Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00

UFC Gym opens its first east coast location in New Hyde Park

For those that are fans of the Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters that are seen on their television screens, Nassau County residents now have the chance to train like them. Starting on June 15, the first ever east coast location for the brand-extended UFC gym opened at 2020 Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park. 

UFC Gyms operate under the slogan “Train Different,” which is some of the best training that people come to this type of gym to get, according to Operations Manager Suzanne Silver.

Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Saturday, 15 June 2013 00:00

This year, as in years past, the jockeys from Belmont Park, including Sam the Bugler, visited the families and volunteers at Ronald McDonald House of Long Island (RMH-LI) as part of an annual partnership with the New York Racing Association (NYRA). 

“This is a great event for our children and their families,” said Matt Campo, RMH-LI executive director. “It is a fun day that everyone looks forward to.”

Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

Major League Baseball has selected Tori Parente from New Hyde Park Little League as The Sectional All-Around Champion.  Parente outperformed all other sectional champs in the region. She will move on to MLB Team Championship held at Citi Field on June 15.

Thursday, 06 June 2013 00:00

The New Hyde Park Knights played at another Special Olympics Basketball Tournament held at Great Neck North High School’s gym on Saturday, May 11. The Knights came ready to play with smiles on their faces as they waited for the opening ceremonies. Two Great Neck Spirit torchbearers lead the way as the ceremonies started. Alan Someck, of the Spirit, managed the event.