Some public school athletes will kick off the winter sports season Monday, while others remain sidelined. “High-risk” sports — including basketball, cheerleading and wrestling — are postponed indefinitely. Elmont basketball player Rae Sawyer on Wednesday said she’s “just trying to stay positive.” Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports. Credit: Howard Schnapp; File Footage; Photo Credit: Anna Sergeeva

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