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Gotti family members face judge after basketball game brawl on Long Island
The wife and daughter of former acting mob boss John "Junior" Gotti appeared in court Tuesday for their misdemeanor assault case.The judge in the case was set to hear oral arguments on Tuesday in First District Court in Hempstead to determine if the case will go forward, but instead court was adjourned until July 30.Kimberly Gotti, 56, and her 25-year-old daughter, Gianna, were charged in February with beating up a 48-year-old parent during a brawl at a Locust Valley High School basketball game.A spectator said the pair attacked her after she asked that Kimberly and a man stop yelling offensive...
Nassau County transgender athlete ban signed into law
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — Hailing it as a victory for women, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a transgender athlete ban into law on Monday. Put simply, it bars transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or coed teams. The controversial ban […]
Here are the Long Islanders in the new ‘College Football 25’ game
Greater Long Island coverage is funded in part by Toresco & Simonelli, a boutique injury and family law firm in West Islip. They fight for their clients. Click here to learn more and to get in touch. One of the most highly anticipated sports video games in recent times is...
Greenwich High School all-state football player, incoming senior Peter Vomvolakis announces his commitment to the United States Naval Academy
The annual Army-Navy college football game was a matchup that Peter Vomvolakis grew up watching and soon, the Greenwich High School incoming senior will be a part of the storied rivalry. Vomvolakis, a two-time New Haven Register First Team All-State player and two-time All-FCIAC First Team selection, announced his decision...
'It was pretty surreal': New York Mets select Leominster's Jonathan Santucci in 2nd round of MLB Draft
As Jonathan Santucci answered a call from his agent Sunday night in his Leominster home, he simultaneously heard the TV in the background announce that the New York Mets’ second-round pick in the Major League Draft was in. Then, Santucci heard his family members and close friends who gathered with him for the...
2024 Mets Draft profile: Trey Snyder
A three sport star who played football, basketball, and baseball at from Liberty North High School in Liberty, Missouri, Trey Snyder stood out in high school and exhibition games, and is considered by some scouts and evaluators to be the best prep prospect in the very crowded field in the state of Missouri. After hitting .391 with 7 home runs and 22 stolen bases this past spring in his senior season, he was named Missouri Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year, giving Liberty North High School three consecutive winners, as former alumni Tate McGuire was the 2022-2023 recipient and Karson Milbrandt was the recipient in 2021-2022.
Blossburg Pool to host free swim night
BLOSSBURG, Pa. (WETM) – The Blossburg Pool will be hosting a free swim night tomorrow in Island Park. The swim night will take place on Tuesday, July 16, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Blossburg Pool located at 10 Water Street. In addition to a free night of swimming, the first 200 people […]
Tuckahoe repeats as Division 1 swim champs, wins triple crown
Capturing two of the titles outright and sharing a third, the Tuckahoe Tigers earned a triple crown of summertime swimming this season, capped by winning the Northern Virginia Swimming League’s top Division 1 championship for the second straight year, with 5-0 records each time. The McLean team won the...
Carson Benge Drafted No. 19 Overall by New York Mets
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State sophomore Carson Benge is headed to the Major Leagues as he was selected by the New York Mets with the No. 19 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. With the selection, Benge became the 20th Cowboy in program...
4 Places to Purchase Sports Cards in Westchester
You used to get just a few cards and a stick of gum. Now, you can get a few cards and an opportunity to change your life. With buying, selling, and trading sports cards now becoming one of the biggest hobbies in the world, we went on the hunt and found the best places in Westchester to rip open a pack of cards.
Junior Player Spotlight: Kayla Castellano, Point Set Tennis
This past fall, the Garden City girls’ tennis team enjoyed one of their best seasons in the history of the program. The Trojans won Nassau County’s Conference IIIA and advanced to the finals of the Nassau County Team Tournament. Senior captain Kayla Castellano played third singles for Garden...
New York City FC Makes Multi-Million Philanthropic Gift to York College
This $7.5 million pledge, beginning with $2 million available immediately to York College, will fund health and wellness, athletics, and other programs. QUEENS, NY (July 16, 2024) – New York City FC today announced a $7.5 million philanthropic gift to York College to build on the Club’s ongoing relationship and support its mission of providing high-quality education to Queens and beyond. This represents York College’s largest philanthropic gift since its founding. These unrestricted funds will be used to aid in the growth of the college’s programs and services for students, faculty and staff around health and wellness.
New York Mets Select #Pack9 Outfielder Eli Serrano III in Fourth Round of 2024 MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas – NC State outfielder Eli Serrano III was drafted No. 111 overall in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Mets on Monday afternoon. Serrano III, a fourth-round selection on Monday, was one of four Pack9 players to play and start in all 61 games in 2024, making all 61 starts in center field after serving as the starting first baseman as a freshman in 2023.
Four From Pride Named To NABC Honors Court; Hofstra Also Garners Team Academic Excellence Award
Hempstead, NY - Hofstra men's basketball student-athletes Jacco Fritz, Tyler Thomas, Bryce Washington, and Myles Wilmoth have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2023-24 Honors Court, recognizing those men's collegiate basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the past season. In addition, the program earned the Team...
Softball Announces Little Johnnies Softball Camp
QUEENS, N.Y. – St. John's softball has announced its Little Johnnies Softball Camp will take place over two days on August 8-9. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days at Red Storm Field in Queens. Softball players in grades first through sixth will be able to develop softball-specific skills.
Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League debuts first Summer season
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Fresh off the end of the league’s Spring Season, the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League has rolled into the hot weather with its first-ever Summer season. So far, the season has started with a set of nail-biting games.
The Runaround: Smart Training and Virtual Coaching
SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - If you know anything about the local running scene here in northern Westchester, you probably know the name Max Goodman. Max was a 2022 graduate from John Jay High School, where he still holds various school running records, including the 3-mile and 3000-meter marks. In case you’re worried his best days are behind him, I’m happy to report Max was also the winner of his hometown race, the South Salem Memorial Day 5K, just a few weeks ago.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Max is now working his way through a...
Senior's move on to 28th Lexus MGA Senior Open
Lawrence, N.Y. (July 15, 2024) Chul Sim of River Vale Country Club led the field at the Qualifier for the 28th Lexus MGA Senior Championship at Lawrence Yacht and Country Club with an impressive 7-under 64. Sim's round was highlighted by a stretch of six birdies on the front nine and three more on the back, securing his position at the top of the leaderboard.
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