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Vol. 115, No. 50
September 16 – 22, 2020
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Port Washington School Sports Postponed BY LUCAS MILGRIM
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n Monday, Aug. 24, Governor Andrew Cuomo made his long-awaited statement regarding the status of high school sports for the 2020-21 school year. He announced that “low-risk sports” such as soccer, field hockey and tennis, can begin practice and play on Sept. 21, no matter what region of the state they were located in. “High-risk sports” including football, ice hockey and wrestling, would be able to practice beginning on Sept. 21, but will not be allowed to play games until further notice. Student athletes were thrilled, as they thought now there would be no stopping their sports seasons. However, the Superintendent’s Board of Section VIII, represented by a group of seven district superintendents, had a conference to examine the safest possible options for Nassau County, in regards to the Governor’s announcement. They quickly, and unanimously, decided that starting sports for their schools in September was not a viable option during the ongoing pandemic. See page 4
New Building? Residents in uproar over conceptual plans for new Port Police Department (See page 3)
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The Port Washington Police District is located at 500 Port Washington Blvd. (Photo courtesy of the PWPD)
Port Library scholars head to summer camp
(See page 10)
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