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An after party followed the race, allowing runners to interact and mingle over food and drinks.

Racing into 2013

While celebrations amassed throughout Long Island at midnight on Dec. 31, officially marking the beginning of 2013, a couple hundred residents welcomed the new year in a different way — a 5k dash. more

By David Weingrad | 1/9/13

OK, where’s the champagne? While Long Island celebrated the new year at the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31, a couple of hundred residents welcomed it in a very different way — a 5K dash

Eisenhower Park hosts first annual 5k New Year's Eve race

Five… four… three… two… one… Run! While celebrations amassed throughout Long Island at midnight on Dec. 31, officially marking the beginning of 2013, a couple hundred residents … more

David Weingrad | 1/8/13

North Merrick prepares to elect fire commissioner

North Merrick residents will have the chance to vote in their fire commissioner’s election next week. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/7/12

Voters occupied the privacy booths to fill out their ballots on Election Day.

Incumbents hold seats in local elections

Polls in New York State closed at 9 p.m, but it wasn't until just after 2 a.m. that the final results of ballots cast in voting machines in Nassau County were available. Nassau incumbents held … more

By Alex Costello | 11/7/12

NYRA is in charge of managing the three largest racing tracks including Belmont Park in Elmont.

Cuomo calls for NYRA Reorganization Board

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation to create a reorganization board for the New York Racing Association. The legislation will place NYRA under temporary control of the state. … more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/17/12

Third place finisher Kevin Knox, left, celebrated after the race with first place Jim Eicher and second place finisher Emery Korpi.

Paddling for pumpkins

Empire Kayaks of Island Park held its 12th annual Great Pumpkin Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Race last weekend. More than 70 paddlers came out for the event, enjoying the beautiful autumn … more

10/10/12

Remembering a friend lost to breast cancer

Thanks to the generosity of the East Meadow Herald, I am humbled to have opportunities to write about breast cancer awareness, and I am grateful that this year is no different. more

By: Lauren Lev | 10/5/12

Fifty miles and fast feet leads to fifth-place finish for Bellmore Striders

A team from the Bellmore Striders running club placed fifth out of 144 teams at the 27th annual Bethpage Ocean to Sound Relay, a 50-mile race, on Sept. 23. Runners from the club also took first place in the Male Masters Division. more

10/4/12

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Hayes, left, crossed the finish line with Sgt. Michael Barrett, and his wife, Janel during the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors 5K race last Sunday, before the groups annual Welcome Parade along Beech Street

Pride and patriotism

Thirty-two wounded soldiers from different branches of the armed services and their families marched in the fourth annual Long Beach Waterfront Warriors welcome parade on Sunday, July 22, as hundreds of residents, filled with patriotism and pride, lined the streets. more

By Vanessa Canner | 7/25/12

Dylan Chiarelli, left, Nicole Gubelli and Julianna Piarulli registered to run in the 5K.

Racing through the streets of Island Park

The Jimi Gubelli Foundation held its annual 5K run/walk in Island Park on June 30. The race is a fundraiser for the foundation, which gives scholarships to college-bound Island Park high school … more

7/11/12

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