The Greenwich Journal and Salem Press

11/25/2025

The long list of Greenwich Journal personnel -- by Culver Tefft. Read it here: https://open.substack.com/pub/journalpress/p/the-long-list-of-journal-editors

11/24/2025

Our Monday newsletter opens at 6 a.m. with a very special piece on perhaps Greenwich's most historic family by Marie Grimmke. Read it here after 6 a.m. (you can register now for free email alerts): https://open.substack.com/pub/journalpress/p/chet-and-molly-arthur-greenwich-siblings

11/22/2025

We’ll start streaming the tractor parade as it hits our part of Main Street, in about an hour. Streets are packed from the Circle into the Village.

UPDATE: The parade hasn’t hit our part of Main Street yet as of 6:45. Will start the stream when it arrives on fb.com/journalpress.

11/22/2025

Greenwich football has advanced to the Class D final four after a commanding 51-6 victory over Moriah. The Witches wasted no time, scoring three touchdowns in their first five plays to establish a 20-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Quarterback Ryan Ingber earned the title of offensive player of the game, while his teammate Lanston Hall was recognized as the defensive player of the game. Greenwich will learn their next opponent tomorrow, as Burke Catholic faces Tuckahoe. Tioga and Newfane are also moving on in the tournament. Greenwich’s next challenge is set for Friday at 3 PM in Middletown.

In the first quarter, Ingber connected with Mullen for a 49-yard pass (PAT blocked), followed by a 47-yard pass to Bentley (PAT good), and then again to Mullen for another 49-yard touchdown (PAT good). In the second quarter, Ingber scored on a 10-yard run (PAT good), and Weber added a 10-yard run with a successful 2-point conversion pass from Ingber to Jamieson. The third quarter saw Jamieson rushing for a 4-yard touchdown, followed by a 2-point conversion run by Bentley. Moriah managed to score in the fourth quarter with a 10-yard pass (conversion failed), but Weber responded with a 6-yard run, and Jameson added a 2-point conversion run to seal the game.

Rushing stats included Ingber with 7 carries for 83 yards and 1 touchdown, Weber with 12 carries for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns, Bentley with 5 carries for 43 yards, Cronin with 1 carry for 5 yards, and Jameson with 2 carries for 14 yards and 1 touchdown. In the passing game, Ingber completed 4 of 6 attempts for 162 yards and 3 touchdowns, with Mullen leading the receiving corps with 2 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns, Bentley catching 1 pass for 47 yards and 1 touchdown, and Cronin with 1 catch for 7 yards. —DAN PEMRICK PHOTOS

11/21/2025

Congrats to the Greenwich football team for winning 51-6 today against Moriah played at Colonie High School in the state Class D quarterfinals. More Dan Pemrick photos to come.

11/15/2025

Sam Dixson finished 70th in the Class D New York State Cross Country Championship today, completing the challenging 5K course in a time of 18:11.7. This marks a significant achievement for Sam as he competed at a high level in a demanding race. Congratulations to him on his performance! —DAN PEMRICK PHOTO

11/15/2025

The undefeated Greenwich Witches delivered a dominant performance, beating the Tigers of Cambridge/Salem with a final score of 35-0 to secure the Section 2 Class D Championship.

In the first quarter, both teams struggled to score, but Greenwich’s defense made key plays with two interceptions, thwarting Cambridge’s attempts to get on the board. The second quarter saw the Witches capitalize on their opportunities, scoring three touchdowns, with the final one coming just 26 seconds before halftime to lead 21-0.

Despite two turnovers in the third quarter, Greenwich remained resilient, adding two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal their victory. This win improves Greenwich’s all-time record against Cambridge to 47-38-2.

Scoring Summary:
- 2nd Quarter:
- Ingber: 2-yard rush (Cronin PAT good)
- Cronin: 38-yard rush (Cronin PAT good)
- Ingber: 36-yard pass to Clayton (Cronin PAT good)

- 4th Quarter:
- Ingber: 13-yard run (Cronin PAT good)
- Ingber: 9-yard run (Cronin PAT good)

Player Highlights:
- Rushing:
- Ingber: 16 carries for 75 yards and 3 touchdowns
- Weber: 8 carries for 162 yards
- Bentley: 2 carries for 31 yards
- Cronin: 4 carries for 51 yards and 1 touchdown

- Passing:
- Ingber: 3 completions on 7 attempts for 69 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception

- Receiving:
- Mullen: 1 catch for 25 yards
- Cronin: 1 catch for 8 yards
- Clayton: 1 catch for 36 yards and 1 touchdown

Defensive Standouts:
- Bentley: 2 interceptions and 9 tackles
- Hall: 1 interception and 7 tackles
- Weber: 10 tackles
- Mullen and Jameson: 1 interception each

Next week, Greenwich will return to Colonie to face Moriah in regional competition at 4 PM, with a reminder of their earlier season victory over the Vikings by a score of 35-0. Congratulations to the Witches on their victory and good luck in the upcoming match! —DAN PEMRICK PHOTOS

11/14/2025

Congrats to the Greenwich football team for winning the Sectional Class D “Super Bowl” today 35-0 vs. Cambridge-Salem. —MORE DAN PEMRICK PHOTOS TO FOLLOW.

11/13/2025

Greenwich soccer senior all-stars shine and Through the Decades in today's FREE newsletter!

Plus Through the Decades

11/08/2025

Greenwich junior Sam Dixson has qualified for the Class D State Championship, securing a commendable 6th place finish with a time of 17:49. This impressive performance saw him averaging a pace of 5:44 per mile. Sam will compete in the championship race on Saturday, November 15th, at 12:30 PM, held at Queensbury High School. Best of luck to Sam as he takes on this challenge! —DAN PEMRICK PHOTO

11/08/2025

Here is last night’s Greenwich football result. Dan Pemrick reports they didn’t even bother to play the second half.

Greenwich had a stellar start to their sectional play, defeating Canjo/Fort Plain with a decisive score of 41-0, prompting the second half not to be played. Despite a two-week break from play, the Witches showed resilience, quickly finding their rhythm after a start that included a fumble on their first possession.

Scoring Summary:

1st Quarter:

- Weber: 4-yard rush (2-point conversion failed)

- Ingber: 27-yard run (Cronin PAT good)

2nd Quarter:

- Ingber: 31-yard run (Cronin PAT good)

- Ingber: 16-yard pass to Mullen (Cronin PAT good)

- Cronin: 9-yard run (Cronin PAT good)

- Bentley: 20-yard run (Cronin PAT good)

Player Highlights:

Rushing:

- Ingber: 3 carries for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns

- Weber: 7 carries for 47 yards and 1 touchdown

- Bentley: 1 carry for 20 yards and 1 touchdown

- Cronin: 2 carries for 9 yards and 1 touchdown

Passing:

- Ingber: 4 completions on 5 attempts for 60 yards and 1 touchdown

- Receiving:

- Mullen: 1 catch for 16 yards and 1 touchdown

- Bentley: 1 catch for 6 yards

- Cronin: 2 catches for 28 yards

On the defensive side, the Witches were dominant, allowing only one first down throughout the game. Looking ahead, the Witches will face the winner of the Cambridge-Salem vs. Stillwater-Spa Catholic game on Friday at 4 PM at Colonie High School.

11/07/2025

Our local rep won’t be running for her Congressional seat next fall, but instead Governor.

Republican candidate for Governor Elise Stefanik released the following statement:

“Kathy Hochul is the Worst Governor in America. Under Kathy Hochul’s failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utilities, rent, and grocery prices crushing hardworking families. Hochul has created a crime crisis with failed bail reform and her support of Defund the Police candidates. And when New Yorkers were looking for leadership the most, Kathy Hochul bent the knee to the raging Defund the Police Tax Hiking Antisemite Communist who will destroy New York. I am running for Governor to bring a new generation of leadership to Albany to make New York affordable and safe for families all across our great state. Our campaign will unify Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to Fire Kathy Hochul once and for all to Save New York.”