Residents are debating four proposed development plans for the 28-acre south parcel at Belmont Park. Three of those plans involve converting the land into big-box retail outlets as well as a grocery …
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By Steve Smirti
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5/4/16
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More than 150 union workers, fans, and locals rallied at the south lot of Belmont Park to urge state officials to make a decision on a proposed soccer stadium and complex that has been lying in wait …
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By Steve Smirti
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5/4/16
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Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn kicked her way to victory last week to secure a place for U.S. Women’s Soccer Team at the Olympics.
Dunn, 23, scored six goals total at the Confederation …
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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3/2/16
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Mepham High School senior Erin Gilroy had completed all the science and math credits she needed to graduate by the end of 11th grade. Then she doubled up on English and social studies classes this fall. That enabled her to graduate from Mepham six months early — and get a big head start on her soccer training at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
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By Scott Brinton
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1/8/16
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The New York Cosmos will be transforming an underused basketball court on the grounds of Clara H. Carlson Elementary School in Elmont into a soccer pitch. With charity partner Street Soccer USA and …
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By Steve Smirti
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12/23/15
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The Oceanside United U9 boys soccer team had an impressive first-place showing in the North Hempstead Cup Tournament. Coached by Fernando Paredo, top left, and Tim Murphy, top right, the team is …
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12/16/15
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Local politicians and community leaders descended on the main entrance to Belmont Park, on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, on Dec. 10 to voice their concerns about the possible installation of video …
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By Steve Smirti
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12/15/15
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Kelly Kempf scored two goals in her collegiate soccer career, and they were arguably the two biggest goals in her team’s history.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/15/15
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The Empire State Development agency has asked developers for updated proposals for vacant land in Belmont Park. This comes after nearly three years of inactivity, during which the state was reviewing …
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By Steve Smirti
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12/3/15
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Kim Wyant, a 51-year-old East Meadowite, has achieved a lot of firsts in the world of soccer. Wyant, who became head coach of the New York University Violets this fall, is the only woman who leads …
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By Julie Mansmann
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11/11/15
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