Scandinavian Americans share their culture with Long Islanders
By Karina Gerry and Andrea Keckley In the basement kitchen of a small, white building in St. James on Nov.10, Liv Dillahunt recreated a memory […]
Month: November 2018
AON Gaming strengthens local e-sports community
By Rosemary An and Neda Karimi When Michael ‘Face’ LaBombard, noticed a lack of community and professionalism within the local e-sports scene on Long Island, […]
East Hampton bowling alley draws community to first annual cornhole tournament
by Jasmine Ganaishlal and Taylor Beglane The lights are dimmed, the arenas are set. Shiny equipment is laid out on both playing fields. Sixteen eager […]
The Strong Island Derby Revolution fights on after defeat
by Kiki Sideris and Nirvani Williams On Saturday November 3rd, the Strong Island Derby Revolution lost their final home game of the season to Southern […]
Bound and gagged, Modern Warrior students train for the impossible
By Margaret Osborne and Nicolas Pennisi The blade of a box cutter popped out a few notches. Adrenaline coursed through Mickey Allen’s veins. Two strangers […]
Long Island Soccer Academy ties to NYCFC, amidst national concern over player development in U.S.
By Donovan Alexis and Lamia Choudhury SAYVILLE, NY–The ball, struck with venom, didn’t faze young Niko Ferrante as it whipped towards his goal. The 14-year-old […]
CrossFit, costumes and canines come together
By Akanksha Kar and Andrea Keckley In a crowded gym filled with the sounds of cheering people, barking dogs and blaring music, a man in […]
Be Wild Fitness champions pole dancing for fitness
By Karina Gerry and Kian McKoy A bouncy pop beat filled the brightly lit dance studio at Be Wild Fitness in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, […]
New York State Supreme Court rules fantasy sports betting unconstitutional
By Rachael Eyler and Desiree D’Iorio The future of fantasy sports betting in New York became uncertain almost two weeks ago after the state’s Supreme […]
Waypoint Gaming raises over $1300 for charity in first 24-hour livestream
By Megan Valle and Quari Alleyne In the front room of Waypoint Gaming, Cristian Arvelo, CEO of Waypoint, quietly played a game of League of […]