Dennis Rappaport, New York manager and promoter, dies aged 81

Dennis Rappaport, best known as the co-manager of Gerry Cooney, passed away Thursday at the age of 81. Rappaport broke into the boxing world in 1976 but it was when guiding Cooney, alongside Mike Jones, that the manager and promoter really came into prominence. Though Cooney ultimately failed in two bids to win heavyweight championships - beaten by Larry Holmes in a 1982 mega-fight and Michael Spinks in a bid for lineal recognition five years later - Rappaport would also work with heavyweights like George Foreman, Tim Witherspoon, Trevor Berbick, Tony Tucker and Oleg Maskaev. Other notable nam...

Travel advice, prices stirring World Cup drama

BOSTON (SHNS) – As people planning to attend FIFA World Cup matches in New York see game day bus prices slashed, Massachusetts fans are staring down round-trip commuter rail tickets to get to Foxborough at quadruple the price. The MBTA is charging $80 for roundtrip commuter rail tickets on...

FIFA World Cup hosts slash transportation fares amidst fierce backlash over fees

Soccer fans planning to attend FIFA World Cup games in New Jersey this summer can breathe a sigh of relief after it was announced that both bus and train fares had been cut

Free World Cup Events to Be Held in New York, Hudson Valley

You won’t need a ticket to be part of the World Cup when it comes to New York.

Matthew Schaefer Teams With Northwell Health to Bring Joy to Families Fighting Cancer

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2026-- Northwell Health , New York’s largest health system, and Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft and one of New York hockey’s most promising young stars, announced a new relationship today to help cancer patients and their families find moments of joy while going through the most difficult journeys of their lives. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260511048827/en/ Matthew Schaefer celebrated Matthew Mencarelli being cancer-free for a year at Northwell Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Schaefer is teaming up with Northwell Health to spread joy to patients and their families. For Schaefer – nominated at just 18 years old for the prestigious Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the National Hockey League player judged to be the most proficient in his first season – the cause is a personal one: he lost his mother to breast cancer in 2024. That experience deeply impacted Schaefer and created a desire in him to give back to others. “My mother was someone I looked up to immensely,” Schaefer said. “I remember sitting by her side while she was battling cancer, and she always had a smile on her

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NYRA to Celebrate the Big A on Closing Weekend June 27-28

OZONE PARK, NY – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will say farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack with a memorable Closing Weekend celebration on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. Aqueduct Racetrack, affectionately known as the Big A, opened on September 27, 1894, on property that belonged to...

New York kicks off planning for 100-acre Aqueduct Racetrack redevelopment

Aerial view of Aqueduct Racetrack courtesy of Empire State Development. New York is moving forward with the redevelopment of the sprawling Aqueduct Racetrack site in South Ozone Park. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of the community engagement and planning process for 100 acres of the state-owned Queens racetrack, which will close this summer before moving horse racing operations to Belmont Park on Long Island. The state announced two workshops will take place this month to gather input from the public on priorities for the development, including housing, open space, and retail.

NYRA Plans Events for Aqueduct Closing Weekend

The New York Racing Association will help connections and fans say farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack with a memorable closing weekend celebration June 27 and 28. Aqueduct Racetrack, affectionately known as the Big A, opened Sept. 27, 1894, on property that belonged to the old Brooklyn Water Works, which was home to a conduit that brought water to New York City from the vast Hempstead Plain.

State to begin redevelopment of massive Aqueduct Racetrack site

The state this month will begin planning its redevelopment of Queens’ Aqueduct Racetrack, which is set to be one of the largest empty plots of state-owned land when the horse racing complex closes its tracks for good in June. Planning for the massive redevelopment of the approximately 100-acre site...

Free World Cup Events to Be Held in New York, Hudson Valley

You won’t need a ticket to be part of the World Cup when it comes to New York.

Football fans slam New York Governor for making FIFA World Cup hosting claim

New York Governor Kathy Hochul tried to make a bold statement about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but it did not land the way she likely expected. With the tournament set to take place across multiple cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, several regions are positioning themselves as central hubs for the global event.

Free World Cup Events to Be Held in New York, Hudson Valley

You won’t need a ticket to be part of the World Cup when it comes to New York.

Free World Cup Events to Be Held in New York, Hudson Valley

You won’t need a ticket to be part of the World Cup when it comes to New York.

REVEALED: The Free World Cup Fan Zones In New York

The home of the U.S. Open will trade tennis for soccer this summer.

World Cup Costs Are Rising—NYC’s Answer Is Free Fan Events

As World Cup ticket prices, transit costs, and short-term rental demand rise, New York is trying to keep locals from being priced out.

Sharing the Road: A Reminder of New York’s Bicycle and E-Bike Laws

With cycling on the rise across New York State, knowing the rules of the road isn’t just smart — it’s the law. Over the past several years, the streets of […]

Game plans set for World Cup in NY, NJ as local agencies wonder about costs

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The game plan for moving hundreds of thousands of fans around the New Jersey and New York area is taking shape during the World Cup in June and July. But it’s not just commuters and spectators scrutinizing schedules and prices.  Local governments and businesses across New Jersey are also weighing logistics, […]