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Islanders conduct fan giveaways across L.I.

The New York Islanders are surging in the Eastern Conference Finals, and on the heels of a big win over Tampa Bay on Friday night, the team gave back to the fans with an exclusive "I ❤ NY" Islanders t-shirt across the tri-state area. more

9/13/20

Nassau County's fall sports will likely begin in early March of 2021.

Nassau County postpones H.S. sports until 2021

Nassau County High School student-athletes will have to wait until 2021 to compete in sports. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/26/20

Football can start practice Sept. 21, but games are on hold pending further guidance.

Gov. Cuomo provides guidance on fall H.S. sports

Lower-risk high school fall sports, such as soccer, field hockey, tennis, swimming and cross-country, were given the green light to begin practice and play Sept. 21 in all regions of New York State, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during his daily briefing on Monday morning. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/24/20

Justin Dunn, who was traded by the Mets to Seattle in 2019, earned the first win of his MLB pitching career on Aug. 10.

Freeport native Dunn earns first MLB win

Freeport native Justin Dunn realized a dream Aug. 10 when he recorded the first win of his Major League Baseball pitching career. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/14/20

The Freeport School District will purchase 20 new smartboards through the funding secured by Assemblywomen Judy Griffin and Taylor Darling.

Griffin, Darling secure funds for Freeport schools

The funds will be used to purchase 20 new smartboards to enhance classroom technology in the district. Both Assemblywomen Griffin and Darling said they were proud to help secure the funds … more

By Ronny Reyes | 8/14/20

Oceanside quarterback Charlie McKee, a rising junior, has thrown for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns over his first two varsity seasons.

H.S. football camps delayed until Sept. 21

Eliminating scrimmages and one round of playoffs are the only changes so far in place for Nassau County football, which moved 2020 season kickoff plans to Saturday, Oct. 3 after the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced a monthlong delay for fall sports on July 16. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/3/20

Baruch Shemtov, above, center, hosted a virtual town hall meeting about the Belmont Park arena project with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, UBS Executive Vice Chairman Brian Hull, Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke, Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and The Azoff Company Chairman Irving Azoff.

Isles’ future home named UBS Arena

As the New York Islanders gear up for the National Hockey League playoffs starting Aug. 1, the name of their future home at Belmont Park was made official Wednesday, when UBS announced its exclusive … more

By Tony Bellissimo and Melissa Koenig | 7/22/20

Hofstra suspends fall sports until spring

Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics is suspending intercollegiate athletics competition for the fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the University's mission to care for the health, safety, and welfare of its student-athletes, coaches, and staff. more

7/17/20

As of now, soccer and the rest of Fall high school sports will start practice on Sept. 21 instead of Aug. 24.

NYS high school sports delayed one month

The high school athletic fields across New York State will remain quiet at least until the third week of September. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/16/20

Hempstead Town Lacrosse Academy underway

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin was joined by Town Board members to announce the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is welcoming back campers for summer workout sessions with social distancing guidelines in place. more

7/14/20

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