A long shot in the Preakness Stakes has a name inspired by an unknown Met.
Don’t be surprised if you spot some “Mets money” during Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. The ninth horse in the race is named “Gosgar,” a nod to former outfielder Jim Gosgar, who played 74 games for the Mets, including 10 with the legendary “Miracle Mets” in 1969. This grey Kentucky colt is owned by Harvey Clark Racing […]
How a Long Island high school tennis player became the standout of his team
Max Golubenko, a tennis player from Manhasset, really got into the sport during the summer after his sophomore year. “I played about six or seven tournaments, and I only managed to win one or two rounds, much like my not-so-well-known opponent,” he shared with the Post. “I practiced almost every day, yet I wasn’t making […]
“516 Day” features $5.16 beers, clams, and other items celebrating the Long Island area code.
Long Island recently celebrated its inaugural “516 Day” on Friday, with businesses offering promotions like $5.16 beer and clams. The event spanned three days and involved around 30 local businesses. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman expressed hopes for it to become a yearly tradition. “516 Day is a new celebration of everything that makes Long […]
Long Island football coach finds joy in sneaker business, now a former Mets player sports his designs.
A Unique Passion for Custom Sneakers It seems like a kick, doesn’t it? Physics teachers and soccer coaches from Long Island are gaining popularity, all due to their creative hobby of designing custom sneakers. John Vers, a gym teacher at Port Washington High School, shares that his students often notice his impressive collection of over […]
Zimbabwe is finally returning after a long absence.
On Thursday, as strong winds swept over Grace Road, the atmosphere was a little sparse, yet still lively enough for fans to enjoy. Up on the pavilion’s balcony was Andrew Flintoff, while Mark Wood, nursing an injury, seemed focused on transition to coaching, cheerfully pacing the boundary’s edge. In the midst of it all, Josh […]
Former Long Island school janitor recorded child sexual abuse and distributed the videos.
A former custodian from Long Island has been charged with sexually abusing at least one child and distributing explicit material online, according to the Suffolk County Prosecutor. Brian Wall, who is 40 and once worked for the Lindenhurst School District, was found in possession of disturbing photos and videos. Authorities believe he recorded the abuse […]
Biker armed with nunchucks and a gun confronts police on Long Island highway.
A Long Island biker, armed with nunchucks, was reported to have been wearing an “outlaws” gang patch when he got entangled with a state trooper who stopped to assist him. This incident occurred around 2 a.m. Saturday after the biker’s motorcycle lost power near an exit on the southern parkways, according to officials. Aaron Morgan, […]
A bio implant halted a Long Island woman’s severe arthritis: ‘This is the future’
A speech pathologist from Long Island, Dawn Steiner, shared that an innovative bioimplant has effectively halted her severe rheumatoid arthritis, which she described as “terrifying.” At 58 years old, Steiner recounted that even simple actions, like shaking hands, would trigger pain. After enduring this for 15 years, she had adjusted to a life filled with […]
Long Island politicians criticize New York’s new election law that may benefit Democrats in local elections
Officials on Long Island have expressed strong disapproval of new state election laws that aim to reshape local campaigns and potentially favor Downballot Democrats. At a press conference held on Tuesday, members from both political parties urged Governor Kathy Hochul to endorse a law that prioritizes local races, even while federal elections dominate the voting […]
Long Island teacher who posed as a teenager to trick kids into sending inappropriate photos faces disturbing new charges.
A former teacher from Long Island is facing new allegations related to child pornography, following a previous incident where he reportedly posed as a minor to solicit explicit images from a child. Ryan McCaffery, 37, appeared in a Suffolk County court on Monday to answer charges including promoting sexual performances involving minors under 17 and […]