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As a junior, catcher Chris Giardino helped Clarke capture the Nassau Class A championship in 2019.

Nassau H.S. baseball summer league a home run

About 25 percent of Nassau County High School varsity baseball players are getting a chance to step on the field together in 2020 thanks to the efforts of many coaches, led by Clarke’s Tom Abruscato. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/9/20

The NYSPHSAA is awaiting guidance from the Board of Education and Gov. Andrew Cuomo before deciding when sports will be played.

Many scenarios in play for H.S. sports

While still awaiting guidance and direction from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York State’s Education Department on how schools could operate this fall, the state Public High School Athletic Association Covid-19 Task Force held two meetings in June to discuss multiple scenarios for sports. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/6/20

Tiz the Law pulled away down the stretch to become the first New York-bred to win the Belmont Stakes since 1882.

Tiz the Law captures historic Belmont Stakes

With most of the sports world still idle in the midst of Covid-19, horse racing grabbed the spotlight Saturday evening with the Belmont Stakes serving as the opening leg of the Triple Crown for the first time in history. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/20/20

The stands at Belmont Park will not look the same on Stakes Day June 20.

A Belmont Stakes without fans in the stands

Jay Hegi has only missed a handful of Belmont Stakes since 1978 when he witnessed a classic in his first experience at the event as Affirmed nipped Alydar to complete the Triple Crown. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/9/20

Girls on the Run is taking its twice-yearly 5K to a virtual event this spring.

Virtual 5K run set for June 20

Girls on the Run Long Island, part of a national physical activity-based positive youth development program for 3rd-8th grade girls, had 750 runners participate in its 5K run last fall and expected to surpass 1,000 for this spring’s event scheduled for June 20 on the campus of Hofstra University. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/5/20

Star of the West captured the first race at Belmont Park in 2020, and what was a first race in New York since mid-March.

Record-setting opening day at Belmont Park

Originally scheduled to open April 24 for a 51-day spring/summer meet, live thoroughbred racing at Belmont Park got underway Wednesday, June 3 with all health and safety protocols in place and without fans. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/3/20

NYRA will resume racing on Wednesday, June 3, at Belmont Park without fans.

Belmont racing June 3 through July 12

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced live racing, to be conducted without spectators, will return Wednesday, June 3, at Belmont Park. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/19/20

Belmont Stakes rescheduled for June 20

For the first time in history, the Belmont Stakes will be the opening leg of the Triple Crown, as New York Racing Association officials announced on May 19 that the Stakes will be held on June 20 … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/19/20

Gary Contessa is a two-time New York Racing Association Trainer of the Year and former NYRA record-holder for most wins in a year.

Merrick native Gary Contessa ends racehorse training career

It’s been quite a ride for Gary Contessa. After 35 years as a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, Contessa, who grew up in Merrick, decided it was time — not to retire, but to close one chapter of his career. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/18/20

Elmont’s Chichakly awaits training debut

Elmont resident Amira Chichakly, a longtime assistant to recently retired trainer Gary Contessa, said she is looking forward to saddling her first starter when live thoroughbred … more

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