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9/11 Foundation Makes a Run at Providing Mortgage Free Homes to all Fallen and Severely injured Vets and First Responders
Photo by Patrick Emerson Stephen Siller lived life a life of full purpose,, and it didn’t surprise his brothers when he opted out of a family golf outing on September 11, 2001. The call coming in, Stephen refused to let a closed Brooklyn Battery Tunnel impede his flight to ground zero either. The 34 year old firefighter strapped on his heavy gear and huffed his way to the rescue efforts. Unfortunately, Siller did not survive the day. Nonetheless, very little time passed before his family realized that they needed to honor Stephen’s memory. So by December, his six brothers and sisters got 501(c) designation for Tunnels to Towers and aimed to provide mortgage free homes for severely injured vets and families of fallen soldiers and first responders. But an appropriate signature event was needed, and the typical run or golf outing would not do, according to Stephen’s brother and Chairman/CEO Frank Siller.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Serve
John Jay Puts up Ten in Quarterfinal Victory over Briarcliff
John Jay Video Briarcliff Slideshow After coming one batter short of a perfect game last week, Nick Fassert took the mound for the quarterfinal round versus Briarcliff and got into a little jam in the first inning. A one out single and a walk looked like a run when James Mulligan slapped a liner to the right side. But Nick Russo had the snare for the double play, and four batters later, the first baseman was at the plate to set the tone for the rest of the game
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Steps up with 15-7 Win over Minisink Valley
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below Video On Friday May 3, John Jay had a few different looks when they took on Minisink Valley at Contest Field. Jojo Degl was out due to injury and simply had Coach Jess McDonough staying on point. “We can’t control when somebody gets hurt. We can only control how we respond,” she said. And then it was just a matter of how well the message sunk in.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Powers through League Meet at Brewster
Please see subscribe, pledge and tip buttons below On Wednesday May 1, Brewster High School hosted the second day of the league meet and Helena Schembri didn’t hold back her weariness after taking second in the 800 meter. “My legs at the end were like Jello,” said the sophomore. But the just desserts definitely belonged to the John Jay multi-talent.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Lacrosse Defeats Greeley 8-5
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons below Boys Lacrosse v Somers On Tuesday April 30, Somers traveled to Horace Greeley, and a 5-5 fourth quarter drew praise from Tusker Coach Deb Daly. “It was a great game by both teams,” she said. But only one team went home a winner, and three straight goals were the deciding factor.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Carmel
Video On Monday April 29, John Jay traveled to Carmel, and the teams found themselves in a pitcher’s duel. Nick Fassert and Brian McGrory locking horns and canines, the decision came down to the wire and did not disappoint.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Wolves Hold Jay Fest Over Greeley
Video Jay Fest had the boys lacrosse team right in the middle of the annual celebration with the 12 O’Clock game at Contest Field. Horace Greeley the serving, the Wolves jumped out to an 8-2 first half lead. But Quakers refused to be cooked, and John Jay seemed to oblige. “We came out of the half a little nonchalant,” said Andrew Kiefer, and the score closing to 9-6, a reset was needed.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Tennis Falls 4-3 to Yorktown
On Friday April 26, Somers Tennis traveled to Yorktown and got themselves involved in a tight one. A 3-3 match with all the others finished, the doubles affair had both squads hanging on every point. “It was kind of exciting,” said John Raducany, and while going the limit, the match did have to eventually determine a winner.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls 17-10 to Mahopac
On Tuesday April 23, John Jay celebrated their Passover day off on the baseball diamond, but did not get an even playing field versus visiting Mahopac. The continuation of last week’s game, the Wolves already trailed 6-0, and the deficit made the matchup an uphill climb all afternoon.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Wins Senior Night with 6-2 Victory over Pelham
Senior Night Photos On Wednesday April 24, John Jay hosted Pelham for senior night, and the rain and overcast weather passing by returned the just right front for Emma Klares. “It was nice that the sun came out,” said the senior. “We put the posters out, and it felt like senior night.” Holding up her end in the circle, the starter was still happy to share the spotlight with the kids in the 6-2 victory.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Softball Falls 7-3 to Ardsley
Video On Tuesday April 16, Somers faced Ardsley, and despite the 7-3 score, the Tusker home game showcased two very good pitching performances. Unfortunately, three unearned runs in the third inflated the pitching line, and Somers was on the short end.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
