For God and Country
June 27, 2012
It’s just the tip of the iceberg. This Aug. 1, the federal government will impose on us regulations that, if...
Jim Mancari
Six New Priests
June 27, 2012
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio ordained six men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Brooklyn at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn,...
Like Father, Like Son In the Franco Family
June 21, 2012
The game of baseball has been uniting father and son since the game’s inception in 1846. This past Father’s Day,...
Carnesecca Golf Classic Continues SJU Tradition
June 13, 2012
A little bit of rain on June 4 wasn’t going to wash away the ear-to-ear smile of former St. John’s...
For God, Country and Baseball
June 6, 2012
When we think of Lawrence Peter Berra, it’s always about baseball first. “Yogi” is of course revered as an American...
Former Yankee Belts Blast Against Booze
May 30, 2012
All is quiet at the Tepedino household in Hauppauge, L.I., at 3 a.m. in late November 1971. But amidst the...
The Makings of an Inspirational Coach
May 24, 2012
After a stellar 40-year basketball coaching career for the current University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla., head basketball coach, Jim...
Safety Rules the Ping of the Bat
May 17, 2012
In most sports, the amateur game in college is often similar to the same sport at the professional level. Hockey...
The Fruit of St. Francis
May 9, 2012
The accolades continue to pile up for current Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, head basketball coach Don Kent. Kent was...
Old-Timers Still Talk Good Game of Hoops
May 3, 2012
As the saying goes, “You’re only as old as you feel.” At least for one night, the members of the...