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Former MLB, Long Island Ducks Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Former MLB, Long Island Ducks Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Former MLB, Long Island Ducks Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37. The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known. The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Eatery Voters Say Serves Up Long Island's Best Hot Dogs May Come As Surprise Eatery Voters Say Serves Up Long Island's Best Hot Dogs May Come As Surprise
Eatery Voters Say Serves Up Long Island's Best Hot Dogs May Come As Surprise Known more for its pretzel varieties, a popular eatery has unexpectedly unseated some of Long Island’s oldest staples to be named as serving up the “best hot dogs.” Levittown’s Knot of This World Pretzels has earned the prestigious honor - along with several others - after being polled by organizers of the Bethpage Best of LI. Knot of This World took down Nathan’s Famous, Ben’s Kosher Deli, and Charlie’s Legendary Hot Dogs in Islip Terrace, which had shared the honors since 2010. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch busine…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
COVID-19: Long Island Ducks' Season Won't Take Flight COVID-19: Long Island Ducks' Season Won't Take Flight
Covid-19: Long Island Ducks' Season Won't Take Flight There will be no Long Island Ducks baseball in 2020 after numerous unsuccessful attempts to gain an exemption from the state. The team made the announcement on Tuesday, June 30, after reaching a decision to drop their efforts after New York’s decision last week not allowing fans into professional sports venues. “We tried everything in our power to start the season despite the pandemic and all the challenges it presented,” said Ducks CEO and founder Frank Boulton.  The team was seeking permission to open at 25 percent capacity -- a number previously envisioned and proposed -- in L…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Ex-Met Wally Backman Found Not Guilty Of Assaulting Then-Girlfriend On Long Island Ex-Met Wally Backman Found Not Guilty Of Assaulting Then-Girlfriend On Long Island
Ex-Met Wally Backman Found Not Guilty Of Assaulting Then-Girlfriend On Long Island Former New York Met favorite Wally Backman was found not guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend during a domestic incident on Long Island, a judge ruled. Backman, a former second baseman for the Mets and manager of the Long Island Ducks, was found not guilty of fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment for an incident in Riverhead last year. The not guilty ruling came following a weeklong bench trial. According to reports, Backman, a Deer Park resident, pushed Amanda Byrnes against a wall in August last year during an incident in her Riverhead home. He allegedly also w…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Kevin Baez Will Return As Rockland Boulders Manager Kevin Baez Will Return As Rockland Boulders Manager
Kevin Baez Will Return As Rockland Boulders Manager Former New York Met Kevin Baez will be staying in the Hudson Valley for at least another year as he prepares to return to manage the Rockland Boulders in the Can-Am League. After leading the Boulders to their sixth consecutive playoff appearance with a 43-50 record during his first year at the helm, Baez announced on Thursday, Oct. 8 that he would be returning to the team for the 2020 season. Baez, who lives on Long Island, said he is “excited to come back to Rockland, (where there are) great fans, great organization. I’m looking forward to a great 2020 season. Before heading to the Hudson…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Ex-Met Wally Backman, Long Island Ducks Manager, Charged In Domestic Dispute Ex-Met Wally Backman, Long Island Ducks Manager, Charged In Domestic Dispute
Ex-Met Wally Backman, Long Island Ducks Manager, Charged In Domestic Dispute Former Mets second baseman Wally Backman, now manager of the Long Island Ducks professional baseball club, was arrested following a fight with a woman on Long Island, police said. Officers responded to a call of a domestic dispute around 7:45 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, said the Riverhead Police. During an investigation, the woman -- who is reportedly Backman's girlfriend -- told police that Backman, 59, of Deer Park, pushed her against a wall and then grabbed and twisted her left hand, causing injuries that required medical attention, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Riverhead …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Five Long Island Fireworks Spectaculars On July 4th That Will Be A Blast Five Long Island Fireworks Spectaculars On July 4th That Will Be A Blast
Five Long Island Fireworks Spectaculars On July 4th That Will Be A Blast July 4th is a blast at any of the dozens of fireworks on Long Island. Here are five spectacular shows you won't want to miss. Sterling National Bank July 4th Fireworks at Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh: On Thursday, July 4 fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. at Central Mall though spectators are urged to arrive hours before. George Gorman, deputy regional director of New York State Parks for the Long Island Region, advised revelers to arrive early in order to avoid long lines entering the beach. Traffic should spike around 6 p.m. State police will divert traffic away from Jones …

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by Donna Christopher