Following up: The aftermath of Arielle Newman's death is already producing some important reporting, with a tip of the hat going to
The Advance of Staten Island. That paper
talked to coaches over the weekend and found that several are rethinking all aspects of medications and treatments used on athletes in the aftermath of Newman's death.
Newman, 17, died April 3 after her body absorbed lethal levels of methyl salicylate, an ingredient found in sore muscle treatments like BenGay, Icy Hot and Tiger Balm. Newman was using a cream, adhesive pads containing the anti-inflammatory and another product with the chemical, said Ellen Borakove, spokeswoman for the New York City medical examiner.
Extra points: A couple of dailies posted briefs on their sites Monday promoting stories worth checking out when you roll out of bed on Tuesday. The Ithaca Journal says Terry Habecker is out as boys soccer coach at Ithaca High after 34 seasons on the job. Meanwhile, The Journal News says at least three senior softball players at Clarkstown North were punished for missing a game in order to attend their senior prom, costing them post-season honors.
