Gov. Patrick Honors Newton Olympian Gevvie Stone
Stone, who grew up in Newton, competed in the women's single sculls rowing event during the Summer 2012 Olympics in London. Stone finished seventh overall.
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New Aly Raisman Documentary To Air Sept. 17
Comcast SportsNet New England followed the local gymnast as she competed in the Olympics and returned home.
The quest is over, and now that she's grabbed the gold, Needham's Aly Raisman will be back in the spotlight in a follow-up video feature on Comcast SportsNet New England. Rasiman, who got her gymnastics start in Newton, is the subject of a new 30-minute documentary, "Aly Raisman: Bringing Home Gold," to debut Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The documentary will air on Channel 52 for Newton Comcast subscribers (Channel 852 in high-definition). Sponsored by Poland Spring, the new documentary is a follow-up to Comcast SportsNet New England's previous feature, a two-hour special that aired in three installments prior to the London Games. "Aly Raisman: Quest for Gold" showed Raisman preparing for the U.S. Olympic Trials, ending with her qualifying …
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Olympian Aly Raisman to be Inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
The Needham native, who got her gymnastics start in Newton, will be inducted into the hall of fame this April.
The accolades and honors keep rolling in for Aly Raisman. The Olympic gold medalist, who got her gymnastics start in Newton, will be inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in April 2013, Boston.com reported this afternoon. Raisman, a Needham native, attends Temple Beth Avodah in Newton Centre. The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, which is located in Commack, N.Y., honors distinguished Jewish athletes as a way "to foster Jewish identity through athletics", according to the organization's website. As a member of the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, Raisman will get a "locker" in the museum filled memorabilia, awards and photos, Boston.com reported. The ceremony will be held April 13, 2013. Raisman earned gold medals in the women's …
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Q&A: Aly Raisman Gets Used to Life After the Gold
The Olympic gold medalist took a few moments to chat with Patch.
Aly Raisman acts as if she was always prepared. Not for the gymnastics routines for which she earned two gold medals - one team, one individual - but for the throng of media, sponsorship opportunities and the world’s spotlight following her winning performances in London. The captain of the U.S. gold-medal winning gymnastics team took some time to talk to Patch at the public announcement of her relationship with Poland Spring Tuesday morning at Needham Town Hall. And while the 2012 Olympics are in the rearview mirror, the 18-year-old Needham High School grad with ties to Newton now finds herself preparing for a new life as a household name. Newton Patch: I saw you were introduced at last night’s New England Patriots [preseason home opener…
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
Another Rally for Aly Raisman Planned for Aug. 26
Celebration for Olympic medalist Aly Raisman will include a rally and a parade in her hometown of Needham.
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman will be celebrated next Sunday, Aug. 26, after the Town of Needham today announced the date for a "Rally for Aly." The rally will begin with a parade starting at 2 p.m. at Town Hall that will head up Highland Avenue to Memorial park. There, a rally will be held, according to an email from Sandy Cincotta, in the Needham Town Manager's office. Raisman, who got her gymnastic start in Newton, arrived home in the U.S. this week as a local hero. She earned a bronze medal in the individual balance beam competition, a gold medal in the individual floor routine and a gold medal in the team all-around final. Another rally celebrating Raisman was held Thursday in Burlington, at the site of the Needham resident's gym.
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gary himelfarb
6:45 pm on Sunday, August 26, 2012
USA Gymnist Captain, Aly Raisman, deserves all the fame and glory, for all her hard work, in The London Games. Such a beautiful Lady, may everyday be a celebration of her lifes accomplishments, forever, G. more ›
Thursday, August 16, 2012
VIDEO: Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman Back at Burlington Gym
Aly Raisman was welcomed by droves of fans and media back at her gym in Burlington.
Olympic gold and bronze medalist, Aly Raisman, of Needham, answered a few questions to a packed crowd of reporters today and signed autographs for a line of fans that snaked all the way around Brestyan's Gym in Burlington. Raisman, who got her gymnastics start in Newton, didn't give away plans for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Instead, she said she's just going to focus on coming home for now. Check out Patch's live coverage of the event.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Aly Raisman Back Home in Mass., Rally Planned for Thursday
The Olympic gold medal winner will be at the Brestyan’s American Gymnastics Club at 11 a.m. tomorrow for a Welcome Home Rally.
After earning two Olympic gold medals, a bronze medal, and doing some appearances on national talk shows, local Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman is home. Raisman, a Needham native, is scheduled to be at a "welcome home" rally at Brestyan’s American Gymnastics Club, 13 Ray Ave., at about 11 a.m. tomorrow. Needham town officials are also planning a welcome home celebration for Raisman, but details are not yet finalized. Raisman, 18, returned to the United States on Monday, Aug. 13, announcing her arrival on her Twitter account, with the post: “HELLO AMERICA," as reported on Needham Patch. Now, according to the gymnastics club, she will be returning to where she trained to win the gold and become a local hero. WBZ spotted Raisman this evening …
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Local Celebration in the Works for Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman
The local gold medalist has plans for a number of talk show appearances.
Needham town officials are busy planning a homecoming celebration for local Olympic star Aly Raisman, but so far an exact date has not been set. “We are developing plans for an official celebratory event and are hoping to get a date worked out soon,” Sandy Cincotta, assistant to the town manager, said Tuesday. Raisman, who got her gymnastics start in Newton, recently returned home to the States from the 2012 London Olympics. Though rumors have circulated around town about a possible parade or rally this week, Cincotta said no events are yet scheduled for Raisman and that nothing would be taking place this week. Back in the States After winning two gold medals and a bronze medal for U.S. Women’s Olympics at the 2012 London Games, Raisman, …
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman, Teammates Show off Earrings from Newton Jeweler
Adamas Fine Jewelry in Newton Highlands gave a pair of the custom earrings to every member of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team after they took home gold in the team competition earlier this month.
It may have not made the telecast, but there was a little bit of Newton sparkle in the closing ceremony of the London Olympics. After giving a pair of custom earrings to Olympian Aly Raisman, Adamas Fine Jewelry in Newton Highlands made four more pairs of earrings for the members U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team as a reward for their gold medal win. According to a spokesperson for the jewelry store, the earrings were sent to London via FedEx and were delivered to the girls on Thursday, just in time for Sunday's closing ceremony. Last month, the local jeweler made a custom pair of the ruby, diamond and sapphire earrings for Raisman, a Needham native. Throughout the competition, Raisman kept the earrings in as a good luck charm. Raisman …
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Should Olympians Be Taxed for Winning?
Do you think Aly Raisman and other Olympic champions should pay tax on their medals and prize earnings?
The Newton and Needham communities are celebrating Aly Raisman's Olympic run, and all across the U.S., the Olympic Games are a celebration of athleticism and national pride. But when Raisman and other Olympians return home with their medals, they can expect a little more than congratulations from the IRS. According to the Huffington Post, Olympians' medals and prize money are both subject to income tax. A gold medal, which is worth $650, according to CNN, could cost wealthier athletes in a higher tax bracket about $236 in taxes, while a bronze metal, which is worth $5, could only cost that same athlete $2 in taxes. In addition, the U.S. Olympic Organizing Committee will award London champions $25,000 for a gold medal, $15,000 for silver …
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gary himelfarb
10:45 am on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
You deserve it Aly, what a great person and athelete you are.,G. more ›