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== 150 people ain’t gonna help the convention industry much. == It won’t help the giant convention operations in Chicago. But there are lots of smaller meetings / conventions that occur around the state. For everyone else, a cap of 100 - 250 or some number in there would be a big deal. I’m oversimplifying my thoughts, but I’m pretty much at “let’s open up everything at 50% and keep the mask mandate.” Our positivity rates are so low, that if we keep using common sense, everything w...

In the past few years, there has always been a significant snowstorm around the second or third week of March.

In the past few years, there has always been a significant snowstorm around the second or third week of March.

Copy Link The recent passing of Henry Aaron resulted in a wide-scale exploration and celebration of his legendary baseball career. These historical deep dives have led to a greater awareness of and appreciation for those who influenced who him along the way. Ben Geraghty, whom Aaron once said was "the greatest manager The recent passing of Henry Aaron resulted in a wide-scale exploration and celebration of his legendary baseball career. These historical deep dives have led to a greater awarenes...

Hudson Reporter An Homage to Hammerin’ Hank Ben Geraghtys life was consumed by baseball and developing young players   2 / 2    2 / 2  ❯ This memoir, a tribute to two men who defied the color barrier in baseball, Hank Aaron and Jersey City native Ben Geraghty, was written by Michael Geraghty I remember back in middle school I had the opportunity to bring in something very valuable to me for “Show and Tell.” I decided to bring Hank Aaron’s autobiography, I Had a...

Hudson County View Hank Aaron and Ben Geraghty. Photo via irishbaseball.org. Dear Editor, I remember back in middle school I had the opportunity to bring in something very valuable to me for “Show and Tell.” I decided to bring Hank Aaron’s autobiography, “I Had a Hammer.” You see, my family had a special connection to this baseball great. My great uncle had the pleasure of managing him while he was a player on the Sally League Team, Jacksonville Braves. Ben Geraghty was li...

Copy Link Phil Niekro, 300-game winner and Hall of Famer, passed away on Dec. 26 at the age of 81. He was the best knuckleball pitcher in baseball history. Niekro, often referred to by his knuckleball-referencing nickname of Knucksie, spent 24 seasons (1964 through 1987) in the Major Leagues and pitched until Phil Niekro, 300-game winner and Hall of Famer, passed away on Dec. 26 at the age of 81. He was the best knuckleball pitcher in baseball history. Niekro, often refe...