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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 […]
Swimming program ‘Wave Makers’ launched in NYC to prevent future drownings
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (PIX11) — In the wake of the tragic drownings of four teens at public beaches, local leaders are launching a new initiative aimed at teaching children how to swim in hopes of preventing future drownings. Eight-year-old Shane was among dozens of kids Monday enjoying his day at the Garden School’s pool in […]
Golfzon Range Celebrates Grand Opening
Golfzon Range by Leadbetter recently celebrated its grand opening in Westbury with a celebratory ribbon cutting, complimentary lessons, and a special appearance by renowned golf instructor David Leadbetter. Leadbetter is regarded by many as the world’s premier golf instructor. He is the 2017 PGA Teacher of the Year, a PGA...
Olympic and intermediate-sized outdoor pool hours extended amid NYC heat wave
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Due to the heat advisory, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation announced certain outdoor pools across New York City will operate with extended hours on Monday and Tuesday. All Olympic and intermediate-sized pools will be open until 8 p.m. For a full list of the pools around the […]
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...
Four Hofstra Programs Earn CAA Team Academic Excellence Award
Hempstead, NY - Four Hofstra teams were honored by the Coastal Athletic Association as the baseball, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, and men's track and field programs received the CAA Team Academic Excellence Award, recognizing the institution with the highest collective grade point average in all 22 sports sponsored by the CAA. Hofstra's four award winners ranked second, behind Monmouth's five honorees.
'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...
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 […]
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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