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Tributes Pouring In After Death Of Longtime Sports Photographer
The sports world is in mourning on this Fourth of July as longtime baseball photographer Marc Levine passed away today. On Thursday, Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen released a statement on Levine's passing. They highlighted his being the longest-tenured photographer in team history, working ...
Queens boxer Zinnat Ferdous faces challenge representing Bangladesh in 2024 Olympic Games
With the Paris Olympics set to begin in weeks, Queens native, Zinnat Ferdous, is on a quest for gold. "I was ranked number seven. I've won two-time New York City ring master’s tournaments, and I'm a two-time national Golden Globe medalist. I've won the USA women's boxing championships back in 2023. I've won the 2024 Dominican Republic Open, the Copa Independencia Tournament, and the inaugural Mandela South African Boxing Club just a few months ago, so seven, seven big tournaments," said Ferdous.
Sports field upgraded at Haypath Park
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the competition of baseball field improvements at Haypath Park in Plainview. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded the natural surface infield to a synthetic turf playing area. “These important upgrades enhance the overall playing experience for our little leaguers and others who use...
New men’s Nathan’s champ crowned, Sudo wins women’s match
CONEY ISLAND — FOR THE FIRST time since 2015, a new champion claimed the crown at Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, reports the Associated Press. Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago, a competitive eater with two decades of experience, downed 58 dogs in ten minutes in a tight race. Bertoletti did not participate in the contest last year but was considered a favorite, having placed third in 2010. In the women’s division, longtime champion Miki Sudo won for the 10th time with 51 dogs, beating out second-place competitor and last year’s runner-up Mayoi Ebihara with 37 dogs and her fiance, Nicholas Wehry, who managed 46 dogs in the men’s contest.
East Meadow grads move onward and upward
East Meadow High School’s seniors enjoyed a balmy afternoon as they celebrated their graduation at the high school’s football field on June 21. The Class of 2024 processed onto the field to roaring applause from their families and friends. They were joined by the board of education, central and district administration, and East Meadow High School administration, faculty and staff. After the processional, the graduates proudly took their seats to begin the commencement ceremony.
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