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Rockaway Beach native reopens Inwood landmark

Tim Hickey considered Jimmy Boyle a second father and confidant, who doled out wisdom as well as he served Den tavern patrons for decades at 205 Sheridan Blvd. in Inwood. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/9/16

Donald Trump’s boondoggle on the ocean

I covered Donald Trump long before he ran for president. It was the mid-2000s, and the American economy was tanking –– big time. The Donald wanted to construct a posh, $24 million, 86,000-square-foot catering hall called Trump on the Ocean . . . more

3/31/16

Freeport's Eddie Gordon won The Ultimate Fighter reality show with a knockout of Dhiego Lima on July 6 in Las Vegas.

Locals thrive in MMA octagon

When the octagon door closed at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 6, one man, Dhiego Lima, stood between Freeport’s Eddie “Truck” Gordon and the opportunity of a lifetime — a six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. more

By Steve Siniski | 7/16/14

Andre Harrison, center, with Ring of Combat promoter Lou Neglia of Bellmore to his immediate right, proudly displayed his championship belt.

Local wins Ring of Combat MMA title

Andre Harrison of Freeport recently captured the featherweight title in the Ring of Combat, headed by Bellmore's Lou Neglia. more

By Steve Siniski | 7/16/13

Gershon Barkany allegedly ran more than 20 businesses out of this Cedarhurst office building and defrauded investors of more than $50 million.

Cedarhurst-based businessman charged in $50M Ponzi scam

Gershon Barkany, a Far Rockaway resident who is the principal executive of more than 20 businesses based at 77 Spruce St. in Cedarhurst, was arrested on March 28 by FBI agents and charged with defrauding investors of more than $50 million through phony real estate deals. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/29/13

Ring of Combat promoter Lou Neglia, of Bellmore, presents Freeport's Eddie "Truck" Gordon with his championship belt.

Locals thrive in MMA circles

What’s the standard reaction when someone sees a truck bearing down on them? Most likely, it’s to move out of the way and as quickly as possible. While that may be an option on the road, however, it isn’t inside the octagon, where Freeport’s Eddie “Truck” Gordon not only boasts a perfect 7-0 mark as a professional mixed martial artist. more

By Steve Siniski | 7/10/12

MMA promoter and Bellmore resident Lou Neglia, left, with Ring of Combat welterweight champion Ryan LaFlare, center.

MMA has strong local flavor

When Lou Neglia talks Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), people tend to listen — and for good reason. A former three-time world kickboxing champion in the 1980s who boasted a career record of 34-2, Neglia is now one of the preeminent MMA promoters in the United States. more

Steve Siniski | 7/16/10

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