Christopher Birsner
In addition to being the editor of the Massapequa Observer and Plainview-Old Bethpage Herald, Chris Birsner is the sports editor for Long Island Weekly and often contributes gaming articles to the arts and entertainment publication.
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Long Island News
The Pride Are Dancing
Hofstra ends national tournament drought, wins CAA championship It’s been nearly two decades since Hofstra last earned a berth to the NCAA tournament back when current Villanova coach Jay Wright was the face of the program....
Charity on Long Island
The Safe Center Launches Capital Campaign To Open Second Safe House
The Safe Center LI, which is based at 15 Grumman Rd. West in Bethpage, announced last week that they are launching a capital campaign to raise $3 million to create a second safe house for...
Long Island News
March Madness Looms
By Christopher Birsner and Joseph Wolkin Hofstra Pride Under head coach Joe Mihalich, the Hofstra men’s basketball team has been a tough out in any game they play. At times, they’ve even been unstoppable. After putting themselves...
Sports
A Look At The NHL Season Thus Far
It’s officially January and we are nearing the halfway point in the NHL season. The New York Islanders are in the thick of the playoff picture while the New York Rangers are struggling to keep...
Special Sections
2019 Year In Review: Top Sports Stories
Anton Media Group featured some of the most prominent names in local and national sports, as well as behind-the-scenes coverage of teams and events that shaped a great year in athletics. Lots of local teams opened...
Sports
Top 6 NFL Games Ever Aired On Television
The best matches in 100 years of football 1958 NFL Championship Baltimore Colts at New York Giants • Dec. 28, 1958 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NwCCrzarZs Dubbed by many as the “greatest game ever played,” the 1958 NFL Championship pitted the Colts and...
Sports
Sporting Blue & Green
NFL players who played for both the Giants and Jets The New York Jets recently completed their first ever trade with their stadium roommates, the New York Giants, by sending former first-round draft pick Leonard Williams...
Arts, Music & Entertainment
The Best Scary Video Games Of All Time
It’s one thing to sit back and watch a scary film of people falling victim to evil, disgusting monsters. It’s another thing when you are in control of those individuals. Horror video games give you the...
Sports
A Flag Football Fall
The fall brings about a whole new season for a variety of sports, but there’s no sport that is as beloved as football. And with the weather changing over to a crisp, cool temperature, this...
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NYU Winthrop Announces 15th Annual Cancer Center For Kids Golf Outing
The event will benefit children with cancer and blood disorders and their families When a child is diagnosed with cancer, treating the disease is only...
Congressman Steve Israel To Join LIU; Colin Powell To Keynote Launch Event
Former U.S. Congressman Steve Israel recently joined LIU as chairman of the LIU Global Institute and distinguished writer in residence on Jan. 4, following...
Traveling With Children
As summer vacation plans are in sight, now is a good time to maximize tips and tricks for traveling with children, which can add...
Shea Eats In 1969
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It’s October 16, 1969, at Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. There are planes flying uncomfortably low to and from LaGuardia Airport, the...
Immunizations Aren’t Just For Kids
Did you know that adults need vaccines and boosters too? If you didn’t, you are not alone. Many adults are not aware of recommended...