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Gregg LaPenna, left, and Kevin Martinsen were two of the elder competitors in last Saturday’s beach wrestling tournament.

Sunbathing, surfing and maybe even a few sandcastles took a back seat last Saturday as a wresting tournament with nearly 250 participants dominated a steamy summer day in Long Beach. The … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/9/24

Jake Classie, right, and Mepham will be playing for a new head coach this fall as Tom Mazeika takes over the helm of the Pirates.

Morning kickoffs for Nassau County football

Are you ready for some football? On Aug. 19, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs can begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 6 with six games … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/9/24

Rockville Centre’s Crystal Dunn was a three-time state champion at South Side, a two-time All-American at North Carolina and a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Nassau County H.S. Athletics HOF 2024 class announced

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2024 induction ceremony Sept. 25 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information, tickets and the full list of honorees, go to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/29/24

Chris Carini, the Hempstead town councilman in the 5th Councilmanic District, has died unexpectedly. A husband and a father of two children, he was 49.

Elected officials, community members mourn loss of Councilman Chris Carini

The 5th Councilmanic District is remembering Councilman Chris Carini, who represented the communities of Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport, Point Lookout and Lido Beach. more

By Jordan Vallone and Charles Shaw | 7/19/24

Tyler Dearden, signed by the Minnesota Twins organization July 2, hit .361 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 55 games with the Ducks.

Long Island Ducks seek second-half turnaround

Gutted by roster departures and injuries, the Long Island Ducks completed the first half of the Atlantic League baseball season July 5 with a 30-33 record, 13 games behind the North Division-winning … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/16/24

East Meadow boys’ soccer, the No. 8 seed in Nassau Class AAA, took out No. 1 Uniondale, No. 4 Baldwin and No. 2 Plainview to capture its first-ever county crown.

Salute to H.S. sports champions from 2023-24

It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are the top team accomplishments, in chronological order. East Meadow boys’ … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/9/24

Six Seaford High School graduating seniors were honored, receiving the Patriot Award during a dinner ceremony at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on June 24. Seaford 9/11 Memorial committee chairman Tom Condon, left, with award recipients,Angelina Fernandez, Alexandra Podesta, Daniella Stek, Amanda Beadle, Jillian Gross, , Michael Wittenstein, and committee president Ken Haskell.

Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee hosts 2024 Patriot Award dinner

Six graduating seniors from Seaford High School were presented with the Patriot Award during a dinner ceremony on June 24, in remembrance of five alumni who died on 9/11. more

By Charles Shaw | 7/5/24

The United States faced India June 12 in the last of eight ICC T20 World Cup matches held at Eisenhower Park.

Cricket tournament a big hit for Nassau County

The International Cricket Council’s Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament proved a bit hit in Nassau County, highlighted by the much-anticipated and sold out India-Pakistan match June 9. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/22/24

Wantagh defeated Manhasset, 11-10, to capture the Nassau Class C girls' lacrosse championship.

Wantagh holds off Manhasset for title

It took two days but was well worth the wait for Wantagh’s girls’ lacrosse program. The Warriors withstood a 16-hour weather delay and top-seeded Manhasset’s desperate … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/30/24

Junior Dylan Vikara starred in Clarke's 7-3 win over Wantagh in Game 2 of the Nassau Class A finals with a homer, double, single and four RBIs. The Rams won the crown with a 5-0 victory in Tuesday's deciding game.

Clarke defeats Wantagh for baseball title

Two of Nassau County’s most successful baseball programs over the past 25 years squared off this week in an epic championship series, with Clarke defeating Wantagh in Tuesday’s decisive … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/28/24

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