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The Long Island Bombers competed against three other teams with blind or visually impaired players at Speno Memorial Park in East Meadow last Saturday.

Imagine the fear of playing baseball with no sense of sight, instead having to trust your hearing and instincts to hit the ball, play the field and run the bases. That’s something the Rockville Centre-based Long Island Bombers do every time they step on the field — but for them, fear isn’t a factor. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/30/22

Nicky “the Lip” Tangle helped call the plays at the Old Timers Base Ball Game on in 2018.

Batter-up for traditional 19th century baseball

Baseball has dramatically changed in the past 100 years. Back in the 19th century, the game used to be played with minimal equipment. No gloves and lighter bats were the only way to play and it was … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/16/22

Molloy College’s baseball team won the East Coast Conference title with two thrilling victories over Queens College last Saturday.

Molloy Lions capture baseball title

The Molloy College baseball team defeated the Queens College Knights, 6-5 and 12-10, last Saturday at Mitchel Athletic Complex to capture its second consecutive East Coast Conference title. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/17/22

Hewlett High School graduate Rachel Arbitman and HAFTR High grad Jacob Steinmetz will both receive the Mitchell Freedman Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete of the Year Award from the Jewish Sports Heritage Association.

Five Towners to be honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association

For the first time in three years, the Jewish Sports Heritage Association’s induction and awards ceremony will be held in person, and a pair of youthful Five Towners will receive the Mitchell Freedman Outstanding Jewish High School Athlete of the Year Award. It is the fourth annual event. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/28/22

Shannon Necci and her husband, Ben, have two daughters, Olivia, top, and Natalie. Shannon is a fixture in the East Meadow PTA.

A home-grown PTA leader

East Meadow native Shannon Necci said she loves being a mom and being involved with her children, so it was no surprise when, in 2015, she joined the McVey Elementary School Parent Teacher … more

By Mallory Wilson | 2/3/22

Youth baseball player Chase Jaume, of Queens, in the batting cage at the Five Towns Mini-Golf and Batting Range in Lawrence.

Possible last strike for Five Towns Mini-Golf and Batting Range in Lawrence

A family-owned and fun-oriented local business that has operated on the same state-owned site for 43 years is once again facing a substantial rent increase that threatens its survival. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/12/21

Marcee Rubinstein, of the East Meadow Kiwanis Club, handed out Halloween-themed pencils and stickers last Saturday to trick-or-treaters.

Candy heaven for children at trunk-or-treat

Children of all ages, in all forms of costume, made their way through a Halloween candy lover’s dreamscape last Saturday at the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce’s second trunk-or-treat … more

By Mallory Wilson | 10/28/21

Woodmere resident Jacob Steinmetz was drafted in the third round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft on July 12. Above, pitching at the Elev8 Academy in Delray Beach, Fla., this past spring.

Woodmere righty Jacob Steinmetz drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks

If Woodmere resident Jacob Steinmetz, who was drafted 77th by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft on July 12, was writing his own story, he said he would not shy away from the obvious story lead. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/12/21

Hogan was recognized on May 13 as Player of the Year by the East Coast Conference.

East Meadow’s Sean Hogan is named baseball MVP

Sean Hogan, a Molloy College graduate student, once played for the East Meadow Baseball Softball Association, beginning on a T-ball team and playing all the way through Senior League. more

By Jennifer Corr | 5/27/21

Long Island Ducks manager Wally Backman answered a question at Media Day. To his left are Lew Ford, Daniel Fields and Mike Bolsinger.

Long Island Ducks are quacking stronger than ever

The minor league baseball Ducks run as one of Long Island’s most popular summer attractions was interrupted last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year the flock is back and aims to quack louder and stronger. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/26/21

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