The Empire State Games - the Olympic-style contest that includes winter and summer competitions in lacrosse, baseball, swimming and other sports for high school and amateur athletes - has been canceled this year due to budget cuts, according to Long Island regional director Bob Kenney.

Here's a link to a story by Laura Albanese.

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