William Wegmann’s car, color and number hasn’t changed in the two and a half decades he’s been competing at Riverhead Raceway, but this year called for some special artwork to be added to his 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. more

Nearly a dozen students from East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School Life Skills class learned how to stay fit, how to stretch and how to spin — among other important and useful tasks —thanks to a … more

Blessed with perfect waves and sunny skies, the fifth annual NY Surf Week took over Long Beach last week, and kept spectators busy with a five day, jam-packed lineup of events. Surf Week, … more

Established in 2009 by Vince Roth and Dan Zanatta, Final Furlong Racing Stable has come a long way in a short time despite its share of ups and downs. more

For outside organizations and private schools looking to use some of the Lynbrook School’s fields, they will have to come up with a few more dollars. The Lynbrook Board of Education voted to … more

While his heart might be with the New York Rangers, Franklin Square’s Tommaso Bucci is making a splash wearing the colors of the rival New York Islanders. more

When the octagon door closed at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 6, one man, Dhiego Lima, stood between Freeport’s Eddie “Truck” Gordon and the opportunity of a lifetime — a six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. more

Sports jersey day at Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s summer camp was highlighted by a visit from Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara on July 11. more

Known as a fire balling, curve ball strikeout artist when he was a major league pitcher, Dwight Gooden, known as “Dr. K” during his heyday struck a chord with the youngsters during a visit to Camp Hillel in Lawrence on July 11. K is the scorecard symbol for a strikeout. more

As the Major League Lacrosse season enters the stretch run, the New York Lizards continue to pursue a coveted playoff spot after missing the postseason in 2013. more