Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: 'Lower Risk' NY HS Sports Can Practice, Play Within Region Only, Cuomo Announces COVID-19: 'Lower Risk' NY HS Sports Can Practice, Play Within Region Only, Cuomo Announces COVID-19: 'Lower Risk' NY HS Sports Can Practice, Play Within Region Only, Cuomo Announces
Covid-19: 'Lower Risk' NY HS Sports Can Practice, Play Within Region Only, Cuomo Announces New York high school sports deemed as “low risk” have been given the green light to begin play next month, though higher-risk sports with full physical contact may only continue to practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Aug. 24, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that lower-risk sports such as tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey, and swimming in all regions may continue to practice and start play beginning on Monday, Sept. 21. However, when games begin, Cuomo said that there will be no travel practice or play permitted outside of a school’s region unti…

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by Zak Failla
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morris Catholic Native John Aliprandi, 23, Was 'Down To Earth With Big Heart' Morris Catholic Native John Aliprandi, 23, Was 'Down To Earth With Big Heart' Morris Catholic Native John Aliprandi, 23, Was 'Down To Earth With Big Heart'
Morris Catholic Native John Aliprandi, 23, Was 'Down To Earth With Big Heart' Those who knew John Aliprandi are remembering him for being down to earth and big-hearted. The Morris County native died June 23. He was 23 years old. John attended and participated in athletics at Morris Catholic, excelling in football, lacrosse and wrestling, his obituary says. He earned the nickname “Goose” and was known to spend numerous hours in the gym. John also enjoyed listening to electronic dance music and had worked as a plumber’s assistant at KB Plumbing, which was owned by his former football coach. “As we try and mend our broken hearts, we remember all the many blessings Joh…

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by Valerie Musson
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday
Pedro Pacheco, Case Worker For Mental Health of America in Beacon, Dies On His 40th Birthday Pedro Luis Pacheco, a longtime Beacon resident,  died after a long illness on his birthday on Monday, July 1 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 40 years old. He was born on July 1, 1979 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Evelyn Cruz of Beacon and the late Ramon Luis Pacheco. Pedro graduated from high school and received an associate’s degree. He was a caseworker for Mental Health of America in Beacon before his illness. According to his obituary, Pedro was a loving son, brother, uncle and cousin. He was a great friend to many and always willing to help. He was a big fan of wre…

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by Daily Voice
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Saddle Brook HS Wrestler Headed To Nation's Top Junior College Program Saddle Brook HS Wrestler Headed To Nation's Top Junior College Program Saddle Brook HS Wrestler Headed To Nation's Top Junior College Program
Saddle Brook HS Wrestler Headed To Nation's Top Junior College Program Saddle Brook High School senior Dean Setticase this past week signed a commitment letter to attend and wrestle at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, which has the No. 1 junior college program in the country. Clackamas this past season won the team national championship and had nine of their 10 wrestlers capture All-American honors. Setticase, who'll attend Clackamas on a full wrestling scholarship, had 52 wins and only three losses for the SBHS Falcons his senior year. He finished first in the MAWA Eastern Nationals, third at the New Jersey State wrestling tournament and 4th place…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paramus, NJ
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Never Back Down: Alex Sebahie Foundation Will Help NJ Wrestlers In Need Never Back Down: Alex Sebahie Foundation Will Help NJ Wrestlers In Need Never Back Down: Alex Sebahie Foundation Will Help NJ Wrestlers In Need
Never Back Down: Alex Sebahie Foundation Will Help NJ Wrestlers In Need Alex Sebahie was born a leader and a giver. The star Paramus wrestler would have given the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He raised thousands of dollars for local and national organizations and in his spare time, he enjoyed mentoring younger grapplers. Although the 21-year-old died when his car went off the Garden State Parkway hitting a utility pole New Years Day, his name lives on through Never Back Down: The Alex Sebahie Foundation. The nonprofit organization will raise money to help New Jersey wrestlers and teams in need, covering costs of registration, tournaments, camps and e…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
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Funeral Arrangements Set For Paramus Wrestler Alex Sebahie Funeral Arrangements Set For Paramus Wrestler Alex Sebahie Funeral Arrangements Set For Paramus Wrestler Alex Sebahie
Funeral Arrangements Set For Paramus Wrestler Alex Sebahie Arrangements for 21-year-old Alex Sebahie of Paramus have been finalized. The standout wrestler, who was remembered as a fierce competitor and great friend, died after his car went off the Garden State Parkway hitting a utility pole early New Year's Day. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Paramus. A funeral service will be Monday at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of the Visitation on N. Fairview Avenue, with interment to follow at Arlington Cemetery in Kearny. More than $17,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe to aid the family as of Wednesday afternoon. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Rivertowns, NY
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Ready For Next Level: Irvington HS Athletes Celebrate College Commitments Ready For Next Level: Irvington HS Athletes Celebrate College Commitments Ready For Next Level: Irvington HS Athletes Celebrate College Commitments
Ready For Next Level: Irvington HS Athletes Celebrate College Commitments Some of Irvington’s finest athletes are set to take their talents to the next level after announcing their intentions to play ball in college next fall. Flanked by friends, family members, teammates and coaches during a ceremony this week, nine Irvington High School seniors announced their commitments to play sports at colleges across the country The nine athletes join fellow seniors Jena Bishop, who have already committed to playing lacrosse at Guilford College, as well as Zoe Maxwell, who will play soccer at Brown University, and Olivia Valdes, who will play lacrosse at Merrimack College…

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by Zak Failla
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Fit Cops: Wood-Ridge Patrolman Works Midnight Shifts To Coach HS Wrestling Fit Cops: Wood-Ridge Patrolman Works Midnight Shifts To Coach HS Wrestling Fit Cops: Wood-Ridge Patrolman Works Midnight Shifts To Coach HS Wrestling
Fit Cops: Wood-Ridge Patrolman Works Midnight Shifts To Coach HS Wrestling Sacrificing sleep and a social life for four months of the year doesn't bother Wood-Ridge Police Officer Timothy Janz. Wrestling is his passion and he'd give up just about anything to help others looking to follow a similar path. The officer opts for midnight shifts from November through March so he can continue as the assistant wrestling coach at Wood-Ridge High School. "I love the sport and being able to coach and represent the town I grew up in and team I once wrestled for is very gratifying," said Janz, 30. "Plus, the kids love knowing that I have more than 20 years exp…

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by Cecilia Levine