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$1 hot dogs to be sold during Mets game against Cubs
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Here’s a deal you’ll surely relish. The Mets will be serving $1 hot dogs during their game against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on Tuesday night. Gluten-free or vegetarian options are available, and you can purchase up to four hot dogs per transaction, according to the team’s website.
East Meadow fresh for stretch run
East Meadow’s girls’ lacrosse team will be well rested when it resumes its chase for a probable playoff spot this week. The Jets had not played in 11 days when they took the field against Kennedy May 1 and entered the contest with a 6-2 Conference III record (6-4 overall). The mark is good for third in the division as the team tries for its third playoff berth in as many seasons under coach Nicolette Tortorici.
Uniondale has conference title hopes
In a tightly contested race for the top spot in Nassau Conference VI softball, Uniondale finds itself second heading into this week’s action with an 8-2 record. Coming off a disappointing five-win season last spring where they finished near the bottom of their conference, this season has been a massive step forward for the Knights, giving them confidence moving forward down the stretch and potentially into the playoffs.
Baldwin takes show on the road
The Baldwin boys’ lacrosse team has shaken off the disappointment of not having its new home turf field ready for this season to the start the year at 6-5. Except for one home game staged at the middle school, the senior-laden squad has been forced to play all its games on the road with the field still under construction.
Calhoun bonds with weekend trip
If a season is like a roller coaster, the Calhoun softball team is trending downward in the midst of a three-game conference losing streak that has sunk its record to 7-4 in the Conference 1 standings (11-5 overall) with seven games remaining. But that’s nothing that a visit to Six...
Seaford returns to winning ways
Fresh off the program’s first Long Island title since 2005, Seaford softball has quickly turned the page to try and write a new memorable chapter. The Vikings, who captured the historic championship with a 2-1 extra-innings win in the Class B finals against Center Moriches, captured 10 of their first 11 league games in Conference II this spring. While the team’s many returning players have eyes on a repeat, third-year coach Joe Nastasi has stressed the importance of not focusing on past glory.
CityPickle in LIC offers discounts for Queens residents on pickleball games and lessons
A pickleball center in Long Island City is offering a discount to Queens residents for midweek games and lessons. CityPickle, which opened at 9-03 44th Rd. last September, is offering 20% discounts for court reservations and clinics before 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It also offers discounts for “open plays,” allowing people to play drop-in matches with fellow pickleball enthusiasts and meet new friends.
Hofstra men's lacrosse ends season with win over Stony Brook
The Hofstra University men’s lacrosse team defeated Long Island rival Stony Brook University 11-9 on Saturday, April 27. The win improved Hofstra to 3-4 in conference play and spoiled Stony Brook’s chance at making the Coastal Athletic Conference (CAA) championships. However, the Pride failed to make the tournament for the third year in a row due to Drexel’s win over Monmouth University on Friday, April 26.
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