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Belmont Park rallies for VLTs [Video]

Elmont leaders, along with breeders and trainers from New York State's racing industry gathered at Belmont Park on Sunday, March 21 to fight for video lottery terminals at Aqueduct and Belmont racetracks. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/23/10 | 1 comment

Union Rags wins! [Photo gallery]

A gallery of the Herald's images from Saturday's Belmont Stakes. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 6/9/12

Sophomore James McGrath, left, and junior Chris Obertis celebrated one of the latter’s team-leading 26 goals this spring.

Carey excels through adversity

An offseason spent adding muscle in the weight room seemed to pay off instantly – yielding the desired, difference-making edge for a Carey boys’ lacrosse team looking to flex in its … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 4/22/24

Arcangelo wins historic Belmont Stakes

There was no Triple Crown on the line, but the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes was historic nonetheless. Trainer Jena Antonucci etched herself into thoroughbred racing history Saturday when … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/10/23

Kaitlyn Young had the walk-off hit for Seaford in its 1-0 victory over Center Moriches in the Long Island Class B softball title game.

Wild finishes highlight spring season

There was no shortage of thrilling finishes and heartbreak on Nassau County high school athletic fields this spring, capped by a nearly 4-hourlong Long Island Class A softball championship game … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/21/23

District Sports Night brings Elmont, Franklin Square together [Video]

Students from all five Sewanhaka Central High School district schools came together on Feb. 25, in the spirit of competition. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/2/10

William Pickett, a South Side High School graduate, takes over as the Lions’ starting quarterback.

Nassau C.C. eyes return to title stage

Getting back to the national championship stage and winning it are lofty goals, but Nassau Community College football coach Jamel Ramsay wouldn’t have it any other way. “Last season was a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/28/23

Gabriella Jacob is a captain and a standout defender for the Seahawks, who have earned wins in 23 of their last 26 games.

Carey wins conference, playoff game

The glowing 2022 campaign for Carey’s girls’ soccer team has been topped by this year’s version. Carey, under third-year coach Chris Posillico, is continuing the … more

By Marc Berman | 10/23/23

Ron Manfredi/Herald Senior forward Osagie Ekhator is averaging 11.5 points and 8 rebounds per game for the defensive-minded Spartans, who won 11 of their first 15.

Intense practices key Elmont's success

Elmont’s boys’ basketball team has no secrets behind why it’s so dominant with an 11-4 start (8-1 in Conference AA4) to the season. Despite a 58-53 loss to Roslyn Jan. 18, being … more

By Michelle Rabinovich | 1/22/24

Led by a strong senior group, Calhoun captured the NYS Class A girls’ volleyball championship Nov. 8.

Salute to H.S. sports champions in 2022-23

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the Top 20 team and individual accomplishments, in chronological order. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/17/23

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