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HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. - Are you struggling to motivate yourself and go that extra mile? 

Student-athletes in Halston Media’s coverage area—John Jay, Lakeland, Mahopac, North Salem, Somers and Yorktown—have created a playlist of songs to pump you up.

We reached out to dozens of student-athletes, who each shared a song that gives them extra inspiration either during a ...

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Non-perishable food and other essential items were collected last week by North Salem’s Athletic Department and Booster Club to distribute to the community’s most vulnerable populations.

The drop-off event ran from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the North Salem Ambulance Corps building on Daniel Road.

“Our spring sports season may be canceled, but ...

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – North Salem senior Cole Jeffery has played for four years on the varsity lacrosse team, the last two as captain. The senior leader is keeping his spirits high despite the canceled season.

“I’m happy to say this is the first season that North Salem lacrosse has gone undefeated!” Jeffery said, jokingly.

How are you getting through this period of ...

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Dave Dubbioso’s involvement in youth sports began like many other parents.

One of his two daughters picked up softball at a young age; he coached her through her little league years; traveled with her to clinics; and watched her play in high school.

“I got hooked on it with her,” Dubbioso said. “Just growing up on it with her and her drive ...

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Amanda Marano’s primary sports are basketball (winter) and softball (spring), but the North Salem senior has played four different fall sports: soccer, field hockey, tennis and volleyball.

A leader on any playing surface, Marano has captained her field-hockey, basketball and softball teams. She was won MVP, MIP and All-League awards.

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NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Michael Puletz has played on the North Salem varsity baseball team for four years. As a freshman, he was part of the starting lineup for the 2017 state championship team. He was named All-Section as a junior. He is one of the three senior captains for the 2020 team.

How are you getting through this period of social distancing? What are you doing to keep busy?

I ...

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Athletes are taught to play until they hear a whistle.

Faced with insurmountable odds, many senior high-school students have remained optimistic about their chances of getting on the field at least one more time.

But Gov. Andrew Cuomo finally blew the whistle on Friday afternoon, announcing that schools statewide are closing for the remainder of the year, erasing ...

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Senior Kayla DeModna is a member of the North Salem field hockey and girls lacrosse teams. She played soccer until her sophomore year, when she developed a newfound love for field hockey, which was sparked by her younger sisters, Krista and Kaitlyn, her parents, and her coach, Jennifer Frohman.

How are you getting through this period of social distancing? What are you ...