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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. 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 has had […]
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 […]
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 while […]
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...
'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...
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.
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 […]
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...
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...
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...
Softball Announces Little Johnnies Softball Camp
7/15/2024 2:08:00 PM | Softball 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 am to 2 pm on both days at Red Storm Field in Queens. Softball players in grades first through sixth will be able to develop softball-specific skills. Head coach Michelle DePolo, her coaching staff and current St. John's student-athletes will instruct all participants on the skills necessary to play softball at the Division I level. With defensive and offensive portions, participants will have the opportunity to develop...
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.
Family and Children’s Association holds 39th Annual Scholarship Breakfast
Keynote features NCAA Champion wrestler Anthony Robles. Family and Children’s Association (FCA), a leading health and human services nonprofit organization on Long Island, held its 39th Annual Scholarship Breakfast last month at Nassau County Community College in Garden City. The event celebrated the shared accomplishments of its 46 scholarship recipients, who drew inspiration from two guest speakers; past scholarship winner Andrea Gomez and motivational speaker Anthony Robles, the 2011 NCAA individual wrestling national champion in the 125-pound weight class and 3-time All-America wrestler. Born with only one leg, Robles is the author of the book, Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion.
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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