Keyword: races
90 results total, viewing 21 - 30
50 years on, and the space race still resonates
This past week marked the 50th anniversary of the safe return of the Apollo 11 crew after a 476,000-mile round trip to the moon. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins splashed down . . . more
Talking about race on Long Island
As a senior at Mepham High School in Bellmore, I’m excited that ERASE Racism has launched a Long Island-wide public discussion called “How Do We Build a Just Long Island?” more
|
New course a good move for L.I. Marathon
Baldwin-based company Race Awesome is giving the Long Island Marathon the makeover that it deserves. The company has taken on the role of race director of the 2019 marathon . . . more
Children crossed the start line at the 1-mile Fun Run.
Racers take the streets during Rockville Centre's annual 5K and Fun Run
About 400 runners took part in the village of Rockville Centre’s 36th annual 5-kilometer race and 1-mile Fun Run last Saturday. more
Now’s the time to get involved in the election
The 2018 election is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent memory, if not in U.S. history. The nation is polarized, with people divided . . . more
Rockville Centre racers fought the cold for the village’s 10K, 5K and one-mile Family Fun Run last Saturday.
Long Island runners brave cold for RVC race
On one of the coldest mornings so far this fall, Rockville Centre runners braved the chilly 26-degree temperature to participate in a village tradition. more
|
Malvernite and marathoner Peter Hawkins at the wide-open entrance to Tobay Beach from the Jones Beach bike trail. Before last week, a turnstile and locked gate blocked the entrance, preventing disabled access to the beach.
Scoring a victory for the disabled
In 2014, when the bike path that runs along the Wantagh Parkway was extended to Tobay Beach, many hailed its arrival as a safe, scenic trail for anyone who wanted to walk, run, cycle or skateboard. more
|
Roy Knoernschild, a maintenance worker at 125 Church St. in Malverne for 20 years, with historic maps he found in the property’s basement dating back over 100 years.
Historic Long Island maps found in Malverne basement
A treasure trove of original survey maps of the Long Island Motor Parkway — the country’s first road built exclusively for automobiles, in 1908 — have been in the basement of a Malverne business, the Learning Circle, for decades. “I saw them about 20 years ago and I didn’t pay much attention to them,” said Roy Knoernschild, an on-call custodian for the building. more
|
Gurfein challenges Rice in race for 4th Dist. congressional seat
The race for the 4th Congressional District pits Republican challenger David Gurfein against Democratic incumbent Kathleen Rice for the seat. more
|
A birthday surprise goes wicked wrong
The little boy was just 2 years old. In fact, it was the very day of his birthday party. Other toddlers and their moms and dads were gathered for pizza and cupcakes . . . more
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 9 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions