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N.Y. baseball, from Carl Erskine to Bartolo Colón

Two recent baseball events caused fond memories to come charging back, while reinforcing the inter-generational hold that New York baseball has on my family. more

8/3/23

Is it time for Yankees and Mets fans to ask for a refund?

Summer makes me happy, but I must confess to being very irritated by one subject. I refer to the Yankees and the Mets. more

7/27/23

Ducks manager Wally Backman, left, and outfielder/hitting coach Lew Ford talk outside the batting cage

Ducks are quacking again

It is unknown if anyone will recite the movie line, ”you’re killing me, Smalls,” but former Major League Baseball player Daniel Murphy — a Mets playoff hero — said he is just looking for a sandlot to play in. The 2015 postseason record breaker is part of the 2023 Long Island Ducks, the team’s 23rd season. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/3/23

The East Meadow 10U girls’ softball Williamsport team from East Meadow made it to the semifinals of the Williamsport tournament. The team was made up of four girls from three different travel softball teams in East Meadow.

Hitting it out of the park

After weeks of qualifying games, the 10-and-under softball team from the East Meadow Baseball and Softball Association took their shot at the New York State Little League Championship Tournament in … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/28/22

Lynbrook East Rockaway 11-year-old District 30 champions.

Lynbrook East Rockaway team sets course for Williamsport

The 11-year-old boys Lynbrook East Rockaway baseball team won the District 30 Championship. Now, the team has advanced into the sectional playoffs. more

Brian Pfail | 7/14/22

Who has time for the great American pastime?

I don’t really follow baseball anymore. As a rabid Yankees fan who devoured everything about the game for nearly 40 years, I never thought I’d say that. more

By Nick Buglione | 6/9/22

Former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach, William Hayward “Mookie” Wilson, right, signed autographs for Nassau County residents Mary Stedman and daughter, Erin.

He’s living his best life in retirement

In celebration of Grandparent’s Day, Aetna partnered with the Mets and hosted a private event before the game with former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach, William Hayward “Mookie” Wilson. more

By Nadya Nataly | 9/20/18

Former Mets first baseman Art Shamsky, fourth from right, placed a 1969 World Series ring on Cornelia Mason at a healthy lifestyle event for residents at the Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing Center. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, center, and Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Hilary Becker, far right, attended with residents and employees of the facility.

Players from 1969 World Series champion Mets promote healthy living in Lynbrook

Attendees were invited to step right up and meet the Mets players from the 1969 World Series championship-winning team at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing on Sept. 13. Former Mets outfielder … more

9/20/18

An election season we can all be ashamed of

We can be thankful that the 2016 election nightmare is officially over. There are almost no happy observations we can make, but I’m compelled to talk about the bad, which has outweighed the good. more

11/10/16

Heartbreak — and life lessons — at Citi Field

Late Sunday night and early Monday morning, my sons Joseph, 17, and Michael, 12, and I stayed late at Citi Field, watching our Mets lose the World Series. We’re all bummed. more

11/5/15

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