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Rockville Centre native Randell Hansen, left, finished the New York City Marathon on Nov. 7, and is now just two states short of completing his goal of running a marathon in every state.

Rockville Centre native runs down his dream

South Side High School alumnus Randell Hansen took another step toward his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states when he took part in the New York City Marathon for the first time on Nov. 7. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/18/21

How do you know I’m from Lawn Guyland?

I was in Ryann’s Wines in East Meadow around the holidays, standing at the checkout, when a fellow customer, a man in his 70s, called out to a 20-something employee from across the store. more

By Nick Buglione | 2/25/21

MTA will risk much if it cuts service and hikes fares

Pat Foye, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has said that service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North could be reduced by as much as 50 percent — and bus and subway service by 40 percent — in the coming months if . . . more

By Larry Penner | 10/15/20

Long Island beaches, including this one in Long Beach, will be open on Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Beach clubs and Atlantic Beach village beaches will open May 30.

Beach clubs and Atlantic Beach village beaches opening May 30

Not all local beaches, or beach clubs, will be open Memorial Day weekend. The Village of Atlantic Beach is keeping its eight beaches closed until at least until early June, when they traditionally open, and will not allow the beach clubs that dot its shoreline to open this weekend. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/20/20

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway has successfully treated and discharged more than 120 patients with coronavirus, hospital officials said.

Over 120 Covid-19 patients discharged from St. John’s Hospital in Far Rockaway

Within the past month, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway has successfully treated and discharged more than 120 patients with coronavirus, hospital officials said. St. John’s … more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/8/20

Tonya finished in 5 hours, 23 minutes, and raised $3,000 for Northwell Health, where one of her cheerleaders was treated for cancer.

Island Park resident runs her first NYC Marathon

Tonya Bettineschi, 24, of Island Park, finished the New York City Marathon in five hours, 23 minutes on Sunday. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/7/19

Freeporter Alma Rocha has run 27 New York City Marathons over the past 35 years, and will run No. 28, in support of veterans, on Sunday.

‘Running for contribution, not recognition’

Alma Rocha, the newly minted principal of Freeport’s Columbus Avenue School, will run the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday as part of a five-member United Way of Long Island team raising funds … more

By Nadya Nataly | 10/31/19

John F. Kennedy High School alumnus Daniel Bornstein, center, joined supporters of Team Mission United for a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Oct. 19.

Bellmore-JFK alumnus takes on the New York City Marathon

Thousands of runners from all over the world will descend on the east end of Staten Island at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Among the masses will be Team Mission United, a group of runners participating in support of local veterans and military families. Joining the seven-person squad this year is Merrick native Daniel Bornstein. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/31/19

At the Taylor Guitars display, Freeporter Al Vinciguerra, right, was joined by O.J. Divietro, of East Islip, to jam out to Elvis Presley’s “Mystery Train” during the eighth annual New York Guitar Expo at the Freeport Recreation Center last Saturday.

New York Guitar Expo features Les Paul’s collection

Running his fingers over the guitar strings, he held his breath. “It’s as if I’m touching rock ’n’ roll history,” said Duncan Faure, former front man of the Bay City Rollers. more

By Nadya Nataly | 5/2/19

Dani Frisch Harkin runs marathons and triathlons each year with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training.

South Side High School grad running through obstacles

Numerous surgeries haven’t stopped Rockville Centre native Dani Frisch Harkin, a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, from running marathons around the country. Actually, running saved her life, she said. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/25/19

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