Scenes from the 137th Woodstick Classic, in which Manhasset boys lacrosse beat Garden City on Saturday,  May 15, 2021.

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Matthew Perfetto of Manhasset looks to pass during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset looks for a pass opportunity during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Matthew Cargiulo of Manhasset moves down toward the goal during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Cal Girard of Manhasset and Jack Cascadden of Garden City for the face-off during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset looks to outmaneuver his defender during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Pierce Archer of Garden City celebrates his goal, the first of the game, during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Jack Cascadden of Garden City wins the face-off during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Joey Terenzi of Manhasset shoots and scores during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Gerard O'Connor of Garden City celebrates his goal during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Nolan Garcia of Manhasset charges down the field during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Rory Connor of Manhasset makes his way around Luke Paskewitz of Garden City during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Joey Terenzi of Manhasset ends up on his back but with a goal during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Joey Terenzi of Manhasset celebrates his goal with his teammates during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Colin Kuester of Manhasset deflects the shot during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset plans his move during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset gets ready to shoot during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset wants to hear some more from the crowd after his goal during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset goes in for another goal during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Ryan Connolly of Garden City looks to make his way past Victor Diaso of Manhasset during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Cal Girard of Manhasset chases down the face-off ball during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Manhasset head coach, Keith Cromwell prepares his team for the second half during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Garden City head coach, Steve Finnell, readies his team during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Drew Quinn of Garden City clears the ball during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Colin Kuester of Manhasset blocks the shot off of Ryan Connolly of Garden City during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset shoots and scores during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset slides another one in during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Rory Connor of Manhasset cradles the ball as he moves down the field during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Jack Cascadden of Garden City makes his way toward the crease during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Bobby Seel of Garden City charges down field during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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The Manhasset lacrosse team celebrates their win this year during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Nolan Garcia of Manhasset shoots and scores during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Nolan Garcia of Manhasset can't contain his excitement after scoring during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Aidan Mulholland of Manhasset takes his time planning his next move during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

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Matthew Perfetto of Manhasset moves the ball during the Woodstick Classic boys lacrosse game on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Garden City.

A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost,Kendall Rodriguez, Alejandra Villa Loarca, Howard Schnapp, Newsday file; Anthony Florio. Photo credit: Newsday Photo: John Conrad Williams Jr., Newsday Graphic: Andrew Wong

'A spark for them to escalate the fighting' A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.

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