice at the lunar south pole to help NASA create maps of the resource.

It is also scheduled to launch the James Webb Space Telescope, which would be stationed about 1 million miles from Earth and “explore every phase of cosmos history - from within our solar system, to the most distant observable galaxies in the early universe, and everything in between,” NASA says.

After years of delays, the telescope was set to launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana on Dec. 18. But NASA has delayed that flight until at least Dec. 22 after “a sudden, unplanned release of a clamp band” that was securing the telescope to its spot inside the nose cone of the rocket. NASA is now investigating to make sure “the incident did not damage any components,” the space agency said in a statement.

Zurbuchen said they were taking every precaution to ensure the $10 billion telescope is safe before launching, and he said he hoped that “in a few days we’ll be in good shape.”

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A few tidbits of the Mountain Top’s local churches: 1893

By Dede Terns-Thorpe For Columbia-Greene Media

The spire of the new Methodist Church at Tannersville was topped with a large weathervane. The altar-rail was a handsome black walnut.

The seats were oak with blackwalnut arms. Two chandeliers with reflectors furnished the lights. “There is also a parlor for festivals, etc., and a kitchen. There will be three pairs of double and seven single doors.

The sliding door between the central part of the church and the lecture room was made at Wagoner’s carpenter shop, Twilight Park.” (Information is from an 1893 Hunter Republican newspaper).

The new Methodist Episcopal church at Tannersville was dedicated on Sunday, July 30, 1893. Morning services were set at 10:30 and evening services at 7:30.

The new synagogue on South Main Street was near completion in 1918. Mr. James Constable completed the

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work with “his normal characteristic efficiency.” (The synagogue was initially built (starting in 1900) on the west end of Tannersville’s Main Street. It was moved by James Wiltse, with the aid of horses, logs, and muscle, in 1918, accommodating the more populated area of Jewish residents living near South Main Street.

December 2, 1893, Kingston’s paper said, “The New

York Broker, Washington E. Connor has presented a free public library of 300 volumes to the Methodist Church at Tannersville in Greene County.”

An article from 1830 tells that there was no artificial heat in church buildings; each family carried its own “foot warmers” filled with live coals.

Happy Thanksgiving to all, please stay safe.

Museum’s bake and craft sale a success

By Abby and Gabby For Columbia-Greene Media

PRATTSVILLE — HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Hope you and yours had a great get together making up for lost time during the past year. Just remain watchful and take precautions — it is better than spending time isolated in the hospital. Christmas is coming and we want to be able to celebrate this special time of year with loved ones and friends.

Heard the Museum Bake and Craft sale was a rousing success. Applause for all members and those who supported our Museum by attending, buying, or donating and the vendors for their beautiful crafts. The Museum members worked very hard to make this a success and they are to be congratulated on their mission to bring our Museum back to life. Try it again next year?

Nancy Kizyma was the winner of a framed painting at the Sacred Heart/St. Philip Neri yard sale this past August.

Seems Nancy and the Church had a lot of missed messages but the connection was finally made and Nancy is now in possession of the beautiful painting. Congratulation Nancy. And heard you made the Sacred Heart/St. Philip’s weekly bulletin. Good to hear Nancy is over her bug. Do we all have the same bug or do we

each come up with something special?

There is a new schedule for Sacred Heart/St. Philip parish with the appointment of new pastor to preside over four churches — Grand Gorge, Stamford, Margaretville and Andes. St. Philip in Grand Gorge will celebrate Mass Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and Sacred Heart in Stamford will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Confessions before each Mass. If you have any questions, please call 1-607-652-7170.

Any good hunting stories of the largest bucks every, the one that got away (as in fishing) or just enjoyment of the season? Would also enjoy pictures.

Hear Ron Cline is on the mend. Does that mean Mary is also feeling better? Claudia Bracaliello is almost mobile.

She is smart, she got her VA Christmas presents purchased and wrapped and delivered to the Gurleys before any medical procedure that might be required. So far, so good. Thanks Claudia. Connie Lane continues to make progress after her ankle surgery.

Good health to Kip Rikard.

Marianne Krauss, Cathy Martino and Ginny Gurley attended the Greene County American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Catskill Saturday.

They also took in an early look ‘n see shopping trip to

Kingston. Thanksgiving decorations already on sale and Christmas stock already showing some blank shelves.

Better get your shopping in now. The Gurleys and all the many gracious and generous residents of our area, under the auspices of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, will be arranging the annual Christmas Celebration for our hospitalized veterans at the Stratton VAMC. Although we are not able to visit them in person due to the pandemic we can still give them gifts to make their holiday merry and bright. In addition to their personal gift bag of gifts, we are trying to replace their used games, craft items, etc. with new items in their recreational rooms. To help, call the Gurleys at 518299-3219 or gurleyrv@gmail. com. Thank you.

Happy Birthday to Ed McLean on Nov. 27. On Nov. 28 we wish Jim Thorington Happy Birthday. Hayley Dugan is wished a Happy Birthday on Nov. 29. Dec. 1 we wish Joe Baker Happy Birthday.

Ron Cline is wished a very Happy Healthy Birthday on Dec. 3. Just stay out of the apple trees. Hope Mary made you a lot of apple pies. Happy Anniversary wishes ring out to Valerie and Rich Brainerd on Nov. 29.

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The holidays are off and running on the Mountain Top

By Chris Dwon For Columbia-Greene Media

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

The Lexington/West Kill United Methodist Church, 54 County Route 13A, Lexington, serve “Grab and Go” breakfast sandwiches 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 27 in the church hall. The sandwiches will have a fried egg, cheese and ham or sausage on a hard roll. Home fries and coffee too. All for $10.

There is a Holiday Sale at the Kaaterskill UMC, Main Street, Tannersville 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 27. There will be holiday decorations, gifts for all ages, new or nearly new, bargain prices and Christmas villages.

The Ashland Community Church is holding a Tree Lighting at the church at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 to celebrate the season with Christmas carols, hot chocolate and snacks.

Nov. 28 is the deadline (no exceptions) to sign up for the Dec. 5 Columbia Greene County Master Gardeners Holiday Wreath Making Class at the Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street, Hunter from 1-3 p.m. Class size is limited to 15 people. Call 518589-4130 and leave a message with your name, phone number and number of people.

Masks will be required. There is no charge for the class but a donation to the Hunter Library will be appreciated. The library is more than happy to open on a Sunday to host the class. Crafting supplies brought from home will be permitted. The greens, pine cones, and berries will be provided. One holiday bow will be given to each attendee.

Lexington/West Kill UMC Administrative Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Lexington church hall.

Greene County Department of Human Services Senior Nutrition Program menu for the week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 2 is as follows: Monday—Chicken Divan, white rice, Monaco vegetable mix, tropical fruit; Tuesday— Baked Manicotti, meatball, Brussels sprouts, rice pudding with raisins; Wednesday—Pork chop with gravy, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, applesauce, peach cobbler; Thursday—Hungarian goulash, egg noodles, spinach, tossed salad, fresh fruit; Friday—Beer battered fish, cauliflower, Au Gratin potatoes, fresh fruit. The menu will be the meal that is delivered to all Greene County homebound meal clients. All persons over the age of 60 can receive a meal.

Meals served at noon for a suggested donation of $4 per meal. Those wishing to receive a meal are required to call the respective location at least a day in advance: Jewett Municipal Building, Route 23C, Jewett, 263-4392; Acra Community Center, Old Route 23B, Cairo, 6229898; Rivertown Senior

Center, 39 Second Street, Athens, 945-2700. If you wish to pick up a lunch at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center in Catskill, please call at least a day in advance the Rivertown Senior Center to reserve.

You are invited to attend the Tree Lighting in West Kill by the Memorial Monument, Route 42 and Spruceton Road, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4. There will be caroling and after the tree lighting we will go back to the Community Hall for coffee and cake.

On the last Friday and Saturday of every month, there is a book sale at the Hunter Public Library from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Fill a paper bag with books for $5.

The Tannersville Food Pantry located at the Tannersville Village Hall is open 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. If you have questions, call 518589-6787 or email kaaterskillumc@gmail.com.

The Cookie Walk hosted by the Ashland Community Church, 1216 State Hwy 23, Ashland will be held 10 a.m.1 p.m. Dec. 11. Take care of all your holiday cookie needs for $9 per pound. Masks are required and gloves will be provided. Call Pat Ferris if you have questions at 518-7343942.

Santa is coming to town.

On Dec. 11 Santa will be leaving the Lexington Fire Station at 2 p.m. on a fire truck and go into Lexington and then travel Route 42 onto Spruceton Road through West Kill and Spruceton.

The Town of Lexington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual covered dish/meeting starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 14 with election of 2022 officers and collection of 2022 dues.

The Advisory Council to the Greene County Department

for the Aging (Human Services), is announcing that nominations are being accepted for the annual Greene County Senior Citizen Awards. Two awards, presented annually, are Senior Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen. The purpose of the awards is to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of senior citizens who have volunteered their time and energy to help other people, their communities, and/or special projects. The dedication of these volunteers help to make Greene County a better place for all of us. The individuals chosen on the county level will then represent Greene County for recognition for New York State awards.

Any Greene County resident, age 60 or older, can be nominated for these awards.

Achievements must be voluntary in nature, performed in Greene County and not part of paid employment. Past award winners may be nominated only if seven or more years have passed since last recognized.

If you know someone who deserves this recognition, contact the Greene County Department of Human Services at 518-719-3555 for an official nomination form.

Incomplete forms will not be considered as eligible. Any inquiries for further information may also be directed to the department. Deadline for entries is Jan. 28, 2022.

Prayers for all the healthcare providers, law enforcement, firefighters, essential workers, our military, their families and so many more.

Until next week take care, be thankful and please be kind. Your act of kindness may change someone’s life.

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President Leon Rose of the New York Knicks looks on during the third quarter against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on Feb. 9 in Miami, Florida.

It’s on the front office if the Knicks don’t improve Stefan Bondy New York Daily News

The bloom is off the Leon Rose.

After his first season on the job triggered nothing but goodwill and virtual congratulatory backslaps, the team president’s 2021 moves have left questions about his use of copious assets to upgrade a roster that finished fourth in the East just six months ago.

Rose, GM Scott Perry and top executive William Wesley entered free agency with about $50 million in cap space, more than any other team in the NBA. They prioritized continuity by re-signing four players to multi-year deals — most notably Julius Randle for an extra $107 million — but also committed a combined $80 million guaranteed on new additions Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier.

While still only 1/5 through the season, with plenty of time for recovery, the mixture hasn’t jived. The starting lineup, with Fournier and Walker in the backcourt, has been a defensive misadventure and an overwhelming net negative.

Fournier and Walker are both struggling, with the latter averaging career lows in minutes, points,

assists and rebounds.

The offseason question of whether the additions could take the Knicks to the conference finals has quickly transitioned to whether they should be removed from the lineup.

Rose’s free agency, which included over $225 million doled out in guaranteed contracts, was neatly contrasted to the Bulls’ strategy in Sunday’s matchup at the United Center. Chicago took major gambles with lucrative commitments to Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic. It has thus far paid off with an Eastern Conference-best 12-5 record after beating the Knicks.

The Knicks (9-8) passed on those targets and took a restrained approach to their trade deadlines and free agencies, toeing a line between winning now and maintaining flexibility for a greater opportunity.

A strategy of passing on the expensive DeRozan’s and Gordon Hayward’s of the NBA makes sense but Rose still left himself open to criticism if the team doesn’t improve.

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) in the second half at Raymond James Stadium on Monday.

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Tom Brady passed for 307 yards and two touchdowns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halted a two-game slide with a solid 30-10 victory over the visiting New York

Giants on Monday night.

Chris Godwin and Mike Evans caught touchdown passes and Ronald Jones II rushed for a score for the Buccaneers (7-3). Rob Gronkowski caught six passes for 71 yards

after missing five of the previous six contests due to injured ribs, and Steve McLendon and Mike Edwards collected interceptions for Tampa Bay. Brady completed 30 of 46

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Jets’ Zach Wilson nears return to live game action DJ Bien-Aime II New York Daily News

Zach Wilson has inched closer to returning after missing four weeks with a sprained PCL. Wilson went through his second week of practice with another pregame warmup on Sunday. Robert Saleh felt good about the No. 2 overall pick’s progress and will make a decision on his return this week.

“Zack had a really good workout yesterday,” Saleh said Monday. “He’s being evaluated today. We’ll get him through another one tomorrow and be able to evaluate him from there. And then we’ll be able to make a decision Wednesday morning.”

The Jets have played with three different quarterbacks in Wilson’s absence, with each signal caller flashing moments of competency.

Mike White threw for 405 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions against the Bengals in an upset win Week See JETS B4

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Zach Wilson of the New York Jets after a loss against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 14 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The BBWAA’s 2022 Hall of Fame ballot has 13 newcomers – Here are their defining moments Andrew Golden The Washington Post

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America released its 2022 Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, and it features both high-profile holdovers and some major new names who are eligible for induction for the first time.

Four baseball legends with complicated legacies - Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa - each will have one more shot at being voted into Cooperstown in their 10th year of eligibility before they move to the Era Committee system for review. Schilling - who earned 71.1% of the vote last year - came closest among the 17 returning players on the ballot to the 75% threshold needed to gain entry.

Bonds and Clemens were the next highest with 61.8% and 61.6%, respectively, while Sosa earned only 17% of the vote last year. The only other returning player to eclipse 50% of the vote last year is Scott Rolen, who earned 52.9% and is in his fifth year of eligibility.

Thirteen players are on the ballot for the first time, headlined by Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz. There will be plenty of time to discuss the merits of each player’s candidacy before the vote is announced Jan. 25. For now, here’s a look back at one defining moment for each

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Alex Rodriguez on the sidelines before Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on Feb. 2, 2020.

newcomer on the ballot.

Carl Crawford - May 3, 2009: Steals six bases

in a game, tying MLB record Crawford tied a modern major league record

with six stolen bases in a game for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Boston Red Sox. The outfielder was one of the best base stealers in the majors during his 15-year career, which included nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. The four-time all-star led the American League in stolen bases four times and finished with 480 steals overall.

Prince Fielder - Sept. 6, 2009: Hits walk-off home run, celebrates in style Fielder was a vital part of making the Milwaukee Brewers relevant again, hitting the team into the playoffs in 2008 and 2011 after it hadn’t reached the postseason since 1982. The six-time all-star was one of the best power hitters of his era, hitting 319 home runs in 12 seasons with the Brewers, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers and finishing in the top four of MVP voting three times before a neck injury ended his career at age 32. His most memorable moment showed his personality: After hitting a walk-off home run against the San Francisco Giants, Fielder jumped on home plate and his teammates pretended to fall down because of the impact.

Ryan Howard - Oct. 26, 2008: Hits two home runs in Game 4 of the World Series See BALLOT B4

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COLUMBIA-GREENE MEDIA

Pro basketball NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic W L Pct Brooklyn 13 5 .722 Boston 10 8 .556 New York 9 8 .529 Philadelphia 9 8 .529 Toronto 8 10 .444 Central W L Pct Chicago 12 6 .667 Milwaukee 10 8 .556 Cleveland 9 9 .500 Indiana 8 11 .421 Detroit 4 12 .250 Southeast W L Pct Miami 11 6 .647 Washington 11 6 .647 Charlotte 11 8 .579 Atlanta 9 9 .500 Orlando 4 14 .222 Western Conference Northwest W L Pct Utah 11 5 .688 Denver 9 8 .529 Portland 9 8 .529 Minnesota 8 9 .471 Oklahoma City 6 11 .353 Pacific W L Pct Golden State 15 2 .882 Phoenix 14 3 .824 L.A. Clippers 10 7 .588 L.A. Lakers 9 9 .500 Sacramento 6 11 .353 Southwest W L Pct Dallas 9 7 .562 Memphis 8 8 .500 San Antonio 4 12 .250 New Orleans 3 16 .158 Houston 1 16 .059 Monday’s games Brooklyn 117, Cleveland 112 Charlotte 109, Washington 103 Atlanta 113, Oklahoma City 101 Boston 108, Houston 90 Indiana 109, Chicago 77 Minnesota 110, New Orleans 96 Milwaukee 123, Orlando 92 Phoenix 115, San Antonio 111 Memphis at Utah, 9 p.m.

Philadelphia at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Miami at Detroit, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Portland, 10 p.m.

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

Wednesday’s games Phoenix at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at Houston, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Detroit at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Washington at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Golden State, 10 p.m.

Portland at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

GB — 3.0 3.5 3.5 5.0 GB — 2.0 3.0 4.5 7.0 GB — — 1.0 2.5 7.5 GB — 2.5 2.5 3.5 5.5 GB — 1.0 5.0 6.5 9.0 GB — 1.0 5.0 7.5 8.5

Monday’s games

0-0 5, Dotson 1-3 0-0 2, Simonovic 0-1 1-2 1, A.Johnson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 31-85 9-15 77.

Indiana 31 36 22 20 —109 Chicago 16 30 15 16 — 77 3-Point Goals—Indiana 13-31 (Ju.Holiday 4-7, Turner 2-2, Brogdon 2-5, Duarte 2-6, Brissett 1-1, Lamb 1-2, K.Martin 1-3, Craig 0-1, LeVert 0-2, Sabonis 0-2), Chicago 6-28 (LaVine 3-7, Dosunmu 1-2, Brown Jr 1-4, M.Thomas 1-4, DeRozan 0-1, Simonovic 0-1, Dotson 0-2, C.White 0-3, Lo.Ball 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Indiana 59 (Sabonis 11), Chicago 38 (Brown Jr, C.White, Lo.Ball, T.Bradley, Jones Jr 5). Assists—Indiana 27 (Brogdon 7), Chicago 13 (LaVine, C.White 3).

Total Fouls—Indiana 15 (Sabonis 4), Chicago 16 (C.White 4). A—NA.

Bucks 123, Magic 92 ORLANDO (92) Carter Jr 3-6 2-2 8, Mulder 4-11 2-2 13, F.Wagner 0-8 0-0 0, Bamba 1-6 0-0 2, Suggs 2-8 1-3 5, Hampton 6-16 1-1 14, Okeke 5-11 0-0 12, M.Wagner 5-9 5-6 18, Ross 1-5 1-2 4, R.Lopez 6-11 1-2 13, Brazdeikis 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 34-93 13-18 92.

MILWAUKEE (123) G.Antetokounmpo 4-13 4-6 12, Jr.Holiday 8-14 0-2 18, Portis 5-10 1-2 13, Middleton 4-6 3-3 12, G.Allen 5-8 2-3 14, Nwora 5-13 2-2 14, Connaughton 6-10 0-0 17, Hood 2-6 0-0 5, G.Hill 2-4 2-2 7, T.Antetokounmpo 0-3 1-2 1, J.Robinson 2-6 0-0 5, Kalaitzakis 1-1 2-2 5. Totals 44-94 1724 123.

Orlando 16 20 20 36 — 92 Milwaukee 36 41 28 18 —123 3-Point Goals—Orlando 11-41 (M.Wagner 3-5, Mulder 3-7, Okeke 2-6, Brazdeikis 1-2, Ross 1-2, Hampton 1-5, R.Lopez 0-1, Bamba 0-3, Carter Jr 0-3, F.Wagner 0-3, Suggs 0-4), Milwaukee 1845 (Connaughton 5-7, G.Allen 2-3, Jr.Holiday 2-5, Portis 2-5, Nwora 2-6, Kalaitzakis 1-1, G.Hill 1-2, J.Robinson 1-2, Middleton 1-3, Hood 1-5, T.Antetokounmpo 0-2, G.Antetokounmpo 0-4). Fouled Out—Suggs. Rebounds—Orlando 49 (Carter Jr 11), Milwaukee 53 (Portis 10). Assists—Orlando 15 (Hampton 4), Milwaukee 28 (G.Antetokounmpo 9). Total Fouls—Orlando 20 (Suggs 5), Milwaukee 22 (Nwora 4). A—NA.

Timberwolves 110, Pelicans 96 MINNESOTA (110) Towns 10-21 6-8 28, A.Edwards 6-16 3-5 18, Russell 3-16 4-6 11, Beverley 3-7 3-4 10, Vanderbilt 6-10 4-5 16, Jd.McDaniels 4-7 0-0 10, Beasley 3-10 0-0 7, Prince 1-4 0-0 2, Reid 3-4 0-0 6, Layman 0-0 0-0 0, Jo.McLaughlin 0-1 0-0 0, Nowell 0-2 0-0 0, Knight 1-1 0-0 2, Bolmaro 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 40-100 20-28 110.

NEW ORLEANS (96) Ingram 2-13 4-4 9, Hart 5-9 3-3 13, Valanciunas 5-12 3-3 13, Temple 3-8 0-0 8, Satoransky 1-3 0-0 2, Lewis Jr 4-12 1-2 10, H.Jones 3-7 0-0 6, Alexander-Walker 5-11 2-2 14, W.Hernangomez 8-9 3-4 19, Marshall 1-2 0-0 2, Murphy III 0-0 0-0 0, Alvarado 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-87 16-18 96.

Minnesota 28 38 23 21 —110 New Orleans 29 21 19 27 — 96 3-Point Goals—Minn. 10-44 (A.Edwards 3-9, Jd.McDaniels 2-4, Towns 2-6, Beverley 1-3, Beasley 1-7, Russell 1-10, Nowell 0-1, Reid 0-1, Vanderbilt 0-1, Prince 0-2), No 6-32 (AlexanderWalker 2-6, Temple 2-6, Ingram 1-7, Lewis Jr 1-7, Alvarado 0-1, H.Jones 0-1, Satoransky 0-1, Hart 0-3). Rebounds—Minn. 62 (Vanderbilt 11), NO 58 (W.Hernangomez 11). Assists—Minn. 21 (Russell 8), NO 24 (Hart, Lewis Jr 5). Total Fouls— Minn. 20 (Towns, Vanderbilt 4), New Orleans 23 (Valanciunas 5).

Nets 117, Cavaliers 112

Suns 115, Spurs 111

BROOKLYN (117) Durant 8-19 10-10 27, Harden 5-10 4-4 14, Mills 6-10 0-0 17, Bembry 4-10 0-0 8, Griffin 1-2 0-0 2, Aldridge 10-14 1-1 21, Jm.Johnson 4-13 0-2 9, C.Thomas 4-7 1-1 11, Millsap 1-4 0-0 2, Carter 2-6 0-0 6. Totals 45-95 16-18 117.

CLEVELAND (112) Garland 9-27 4-4 24, J.Allen 7-15 6-9 20, Okoro 4-9 4-4 15, Wade 2-4 2-2 7, Markkanen 7-17 5-5 22, Rubio 4-12 5-5 16, Love 3-8 0-0 8, E.Davis 0-0 0-0 0, Windler 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 36-93 26-29 112.

Brooklyn 24 28 32 33 —117 Cleveland 27 36 19 30 —112 3-Point Goals—Brooklyn 11-35 (Mills 5-9, C.Thomas 2-3, Carter 2-6, Durant 1-4, Jm.Johnson 1-4, Griffin 0-1, Millsap 0-1, Aldridge 0-2, Harden 0-2, Bembry 0-3), Cleveland 14-44 (Okoro 3-7, Rubio 3-7, Markkanen 3-9, Love 2-5, Garland 2-11, Wade 1-3, J.Allen 0-1, Windler 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Brooklyn 42 (Aldridge 11), Cleveland 53 (J.Allen 15).

Assists—Brooklyn 30 (Harden 14), Cleveland 24 (Garland 11). Total Fouls—Brooklyn 23 (Jm. Johnson, Aldridge 4), Cleveland 16 (Wade 4).

A—NA.

PHOENIX (115) Ayton 10-15 1-2 21, Mk.Bridges 2-4 1-1 5, Booker 7-17 5-6 23, Paul 6-12 0-0 12, Crowder 2-5 0-0 6, Shamet 4-7 0-0 11, Payne 6-12 6-7 20, C.Johnson 1-6 0-0 3, McGee 7-9 0-0 14. Totals 45-87 13-16 115.

SAN ANTONIO (111) D.White 8-17 2-2 19, D.Murray 9-22 0-1 18, Poeltl 7-9 1-6 15, Kl.Johnson 4-7 0-2 8, Bates-Diop 3-3 0-0 6, Vassell 7-12 0-0 17, Walker IV 5-13 0-0 11, Eubanks 1-2 4-4 6, Tr.Jones 3-3 1-1 7, Forbes 0-1 0-0 0, Th.Young 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 49-93 8-16 111.

Phoenix 24 33 33 25 —115 San Antonio 20 24 31 36 —111 3-Point Goals—Phoenix 12-27 (Booker 4-7, Shamet 3-5, Crowder 2-5, Payne 2-5, C.Johnson 1-3, Paul 0-2), San Antonio 5-20 (Vassell 3-6, Walker IV 1-4, D.White 1-5, Eubanks 0-1, Forbes 0-1, D.Murray 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Phoenix 44 (Ayton 14), San Antonio 44 (D.Murray 10). Assists—Phoenix 25 (Booker 5), San Antonio 23 (D.Murray 9). Total Fouls— Phoenix 17 (Mk.Bridges 4), San Antonio 15 (Poeltl 4). A—NA.

Celtics 108, Rockets 90 HOUSTON (90) Jl.Green 2-9 5-6 9, E.Gordon 3-8 1-1 9, Wood 2-6 0-0 4, Theis 3-10 1-2 7, Tate 3-9 0-0 6, A.Brooks 5-9 2-3 17, Martin Jr 4-10 1-4 10, Sengun 3-6 2-2 8, Mathews 1-6 0-0 3, Augustin 2-4 0-0 4, House Jr 0-3 2-2 2, Christopher 3-4 0-0 8, Nwaba 0-1 3-4 3. Totals 31-85 17-24 90.

BOSTON (108) Tatum 10-21 9-9 30, Smart 3-7 0-0 7, Horford 4-9 0-0 11, Williams III 1-1 0-0 2, J.Brown 6-13 4-4 19, Schroder 6-15 5-5 18, G.Williams 1-2 0-0 2, Langford 4-9 0-0 10, Kanter 2-4 0-1 4, Nesmith 2-5 0-0 5, Pritchard 0-2 0-0 0, J.Hernangomez 0-0 0-0 0, Hauser 0-2 0-0 0, Fernando 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-90 18-19 108.

Houston 21 26 16 27 — 90 Boston 22 30 34 22 —108 3-Point Goals—Houston 11-42 (A.Brooks 5-8, Christopher 2-2, E.Gordon 2-6, Martin Jr 1-4, Mathews 1-6, Augustin 0-1, Nwaba 0-1, Sengun 0-1, House Jr 0-2, Tate 0-2, Wood 0-2, Theis 0-3, Jl.Green 0-4), Boston 12-34 (Horford 3-5, J.Brown 3-6, Langford 2-4, Schroder 1-2, Nesmith 1-3, Smart 1-3, Tatum 1-8, Hauser 0-1, Kanter 0-1, G.Williams 0-1). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—Houston 41 (Wood 9), Boston 60 (Williams III 16). Assists—Houston 17 (Sengun 6), Boston 17 (Smart, G.Williams 4). Total Fouls— Houston 21 (Sengun 5), Boston 24 (J.Brown 4).

A—NA.

Hawks 113, Thunder 101 OKLAHOMA CITY (101) Bazley 2-11 0-0 4, Robinson-Earl 4-9 3-4 13, Giddey 6-13 3-3 15, Dort 5-16 2-2 15, Favors 5-9 0-0 10, Pokusevski 4-14 0-0 9, Aa.Wiggins 1-1 0-0 3, Muscala 4-11 0-0 9, Jerome 4-7 5-5 15, K.Williams 2-3 0-0 4, Roby 2-4 0-0 4, Deck 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-98 13-14 101.

ATLANTA (113) J.Collins 4-8 2-2 11, Tr.Young 9-20 7-7 30, Huerter 6-10 0-0 13, Capela 5-9 0-0 10, Bg.Bogdanovic 5-13 0-0 13, Gallinari 4-5 2-2 11, Reddish 4-11 0-0 9, L.Williams 3-6 1-2 8, Wright 2-3 3-3 8, Mays 0-0 0-0 0, Jl.Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Cooper 0-0 0-0 0, Dieng 0-0 0-0 0, Luwawu-Cabarrot 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 42-87 15-16 113.

Oklahoma City 27 33 11 30 —101 Atlanta 32 34 27 20 —113 3-Point Goals—Oklahoma City 10-38 (Dort 3-8, Jerome 2-4, Robinson-Earl 2-5, Aa.Wiggins 1-1, Muscala 1-5, Pokusevski 1-5, Favors 0-1, Bazley 0-4, Giddey 0-5), Atlanta 14-34 (Tr.Young 5-9, Bg.Bogdanovic 3-8, Gallinari 1-2, L.Williams 1-2, Wright 1-2, J.Collins 1-3, Huerter 1-3, Reddish 1-4, Luwawu-Cabarrot 0-1). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—Oklahoma City 51 (Pokusevski, Robinson-Earl 10), Atlanta 44 (Capela 14). Assists—Oklahoma City 24 (Giddey 8), Atlanta 25 (Tr.Young 6). Total Fouls—Oklahoma City 15 (Dort 3), Atlanta 16 (Capela 4). A—NA.

Hornets 109, Wizards 103 CHARLOTTE (109) Ml.Bridges 3-13 0-0 6, La.Ball 10-24 5-7 28, Rozier 11-19 2-2 32, Hayward 5-13 4-4 16, Plumlee 4-6 1-5 9, Co.Martin 1-3 0-2 3, Oubre Jr 3-7 0-0 7, Richards 3-4 1-2 7, Jl.McDaniels 0-2 1-2 1. Totals 40-91 14-24 109.

WASHINGTON (103) Beal 5-18 6-6 18, Kuzma 5-12 0-0 11, Dinwiddie 2-11 2-2 8, Caldwell-Pope 4-10 7-8 17, Gafford 3-7 2-4 8, Harrell 10-13 4-5 24, Avdija 2-5 1-2 6, A.Holiday 2-7 0-0 5, Kispert 1-5 0-0 2, Neto 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 36-93 22-27 103.

Charlotte 26 33 24 26 —109 Washington 27 23 23 30 —103 3-Point Goals—Charlotte 15-31 (Rozier 8-11, La.Ball 3-9, Hayward 2-2, Co.Martin 1-1, Oubre Jr 1-4, Ml.Bridges 0-4), Washington 9-36 (CaldwellPope 2-6, Beal 2-7, Dinwiddie 2-7, Avdija 1-3, A.Holiday 1-4, Kuzma 1-4, Neto 0-2, Kispert 0-3).

Fouled Out—Plumlee. Rebounds—Charlotte 36 (La.Ball 13), Washington 65 (Harrell 18). Assists—Charlotte 21 (La.Ball 7), Washington 23 (Beal 9). Total Fouls—Charlotte 22 (Plumlee 6), Washington 22 (Gafford 5). A—NA.

Pacers 109, Bulls 77 INDIANA (109) Brogdon 4-9 6-6 16, Sabonis 8-14 5-5 21, Turner 5-9 0-1 12, Ju.Holiday 5-9 0-0 14, LeVert 6-9 0-0 12, Duarte 3-11 1-2 9, McConnell 1-4 2-2 4, K.Martin 3-7 0-0 7, Craig 2-3 0-0 4, Lamb 2-4 0-0 5, Bitadze 0-5 0-0 0, Brissett 1-2 0-0 3, Wanamaker 0-1 2-2 2, I.Jackson 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 40-90 16-18 109.

CHICAGO (77) DeRozan 8-16 2-2 18, LaVine 7-18 0-1 17, Lo.Ball 0-7 0-0 0, C.White 2-10 0-0 4, T.Bradley 3-4 0-0 6, Brown Jr 2-9 1-2 6, Dosunmu 3-4 0-0 7, Jones Jr 2-3 4-6 8, Jv.Green 1-2 1-2 3, M.Thomas 2-7

College football COACHES POLL Record Pts Prv 1. Georgia (62) 11-0 1,550 NR 2. Alabama 10-1 1,450 NR 3. Ohio State 10-1 1,428 4 4. Cincinnati 11-0 1,388 3 5. Notre Dame 10-1 1,258 6 6. Michigan 10-1 1,250 7 7. Oklahoma State 10-1 1,210 9 8. Mississippi 9-2 1,049 10 9. Oklahoma 10-1 1,010 11 10. Baylor 9-2 977 13 11. Oregon 9-2 864 5 12. Iowa 9-2 722 14 13. Michigan State 9-2 698 8 14. Texas A&M 8-3 683 16 15. Brigham Young 9-2 675 NR 16. Houston 10-1 572 17 17. Pittsburgh 9-2 507 19 18. Wisconsin 8-3 485 20 19. Utah 8-3 478 25 20. Texas-San Antonio 11-0 475 18 21. Wake Forest 9-2 404 12 22. San Diego State 10-1 257 23 23. UL Lafayette 10-1 236 21 24. NC State 8-3 196 24 25. Kentucky 8-3 91 NR Others receiving votes: Arkansas 67, Clemson 56, Mississippi State 42, Penn State 22, Appalachian State 20, Purdue 10, Air Force 9, Coastal Carolina 9, Oregon State 2.

Pro hockey NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OT SO Pts Florida 18 13 2 1 2 29 Toronto 20 13 6 1 0 27 Tampa Bay 17 10 4 2 1 23 Detroit 20 8 9 3 0 19 Boston 15 9 6 0 0 18 Buffalo 18 7 9 2 0 16 Montreal 20 5 13 2 0 12 Ottawa 16 4 11 1 0 9 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT SO Pts Carolina 16 14 2 0 0 28 Washington 19 11 3 5 0 27 N.Y. Rangers 18 11 4 3 0 25 Columbus 16 10 6 0 0 20 Pittsburgh 18 8 6 1 3 20 Philadelphia 16 8 5 1 2 19 New Jersey 16 8 5 1 2 19 N.Y. Islanders 15 5 8 1 1 12 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OT SO Pts Minnesota 18 11 6 0 1 23 Winnipeg 18 9 5 2 2 22 St. Louis 18 10 6 1 1 22 Nashville 18 10 7 1 0 21 Colorado 15 9 5 1 0 19 Dallas 16 7 7 1 1 16 Chicago 18 6 10 2 0 14 Arizona 19 4 13 0 2 10 Pacific Division GP W L OT SO Pts Calgary 19 11 3 5 0 27 Edmonton 17 13 4 0 0 26 Anaheim 19 10 6 2 1 23 Vegas 19 11 8 0 0 22 Los Angeles 18 8 7 3 0 19 San Jose 17 8 8 0 1 17 Vancouver 19 6 11 1 1 14 Seattle 18 5 12 1 0 11 Saturday’s games Carolina 5, Los Angeles 4 New Jersey 5, Tampa Bay 3 Florida 5, Minnesota 4 Pittsburgh 2, Toronto 0 Montreal 6, Nashville 3 Calgary 5, N.Y Islanders 2 Boston 5, Philadelphia 2 Arizona 2, Detroit 1, OT Dallas 4, St. Louis 1 Vegas 3, Columbus 2 Edmonton 5, Chicago 2 Washington 4, San Jose 0 N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, ppd.

Sunday’s games Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 4, SO N.Y. Rangers 5, Buffalo 4 Calgary 4, Boston 0 Toronto 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 Chicago 1, Vancouver 0 Seattle 5, Washington 2 Arizona 2, Los Angeles 1, OT Monday’s games Columbus 7, Buffalo 4 St. Louis 5, Vegas 2 Nashville 3, Anaheim 2

GF GA 71 47 51 45 55 52 54 67 46 43 53 61 44 70 41 59 GF GA 56 32 64 44 51 51 57 51 54 52 43 44 48 49 31 47 GF GA 64 59 55 48 61 49 50 50 61 49 43 51 40 58 34 69 GF GA 63 36 68 50 63 51 59 59 47 46 44 50 46 62 52 68

Colorado 7, Ottawa 5 Pittsburgh 3, Winnipeg 1 Carolina at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s games Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Chicago at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Florida, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m.

Winnipeg at Columbus, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m.

Vegas at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Anaheim at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Toronto at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

Carolina at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Edmonton at Arizona, 10 p.m.

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

Monday’s games Blue Jackets 7, Sabres 4 Columbus 2 3 2 — 7 Buffalo 2 2 0 — 4 First Period—1, Buffalo, Thompson 7 (Olofsson, Jokiharju) 3:38. 2, Columbus, Roslovic 1 (Werenski, Hofmann) 8:23. 3, Columbus, Roslovic 2 (Domi, Bayreuther) 14:04. 4, Buffalo, Girgensons 4 (Miller, Dahlin) 19:59 (pp).

Second Period—5, Columbus, Bjorkstrand 6 (Nyquist, Jenner) 0:24. 6, Columbus, Domi 2 (Hofmann, Roslovic) 0:55. 7, Columbus, Gavrikov 1 (Peeke, Domi) 3:41. 8, Buffalo, Cozens 4 (Skinner, Miller) 4:44. 9, Buffalo, Thompson 8 (Dahlin, Cozens) 9:55 (pp).

Third Period—10, Columbus, Gavrikov 2 (Jenner) 19:15 (en). 11, Columbus, Kuraly 3 (unassisted) 19:50 (en).

Shots on Goal—Columbus 10-12-7—29. Buffalo 12-6-15—33.

Power-play opportunities—Columbus 0 of 3.

Buffalo 2 of 4.

Goalies—Columbus Korpisalo 3-3-0 (33 shots-29 saves). Buffalo Tokarski 3-5-2 (12-8), Dell 0-0-0 (15-14). A—7,978 (19,070). T—2:22.

Blues 5, Golden Knights 2 Vegas 2 0 0 — 2 St. Louis 3 1 1 — 5 First Period—1, Vegas, Stephenson 6 (Pietrangelo) 0:36. 2, Vegas, Smith 8 (Hutton) 6:50. 3, St. Louis, O’Reilly 3 (Perron, Parayko) 10:15. 4, St. Louis, Bozak 1 (Kostin, Faulk) 11:57. 5, St. Louis, Faulk 3 (unassisted) 12:30.

Second Period—6, St. Louis, Saad 8 (Tarasenko, Perron) 1:28 (pp).

Third Period—7, St. Louis, Mikkola 1 (Thomas, Tarasenko) 9:37.

Shots on Goal—Vegas 11-7-16—34. St. Louis 13-13-5—31.

Power-play opportunities—Vegas 0 of 3. St. Louis 1 of 2.

Goalies—Vegas Lehner 8-7-0 (31 shots-26 saves). St. Louis Binnington 7-5-2 (34-32).

Pro football NFL American Football Conference East W L T Pct PF New England 7 4 0 .636 300 Buffalo 6 4 0 .600 295 Miami 4 7 0 .364 201 N.Y. Jets 2 8 0 .200 178 South W L T Pct PF Tennessee 8 3 0 .727 291 Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 309 Jacksonville 2 8 0 .200 159 Houston 2 8 0 .200 150 North W L T Pct PF Baltimore 7 3 0 .700 247 Cincinnati 6 4 0 .600 268 Pittsburgh 5 4 1 .550 214 Cleveland 6 5 0 .545 244 West W L T Pct PF Kansas City 7 4 0 .636 281 L.A. Chargers 6 4 0 .600 260 Denver 5 5 0 .500 200 Las Vegas 5 5 0 .500 223 National Football Conference East W L T Pct PF Dallas 7 3 0 .700 293 Philadelphia 5 6 0 .455 297 Washington 4 6 0 .400 212 N.Y. Giants 3 7 0 .300 189 South W L T Pct PF Tampa Bay 7 3 0 .700 309 New Orleans 5 5 0 .500 251 Carolina 5 6 0 .455 226 Atlanta 4 6 0 .400 178 North W L T Pct PF Green Bay 8 3 0 .727 247 Minnesota 5 5 0 .500 255 Chicago 3 7 0 .300 163 Detroit 0 9 1 .050 160 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 9 2 0 .818 310 L.A. Rams 7 3 0 .700 271 San Francisco 5 5 0 .500 246 Seattle 3 7 0 .300 194 Week 11 Thursday, Nov. 18 New England 25, Atlanta 0 Sunday’s games Philadelphia 40, New Orleans 29 Miami 24, N.Y. Jets 17 Washington 27, Carolina 21 Indianapolis 41, Buffalo 15 Cleveland 13, Detroit 10 San Francisco 30, Jacksonville 10 Houston 22, Tennessee 13 Minnesota 34, Green Bay 31 Baltimore 16, Chicago 13 Cincinnati 32, Las Vegas 13 Arizona 23, Seattle 13 Kansas City 19, Dallas 9 L.A. Chargers 41, Pittsburgh 37 Monday’s game Tampa Bay 30, N.Y. Giants 10 Week 12 Thursday’s games Chicago at Detroit, 12:30 p.m.

Las Vegas at Dallas, 4:30 p.m.

Buffalo at New Orleans, 8:20 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 28 Tennessee at New England, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Indianapolis, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Houston, 1 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m.

Carolina at Miami, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Jacksonville, 1 p.m.

L.A. Chargers at Denver, 4:05 p.m.

L.A. Rams at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m.

Minnesota at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 29 Seattle at Washington, 8:15 p.m.

PA 177 176 269 320 PA 254 245 262 271 PA 230 216 226 251 PA 250 265 183 262 PA 214 260 267 246 PA 222 218 220 288 PA 214 242 240 273 PA 202 227 222 209

Buccaneers 30, Giants 10 N.Y. Giants Tampa Bay

3 7 0 0 — 10 7 10 10 3 — 30 First Quarter TB—C.Godwin 13 yard pass from Brady (Succop kick), 11:03.

NYG—Gano 37 yard field goal, 4:04.

Second Quarter TB—Succop 25 yard field goal, 11:16.

NYG—An.Thomas 2 yard pass from Dn.Jones (Gano kick), 9:14.

TB—R.Jones II 6 yard rush (Succop kick), 5:06.

Third Quarter TB—M.Evans 5 yard pass from Brady (Succop kick), 7:31.

TB—Succop 40 yard field goal, 3:53.

Fourth Quarter TB—Succop 30 yard field goal, 7:44.

TEAM STATISTICS NYG TB First Downs 15 28 Total Net Yards 215 402 Rushes-Yds 13-66 27-94 Passing 149 308 Sacked-Yds Lost 2-18 1-10 Comp-Att-Int 23-39-2 32-48-1 Punts 4-48.3 3-45.3 Punt Returns 0-0 1-9 Kickoff Returns 0-0 3-46 Interceptions Ret. 1-10 2-0 Penalties-Yards 4-30 6-39 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0 Time of Possession 24:21 35:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-NYG, S.Barkley 6-25, Ross III 1-16, Booker 3-15, Dn.Jones 3-10. TB, Fournette 1035, R.Jones II 8-33, Brady 1-10, M.Evans 1-10, C.Godwin 1-7, Vaughn 3-4, Gabbert 2-(minus 2), Perriman 1-(minus 3).

PASSING-NYG, Dn.Jones 23-38-2-167, K.Toney 0-1-0-0. TB, Brady 30-46-1-307, Gabbert 2-2-011.

RECEIVING-NYG, K.Toney 7-40, S.Barkley 6-31, Slayton 4-37, Engram 2-12, K.Rudolph 1-28, Golladay 1-12, Booker 1-5, An.Thomas 1-2. TB, M.Evans 6-73, Gronkowski 6-71, C.Godwin 6-65, Fournette 6-39, Brate 2-27, Perriman 2-19, O.Howard 1-10, Tl.Johnson 1-8, G.Bernard 1-3, Darden 1-3.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-NYG, NA. TB, NA.

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) defends Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Monday.

Nets get reminder of what they’re missing in win over Cavs Kristian Winfield New York Daily News

Even in victory, the ghost of Brooklyn’s past haunts the Nets in Cleveland.

That ghost is Jarrett Allen, the former Nets big man who was traded to the Cavaliers in the James Harden deal. Allen, who signed a five-year, $100 million contract with the Cavaliers over the offseason, showed just how far his game has come since the Nets benched him for DeAndre Jordan last year.

The Nets won the game, 117112, but Allen finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds, forcing his former head coach Steve Nash to make an adjustment.

Allen dominated the smaller Blake Griffin early, getting position in the high post, then repositioning lower to get a better shot at a basket. Nash ultimately decided to go with LaMarcus Aldridge, a stronger post defender, to slow down the Cavs’ big man.

But where Aldridge was stronger, Allen was faster. The ex-Net beat Aldridge up the floor in foot races to finish at the rim in transition. He made the Cavaliers a much more formidable opponent than when they came to Brooklyn for a matchup without several starters last week. He also anchored the Cavs defense and

forced several altered shots from Nets players who attacked the rim.

Allen alone, however, wasn’t enough, nor was Cleveland’s best shot in Brooklyn. The Cavaliers jumped out to a 12-point lead in the third quarter, but the Nets outscored the Cavs, 32-19, in the third quarter to regain command and momentum for the night.

“I think our defensive intensity picked up in that third,” said Kevin Durant. “We were able to make them shoot tough shots over us.”

Durant returned from sitting one game due to a right shoulder strain to score 23 points on 8-of19 shooting from the field. James Harden tallied a season-high 14 assists to go with 14 points, and Aldridge added 21 points and 11 rebounds in 34 minutes off the bench. Griffin played just nine minutes, with Aldridge leading the charge at the center position in the second half.

Nets rookie Cam Thomas also played his first extended regular season minutes. Thomas scored 46 points for the Long Island Nets in his last G-League game against Raptors 905. He came off the bench and scored 11 points in 12 minutes and made two threes in three attempts.

Thomas’ minutes were critical for a shorthanded Nets team missing Kyrie Irving (unvaccinated),

Joe Harris (left ankle sprain) and Bruce Brown (left hamstring tightness). He may have played himself into more regular minutes. The Nets could use his scoring power.

“He was incredible for us. He gave us that spark that we needed,” Durant said of Thomas. “He was great for us tonight. We need him to build on this because he has a bright future.”

The Cavaliers were without star point guard Collin Sexton, who is out for the season after getting surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Two-guard Darius Garland stepped up and scored 24 points to go with 10 assists in his place.

Garland is another weapon for a Cavaliers team off to a stronger than expected start. Cleveland added ex-Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen, ex-Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, and ex-Nets forward Ed Davis and have become an early playoff contender under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

The Cavs also added and secured Allen, a piece the Nets could have used during last season’s playoff push. They are still a strong team without their former defensive anchor, and their ability to pull out a victory under adversity saved them from nightmares of the ghosts of Brooklyn’s past.

NBA roundup: Morant stars in Grizzlies win over Jazz Field Level Media

Ja Morant scored a game-high 32 points and assisted teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. on the game-winning basket with 6.7 seconds remaining as Memphis pulled off a surprising 119-118 victory over Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday.

Jackson finished with 26 points and eight rebounds, and he won a critical jump ball in the waning moments as Memphis bounced back from an embarrassing 43-point loss in Minnesota on Saturday night.

Utah’s Donovan Mitchell scored 18 points but only hit 5 of 20 shots.

The most glaring miss was a gamewinning attempt in the final seconds. Rudy Gobert contributed 23 points, 13 rebounds and five blocked shots but couldn’t get the tip advantage in a key late moment.

76ers 102, Kings 94 Andre Drummond collected a game-high 23 rebounds and contributed a critical dunk to a late run as visiting Philadelphia spoiled Alvin Gentry’s debut as Sacramento’s interim coach.

The loss was the fourth in a row and eighth in the past nine games for the Kings, who fired Luke Walton on Sunday and replaced him with Gentry, who had been an assistant.

The Kings squandered a ninepoint, fourth-quarter lead despite getting 23 points from De’Aaron Fox. Tyrese Maxey scored 24 points for the 76ers, who were without Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Seth Curry and Ben Simmons.

Suns 115, Spurs 111 Devin Booker scored 23 points and Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 14 rebounds as visiting Phoenix had just enough in its tank to outlast San Antonio and to win its 13th consecutive game.

The Suns’ streak is their longest

since the 2006-07 season, when they won a franchise-high 17 straight.

Cameron Payne added 20 points for the Suns, with JaVale McGee scoring 14, Chris Paul 12 and Landry Shamet 11. Derrick White topped five Spurs in double figures with 19 points.

Hornets 109, Wizards 103 Terry Rozier scored 32 points for his second big outing against Washington in less than a week as visiting Charlotte earned a narrow win.

Rozier drained eight 3-pointers as part of 10-for-18 shooting overall.

He had plenty of help from backcourt mate LaMelo Ball, who registered 27 points and 13 rebounds.

Montrezl Harrell poured in 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting off the bench for the Wizards, who committed 18 turnovers and shot just 9 of 36 from 3-point range.

Celtics 108, Rockets 90 Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and Jaylen Brown added 19 in his return from an injury as Boston cruised past visiting Houston to earn its third straight win.

Brown was sidelined for the Celtics’ previous eight games due to a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.

Dennis Schroder finished with 18 points, and Al Horford contributed 11 with 11 rebounds for Boston.

Armoni Brooks had 17 points off the bench to lead the Rockets, whose losing streak swelled to a league-high 15 games.

Hawks 113, Thunder 101 Trae Young scored 28 points and dished out six assists to help Atlanta extend its winning streak to five games with a win over visiting Oklahoma City.

Atlanta coach Nate McMillan earned his 697th victory and surpassed Red Holzman for 19th on the all-time wins list. The victory made the Hawks 8-1 at home and enabled

the team to reach the .500 mark for the first time since Nov. 3.

The Hawks had a balanced attack, with six players scoring in double figures. Oklahoma City got 15 points apiece from Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey and Ty Jerome.

Pacers 109, Bulls 77 Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner each registered doubledoubles and were among five Indiana players in double figures as the visiting Pacers routed Chicago.

Sabonis amassed 21 points and 11 rebounds. Turner had 12 points and 10 boards in addition to four of the Pacers’ 12 blocks.

The duo of DeMar DeRozan (18 points) and Zach LaVine (17) paced Chicago.

Bucks 123, Magic 92 Milwaukee recorded its largest halftime lead in franchise history – 41 points – and seven players scored in double figures in a dominant win over visiting Orlando.

Jrue Holiday paced Milwaukee with 18 points and added six rebounds and four assists on 8-for-14 shooting from the field. The Bucks earned their fourth win in a row.

Moritz Wagner scored 18 points for the Magic, who lost for the sixth time in seven games.

Timberwolves 110, Pelicans 96 Karl Anthony-Towns had 28 points and 10 rebounds as visiting Minnesota beat New Orleans for its fourth consecutive victory.

Anthony Edwards added 18 points and Jarred Vanderbilt had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who have won each game during the streak by a doublefigure margin.

Willy Hernangomez had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Pelicans. The New Orleans bench outscored the team’s starters 51-45.

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LeBron suspended one game for flagrant blow to face of Pistons’ Stewart Ben Golliver The Washington Post

The NBA issued a one-game suspension to LeBron James on Monday for his flagrant foul of Isaiah Stewart, which bloodied the Detroit Pistons center’s face and triggered an extended altercation during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-116 road victory Sunday.

Stewart, who repeatedly resisted teammates, coaches and security guards as he attempted to confront James after the initial blow, received a two-game suspension.

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, who received a technical foul for escalating during the altercation, didn’t receive additional punishment.

The tense scene began as James and Stewart jockeyed for rebounding position on a free throw with Detroit leading 78-66 early in the third quarter. Stewart leaned on James with his right arm as he boxed out, prompting James to swing his left arm in an attempt to free himself from the contact.

James’s swing caught Stewart directly in the face, sending the

20-year-old big man staggering to his knees and causing blood to stream down his face.

The two players then briefly shoved each other and were quickly separated by their teammates and the officials, but an increasingly incensed Stewart twice tried to reengage with James, breaking free from a pack of coaches who attempted to hold him back. At one point, he plowed through four people before teammate Cade Cunningham could grab him by the waist and redirect him toward Detroit’s bench. When he finally left the court, Stewart sprinted into the tunnel, leading security staffers and local police to guard the entrance near the Lakers’ bench in case he tried to return to the floor.

James was issued a Flagrant Foul 2, which applies to contact that is deemed “unnecessary and excessive” and triggers an automatic ejection. This incident marked just the second time that James has been ejected and the first time he has been suspended during his 19-year career. The league office deemed that James “recklessly

hit” Stewart and that his action “initiated an on-court altercation.” The four-time MVP will serve his suspension when the Lakers visit the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

Stewart was issued a personal foul for his initial shove of James and a pair of technical fouls for unsportsmanlike actions during the altercation, which required his ejection.

The league office deemed that Stewart “escalated an on-court altercation by repeatedly and aggressively pursuing [James] in an unsportsmanlike manner.”

The second-year center will serve his suspension during the Pistons’ games against the Miami Heat in Detroit on Tuesday and at the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Both James and Stewart will be available when the Lakers host the Pistons in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Although James did not address the media after Sunday’s game, Lakers Coach Frank Vogel said the initial blow was “unfortunate” and unintentional.

“Everyone in the league

knows that [James] isn’t a dirty guy,” Lakers forward Anthony Davis said after Sunday’s game.

“As soon as he did it, he looked back and told him: ‘My bad. I didn’t try to do it.’ I don’t know what [Stewart] was trying to do. Nobody on our team, one through 15, was having it. We’re going to protect our brother. . . . [The reaction] was uncalled

for. You’ve got a cut above your eye, accidental; it wasn’t on purpose. We weren’t going to allow him to keep charging our brother like that.”

The Lakers improved to 9-9 and snapped a three-game losing streak by coming back to beat the Pistons after James’s ejection. Their frustration has been evident at times early this

season; James has missed significant time with injuries, and Davis and teammate Dwight Howard engaged in a shoving match on the bench during a timeout.

“To me, [the altercation is] one of those things that can change the momentum of your season,” Vogel said Sunday.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after getting ejected from the game during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday.

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USFL announces eight teams ahead of 2022 launch Field Level Media

The new United States Football League announced the eight teams that will take the field in April for the FOX Sports-owned league.

Playing in the north division will be Michigan Panthers, New Jersey Generals, Philadelphia Stars and Pittsburgh Maulers. The Birmingham Stallions, Houston Gamblers, New Orleans Breakers and Tampa

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8. White played well enough that Saleh left the door open that he could continue starting even if Wilson was healthy.

Then he struggled immensely against the Bills in Week 10, tossing four interceptions in a blowout loss.

Josh Johnson threw for 317 yards with three touchdowns

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asset chest into a real difference maker. Continuity doesn’t sell if the trajectory is downward.

Thus far, Rose’s greatest moves were hiring Thibodeau and trading for a player

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Bay outgained New York 402 yards to 215.

Daniel Jones connected on 23 of 38 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Giants (37). The quarterback dropped

Ballot From B1

The Philadelphia Phillies made it to back-to-back World Series in 2008 and 2009, in large part thanks to a powerful offense that was anchored

by Howard, a left-handed slugger. Howard, the 2005 NL rookie of the year and 2006 NL MVP, had perhaps his most impactful postseason performance in Game 4 of the 2008 World Series against the Rays.

Howard hit two home runs, the first a three-run shot to the opposite field in the fourth, and the second a two-run shot into the right field seats in the eighth. The Phillies went on to win the series in five games for their first championship since 1980. For his career, Howard hit 382 home runs and led the majors in that category twice.

Tim Lincecum - Nov. 1,

Bay Bandits make up the south division.

The teams were announced Monday on Colin Cowherd’s show on FS1, “The Herd.”

In 2022, all the teams will play at one location, but the plan calls for the teams to play in their home markets in subsequent years.

Each team will play 10 games – two games apiece against teams in their division and one against each

opposite-division foe. Games are scheduled to run from mid-April through mid-June, followed by playoffs. While the schedule largely calls for games on the weekends, there will be some contests on Fridays and Mondays.

Brian Woods, the founder of The Spring League, which ran from 201721, is the league’s president of football operations. Former Dallas Cowboys fullback Daryl Johnston is the

executive vice president of football operations.

The new USFL has no connection to the original USFL, which was in existence from 1983 through 1985, despite having several team names in common.

The short-lived league featured some players who went on to NFL stardom. Running back Herschel Walker played for the New Jersey Generals, and Hall of Fame

quarterbacks Steve Young (Los Angeles Express) and Jim Kelly (Houston Gamblers) were on USFL rosters.

Two recent upstart football leagues – the Alliance of American Football and the XFL – failed to last a season. The AAF went bankrupt in the midst of the 2019 season, and the coronavirus pandemic forced the XFL to stop play in 2020. The league then folded.

and one interception against the Colts when he replaced White, who suffered a forearm injury that Week 9 game.

And Saleh rolled with Joe Flacco because of his experience against the Dolphins blitzing defensive scheme Week 11. Flacco threw for 291 yards with two touchdowns and went 12-of-19 for 166 yards with two scores in the loss. It was a smart of Saleh to play Flacco instead of rushing Wilson back against the Dolphins. The amount of blitzing

they did would have been dangerous for Wilson soon after returning from injury.

In the games Wilson missed, the backups have done their part as the Jets jumped to ninth in passing yards per game (258). It was defense that struggled in four of the five games -- the unit allowed 30 points or more, with a three that exceeded 40 points.

Still, with Wilson getting closer and the Jets preparing to take on the 2-8 Texans in Houston Week 12, Saleh won’t

compromise his young QB’s health for the sake of getting him back in games.

“We’re going to do everything to make sure we protect this young man,” Saleh said.

“So, when he is fully healthy and he feels like there’s no limitations in his ability to play football and he’s not thinking about that knee, we’ll get him out there. But he’s got to be 100% healthy before we get him out on the football field.”

MC IS OUT The Jets took another blow

to offense. Budding star running back Michael Carter suffered an ankle injury against the Dolphins and will miss two to three weeks, according to Saleh.

Carter has flashed star potential in the run and pass game. The fourth round pick had 509 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns over the past five games and he didn’t finish the Dolphins game. If he did, those numbers would have been more because he had 63 yards rushing.

Carter’s replacements will be Ty Johnson, Tevin Coleman and La’Mical Perine.

Johnson has been productive in the passing game, with 25 receptions for 271 yards and two touchdowns. His rushing ability hasn’t been as evident as he’s averaged with 3.4 yards per carry. This could be his opportunity to improve with Carter sidelined.

— Derrick Rose — who was recommended by Thibodeau.

Leon didn’t seek public credit for last season’s success and therefore can’t be criticized for being unavailable when the team is struggling, like during the Knicks’ current stretch of seven losses in 11 games. Similar to his philosophy as a longtime agent, Rose operates in the shadows and has only spoken to the media

once in over 10 months.

Wesley is similar but maintains a boisterous presence at road games, where he’s often a front-row spectator and alternating between a state of celebration and agitation. It’s uncommon for an executive to sit on the sideline with such outward animation, but Wesley’s not a common executive as a longtime behind-the-scenes power broker who GQ once

profiled as “The Most Powerful Man in the Sports.” Wesley also benefits in this role from a cozy relationship with James Dolan.

None of this is to suggest anybody should sound alarm bells about the front office, just that the honeymoon phase is over amid growing concerns about its big summer of 2021. Navigating New York and MSG isn’t easy, as

Carmelo Anthony can attest, and Knicks brass deserves credit for steadying a sinking and dysfunctional ship.

“It’s very hard to do and come in and do what they’re doing, what they started, what they created as far as starting from the ground up,” Anthony, who was Rose’s longtime client at CAA, said. “When I say that, it’s as far as clearing everything out and bringing in

the right people but not doing it in a frantic way, and not doing it in a way of taking advantage of power.”

But success also comes with expectations, especially when it’s followed by a free agency with nearly $50 million in cap space. Building a better team than last season should be the baseline.

to 0-8 in prime-time starts.

New York’s overall skid in Monday, Thursday or Sunday night games grew to 10, the last win coming when Eli Manning guided the team to a 27-23 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 12, 2018.

Andrew Thomas caught a touchdown pass on a tackle-eligible play and Saquon

Barkley (ankle) returned after a four-game absence for the Giants. Barkley gained 25 yards on six rushes and 31 yards on six receptions.

Tampa Bay moved ahead 24-10 on Brady’s 5-yard scoring pass to Evans with 7:31 left in the third quarter. Three plays later, Daniel Jones threw an interception directly to the 35-year-old

McLendon, the first of the defensive tackle’s 12-year career that spans 160 games.

The Buccaneers took over at the Giants’ 37-yard line and soon increased their lead to 17 on Ryan Succop’s 40-yard field goal with 3:53 left in the period. Succop later drilled a 30-yard field goal to make it a 20-point margin with 7:44 remaining in the

game.

Tampa Bay led 17-10 at halftime, with the tiebreaking score coming on a 6-yard run by Ronald Jones II with 5:06 left in the half.

The Buccaneers scored first when they received the opening kickoff and eventually got a 13-yard touchdown pass from Brady to Godwin.

New York’s Graham Gano

kicked a 37-yard field goal with 4:04 left in the quarter, and Succop answered with a 25-yard field goal with 11:16 left in the half.

The Giants knotted the score when Daniel Jones connected with a leaping Thomas on a 2-yard scoring pass with 9:14 remaining in the half.

2010: Pitches Giants to first World Series title since 1954 With a 3-1 series lead in the 2010 World Series, the San Francisco Giants turned to Lincecum, their ace, to finish off the Texas Rangers in Game 5. He delivered. The two-time Cy Young winner went eight innings, giving up just three hits and a run while striking out 10 in a 3-1 win. Lincecum was part of two more World Series winners in 2012 and 2014, but was particularly dominant during the 2010 postseason run, posting a 4-1 record that included a shutout in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. Though he faded later in his career and last pitched in 2016 at age 32, Lincecum led the NL in strikeouts in three straight seasons from 2008 to 2010 and won consecutive Cy Young awards in 2008 and 2009.

Justin Morneau - July 10, 2008: Goes 5 for 5, hits winning

home run in the 11th The 2006 AL MVP had perhaps the best game of his career on what seemed to be a rather mundane July day in 2008. Morneau recorded four hits in his first four at-bats two doubles and two singles.

After his Minnesota Twins overcame a four-run deficit against the Detroit Tigers to tie the score at six and send the game to extra innings, Morneau got his fifth hit in the 11th, blasting a solo homer to lift the Twins to a 7-6 win.

The memorable performance came in the midst of a stretch in which Morneau made four consecutive All-Star Games from 2007 to 2010.

Joe Nathan - Aug. 10, 2011: Sets Twins’ all-time saves record Nathan’s career trajectory changed when he was traded to the Twins from the Giants in a deal that sent A.J. Pierzynski - who is also on the Hall of

Fame ballot for the first time - to San Francisco in 2003. Nathan pitched in Minnesota for seven seasons and became a shutdown reliever, racking up 260 of his 377 career saves over that stretch with just a 2.16 ERA. Nathan’s 255th save for Minnesota set the franchise record, passing Rick Aguilera’s mark.

David Ortiz - Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, 2004: Has back-toback walk-off hits in improbable ALCS The 2004 Red Sox completed a historic comeback from a 3-0 series deficit in the ALCS against the rival New York Yankees en route to their first World Series victory in 86 years. Ortiz, one of the greatest players in the storied franchise’s history, kept Boston in the series with a pair of clutch hits. In Game 4 at Fenway Park, Ortiz hit a two-run homer into the Yankees’ bullpen in the 12th inning to keep Boston’s hopes alive. He came through again in another extra-inning thriller the following night in Game 5, hitting a walk-off single in the 14th to send the series back to New York. Ortiz remained a clutch performer for 12 more seasons, finishing his career with 541 home runs and two more World Series titles.

Jonathan Papelbon - Oct. 28, 2007: Records final out of the World Series Boston won the World Series for the second time in a four-year stretch in 2007, and Papelbon was front and center for the second title. After taking over as Boston’s closer in 2006, Papelbon helped the Red Sox finish off the Colorado Rockies in a sweep to capture the 2007 crown. Papelbon struck out Seth Smith swinging and celebrated by throwing his glove, pumping his fists and embracing catcher Jason Varitek, who jumped into Papelbon’s arms. Papelbon made four all-star appearances in seven seasons with the Red Sox, then two more after signing as a free agent with the Phillies before the 2012 season. His 368 career saves rank 10th all-time.

Jake Peavy - May 22, 2006: Sets Padres record with 16 strikeouts in a game Peavy’s name is all over the San Diego Padres’ record books - he ranks in the team’s top 10 in career ERA (3.29), wins (92) and games started (212). Peavy also had the best season of his career in a Padres uniform, leading the NL in wins, ERA and strikeouts en route to winning a Cy Young Award in 2007. The year before, Peavy provided a glimpse of what was to come when he set a Padres record with 16 strikeouts in a game against the Braves while giving up just three hits. Peavy spent the first season seasons of his 15-year career with San Diego, and he is the team’s career strikeout leader with 1,348. The nextclosest pitcher is Andy Benes, who is 312 behind him.

A.J. Pierzynski - Oct. 26, 2005: Guides White Sox pitching staff to a World Series sweep The Chicago White Sox ended their 87-year championship drought with a sweep of the Houston Astros in 2005, and that was Pierzynski’s first year with the team. He caught all four games of the World Series and helped Chicago pitchers navigate an Astros lineup that had two Hall of Famers in Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio.

In the final game, the White Sox snuck away with a 1-0 victory on the road, and Pierzynski jumped into the arms of closer Bobby Jenks as the team celebrated near the mound.

Pierzynski was one of baseball’s more durable catchers during his 19-year career with seven different clubs. He played 2,059 games and made two all-star appearances, winning a Silver Slugger along the way.

Alex Rodriguez - June 19, 2015: Hits home run for his 3,000th career hit Performance-enhancingdrug suspensions aside, Rodriguez was one of the greatest hitters of all time. After a 22-year career, he sits fourth in home runs (696) and RBI (2,086) and 22nd in hits (3,115). The three-time MVP

made sure his 3,000th hit - a milestone only 32 players have reached - was a memorable one. Rodriguez hit a home run off probable future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander into the seats at Yankee Stadium. As Rodriguez reached home, Yankees fans gave him a standing ovation, and his teammates came out of the dugout to congratulate him.

Jimmy Rollins - Oct. 19, 2009: Hits walk-off double in Game 4 of the NLCS Rollins helped the Phillies establish a dynasty in the late 2000s, winning 2007 NL MVP honors a year after his teammate Howard took home the award. His MVP season was also the first time he won a Gold Glove, one of four he would win in his 17-year career. Rollins was a valuable and reliable leadoff hitter for the Phillies, and he came through in the clutch in the 2009 NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Phillies leading the series 2-1 but trailing by a run with two outs in the ninth inning of Game 4, Rollins lined a double up the alley to plate two runs and propel the Phillies toward their second straight pennant.

Mark Teixeira - Oct. 9, 2009: Hits walk-off homer in Game 2 of the ALDS Teixeira was a key cog in the Yankees’ potent offense that led New York to the 2009 World Series title, a group that also featured Rodriguez, Robinson Canó, Johnny Damon, Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui, among other stars. Teixiera’s defining moment as a Yankee came in the ALDS that year against the Twins, after a Rodríguez home run knotted the score at 3 in the ninth inning. Teixiera ripped a line drive down the left field line that flew just over the wall for a home run to lead off the bottom of the 11th, sending Yankee Stadium into a frenzy. New York would go on to sweep the Twins en route to the title.

Teixeira played seven more seasons with the Yankees to conclude his 14-year career, finishing with 409 home runs.

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NFL Week 12 power rankings: Amid all the chaos, the Cardinals are the new No. 1 Mark Maske The Washington Post

Each week during the NFL season, The Washington Post’s Mark Maske ranks the 32 teams.

This week, the Cardinals move into the top spot following losses by the Titans, Packers and Cowboys. The Buccaneers are second while the Patriots, Chiefs and Ravens climb into the top five.

Could it actually be Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick in the Super Bowl? In this topsy-turvy season, it suddenly seems possible.

1. Arizona Cardinals (9-2) / Last week’s rank: 4 The Cardinals played a third straight game without QB Kyler Murray and WR DeAndre Hopkins. They won for the second time during that trying stretch, this time beating the Seahawks.

Colt McCoy gave another solid performance filling in for Murray, and TE Zach Ertz showed he can be a difference-maker. The Cardinals are 6-0 on the road this season. While the league’s other upper-echelon teams are suffering perplexing losses, the Cardinals are winning without two of their stars.

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) / Last week’s rank: 5 That was more like it Monday night against the Giants. QB Tom Brady threw two TD passes and even had a 10-yard run on a scramble. The defense was back to resembling championshipcaliber. The Buccaneers pulled things together late last season to launch their Super Bowl run. It it’s going to happen again, now is the time.

3. New England Patriots (7-4) / Last week’s rank: 6 The defense is outstanding and rookie QB Mac Jones is solid, and no one should be stunned if Bill Belichick’s Patriots get to the Super Bowl in Year 2 post-Brady. The Falcons provided little resistance as the Patriots had four sacks and four interceptions while pitching a shutout Thursday night in Atlanta. The Patriots trailed the Browns 7-0 in the first quarter in Week 10. Since then, they outscored Cleveland and Atlanta 70-0.

4. Kansas City Chiefs (7-4) / Last week’s rank: 7 The defense was superb during Sunday’s triumph over the Cowboys as the recovery program continued for the Chiefs. They’ve won four straight, and suddenly they and the Patriots are back in the running for AFC supremacy. The five sacks and three turnovers generated by the defense against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys were extremely encouraging.

5. Baltimore Ravens (7-3) / Last week’s rank: 8 Who needs Lamar Jackson? Well, the Ravens do, obviously. The offense sputtered Sunday in Chicago with Tyler Huntley filling in at QB for Jackson, who was inactive because of an illness.

But Huntley and the Ravens did just enough to escape with a win, and now it’s all about finding a way for Jackson to feel better and get back on the field.

6. Green Bay Packers (8-3) / Last week’s rank: 2 QB Aaron Rodgers put up big numbers in Minneapolis, with 385 passing yards and four TDs, in his second game back in the lineup after missing one following his positive test for the coronavirus. But a late interception by Darnell Savage Jr. that might have been a game-winning play was overturned on a replay review, and the defense allowed the Vikings to drive to a winning FG. It wasn’t a particularly alarming defeat for the Packers, but it was a missed opportunity.

7. Tennessee Titans (8-3) / Last week’s rank: 1 The defeat to the Texans was stunning, even with the recent trend of the supposed top teams losing to the bottom-dwellers. The defense can’t do it alone. QB Ryan Tannehill’s four-interception performance suggests he cannot be trusted as the centerpiece of the offense. The Titans need to find a way to reestablish the running game, even without Derrick Henry.

8. Dallas Cowboys (7-3) / Last week’s rank: 3 So much for that joyride through the season.

The Cowboys couldn’t even reach the end zone Sunday at Kansas City, managing only three FGs. They’ve dropped two of three, and they’ll be shorthanded at WR heading into the Thanksgiving game against the Raiders. Amari Cooper is in isolation after reportedly testing positive for the

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on Sunday.

coronavirus, and CeeDee Lamb left the game at Kansas City in the concussion protocol. QB Dak Prescott was under nearly constant pressure against the Chiefs and committed three turnovers.

9. Los Angeles Rams (7-3) / Last week’s rank: 9 The Rams return from their bye seeking to steady themselves after two straight losses. They must incorporate their latest high-profile additions, WR Odell Beckham Jr. and LB Von Miller, into what they’re doing. QB Matthew Stafford must avoid the early interceptions that were the Rams’ undoing in pre-bye defeats to the Titans and 49ers. The Rams face a difficult test with this weekend’s game at Green Bay. 10. Cincinnati Bengals (6-4) / Last week’s rank: 12 The victory Sunday at Las Vegas was badly needed. The Bengals, after two straight losses and a bye week, hadn’t won in nearly a month. Now it’s time to find out how much staying power they have. They face the Steelers, Chargers and 49ers over the next three weekends.

11. Indianapolis Colts (6-5) / Last week’s rank: 13 RB Jonathan Taylor needs to be at least on the fringes of the MVP discussion. He almost singlehandedly beat the Bills on Sunday by running for 185 yards and four TDs and adding a receiving score. The lopsided triumph in Buffalo was surprising, but the Colts continue to show they should not be dismissed as an AFC contender.

12. Cleveland Browns (6-5) / Last week’s rank: 14 The victory over the Lions wasn’t impressive, but at least the Browns avoided an upset. RB Nick Chubb (130 yards) was productive in his return.

There remains room to wonder whether the best interests of QB Baker Mayfield and the Browns are being served by continuing to play Mayfield with his assortment of injuries.

13. San Francisco 49ers (5-5) / Last week’s rank: 15 The 49ers look formidable after a convincing victory Sunday at Jacksonville on the heels of an impressive triumph the previous Monday night at home over the Rams. The 49ers are using their running game and crafting ridiculously long drives, such as the opening FG march against the Jaguars that lasted 20 plays and took more than 13 minutes, and QB Jimmy Garoppolo played mistake-free football.

14. Minnesota Vikings (5-5) / Last week’s rank: 16 There was no reason to trust that the Vikings would get it done in crunch time against the Packers. But they did. It took some good fortune; QB Kirk Cousins’s potentially calamitous interception was overturned on replay. Even so, Cousins made the plays down the stretch in a solid performance before Greg Joseph kicked the winning

FG. That was the kind of game the Vikings usually find a way to lose.

15. Los Angeles Chargers (6-4) / Last week’s rank: 17 The Chargers never do anything the easy way, do they? They had to come from behind Sunday night to beat the Steelers even after leading 27-10 late in the third quarter and 34-20 with less than nine minutes to play. But at least they pulled it off. QB Justin Herbert and RB Austin Ekeler were terrific in the captivating 41-37 triumph. But if the Chargers are going to take the next step, they need to stop living on the edge and figure out how to have a routine win every so often.

16. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4-1) / Last week’s rank: 11 The rally Sunday night at SoFi Stadium was furious. The 27-point fourth quarter was wondrous.

QB Ben Roethlisberger returned to the lineup and played well, but the issues with the depleted defense were obvious. The Steelers can only hope that those are addressed when star pass rusher T.J. Watt, CB Joe Haden and others return.

17. Buffalo Bills (6-4) / Last week’s rank: 10 What in the world happened to the Bills? This was supposed to be the AFC front-runner. And that’s exactly what Buffalo resembled during that four-game winning streak early in the season. But perhaps the Bills began to listen a little too intently to all the good things being said about them.

This team appears to have lost its edge, and now the Bills are not even the favorite in their own division.

18. Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) / Last week’s rank: 20 At the least, the Eagles’ retooling is beginning to feel like a success. But maybe this is something more. The Eagles have three wins in their past four games and are within a game of .500 as December nears. Second-year QB Jalen Hurts had three rushing TDs in Sunday’s home victory over the Saints.

19. Miami Dolphins (4-7) / Last week’s rank: 23 This is getting mildly interesting. The Dolphins have three straight wins since their 1-7 start. The Panthers, Giants and Jets are up next. If the Dolphins can win all three to reach .500, then it gets really interesting.

20. Washington Football Team (4-6) / Last week’s rank: 24 The wins over the Buccaneers and Panthers have kept the season from unraveling. Taylor Heinicke is getting it done at QB, and Coach Ron Rivera won Sunday in his return to Carolina. This team has been a disappointment for most of the season but suddenly is playing at a level much closer to what was expected all along.

21. Denver Broncos (5-5) / Last week’s rank: 22 The Broncos return from their bye still in the AFC playoff race. They remain a mystery. They lost to the Eagles at home right before their bye,

one week after a dominant performance in a lopsided triumph at Dallas. The Broncos’ postbye schedule begins with significant AFC West matchups against the Chargers and Chiefs.

22. New Orleans Saints (5-5) / Last week’s rank: 18 Coach Sean Payton made it work with Drew Brees at QB. He made it work with fill-ins Teddy Bridgewater in 2019 and Taysom Hill last season.

He was making it work this year with Jameis Winston succeeding Brees - until Winston got hurt.

He cannot make it work, apparently, with Trevor Siemian.

23. Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) / Last week’s rank: 19 The season is coming undone. The Raiders have lost three straight, and it’s fair to wonder whether all the off-field strife has caught up to them. But there’s little time to wallow with a Thanksgiving Day matchup at the Cowboys looming.

24. Carolina Panthers (5-6) / Last week’s rank: 21 Cam Newton was decent at QB in his first start since his return. But the Carolina defense could not solve Washington QB Taylor Heinicke, and the Panthers dropped below .500. If the Panthers are going to be a factor in the NFC playoff race, the defense needs to lead the way - and it needs to be better than it was Sunday.

25. New York Giants (3-7) / Last week’s rank: 25 RB Saquon Barkley was a non-factor in his return to the lineup, and QB Daniel Jones continued to make head-scratching mistakes. The progress that had been made in recent weeks was undone with the dreadful performance Monday night in Tampa.

26. Atlanta Falcons (4-6) / Last week’s rank: 26 How feeble can a team only two games below .500 possibly be? The Falcons have been outscored by the Cowboys and Patriots 68-3 over their past two games. They suffered their first shutout at home since 1988 in Thursday night’s pitiable showing against the Patriots. It’s far from certain that the Falcons will win Sunday at Jacksonville.

27. Seattle Seahawks (3-7) / Last week’s rank: 27 The return of QB Russell Wilson failed to save the Seahawks. Either Wilson came back too soon, or the rust on his game was too much to overcome. Either way, he has not been himself. The hole might be too deep now, and the talk about whether Wilson will leave Seattle in the offseason is almost certain to resume.

28. Chicago Bears (3-7) / Last week’s rank: 28 Andy Dalton performed relatively well in relief of Justin Fields after the rookie QB suffered a rib injury Sunday. But make no mistake: The season is lost, and Fields should play if he’s healthy enough to do so. There’s nothing else to accomplish here.

29. Houston Texans (2-8) / Last week’s rank: 31 Give this much to the Texans: They haven’t given up, either on themselves or on Coach David Culley. The victory over the Titans ended an eight-game losing streak that started after their season-opening triumph over the Jaguars. The Titans certainly helped out by committing five turnovers.

30. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) / Last week’s rank: 29 The recent improvement in the Jaguars’ play ended with Sunday’s defeat at home to the 49ers.

The Jaguars weren’t even close to competitive.

They barely could get possession early, and they trailed 30-3 before finally reaching the end zone late in the fourth quarter.

31. New York Jets (2-8) / Last week’s rank: 30 The decision to start 36-year-old Joe Flacco at QB was puzzling. What was the point? The season is lost, and it made far more sense to give Mike White another chance before Zach Wilson returns. Flacco’s play was fine, but the Jets got what they deserved with the defeat to the Dolphins.

32. Detroit Lions (0-9-1) / Last week’s rank: 32 The Lions can lose with Tim Boyle at QB, just as they can lose with Jared Goff at QB. That’s versatility. Going 0-16-1 remains very much in play.

NHL roundup: Senators return from COVID pause, fall to Avs Field Level Media

Cale Makar had two goals, Nazem Kadri had a goal and three assists and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Ottawa Senators 7-5 in Denver on Monday night.

Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal for Colorado late in the third period, and Mikko Rantanen, Devon Toews and Valeri Nichushkin also scored. Andre Burakovsky had three assists and Darcy Kuemper stopped 15 shots.

For Ottawa, Zach Sanford had three goals for his second career hat trick, Josh Norris and Artem Zub also scored, and Filip Gustavsson had 33 saves.

Brady Tkachuk added two assists for the Senators, who lost defenseman Josh Brown to an injury in the first period. Ottawa was playing its first game since Nov. 14 due

to a COVID-19 outbreak on the team.

Sharks 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT) Alexander Barabanov scored in overtime to give host San Jose a victory over Carolina.

Kevin Labanc also scored for the Sharks, who had lost six of their previous eight games (2-5-1). James Reimer made 22 saves for the win.

Tony DeAngelo collected a goal for the Hurricanes, who lost for the first time in five games and have dropped only three of their 17 dates this season. Antti Raanta stopped 25 shots.

Blue Jackets 7, Sabres 4 Jack Roslovic had two goals and an assist as visiting Columbus beat Buffalo.

Vladislav Gavrikov scored twice and Max Domi had a goal and two assists for the

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrates with the bench after his goal in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Ball Arena on Monday.

Blue Jackets, who have won three of four. Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves.

Tage Thompson scored twice for the Sabres in their third straight loss.

Penguins 3, Jets 1

Danton Heinen scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Tristan Jarry made 30 saves as Pittsburgh beat Winnipeg to sweep a three-game Canadian trip.

Jason Zucker notched the tying goal in the second

period and Jake Guentzel added an empty-netter to extend his goal streak to five games for the Penguins, who began the trip with wins at Montreal and Toronto.

Dominic Toninato scored in the first period and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 33 shots for the Jets, who fell to 7-2-1 at home this season.

Blues 5, Golden Knights 2 Justin Faulk scored one goal and set up another as St. Louis rallied past visiting Vegas.

Ryan O’Reilly, Tyler Bozak, Brandon Saad and Niko Mikkola also scored for the Blues, who erased an early 2-0 deficit to win for just the second time in their last seven games.

David Perron and Vladimir Tarasenko had two assists apiece for the Blues, and goaltender Jordan

Binnington made 32 saves.

Chandler Stephenson and Reilly Smith scored and Robin Lehner stopped 26 shots for the Golden Knights, who lost for just the fourth time in the past 14 games.

Predators 3, Ducks 2 Ryan Johansen and Yakov Trenin each had a goal and an assist for Nashville in a win against visiting Anaheim.

Mikael Granlund also scored and Juuse Saros made 29 saves for the Predators, who ended a two-game losing streak.

Rickard Rakell scored in his first game back from injury, Jamie Drysdale also scored and John Gibson made 32 saves for the Ducks, who have lost two in a row.

Anaheim forward Troy Terry was held scoreless, ending his 16-game point streak.

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MLB is operating under a business as usual idea, though the league knows things could soon get very unusual Matthew Roberson New York Daily News

The prevailing line right now across MLB — a league facing a lockout if a new collective bargaining agreement isn’t signed by Dec. 1 — is that things are business as usual. Everyone involved knows what could be coming, but that’s a bridge they are avoiding until other conditions make it absolutely necessary to cross.

Brian Cashman said despite the lockout lurking over every move this offseason, he has not seen a hesitancy from players or their agents to wait until a new CBA is signed before engaging in contract discussions. While the Yankees GM will not be involved in the labor negotiations (call it “above his pay grade”), he is bullish about the whole situation getting settled.

“You’ve got two really smart sides. One side has a business to run, the other wants to work in the business,” Cashman said last week at a charity event, referring to the owners vs. players struggle that will define the offseason. “I’m optimistic.

They both want the same thing in different ways, so that’s what negotiating is all about.”

For the next ten days, those sides will work toward a new deal to avoid the dreaded lockout.

While the word has a dirty connotation, the reality is that a lockout is probably the necessary move to ensure a season takes place. The man who will provide the most public comments on this topic over the next few months, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, has been in charge of labor since 1998 when Bud Selig hired him as Executive Vice President of Economics and League Affairs.

Manfred has enjoyed relative labor peace for his entire tenure, though getting the 2020 season off the ground was an ordeal that foreshadowed how tense the current negotiations could be. Manfred said at the recent Owners’ Meetings in Chicago that reaching an agreement in any manner possible will take precedence over protecting his already-stained legacy, while calling the focus on 2020 “excessive.”

“The way I think about my job is that I try to come to work every day and do the very best job

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In this photo from March 12, 2020, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman talks on the phone prior to a Grapefruit League spring training game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.

for the owners, our clubs and our fans,” Manfred said on Thursday. “Whatever my legacy turns out to be, it’s going to turn out to be. All I can do is do the very best I can each and every individual day. In this circumstance, I think the best thing for clubs and the fans is to do everything humanly possible to make an agreement.”

If there is no agreement by Dec. 1, which is the expectation, the lockout would accelerate urgency on several fronts. Both sides will want to get it resolved before actual games are at stake, but from the players’ perspective, there will be an urgency to get paid. A lockout puts a freeze on the hot stove (no free agent deals, trades, or player movement can be completed under a lockout), so reaching a deal would mean the money can start

flying again.

That’s definitely what Yankee fans around the world are hoping for, as the thirst for a juicy mega contract is still unquenched each time they refresh Twitter. That feeling will linger and patience will become thinner during a lockout, but Manfred has a message for those fans and their insatiable desire for NBA-style player movement.

“Honestly, I can’t believe there is a single fan in the world who doesn’t understand that an offseason lockout that moves the process forward is different than a labor dispute that costs games,” Manfred said from Chicago.

Before the ominous deadline hits, a handful of impatient players and their agents could put pen to paper to avoid the uncertainty that would

come from a winter of radio silence. Several players have already secured their next contract, particularly across a lucrative pitching market.

Former Met Noah Syndergaard didn’t mention the labor issues as a reason for signing with the Angels so quickly, but he did say the Mets’ lack of organizational clarity or structure during the negotiating period steered him away from a return.

That school of thinking — choosing the comfort of a signed contract over the wait-and-see dance — can easily be applied to lockout fears as well. Those who dislike uncertainty may be more prone to take the money and run. Cashman said that the Yankees are acting as though everything is normal and have seen reciprocal feelings from their potential suitors.

“My impression is that free agents are ready to rock and roll. We’ve made offers and some have signed,” he said, reminding reporters that Joely Rodriguez re-signed with the Yankees in the early days of free agency. “It’s a swift-moving market so far.”

That has not applied to the top of the market yet. All eyes are still on Carlos Correa, Corey Seager, Kris Bryant, Max Scherzer and others that are set for larger bankrolls than Syndergaard or Rodriguez. Teams, and their fans, who have one of those players atop their holiday wish list will be frustrated by each day of a lockout that adds free agent coal to their stocking. That, according to Manfred, is not something that anybody wants.

“I don’t think there is anybody who understands any better than I do, that from the perspective of the fans, that they don’t want a labor dispute,” the commissioner, who is often ridiculed for being out of touch with the common fan, opined. “That’s why our No. 1 priority is to make a deal.”

The clock is ticking, though, which makes the next eight days a pressurized stretch of intrigue.

If some of those big names don’t come off the board by the end of November, there’s a chance they won’t until the end of February, or whenever these fraught and complicated labor disagreements are resolved.

Guard play enables UK to cruise past UAlbany Jerry Tipton Lexington Herald-Leader

A maxim in college basketball holds that good guard play is essential to success.

Kentucky’s 86-61 victory over Albany on Monday night served as testament to that truth.

With Oscar Tshiebwe hobbled by foul trouble for a second straight game, Kentucky rode the guard play of TyTy Washington, Sahvir Wheeler and Kellan Grady to victory.

Washington, Wheeler and Grady combined for 49 points.

Washington, who equaled his season high of 20, scored inside and out. Wheeler, who added 15 points and seven assists (and five turnovers) continued to defy the thought that a 5-foot-9 player cannot continually drive to the basket without getting his shot blocked.

Grady added 14 points.

Kentucky improved to 4-1 even though it committed 17 turnovers.

Turnovers had been an ongoing concern of Albany’s.

After saying Saturday that facing Kentucky was a “massive challenge” for his winless team, Albany Coach Dwayne Killings said, “You’ve got to take care of the ball. You have to value possessions.”

And, he added, “you’ve got to

be super competitive.”.

Albany, which slipped to 0-5, limited its own turnovers. But it wasn’t enough to prevent a second straight Kentucky victory fueled by second-half superiority.

Kentucky was up 37-28 after an imperfect first half.

Rebound domination helped UK take the lead for good 96 seconds into the game. But three assists and nine turnovers prevented UK from establishing a larger lead at the break.

These stats both confirmed and defied expectations.

Kentucky was supposed to dominate the backboards. UK came into the game ranked No. 2 in Division I in rebound margin (plus 19.4).

Meanwhile, Albany was ranked 318th of 350 Division I teams after being outrebounded by an average of 6.5 rebounds a game.

Speaking of rebounding, Tshiebwe started out seemingly determined to make amends from his foul-plagued performance against Ohio on Friday.

He had four points and four rebounds with 17:34 left in the first half. He ultimately posted his fourth double-double (12 points and 14 rebounds) in five games.

But foul trouble arose again.

Longtime reliever Doug Jones dies at 64 after COVID battle Field Level Media

Doug Jones, who shined as a relief pitcher during a 16-season career and notched 303 career saves, died at age 64.

The Cleveland Guardians announced Jones’ passing Monday.

“We are saddened by the loss of one of our (organization’s) all-time greats, Doug Jones,” the team stated.

Fellow former big-league pitcher Greg Swindell said Jones died of complications from COVID-19.

“Sad to tweet, that a long time friend, teammate, husband father grandfather and one (heck) of a pitcher Doug Jones has passed from complications from COVID,” Swindell wrote on his Twitter account. “RIP JONSEY. Please keep the family in your prayers.”

Jones went 69-79 with a 3.30 ERA in 846 career games (four starts) with seven organizations, including the thenCleveland Indians, Houston Astros, Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics. He also had short stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles.

The pitcher from Indiana earned the moniker “Mild Thing” for his terrific changeup, and he made five All-Star teams.

His 129 saves with Cleveland ranks third in franchise history.

Jones also tallied 62 saves for the Astros, 49 saves for the Brewers and 27 saves for the Phillies. He had 22 saves for the Orioles, 12 saves for the Athletics and two saves for the Cubs, and he is one of 31 pitchers in history to post 300-plus saves.

Tshiebwe picked up his first at the 16:49 mark when trying to get an offensive rebound.

Perhaps wanting to avoid a second quick foul, UK Coach John Calipari replaced Tshiebwe with freshman Daimion Collins. But Collins was ineffective, which led to Tshiebwe returning at the 14:54 mark.

A second foul -- this time a charge as he tried to make a post move — came with 4:48 to go before the break.

Tshiebwe finished the half with six points and nine rebounds.

An 10-0 run gave Kentucky a 25-14 lead with 8:33 left.

A drive by Sahvir Wheeler capped the run.

But the half was not a joyride.

Kellan Grady went to the bench after he left Albany’s best three-point shooter, Matt Cerruti, who capitalized by hitting a three.

Later, De’Vondre Perry, perhaps Albany’s best allaround player, drove by freshman Bryce Hopkins and easily dunked when no defender

rotated to contest the drive.

Turnovers were a surprise in the half. UK had nine.

Meanwhile, Albany had only four. The Great Danes came into the game averaging 16.5 turnovers a game.

The opening minutes of the second half suggested more problems for Kentucky.

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Meechie Johnson Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left to lift Ohio State to a 79-76 win over No. 21 Seton Hall in the Fort Myers (Fla.) Tip-Off on Monday.

The freshman guard was five feet behind the line for the Buckeyes (4-1) when he launched the shot after Jamir Harris’ steal and layup with 14 seconds left drew Seton Hall (3-1) even at 76. Seton Hall had a final chance, but a 3-point attempt by Tyrese Samuel from near midcourt was off-target.

E.J. Liddell led the Buckeyes with 28 points, Justin Ahrens had 17 and Kyle Young 12. Johnson scored eight points. Jared Rhoden scored a career-high 29 points for Seton Hall and Bryce Aiken added 16.

Ohio State will meet No. 23 Florida in the final on Wednesday. The Pirates will oppose California in the consolation game.

No. 1 Gonzaga 107, Central Michigan 54 Chet Holmgren scored 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting in just 20 minutes of play to help the top-ranked Bulldogs roll past the Chippewas in the Good Sam Empire Classic in Las MATT PENDLETON/USA TODAY Vegas.

Nolan Hickman tallied 16 points and Ju- Ohio State Buckeyes guard Meechie Johnson Jr. (0) celebrates after scoring during the second half lian Strawther 15 for Gonzaga (5-0), which against the Seton Hall Pirates at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on Monday. led by as many as 55. Next up for the Bulldogs Paolo Banchero’s 28 points and Wendell Bulldogs in a first-round game at the Maui is a matchup with No. 2 UCLA on Tuesday.

Moore Jr.’s 22 points propelled the Blue Dev- Invitational in Las Vegas.

Harrison Henderson scored 11 points to ils past the Bulldogs in Durham, N.C. Houston plays Wisconsin, a 69-58 winpace Central Michigan (1-3), which made The game was marred by a scary incident ner over Texas A&M in the first quarterfinal, 30.4 percent of its shots. involving Citadel coach Duggar Baucom, on Tuesday in one of the tournament’s two No. 2 UCLA 75, who fell to the floor shortly after tipoff. Sev- semifinals.

Bellarmine 62 The Cougars (4-0) never trailed, building a eral people rushed to Baucom, who was later Peyton Watson scored 19 points off the helped out of the gym by medical personnel 17-0 lead that became a 23-point advantage bench and keyed runs in both the first and and transported to Duke University Hospi- just before halftime. Jair Bolden led the Bullsecond half as the Bruins held off the Knights tal. dogs (3-2) with 16 points. in Las Vegas.

Duke (6-0) got 14 points from Mark WilNo. 13 Arkansas 72, David Singleton and Johnny Juzang each liams, 11 from Trevor Keels and 10 from JerKansas State 64 had 13 points for UCLA (5-0).

Five players scored in double figures for emy Roach. Hayden Brown and Brent Davis Bellarmine (0-5) pulled within 10 points both poured in 19 points and Stephen Clark the Razorbacks, who established an 18-point in the closing minutes behind clutch baskets had 16 points for Citadel (3-2). halftime lead and then held off the Wildcats from Dylan Penn, who scored 19 points, and in the Hall of Fame Classic semifinals in KanNo. 12 Houston 70, Alec Pfriem, who accounted for all eight of Butler 52 sas City, Mo. the team’s bench points.

Fabian White Jr. scored 21 points and KyConnor Vanover and Chris Lykes each ler Edwards added 10 as the Cougars blasted paced Arkansas (4-0) with 14 points, comNo. 5 Duke 107, out of the gate and strolled to a win over the bining to go 18 of 19 from the foul line.

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Selton Miguel and Nijel Pack each scored 14 points for Kansas State (2-1).

Cincinnati 71, No. 14 Illinois 51 Jeremiah Davenport canned four 3-pointers Monday night and scored 19 points as the Bearcats overcame an early 15-point deficit to pound the Illini in the Hall of Fame Classic semifinals at Kansas City, Mo. Mike Saunders added a game-high 20 on just six shots for the Bearcats (5-0), going 9 of 10 at the foul line. Cincinnati advanced to Tuesday night’s final against No. 13 Arkansas.

Kofi Cockburn scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds in his first game of the season for Illinois (2-2). The Fighting Illini will face Kansas State in the consolation game.

No. 23 Florida 80, Cal 60 Colin Castleton produced game-high totals with 16 points and eight rebounds, helping the Gators open the Fort Myers (Fla.) TipOff Beach Division with an 80-60 romp over the Golden Bears.

Tyree Appleby backed Castleton with 15 points for Florida (4-0). Myreon Jones scored 13, and Phlandrous Fleming Jr. had 11.

Jordan Shephard had a team-high 15 points for Cal (2-3), which had won two in a row after two season-opening defeats.

No. 24 USC 98, Dixie State 71 Boogie Ellis scored 19 points and junior Max Agbonkpolo added a career-high 17 as the Trojans remained perfect on the season with a victory over the Trailblazers in Los Angeles.

Isaiah Mobley had 14 points for USC (40), which was back home after a successful road trip to Temple and Florida Gulf Coast last week. Ethan Anderson had 13 points for the Trojans.

Cameron Gooden and Frank Staine each had 17 points for Dixie State (1-4), which was playing its third consecutive game in the Los Angeles area, all defeats.

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Medication puts a damper on patient’s love life Dear Abby, I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression for decades, but I’m finally on a medication that works for me. I’m in my 40s and feel emotionally stable for the first time in my adult life. When I started the medication, I was in a bad DEAR ABBY place, but after a few months I broke up with my partner and began focusing on my career.

It has been a couple of years now, and I have no sex drive at all. I have been feeling the desire to start dating again, but even if I meet someone, I doubt my libido will return while I’m on this medication, which would be unfair to the other person. I’m afraid my choice is between future relationships and my mental health. My doctor offered to add another drug that might help, but it took so long to find something that works, I don’t want to start experimenting again. Can you offer any advice?

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I am pleased to know that after so much trial and error you’ve finally found a medication that has allowed you to get your life back. I urge you to listen to your doctor. If your physician thinks there is something that might help, give it a try. If it disrupts the strides you have made, you can always stop. But please don’t deprive yourself of the opportunity to live a fuller life.

Dear Abby, I am engaged to “George,” a wonderful man who has adult children. He and his ex went through a bitter divorce several years ago. His children mainly blame him, but he still tries to maintain relationships with them.

The younger two seem to have accepted it over time. His oldest daughter, however, is very close to her mother and still bitter. She’s getting married and has expressed to him that she doesn’t want him to bring any guests.

George and I have been living together for

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In plain English. Ask George how he feels about being expected to go unaccompanied to his daughter’s wedding in light of the fact he has been cohabiting with you for a year.

(Is he expected to participate?) When you do, point out to your fiance that if his daughter is allowed to dictate this, it will be only the beginning, because there will be other milestones from which you are also excluded.

Dear Readers: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and no Thanksgiving would be complete without my sharing the traditional prayer penned by my dear late mother: Oh, Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry.

We thank Thee for health and remember the sick.

We thank Thee for friends and remember the friendless.

We thank Thee for freedom and remember the enslaved.

May these remembrances stir us to service, That Thy gifts to us may be used for others.

Amen.

Have a happy and safe celebration, everyone! — Love, Abby

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By Stella Wilder Born today, you have a great deal of talent, and a colorful, memorable personality — but that combination isn’t always going to serve you well, for you may at times be quite difficult to work with or collaborate with on any level.

You are keenly insightful and highly intelligent, and you like to find opportunities to let other people know just how insightful and intelligent you are — and that, frankly, can rub people the wrong way. You don’t have to tell them you are these things when you demonstrate both liberally, day in and day out.

You can be quite opinionated and outspoken, and your views are not always shared with those around you — and, in fact, they may at times be downright unpopular. That means little to you, however, for whatever you believe, you believe to be the truth, and you will maintain those beliefs faithfully, regardless of any criticism you receive.

Also born on this date are: Katherine Heigl, actress; William F. Buckley Jr., writer, columnist, TV host; Scott Joplin, ragtime composer; Colin Hanks, actor; Zachary Taylor, 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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — You must work hard to maintain momentum today, or you’ll find yourself slipping further and further back in the pack. You want to win!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You want to deal in nothing but what you can prove today; steer clear of rumor, innuendo and outright falsehoods — they are everywhere.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Your ability

to see through someone’s attempts to fool you in some way will allow you to avoid falling into a dangerous trap.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You can follow the rules today and still find room to improvise — just a bit. The moments that really count are those that surprise you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Now is not the time to promote a false idea of who you are or what you can do. You must deal honestly with those who are “vetting” you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Your involvement in a shadow project can make all the difference today; before long, your work may finally be thrust into the spotlight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You will want to save money today — but there is still something upon which you want to splurge. How will you reconcile these conflicting desires?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You may not appreciate being bombarded with questions today, but you’ll surely benefit from trying to answer them clearly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You may be ready to step aside and let someone take charge for a while. Ask yourself if you’re really getting all you want out of your work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You may be tempted to bend the rules a bit today, but know that someone will be looking over your shoulder.

You can take this only so far!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You’re likely to enjoy one single opportunity to prove your point today, but if you miss it, you’re likely to be in hot water for a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Someone is likely to recognize you as an authority of sorts today on a topic that does not often land front and center. Do your thing.

Dark Side of the Horse

Daily Maze

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BETTER WEST THAN EAST North-South vulnerable, South deals NORTH ♠ A 10 7 6 ♥ QJ3 ♦ AQ742 ♣8 WEST EAST ♠J9843 ♠ Void ♥ K 10 6 2 ♥ 98754 ♦ 85 ♦ J63 ♣J7 ♣ A Q 10 9 2 SOUTH ♠KQ52 ♥A ♦ K 10 9 ♣K6543 WEST Pass Pass

NORTH 1♦ 4♠

EAST Pass All pass

Opening lead: Eight of ♦ A straightforward auction to a solid contract.

This would be an easy one if the trumps split normally. The opening diamond lead went to

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The bidding:

SOUTH 1♣ 1♠

East’s jack and South’s king. South immediately cashed the king of spades, getting the bad news.

“If somebody has to have all five trumps,” thought South, “better West than East.”

South continued by cashing the ace of hearts and leading a diamond. South didn’t mind if West ruffed this diamond, as that would help South get to 10 tricks. West followed suit, however, so South won with dummy’s ace, ruffed a heart with the two of spades, and led another diamond.

West did ruff this time and then led the king of hearts. South smartly ruffed this with the queen of spades and led his remaining spade to dummy’s 10. He cashed the ace of spades, leaving West with the jack and dummy with the seven, and started running dummy’s diamonds.

West could ruff whenever he liked, but the defense could only score one club trick to go with West’s two trump tricks and South made his contract. Nicely played!

Bad trump splits are inevitable from time to time. When it happens to you, stay calm. There is often a way to handle the bad split with careful play.

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Wizard of Id

Crossword Puzzle

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20 Minnelli & others 21 Fend off 22 Deliver a speech 24 “He Ain’t Heavy, __ My Brother” 25 Crab Louie & coleslaw 27 Complete failure 30 Each 31 Beside the __; irrelevant 33 Actor Holbrook 35 “Ain’t gonna happen” 36 Tally up 37 Exposed 38 “…__ the season to be jolly…”

39 Stops 40 Shoe bottoms 41 Energetic person 43 Berates 44 Dined 45 At __; being risked 46 White adhesive 49 Lobster recipe verb 51 “This Is Us” network 54 Like finger pointers 56 No longer youthful 57 Blacken 58 Do the honors on Thanksgiving 59 Coral & Caribbean 60 Actress Daly 61 Cornered 62 Flood refuge DOWN 1 Epoxy 2 Sleep disorder

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3 Hang-__; emotional problems 4 Daily routines 5 Astound 6 __ Marie Presley 7 BPOE folks 8 Observe 9 Convent superior 10 Envelop 11 Irritate 12 Holler 13 Fish-and-chips fish, often 18 Special goody 20 “__ and the Tramp” 23 Steak orderer’s request 24 Insinuate 25 Heaven-__; providential 26 Stay away from 27 Swim __; diver’s flippers 28 Boxer vying for the title 29 Rowed 31 Explorer Marco 32 Umpire’s cry 34 __ than; < 36 Arrived

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Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

Non Sequitur

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37 Word attached to worm or mark 39 Finds odious 40 Con game 42 Sierra Club’s focus 43 Didn’t go anywhere 45 Work as a waiter 46 Treaty

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47 Sore 48 CT or MRI 49 Asterisk 50 __ off; left quickly 52 Bird’s bill 53 Safe investments, for short 55 “Hamlet” division 56 As fresh __ daisy

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