Islanders’ Moulson Attending PAL Youth Heart Health Awareness Day

The Nassau County Police Activity League (NCPAL), Winthrop University Hospital and CardiacScan Imaging are presenting Youth Heart Health Awareness Day on June 11 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 Broadway, Hicksville.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in people under 30, including athletes. It runs in families and affects over 15,000 people on Long Island. Learn about the risk factors, how screenings can help and what you need to prevent a family tragedy. NY Islanders’ forward Matt Moulson will make a special guest appearance.

Holy Family Crowns Nine Champions at CYO Swim Championships

The Swimming Eagles captured nine gold medals at the CYO of Nassau & Suffolk Swimming Championship Meet held on April 7 at the Nassau County Aquatic Center.

Jessica Giuliani was honored with the 2011 Eagle Award for Exceptional Performance as she earned two gold medals as well as a silver.

Summer Youth Ice Hockey Program Registration Begins June 7

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto announced that registration for the Town of Oyster Bay Summer Youth Ice Hockey House League will take place on Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8.

The return of the town’s Summer Ice House League is part of a larger initiative within which the town has partnered with the National Hockey League in their “Hockey is for Everyone” Program. The town is the first and only hockey program on Long Island to be designated by the NHL for this prestigious program, through which the NHL has made it a priority to promote youth participation in community hockey programs.

USTA Names Anthony Pastecchi Named Junior Volunteer of Year

The U.S. Tennis Association/Eastern Section/Long Island Region, at its 21st Annual Awards Dinner, named Anthony Pastecchi of Hicksville its Junior Volunteer of the Year.

Tommy O Memorial 5K Run/Walk June 11

On Saturday, June 11, the FDNY is sponsoring the third annual Tommy O Memorial 5K Run/Walk. This event honors the memory of Tommy Orlando, a NYC firefighter, who died tragically on Dec. 4, 2008. Tommy was a community activist and very involved in youth sports in Hicksville. The race will be held at Wantagh Park, rain or shine. On site registration begins at 9 a.m. and the race will start at 10:30. The fee is $30 for adults and $10 for children 13 and under. Please make checks payable to Engine 65 and in the memo line show Tommy O.

Hicksville Crusader Cheerleaders Craft Fair May 15

The 10-year-old Hicksville Crusader Cheerleaders are hosting a craft fair on Sunday, May 15 at Levittown Hall in Hicksville. Some items being sold include Pandora bracelet charms, American Doll clothes, candles, tie-dye clothes, Avon products, homemade quilted products and much more. There will also be a bake sale, drinks and lunch foods. Please come down and support the team. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Levittown Hall, located on Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. Vendors interested in renting a table can contact Tina at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Triathletes Invited to May 19 Clinic

Triathletes of all ages and levels of ability are cordially invited to join the Greater Long Island Running Club on Thursday evening, May 19 for the Runner’s Edge - TOBAY Triathlon Clinic. The clinic will be held in the Auditorium of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.

This will be an invaluable evening for first time triathletes as well as for those veterans who would like their performance to improve dramatically. Highlights will include a video of the 2010 Runner’s Edge-TOBAY Triathlon, a review of the course layout, training programs, and other key ingredients of a successful triathlon experience.

Helping Our Troops With Their Own Fight at Home

Two Students Holding Benefit for PTSD

Brave American military personnel willingly put themselves in danger in service to their country every day. The effects of this kind of activity causes some veterans to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.

According to information put out by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Most people have some stress-related reactions after a traumatic event… In moments of danger, our bodies prepare to fight our enemy, flee the situation, or freeze in the hope that the danger will move past us. But those feelings of alertness may stay even after the danger has passed.” This can lead to anxiety, depression, anger and more.

Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Service Annual 5K Runday on May 28

Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services will host its 19th Annual 5K Runday event on Saturday, May 28.   

State Assemblyman Michael Montesano will serve as the honorary starter for the 3.1-mile U.S.A. Track and Field sanctioned run. The race begins at 9 a.m. at the starting line in front of Central Nassau’s offices located at 950 South Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville and continues along a track that winds through Hicksville and Bethpage.

Hicksville Community Tennis Season Opens Registration

Hicksville Community Tennis announces two major USTA awards given to staff for the year 2010. Steve Abbondondelo, USPTA, PTR, tennis pro for Hicksville Community Tennis, was awarded Junior Team Tennis Coordinator for the Eastern Section. Anthony Pastecchi, assistant pro for Hicksville Tennis, was awarded the Junior Volunteer of the Year Award for the Eastern/Long Island region.

Registration information can be found below (call 822-8711):

Saturday, April 30, High School Tennis Courts, 10 a.m. to noon

Monday, May 9, High School Tennis Courts, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18, St. Ignatius Old School Cafeteria, 7 to 8:30 p.m.