Community Relations Spotlight

Matsui 55 Baseball Foundation Cinic Providing Hope for New York City Kids Teaching Passion, Precision and Pride

New York Yankees Great Hideki Matsui wanted an opportunity to teach the future of Major League Baseball the fundamentals of what made him a great not only in Japan, but in the United States. So after his amazing Major League Career is over he decided to start up the Matsui 55 Foundation. Thanks to the […]

New Balance Fitness Challenge a hit thanks to Curtis Granderson

On a beautiful day in Brooklyn New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson launched the New Balance Fitness Challenge , at PS 9 the Teunis G. Bergen School, in Brooklyn on Friday. The New Balance Fitness Challenge is a Six Week youth fitness program that will help promote healthy lifestyles.  This challenge will engage in recess activities […]

Mason Plumlee Inspires in latest Get the Ball Rolling Program

Brooklyn Nets Center Mason Plumlee helped to inspire 45 kids from the New York Police Athletic League Armory Center via the Get The Ball Rolling Clinic that was held at the Barclays Center on Thursday. Sponsored by Coca-Cola the Get the Ball Rolling initiative promotes living an active and healthy lifestyle. Plumlee, who has had […]

New York Cares to Hold Two Coat Drives with Mets and with a Giants Player

Fans of the New York Mets and the New York Giants NFL team are in for a great day on Tuesday and Wednesday. New York Cares will be holding two different Coat Drives and fans of each team will be in for a treat From 7 am – 9 am on Tuesday New York Cares […]

Islanders Partner with Smile Train for the Holiday Season

The New York Islanders announced on Monday that they are partnering with Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft lip and palate charity, with the goal of raising funds and awareness for the organization.  The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. when the team takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nassau Coliseum.  For each ticket […]

VIDEOS: Islanders at School Program

1495 Sports is proud to bring the following videos from the Islanders at School Program on 11/25/13: Video from the Seaford Harbor Elementary School as Casey, Cizikas, Matt Martin, Thomas Vanek gave a speech and answered students questions for those in attendance: Matt Martin thoughts: Thomas Vanek reflects on the day and on who helped to influence the athlete he […]

Islanders at School Progam Teaches Valuable lesson for the Next Generation

It was all about inspiring others and teaching about the importance of eating healthy, education and bullying with the Islanders at School program. 1495 Sports was at the Seaford Harbor Elementary School visit, which featured Casey Cizikas, Matt Martin and Thomas Vanek who gave a brief background on themselves before touching on the main issues […]