Jeffrey Basinger

Jan 14, 2025 | newsday.com | Jeffrey Basinger

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel visits Camelback Resort in the Poconos for some winter adventures. Credit: Jeffrey Basinger

Jul 1, 2024 | newsday.com | Jeffrey Basinger

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Jul 1, 2024 | newsday.com | Jeffrey Basinger |Scott Vogel

Saratoga Springs isn't just for the horses; Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel explores all of the fun things to do in this upstate New York town. Credit: Newsday/Jeffrey Basinger, Scott Vogel

Nov 13, 2023 | newsday.com | Jeffrey Basinger

Scenes from UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden, which drew a live agate of $12,432,563 for the second highest grossing event in MSG history. Attendance was 19,039, as two titles were decided. Tom Aspinall kicks Sergei Pavlovich during the heavyweight title fight at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 11, 2023.

Sep 19, 2023 | newsday.com | Jeffrey Basinger |Roger Rubin |Mark LaMonica

When Rick Pitino took over as the head coach of the St. John's men's basketball team in March, he made one thing very clear. "A lot of players probably won't be back on this team," Pitino said, "because they're probably not a good fit for me." He wasn't kidding. Only two players return from last year's team. Through high school recruiting and use of the NCAA transfer portal, Pitino brought in a dozen new faces to reshape the Red Storm for the 2023-24 season and beyond.