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Concussions force student-athletes and their parents, like Alyssa Garbarino and her father, Al, to weigh the benefits of playing sports against the long-term health risks.
Bellmore-Merrick athletes hit hard by concussions
Alyssa Garbarino’s second concussion came on a frigid Sunday afternoon when she was 17. Under overcast skies, Garbarino, of North Merrick, who was then playing with the East Meadow Soccer Club’s Storm, bruised her way through a sea of bodies. As she battled with her opponent on the Northport Cow Harbor United Soccer Club, she was constantly driven to the ground, her head hitting the hard earth. As fast as she went down, though, she popped back up. As the game wore on, she began to feel dizzy and developed a sharp headache. more
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Development company Engel Burman presented its plan for the south lot of Belmont Park to the community on June 15.
Community reacts to Belmont proposal
Potential Belmont Park developer the Engel Burman Group presented its vision for the south lot of the racetrack to the community at a June 15 meeting at the Elmont Public Library. The company’s … more
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The New York Cosmos’ plan includes a 25,000-seat arena with restaurant and retail space along with a 175-room hotel.
Residents await state’s decision on new stadium at racetrack
Residents are debating four proposed development plans for the 28-acre south parcel at Belmont Park. Three of those plans involve converting the land into big-box retail outlets as well as a grocery … more
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Patrick Nicolosi points to what could be the future of the south lot of Belmont Park.
Locals, unions rally for soccer stadium complex at Belmont Park
More than 150 union workers, fans, and locals rallied at the south lot of Belmont Park to urge state officials to make a decision on a proposed soccer stadium and complex that has been lying in wait … more
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The basketball court at Clara H. Carlson Elementary School has been underutlized, Comsos COO Erik Stover said. The soccer field is expected to be completed by the summer of 2016.
A changing sports scene
The New York Cosmos will be transforming an underused basketball court on the grounds of Clara H. Carlson Elementary School in Elmont into a soccer pitch. With charity partner Street Soccer USA and … more
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Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages (D-Elmont) and Elmont Library Trustee Tammie Williams questioned the wisdom of installing video lottery terminals at Belmont Park.
Leaders clash over park development
Local politicians and community leaders descended on the main entrance to Belmont Park, on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, on Dec. 10 to voice their concerns about the possible installation of video … more
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A satellite view of Belmont Park. The state has declined to comment on the status of parcel A, north of Hempstead Turnpike and east of the Cross Island Parkway
State asks for updated Belmont bids
The Empire State Development agency has asked developers for updated proposals for vacant land in Belmont Park. This comes after nearly three years of inactivity, during which the state was reviewing … more
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Kim Wyant, of East Meadow, is the only woman serving as head coach of an NCAA men’s soccer team.
Kicking down boundaries
Kim Wyant, a 51-year-old East Meadowite, has achieved a lot of firsts in the world of soccer. Wyant, who became head coach of the New York University Violets this fall, is the only woman who leads … more
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Youth soccer players were among the many fans in attendance at a meet and greet with World Cup winner Abby Wambach at the Microsoft Store at Roosevelt Field Mall on July 29.
Wambach wows local soccer fans
Long Island soccer fans rejoiced as World Cup champion and all-time leading goal scorer for the United States Women’s National Team Abby Wambach arrived in Garden City for a meet and greet with fans at Roosevelt Field Mall last week. more
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Casey Keenan, Chris Anderer, Halle Vericillo, Courtney Vercillo, Maggie Fisher, Carlyn Dukoff and Jack Setter were on hand to show their support.
Capturing the nation's attention
The United States women’s soccer team not only made history with their 5-2 victory over Japan in the World Cup final on July 5, but also made television history, reeling in 25.4 million viewers on FOX, making it the most watched soccer game — men’s or women’s — in the United States. more
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