Local Athletes Win Greater Long Island Running Club Awards

Congratulations to Noni Accetturi, Robis DeGirmenci, Bert Jablon, Pamela Lee and Betty Tiska of Syosset, and Shari Klarfeld of Plainview, each of whom was presented with awards at the annual Awards Night of the Greater Long Island Running Club, held in the Auditorium of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library on Tuesday evening, Dec. 15.

Division 1 College Hockey Teams to Square Off at Bethpage Rink January 9

The Town of Oyster Bay will host the Supervisor’s College Hockey Challenge, a NCAA Division 1 College Hockey Showdown, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center on Stewart Avenue, Bethpage on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 8:00 p.m., according to Supervisor John Venditto.

Red Cross Announces Hockey for Troops

The American Red Cross knows all too well the sacrifices that our military and their families make in defense of our nation. To help thank area service members, the Nassau Red Cross has launched Hockey for Troops, a program designed to provide free tickets to New York Islanders’ games.

Registration for Co-Ed Mall Walking Program Now Open

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Chris J. Coschignano recently announced that registration for the Town’s popular free Mall Walking Program is now open.

Jericho Students Excel in NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

While Jericho may not be known as a football powerhouse, it is the home of two finalists in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. In September, the Jericho Jayhawk Booster Association and the Jericho Youth Football League hosted a NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Julian Drew, Marissa Shapiro and Jake Zorfas, winners from the Jericho competition, went on to win their age groups in the sectional competition held in East Meadow during October. The scores posted at the sectional competition by Julian and Marissa qualified each of them to compete in an NFL team competition prior to an NFL game at Giant Stadium. Julian participated and placed third in the boys age 8- and 9-year-old competition held prior to the New York Jets game on Nov. 29. Marissa participated and placed third in the girls age 10- and 11-year-old competition held prior to the New York Giant game on Nov. 8.

Syosset Baseball Association Announces 2010 Registration Information

Syosset Baseball Association is pleased to announce that registration for the 2010 intramural season is now open online and by mail. Online registration can be obtained by accessing the Syosset Baseball Association website www.syossetbaseball.org.

Local Athletes Score in 17th Annual LI Blood Services Rob’s Run

Congratulations to Patrick Malone, Michael Yuan, Robis DeGirmenci, Alex Bertrand, Conor Nickel, Noni Accetturi, Stacey Ledovsky, and Bert Jablon, of Syosset, Hayley Leviashuile of Jericho, Amanfa Wolfer and Esther Lok of Woodbury, and Shari Klarfeld and Jennifer Michael of Plainview, all of whom won individual awards in the 17th annual edition of Long Island Blood Services Rob’s Run, held at Stillwell Woods Park in Syosset on Sunday morning, Nov. 29.

Jericho Student Named News 12 Scholar Athlete

Jericho High School Senior Joe Gallo is congratulated by (from left) Health, Physical Education and Athletics Curriculum Associate Nancy Sammis, coach Will Martinez and principal Joseph Prisinzano after receiving the News 12 Scholar Athlete Award.

– Mary Marks

Jericho Middle School Hockey Off to Great Start

The Jayhawks middle school hockey team in its first season has assembled a super group of dedicated players. After five games the team is 3-1-1, and is in second place in a strong A League division. Last past Sunday, the team won an exciting game 8-6 against last year’s champions Long Beach.

The team encourages the community to come out and support them during games. Upcoming games are Monday, Dec. 7 at Bethpage at 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11 at Bethpage at 9 p.m., and Saturday Dec. 19 at Iceworks at 9:30 a.m.

Phil’s Pizzeria to Sponsor Rob’s Run

The lastest addition to the growing list of local sponsors who are supporting the 17th annual edition of Rob’s Run, Long Island’s premiere cross country run, is Phil’s Pizzeria & Restuarant, located at 265 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset.