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Blue Storm: Lightning Strikes for World Series Win

August 24, 2012 – 1:10 pm

Pictured (left to right) are Blue Storm sluggers (rear) Hugo Scully, Ricardo Ducasse, Tommy Palazzotto, Chris Pops, (front) Sergio Rodriguez, Enrico Saviano and Mikey Lopez. Photo courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto

By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto

The Brooklyn Blue Storm 8U Lightning squad has won the Pony World Series!
Composed of six teams, the Blue Storm 8-year-olds started the Pony World Series with lopsided victories over Bergen Beach and the Bonnie Tigers. The Brooklyn boys defeated Bergen Beach by a final of 32-0 and dominated the Tigers by a margin of 34-0.
In the two games, the Lightning struck for  an incredible 12 home runs — four by Aeden Finateri, two apiece by Michael Sirota, Chris Campanella and Daniel Corona, and one each by Antonio DiGrigoli and Michael McGowan.
The Blue Storm pitchers combined to pitch two no-hitters, led by Jakob Alers, Antonio Morin and the young closer, 6-year-old Joseph “JoJo” DiGrigoli, who finished both games on the mound. read more »

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Events News

Honor Heroes at Run for the Fallen

August 15, 2012 – 6:07 pm

On Saturday, Aug. 18, hundreds of patriotic folks are expected to participate in the Third Annual Run for the Fallen, held in memory of those service members who have been killed in action.
People are encouraged to run for a service member at the Aug. 18 event. Runners will start in John Paul Jones Park on Fourth Avenue and 101st Street, and run along the Shore Road Promenade to the 69th Street Pier and back. read more »

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Blue Storm: Brooklyn Boys Finish Third in Nation!

August 2, 2012 – 9:10 am

The Blue Storm Elite 8U squad is pictured in Georgia during their incredible World Series run. Photo courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto

By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto

The Brooklyn Blue Storm’s 8U Elite squad headed to Mcdonough, Ga., to compete in the  AABC Roberto Clemente World Series last week and made their home state proud.
The first 8U team from Brooklyn  to ever reach  the World Series in Mcdonough played like true New Yorkers, showing a lot of heart and determination, and proving that they can play with anyone.
The World Series was composed of the eight best teams from throughout the country, including New Mexico, Michigan, Ohio, California, Puerto Rico, two Georgia teams and, of course, the Blue Storm. read more »

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History News

Fort Hamilton Welcomes New Commander

July 26, 2012 – 6:57 pm
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Col. Eluyn Ginés (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Hector Prince stand behind a cake welcoming Ginés to Fort Hamilton Army Base. Eagle photo by Georgine Benvenuto

By Paula Katinas

Bay Ridge — Fresh from a tour of duty in the Middle East, Col. Eluyn Ginés has arrived in Bay Ridge to become the new commander of the Fort Hamilton Army Base.
The official “Change of Command” ceremony, signifying the installation of Ginés as the leader of the fort, took place inside the military base, on a bluff overlooking New York Harbor, Wednesday morning.
Ginés served two tours of duty in Iraq. Prior to his assignment at Fort Hamilton, he served at the U.S. Army Central Command in Kuwait. read more »

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Brooklyn Blue Storm: Lightning Squad Wins AABC Title, Moves On

July 12, 2012 – 6:57 pm

Members of the Brooklyn Blue Storm 8U Lightning squad remained undefeated, capturing the New York State AABC Federation championship this past weekend. Photos courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto

By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto

The Brooklyn Blue Storm 8U Lightning squad won the New York State AABC Federation championship and will now move on to the Roberto Clemente North Atlantic Regional in Wolcott, Conn.
The relentless 8-year-olds improved to 35-0 with the championship victory this past weekend, going 3-0. read more »

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Brooklyn Blue Storm: Lightning Squad Ends Season 30-0

June 29, 2012 – 2:00 am

Blue Storm teammates John Parker, Ryan Rodriguez, Hugo Scully, Stefano Weber and J.J. Jimenez (left to right) are pictured on the field before a recent game. Photos courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto

By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto

The Brooklyn Blue Storm 8U Lightning squad continued its magical season by going 3-0 this past week, with victories over the Bonnie Tigers (17-0 and 15-0) as well as Our Lady of Grace (12-2) to improve to 30-0 on the season.
Incredibly, the Blue Storm pitched two combined no-hitters against the Bonnies!
In the first game, pitchers Jonathan Larrea and Michael Sirota combined for the “no-no” in the 17-0 win, while Daniel Corona and Jakob Anderson provided the offense. Antonio DiGrigoli starred behind the plate, throwing out three runners. read more »

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Brooklyn Blue Storm: Big Wins for Elite 10U; 8U Lightning Now 26-0

June 21, 2012 – 3:58 pm

By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto

The Brooklyn Blue Storm’s Elite 10U team defeated the Youth Service League team on three different occasions this past week, beginning with a 7-6 nail-biter on June 14.
The time-shortened, four-inning game saw Blue Storm pitchers Ricardo Ducasse and Tommy Palazzotto combine to keep their opponents to only two hits.
The only downside to their outing was their lack of control on the hill, as they issued seven walks, which were capitalized on by YSL. read more »

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Brooklyn Blue Storm: Lightning Squad Keeps Perfect Season Alive

June 15, 2012 – 5:49 pm
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Ricardo Ducasse, J.J. Jimenez and Thomas Palazzotto (left to right) show which team is number one! Photo courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto

By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto

The Blue Storm Elite 10U squad split a doubleheader against the SFX Huskies on Saturday, June 9.
The Blue Storm suffered a devastating 13-0 loss in the first game, committing eight errors and giving up six hits to spoil a solid pitching performance by J.J. Jimenez.
The Brooklyn bats were quiet and could only muster one hit against the Huskies. However, SFX pitchers only recorded one strikeout, indicating that the hitters were not overmatched, but largely unlucky. Several balls were hit extremely hard, but right at defenders, who made plays in the field when they had to.
The second game was a different story, as the Blue Storm locked up a 7-3 behind a sparkling pitching performance by hard-throwing lefty Tommy Palazzotto. The fireballer echoed Yankees great Andy Pettitte, notching 12 strikeouts while only facing 24 batters. read more »

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Brooklyn Blue Storm: Squads Just Keep on Slugging!

June 8, 2012 – 2:35 pm

Slugger Stefano Weber gets support from his biggest fan — his sister Sofia! Photos courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto

By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto

In addition to their impressive run at the Bergen County Charity Classic Memorial Day Tournament, members of the Brooklyn Blue Storm participated in a charity relay race and home run derby.
The 8U Boys and 10U Boys competed in both events, which raised thousands of dollars for various charities and scholarship programs.
The 8U participants came in first in their division for the relay race with a time of 14.5 seconds. Running for the 8U squad were Antonio DiGrigoli, Antonio Morin, Michael Sirota and Jacob Alers. The 9- and 10-year-olds who ran in the 11U Division came in third with a time of 13.4 seconds. The runners in the 11U division were Chris Papadopoulos, Justin and Allison Moreno and Thomas Palazzotto. read more »

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Veterans Get ‘Golden’ Treatment

June 1, 2012 – 4:40 pm

Bay Ridge — The ballroom of the Bay Ridge Manor was filled with heroes on May 24 as state Sen. Marty Golden treated hundreds of military veterans to a pre-Memorial Day breakfast to thank them for their service to the nation.
“We live in the greatest nation in the world and it’s because of you,” Golden told the veterans, who were seated at tables around the ballroom.
Anthony Testaverde, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War, is an aide to Golden and organized the breakfast. read more »

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