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Freshman Oscarlin Pouriet-Paulino has made the jump from middle school baseball to varsity and is serving as the Knights’ starting shortstop.

Road trips will be commonplace for Uniondale’s baseball team this spring as its home field at the high school undergoes a facelift, but the Knights will try to make the most of it following a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/15/24

Senior pitcher Julia Apsel limited powerhouse Missouri to four hits over nine innings March 26 and is the ace of Hofstra’s staff.

Hofstra softball eyes repeat conference title

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces. Led largely by five veteran fifth-year … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

Pitcher Danny Kelleher, a South Side High School graduate, is a key member of the Pride bullpen.

Hofstra baseball swings for the fences

The Hofstra baseball team missed out on a chance to defend its conference title last year and is fueled for a return to the championship stage in late May this spring. After reaching the NCAA … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

Senior Jocelynn Cornejo Enamorado is in her third season as Uniondale’s pitching ace and relies heavily on excellent control.

Uniondale aims for improvement

The Uniondale Knights softball team is expecting big changes on the scoreboard this spring. They aim to improve on their five-win season from a year ago and third-year coach Doug Modica sees a lot of … more

By Justin Joseph | 4/5/24

Lisa Ortiz is making her first run for office, looking to succeed Taylor Darling in the Assembly. She has community experience not only as a library board president, but also as co-founder of the Lakeview Civic Association.

Lisa Ortiz is running for state Assembly

Lisa Ortiz: Community-focused leader running for Assembly to address local needs more

By Nicole Formisano | 4/5/24

Midfielder Rory Jones is off to a strong start for the Pride with 16 goals through seven games, including eight in the season opener.

Hofstra aims for conference tournament

After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Grad student Taylor Mennella is off to a sizzling start for the Pride with 29 points through seven games.

Hofstra seeks CAA playoff berth

After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman continues to claim that Susan Poser, Hofstra’s president, has been colluding with a competitor in an effort to sabotage Las Vegas Sands efforts to repurpose the Nassau Hub into a casino.

Blakeman says texts prove collusion between Hofstra, casino competitor

The legal battle between Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hofstra President Susan Poser intensifies with newly revealed text messages, raising questions about collusion between Hofstra and Las Vegas Sands' competitor Hard Rock International. more

By Brandon Cruz | 2/29/24

State Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor, the same judge who previously invalidated Sands' lease with Nassau County back in November, ruled on Feb. 23 that an additional agreement Sands had with the Coliseum's previous leaseholder is also invalid.

State Supreme court deals another blow to Sands' plans for Nassau hub in Uniondale

In a significant setback for the Las Vegas Sands' ambitious plans to develop a multi-billion dollar resort and casino around the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, a state judge has declared that the company lacks a valid lease for the Coliseum and its surrounding land. more

By Brandon Cruz | 2/23/24

Policemen drove down Gale Avenue, ahead of Bob Beckwith’s casket, which was on top of a Baldwin Fire Department truck.

Bob Beckwith is remembered

Bob Beckwith, former FDNY firefighter, rushed out of retirement to help a friend find his missing son in ground zero, three days after the terrorist attacks shook NYC and the country to its core. This selfless choice turned Beckwith into a beacon of hope for the nation, which he embodied until he died on Feb. 4. more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/16/24

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