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Record turnout for New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction dinner

By Stacy Podelski May 5, 2019 Leave a comment

A record turnout honored the Class of 2019 at this past Sunday’s eighth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), sponsored by Ring 8, at Russo’s On the Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Inimitable promoter Don King led the 24-member Class of 2019 into the NYSBHOF “We had our largest attendance, 402 […]

New York Cosmos Open Season On Saturday Against New York Athletic Club

By Stacy Podelski April 27, 2019 Leave a comment

No one needs to remind New York Cosmos head coach Carlos Mendes how important opening day is for a soccer team. After all, he has been through 16 as a professional player and coach. No. 17 will be Saturday, April 27, when the Cosmos kick off their National Premier Soccer League season hosting the New […]

Dick DiVeronica embodies spirit of New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

By Stacy Podelski April 26, 2019 Leave a comment

Canastota, New York welterweight Dick DiVeronica embodies the true spirit of the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame: New Yorkers honoring New Yorkers for their accomplishments and achievements in boxing. DiVeronica will be part of a 24-member Class of 2019 inducted at the eighth annual NYSBHOF induction dinner this Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), […]

Manhattan Set To Defend MAAC Championship

By Stacy Podelski March 5, 2015 Leave a comment

Manhattan (16-13) begins defense of its 2015 MAAC Championship on Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. The Jaspers’ opening round game will be streamed live on ESPN3. TOP STORYLINES #1 – Winners of four-of-five, the Jaspers will face either No. 6 Quinnipiac or No. 11 Marist in the quarterfinals. #2 – Manhattan defeated both teams […]

Athletes In Your Community: Mets Wright and Gee Visit Firehouse in Queens

By Stacy Podelski September 10, 2014 Leave a comment

The pain and sacrifice from those who gave up their lives during the September 11 attacks will never truly go away. For those who had loved ones run in to help when the Towers fell the pain will always remain. Days like today though always help as on a humid day in Maspeth, Queens New […]

Pitching Coach Dave LaRoche brings All-Star experience to Brooklyn

By Patrick McCormack August 3, 2014 Leave a comment

There is a buzz around MCU Park for the 2014 New York-Penn League All-Star Game, as the excitement builds about the showcase of the best players in the league, the Cyclones added an All-Star to the Coaching Staff in Interim Pitching Coach Dave LaRoche. LaRoche, who spent 14 years in the Majors, has enjoyed his […]

Mets Acquire Blake Taylor from Pittsburgh to Complete Trade

By Stacy Podelski June 15, 2014 Leave a comment

The New York Mets announced on Sunday the club has acquired lefthanded pitcher Blake Taylor from the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete the April 18 trade that sent first baseman Ike Davis to the Pirates and brought righthanded relief pitcher Zack Thornton to the Mets. Taylor, 19, will be assigned to the rookie-level Gulf Coast Mets. The lefthander […]