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Update: Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now back in New York.

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3 years ago

January 10, 2023

Rockland Report Editor

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now back in New York.

The football player who collapsed on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during a Monday night game in Cincinnati has been released from an Ohio hospital, and will continue his recovery in a Buffalo hospital, the Buffalo Bills football team posted on Twitter.

“Mr. Hamlin has been released and returned to Buffalo. I traveled with him to the airport this morning with our UC Health air care and mobile care crew, including teammates who were with us on the field when Mr. Hamlin collapsed,” Dr. William Knight IV, a professor of emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and director of the Emergency Medicine MLP Program, told CBS News.

Hamlin, 24, collapsed after tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. When Hamlin suddenly collapsed and fell backward, on-field medical staff swiftly gave him CPR before he was taken to Cincinnati Medical Center.

The game was postponed and later canceled. The Buffalo Bills played the New England Patriots last Sunday. They finished 13-3, which was a half-game behind Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC’s No. 1 seed, CBS News reported. The Bills would have been No. 1 seed had they won the unfinished game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bills will now play a wild-card round against the Miami Dolphins this coming Sunday.

The unusual circumstances that led to the Bills being one game short and having the No. 2 seed led to NFL owners agreeing to a neutral site if there is a Kansas City-Buffalo AFC title game, CBS News reported.

SOURCE: CBS News

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Pearl River’s Drew Fortescue Scores First NHL Point, Earns Third Star in Rangers Debut

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4 weeks ago

March 29, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pearl River native Drew Fortescue made a memorable debut with the New York Rangers, recording his first NHL point and earning third star honors in his first game with the team.

Fortescue, a defenseman and Rockland County native, contributed to the Rangers’ performance by notching an assist, marking his first official point at the NHL level. His strong showing on both ends of the ice helped him stand out in his debut, ultimately being named the game’s third star.

A product of Pearl River, Fortescue’s journey to the NHL has been closely followed by the local community. Known for his steady defensive play and hockey IQ, he developed through the junior and collegiate ranks before earning his opportunity at the professional level.

Earning a point in his first NHL appearance is a significant milestone for any player, and being recognized as one of the game’s top performers makes the moment even more notable.

Fortescue’s debut represents not only a personal achievement, but also a proud moment for Pearl River and Rockland County, as another local athlete reaches the NHL stage.

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Rangers Add Pearl River Native Drew Fortescue on Entry-Level Deal

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1 month ago

March 22, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Drew Fortescue on a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced. The deal was confirmed by Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury.

Fortescue, 20, recently completed his season with the Boston College Eagles men’s ice hockey, where he recorded four goals and 10 assists for a career-high 14 points in 36 games. Among Boston College defensemen, he ranked second in goals and third in assists and total points.

A native of Pearl River, New York, Fortescue appeared in 112 games over three seasons with Boston College, totaling 33 points (8 goals, 25 assists). During the 2024–25 season, he set a career high with 11 assists and posted a plus-28 rating, which was tied for seventh among all NCAA skaters and ranked second on the team.

On the international stage, Fortescue represented Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championship in both 2024 and 2025. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound defenseman also competed for the U.S. National U18 team in 2023 and the U17 team in 2022. He earned gold medals at both World Junior Championships and the U18 Championship.

Fortescue was originally selected by the Rangers in the third round, 90th overall, of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.