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Basketball scout Tom Konchalski was popular among those who came across him during his almost 40 years evaluating high school basketball talent. Barry ‘Slice’ Rohrssen, second from right, developed a close friendship of 45 years with Konchalski, who passed away from prostate cancer in February 2021. Rohrssen, a Riverdale resident, witnessed Konchalski’s posthumous recognition as the 2023 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award on Aug. 12 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Forged by hoops, faith never strays from coach’ 'Slice' Rohrssen's heart
Just before Tom Konchalski had passed away in February 2021 at 74, Barry “Slice” Rohrssen ensured he was there for his confidant of over 45 years. His heart ached and emotions swarmed, but he also felt something deeper tugging away. He wanted a permanent reminder of Konchalski. More specifically, he wanted a foundation named for his friend. more
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Manhattan College men’s soccer is led by three preseason All-MAAC picks with Nassim Akki, Gunnar Studenhofft, and Henry Hamilton. Joining them are 13 new faces who will look to improve on the team’s semifinal finish in the 2022 MAAC Tournament. 
Manhattan College men’s soccer picked third in preseason poll
For the entire offseason, the Manhattan College men’s soccer team has thought about their loss to Iona in the semifinals of the MAAC Tournament. On Aug. 24, the page flips to the 2023 season with a road matchup at Holy Cross. more
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When it comes to legacy admissions, Manhattan College claims it does not have an official policy for putting alumni children or relatives above others applying to the Lasallian school.
Legacy admissions targeted in state colleges
Does family history matter when it comes to education? Knowing the right people is a privilege, especially in some elite schools. And it takes a spot away from someone else, which can change the trajectory of their lives. more
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A delivery driver ignores the signs as he zips up and down the no mopes path on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Over the past month, the sign had been mysteriously removed.
‘No moped’ sign is no more near Manhattan College, Waldo Gardens
A “no moped” sign that comforted some Riverdale residents who usually walk down a path was removed without explanation. Its removal was such a mystery that the city transportation department did not even know about. more
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Irma Garcia was left without an athletics home after her previous employer, St. Francis College, eliminated its NCAA Division I athletics teams following the 2022-23 school year. But Manhattan College made her an offer she could not refuse, as well as chance to return to the role of athletics director, which she served in at St. Francis since 2007.
Changing of Manhattan College AD guard centers on Irma Garcia
It has been a whirlwind of a couple months for Irma Garcia. Now that the dust has finally settled, it is time to go to work at Manhattan College as the school’s interim athletics director. more
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Brendan Krebs, goalie for the Whipsnakes of the travel Premier Lacrosse League.
Remember Brendan Krebs: A walking highlight reel in pro lacrosse
It started with a Texas rodeo that has continued in and out of the Mile High City of Colorado. The next stop is Seattle for Brendan Krebs’ budding Premier Lacrosse League career. That’s par for the course in a traveling league where there are no home teams. more
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Manhattan, Lehman, Mount St. Vincent colleges named Hispanic-serving institutions
The U.S. education department has named Manhattan College, Lehman College and the College of Mount St. Vincent as “Hispanic Serving Institutions”. more
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Founded in 1927, Van Cortlandt Jewish Center was originally housed in a single room and eventually moved into 3880 Sedgwick Ave. Meanwhile, it is on the market and its two tenants will need to find another place to call home.
Van Cortlandt Jewish Center fate is once again in limbo
The building that houses the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, a modern Orthodox synagogue in Van Cortlandt Village, is on the market, according to its board chair Jack Kleinfeld. more
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Manhattan College has no need to keep the former 400-bed dormitory Overlook Manor as they have enhanced and modernized their other on-campus housing units.
What’s happening at Overlook Manor on Manhattan College campus?
Mark your calendar in September. That’s when its residents and electeds expect to get some answers about Overlook Manor. more
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June Henry is a rising third grader at P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen with an ability to outrace most kids in her age group. Henry capitalized in her first appearance on the national stage by taking sixth place in the Under-8 Girls Division for the 800-meter race at the 2023 AAU Junior Olympics on Aug. 2. The pre- and post-race process included flying to Des Moines, Iowa, and back to New York in an unforgettable 24 hours.
Eight-year-old Riverdale runner June Henry’s national trek just another stroll in the park
The top young running stars around the country descended on Des Moines, Iowa, for the 2023 AAU Junior Olympics July 29-Aug. 5. For 8-year-old June Henry, one of Riverdale’s own, the stars aligned for a sixth-place finish in the 800-meter Under-8 event. more
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