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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from female sports on county facilities was struck down in Nassau County Court on May 10, after a lawsuit from New York Civil Liberties Union was filed on behalf of a women's roller derby league which welcomes trans women.

Nassau County's transgender athlete ban struck down in county supreme court

The Nassau County Supreme Court overturned County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, after a lawsuit by the New York Civil Liberties Union. more

By Parker Schug | 5/13/24

Junior Penelope Yaker has scored 22 goals and assisted on 12 others for the Owls, who earned the No. 7 seed in the Nassau Class C playoffs.

Lynbrook healthy for playoffs

Lynbrook’s girls’ lacrosse team will have a healthy roster for the first time this season on Thursday when it looks to win its first round playoff matchup. … more

By Justin Joseph | 5/13/24

Senior Lily McGrath pitched a pair of no-hitters early this season and has been a key bat in South Side’s lineup as well.

South Side rebounds for playoff spot

The South Side softball team righted itself just in time to clinch a playoff spot. After a three-game losing streak put their playoff aspirations in jeopardy, the Cyclones closed the regular … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 5/13/24

Anthony Rivera was part of a consistently strong starting pitching staff for the Spartans, who sealed a berth in the Class A playoffs last week.

VSN overcomes obstacles for playoff berth

Home-field advantage was a foreign concept to the Valley Stream North baseball team, which didn’t have a home turf know the crooks and crannies of until last week in its win over Mineola. … more

By Michelle Rabinovich | 5/13/24

Senior Brianna Ruta scored five times May 9, giving her 42 on the year, as Hewlett closed with a thrilling 11-10 overtime win against Glen Cove.

Hewlett closes with overtime victory

As much as its season had been beforehand, the Hewlett girls’ lacrosse team endured a roller-coaster ride in its final game of the year May 9. One that came to a thrilling end when senior Catie … more

By Andrew Fantucchio | 5/13/24

Senior ace Tyler Bonsignore, an Adelphi commit, recorded 49 strikeouts in 25 innings with a 1.36 ERA to anchor the Generals’ staff.

MacArthur takes momentum into playoffs

A conference title is always the goal for MacArthur baseball, but the feat was that much more crucial in its new league. The Generals captured Conference AA-II in commanding fashion with a 14-1 … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/13/24

Donovan Berthoud/Herald Senior Emma Ryan scored 52 goals during the regular season, including the 100th of her career, to help Baldwin to 13 wins.

Baldwin earns conference title

It was a spectacular regular season for Baldwin’s girls’ lacrosse team that netted the Conference 3 championship and a near unbeaten record. The Bruins were moving up in class … more

By Marc Berman | 5/13/24

Sophomore Madison DeLeon (16 goals) was part of a deep offensive attack for the Rams, who enjoyed a breakout season.

Clarke explodes for 10 wins

To say this spring has been fun for Clarke’s girls’ lacrosse program would be a major understatement. The Rams, under longtime coach Rick Aragona and first-year assistant Samantha … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/12/24

Second-graders from the Academy Charter School in Uniondale look on in wonder at the many glimpses into the future provided by their older peers at the school’s STEAM fair last week.

Academy Carter School showcases student creativity at the STEAM fair

Academy Charter School students highlighted their innovative projects that aimed to present cutting-edge technology and futuristic advancements. more

By BRANDON CRUZ Special to the Uniondale Herald Beacon | 5/10/24

The blemish of college demonstrations

The numerous college demonstrations lately have given me a lot of mixed feelings. Having lived through the years when there were other demonstrations, I contrast how those incidents were handled with the present ones. In addition, I can’t help but feel some sadness about how our elected officials are reacting to these events. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/10/24

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