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Tish James’ trans sports crusade will hurt women and girls
New York Attorney General Tish James is proving yet again she’s committed to fighting for woke insanity, no matter the damage she does: She filed suit Monday to block Nassau County’s ban on biological males competing with women and girls at county-owned athletic facilities. Let’s be clear. The ban, passed by the local legislature, is 100% correct, and County Executive Bruce Blakeman was dead right to sign it into law. Parents of Westchester County kids against ‘preferred pronouns’ sue school district Biological males have no place competing against women in any sport; men, even after they’ve transitioned, enjoy massive size and strength advantages over...
St. John’s star transfers Kadary Richmond, Deivon Smith already ‘feed off each other’
Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith are used to dominating the ball, running the show for their respective teams. That will change for them next season at St. John’s — and the two lead guards are OK with that. They think playing with another point guard — each other — will make it easier for one another. “I feel like we feed off each other,” Smith said on Wednesday, at a Name, Image & Likeness event with Red Storm fans at Applebee’s in Queens. “We’ve been playing pretty good in practice. To play with another guard like that, another athlete, is going to...
Sign Up For a Free Summer Basketball Clinic for Kids in Coney Island
Brooklyn USA Sports and The Coney announced that registration is now open for a free, five-week basketball clinic and tournament taking place every Saturday at Kaiser Park in Coney Island. This is the second time the two groups have combined to host this event. This past year’s program saw 511...
Great American Media to Create Nation's Largest Experiential Christmas Festival with UBS Arena & the New York Islanders and CandyRock Entertainment
Great American Media, home to a portfolio of family-friendly media brands, announced its plans to create what is anticipated to be the largest and most immersive Christmas experience in the country in partnership with UBS Arena & New York Islanders and CandyRock Entertainment. Great American Family Christmas Festival at The Northwell Park at UBS Arena, New York, officially opens its doors daily beginning November 20- January 5.
'Jersey underdog': Boxer from North Jersey to fight on the Jake Paul undercard
HACKENSACK — Dane Guerrero has been boxing for most of his adult life. However, later this month he’ll be fighting in just his second professional match, at age 36, on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight. The city resident, who owns a personal training...
CN citizen Carson Benge selected in first round of MLB draft by New York Mets
STILLWATER – Cherokee Nation citizen and Oklahoma State Cowboy Carson Benge saw his dream come true when the New York Mets selected him with the 19th pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. The redshirt sophomore was a two-way star for the Cowboys in 2024....
Queens native to play for U.S. men's soccer team at Olympics
It's an exciting time for soccer fans, as both the U.S. women’s and men’s teams are headed to the Olympics in Paris. This is the first time the men have qualified for the Olympics in 16 years. “Today is a special day for us. We announced our roster,...
Syniya Barton Earns Hofstra University Pride Women’s Basketball Program Offer
Monsignor McClancy (Queens, N.Y.) and Rising Stars AAU class of 2025 Syniya Barton has picked up an offer from Division I Hofstra University Pride Women’s basketball program, today her high school wrote on X. Barton, a rising senior forward and guard, averaged a double-double of 11 points and 10...
Town opens new tennis courts in Old Bethpage
The Town of Oyster Bay has opened new tennis courts at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded courts to ensure generations of residents to come will be able to enjoy a game of tennis at this beautiful park. “Tennis offers a great workout, competition, camaraderie...
Talented teens bring sister act to Porter Cup
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Watching greenside last summer as her elder sister nearly became the youngest champion in Porter Cup history, Alexa Phung told a tournament official, “I can beat these girls.” Well, maybe all but one. Amelie Phung, now aged 16, returned to Niagara Falls Country Club and made seven birdies Wednesday to post […]
Wantagh native heads back to the Olympics, seeking gold in diving
Long Island native Andrew Capobianco is set to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Capobianco, 24, a diver who will compete in the three-meter springboard event, secured his spot by finishing first in the Olympic trials held last month in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Wantagh native...
Hoboken High School’s Indoor Swimming Pool To Open For Residents
The City of Hoboken has announced another option for residents to beat the summer heat and stay cool. The Hoboken High School indoor swimming pool will be open to residents for a two week period this summer, through a partnership between the City and the Hoboken Board of Education. From...
Senior Citizen Softball Players Dedicate Annual Bristal All-Star Game in Commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of 1969 World Series
The Bristal All-Stars, softball players in their 80’s and 90’s who play two doubleheaders a week in the New York Senior Softball Association (NYSSA) held their annual All-Star game at Cangtiague Park in Hicksville. The players who range in age from 80 to 93, and reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens commemorated the 55h anniversary of the 1969 World Series between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles.
Deafness, bullies haven't stood in her way: NYC woman leads Sanitation Dept. boxing team
For Andrea Moore, who was born deaf, boxing has always been a gift. Introduced to the sport as a teen by her parents as a way to deal with issues that arose as a result of bullying, the Rossville resident quickly fell in love with the sweet science. Now, nearly two decades later, boxing is the gift she shares with others.
York gets biggest private gift ever
Investment in a new health and wellness hub is underway at York College, which has received $7.5 million from the New York City Football Club, said Claudia Schrader, the CUNY school’s interim president, on Tuesday. “What an incredible gift from the New York City Football Club,” said Schrader ahead...
Pickleball comes to Francis Lewis Park
Northern Queens pickleball players have brand-new stomping grounds. The Department of Parks and Recreation and Councilmember Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) on Monday celebrated the completion of a new pickleball court at Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone. The new court is at the site of what was one of the park’s two...
Former Husky Ethan Lanthier Drafted by New York Mets
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Former St. Cloud State Baseball standout Ethan Lanthier (Northfield, Minn.) was selected by the New York Mets in the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday. Lanthier, who pitched the 2024 season with Kansas (D-I, Big 12), was selected by the Mets in the 12th round (353rd overall).
Polite request for more pickleball courts at Hudson park sparks dueling petitions, global war of words
The beef between tennis players and those obsessed with a sport named for a fermented vegetable — pickleball — was one of the most amusing outcomes of the pandemic lockdown. Hudson County shouldn’t be left out of that fun, right? Certainly not!. A disagreement over court space...
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