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Sophomore Jeff Conway was the only player to reach the end zone last Saturday as Long Beach blanked visiting Elmont, 7-0, for its second straight win.

Midway through Nassau County football’s condensed six-game regular season, Long Beach has brought one of the toughest defenses to crack with only 18 points allowed in March.Last Saturday … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/29/21

A viral video of Lorenzo Thomas, left, has inspired others to train at Kayo Boxing, including Donovan Maldonado, who joined the gym last month.

West Hempstead's Kayo Boxing helps two with traumatic injuries

When former professional boxer Michael Corleone, of Franklin Square, opened his gym, Kayo Boxing, in West Hempstead in 2018, his goal was to help others become well-rounded individuals through … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/18/21

Lynbrook's Ethan Hoyte is one of Nassau County's most talented backs.

Kickoff time for Nassau County football

Are you ready for some Nassau County high school football? A six-week regular season kicks off Friday night with three games, including Glen Cove at Hewlett, and 46 more teams will be in action … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/7/21

Jonathan Maldonado helped Elmont to an undefeated 8-0 season.

Elmont continues basketball success

With only eight games, no playoffs, the recommended wearing of masks on the court and socially distances chairs on the bench, Nassau County basketball conducted a season like no other. One thing … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/4/21

Racing returns to Belmont Park on April 22 and there’s a chance some spectators will be permitted.

Belmont spring/summer meet opens April 22

Thoroughbred racing at Belmont Park will resume on April 22. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced the stakes schedule for the 48-day Belmont Park spring/summer meet, which will … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/18/21

Brandon Hughes, averaging 227, and Moran Winchell, sporting a 193 average, are leading Sewanhaka’s bowling programs.

Sewanhaka bowlers aim for big finish

Following a delayed start due to Covid-19 protocols, Sewanhaka District bowlers are starting to generate some momentum with the Nassau County team and individual championships already just around the … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/11/21

Sewanhaka bowlers aim for big finish

Following a delayed start due to Covid-19 protocols, Sewanhaka District bowlers are starting to generate some momentum with the Nassau County team and individual championships already just around the … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 2/9/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced Wednesday morning "high-risk" high school sports like wrestling and basketball will be able to resume under strict state guidelines.

Let the games begin: High-risk high school sports guidelines issued

Less than a week after high-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, volleyball and competitive cheer were given the green light to proceed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran relayed the necessary guidance put in place by local health officials. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/27/21

High-risk high school sports could begin Feb. 1

High-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, hockey, volleyball and competitive cheer will be permitted to proceed beginning Feb. 1 as long as county health departments approve competitive play within its jurisdiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday afternoon. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/22/21

Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.

Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]

Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17