Syosset Spartans Travel Lacrosse Teams Compete In Tri-State National Lacrosse Tournament

The Syosset Spartans Travel Lacrosse Teams played in the Tri-State National Lacrosse Tournament in Princeton, New Jersey on July 8-10. This three-day lacrosse tournament attracts teams from all over the country, including Massachusetts, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Colorado and many other states. With over 75 players and nearly 100 parents from Syosset in attendance, it was a great community event. Congratulations go out to all of the players for their great play in the tournament.

Syosset Resident Ben Rosen Participates In New York Islanders Mini-Camp

Ben Rosen’s road to the NHL may not be complete, but he’s certainly getting there. The longtime Syosset resident participated in this summer’s edition of the New York Islanders mini-camp, held at Nassau Coliseum from July 12-16.

The mini-camp featured a mix of recent Islander draft picks and undrafted invitees. Rosen, who participated in last year’s camp, was invited after a successful sophomore season with the Boston University Huskies.

Local Runners Place at 8th Annual Heart and Sole 5K Run

Congratulations go out to Plainview’s own Shari Klarfeld, who scored as the first woman overall in the 8th annual Heart and Sole 5 Kilometer Run through the streets of Plainview on Sunday, July 10.

Klarfeld crossed the finish line at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School in 18 minutes, 57 seconds, a pace of 6:07 per mile that brought her to the finish 41 seconds in front of women’s runner-up Stepanie Gerland of Garden City. Plainview’s Jessica Petrina was the fourth woman overall in 20:16. Tom Glenn of Levittown was the first finisher overall in 17:00.

Jericho-Brookville Lions Club to Hold 31st Annual Golf for Charity Tournament

The Jericho-Brookville Lions Club will hold its 31st Annual Golf for Charity Tournament on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Mill River Club in Upper Brookville.

RunStart Program Moves to Bethpage High School

After a great start at the track at Nassau County’s Mitchel Field and at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, the final ten weeks of the RunStart Program for newer runners are being held at the track at Bethpage High School.

Plainview to Host 8th Annual Heart And Sole 5 Kilometer Run July 10

8th Annual Heart and Sole 5 Kilometer Run Set for July 10

On Sunday morning, July 10, a very special event will take place on the roads of Plainview: the 8th annual Heart and Sole 5 Kilometer Run. Host Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) is asking for the cooperation of local residents to help make the run successful and safe.

The club will be staging the run on behalf of the Plainview and Syosset Hospitals of North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System, with the proceeds earmarked to support the Plainview/Syosset Scholarship Fund for local students considering a career in a medically related field and to support community services at Plainview and Syosset Hospitals to better serve patients.

SYAC Girls Softball Celebrates Championship Season

SYAC Girls Softball wrapped up its spring 2011 season by crowning three championship teams in June.

Chaves & Perlowitz took top honors in the SYAC Pony League on June 13 in a big 24-18 win over Wells Fargo Advisors at the Baylis Elementary School field.

Syosset Runner Helps Muhlenberg Place at Meet

Freshman Nicole Pisani of Syosset placed in her first trip to the Centennial Conference Outdoor Championships with the Muhlenberg College track and field team. Pisani ran the second leg on the 4x100-meter relay team that came in fourth. Individually, she came in 12th in the 100-meter hurdles and 13th in the long jump.

Syosset Comets Take First Place in Merillon Avenue League

The Syosset Comets, a U10 travel softball team, took first place in the Merillon Avenue League this spring. The team, which is part of the SYAC Travel Softball program, is pictured here with their trophies. The Comets played their last game June 18 at Syosset-Woodbury Park, where they fell a few runs short of a victory in the championship game of the playoffs. For more information, visit www.syacgs.org. 

Jericho Residents Bike to Cure Diabetes at Annual Tour De Cure

Jericho resident Keith Adwar got an unwelcome gift on his 44th birthday - he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The diagnosis changed his life in many ways. He began to exercise more frequently, and he developed a passion for biking. In an effort to assist the American Diabetes Association with its mission to cure Diabetes, Adwar signed up to ride in the American Diabetes Association’s annual Tour De Cure in Riverhead on June 11. He encouraged his friends and family to join him, and Team Adwar was created.