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John F. Kennedy High School senior Rachel Nossen, of Merrick, wrote an op-ed in The Cougar Crier, which called on the school community to end “gender marking” of its sports teams.

Bellmore-JFK athlete wants ‘Lady’ dropped from Cougars

A John F. Kennedy High School senior is calling on the school to stop referring to its female sports teams as the “Lady Cougars.” In an op-ed that appeared in the school year’s … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/29/20

Islanders conduct fan giveaways across L.I.

The New York Islanders are surging in the Eastern Conference Finals, and on the heels of a big win over Tampa Bay on Friday night, the team gave back to the fans with an exclusive "I ❤ NY" Islanders t-shirt across the tri-state area. more

9/13/20

Jill Levine, at the lectern, a parent of John F. Kennedy High School athletes, helped organize a rally attended by more than 100 to call for a reversal of a decision to postpone the Nassau County sports fall season.

Nassau County athletes, parents rally for fall sports

On Friday, chants of “Let them play!” rang out from the Nassau BOCES Administrative Center, where Nassau school superintendents voted to postpone high school sports until Jan. 4 on … more

By Andrew Garcia and Tony Bellissimo | 8/28/20

Nassau County's fall sports will likely begin in early March of 2021.

Nassau County postpones H.S. sports until 2021

Nassau County High School student-athletes will have to wait until 2021 to compete in sports. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/26/20

Steve Levy, right, a south Merrick native and Kennedy High School graduate, leads the new “Monday Night Football” broadcast team, which includes Brian Griese, center, and Louis Riddick.

Bellmore-JFK alum lands 'Monday Night Football' gig

Steve Levy got a taste of the “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth last September when he served as the play-by-play commentator for the Denver Broncos-Oakland Raiders game in Week One … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/26/20

Mepham kickline recognized as national champions

The Town of Hempstead presented Mepham High School’s varsity kickline team with a national championship sign on Aug. 17 to commemorate the girls’ stellar performance at the National Dance … more

8/25/20

Football can start practice Sept. 21, but games are on hold pending further guidance.

Gov. Cuomo provides guidance on fall H.S. sports

Lower-risk high school fall sports, such as soccer, field hockey, tennis, swimming and cross-country, were given the green light to begin practice and play Sept. 21 in all regions of New York State, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during his daily briefing on Monday morning. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/24/20

Mepham kickline recognized as national champions

The Town of Hempstead presented Mepham High School’s varsity kickline team with a national championship sign on Aug. 17 to commemorate the girls’ stellar performance at the National Dance … more

8/24/20

Alexander Pekoff started his 14-day journey at Niagara Falls on Aug. 2.

Bellmorite’s 565-mile run benefits dog rescue

The Pekoff family of Bellmore fostered dogs for the Adopt A Boxer Rescue in 2018 and decided to make their home a permanent one for Lucas, an amputee who quickly formed a special bond with the head of the household. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/20/20

Some of Crunch gym’s safety measures include enhanced cleaning protocols, touchless check-in, symptom screening upon arrival, social distance decals on the floor, closing every other cardio machine and spacing out class times.

Cuomo: Gyms can open as soon as Aug. 24

Gym owners statewide received some long-awaited guidance Monday morning from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who announced they could reopen on Aug. 24 at 33 percent capacity, so long as certain criteria are met. Fitness facilities throughout New York have been closed for five months after being forced to shutter on March 16 when stay-at-home orders were issued. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/18/20