Sam Ryan

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THE BRONX (WABC) -- It was a dream come true for two young brothers from Brooklyn who have muscular dystrophy. Carmine and Vincent Gagliano are huge Yankees fans, and on Thursday, their favorite team put them in the spotlight. The boys were guest announcers for Thursday afternoon's game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium for the annual Hope Week. The acronym is for 'helping others persevere and excel."There's a different honoree every day during the annual week-long initiative.

Mar 26, 2025 | abc7ny.com | Sam Ryan

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Mets begin their season on the road Thursday in Houston, taking on the Astros on opening day. You'll have to wait until next Friday for their home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. There will be plenty of new food options available at Citi Field. Eyewitness News Sports Anchor Sam Ryan checked some out. New options include loaded fries, vegan white chocolate macadamia cookie, smoked turkey sandwich with slaw and white barbecue sauce, and fried oreos.

Mar 14, 2025 | abc7ny.com | Sam Ryan

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Running helped get one young man back on track - and not only find his purpose, but also find his passion for the sport and for life. Gabriel Bautista, 25, had a business degree with a potential future in finance, but he started second guessing his path, which took a toll on his mental health. Eventually, Bautista found running and that passion started to grow on Global Running Day in 2024 less than a year ago when he found a local running group called the Bronx Nomads.

Feb 15, 2025 | abc7ny.com | Sam Ryan

LONG ISLAND (WABC) -- Zariel Macchia is a star in the making on Long Island. She isn't just any high school student-athlete - she is a record-setting All-American, who could be on the brink of Olympic glory. A William Floyd senior, Macchia took Eyewitness News through her impressive podium finish at the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championships in December. It was just another accomplishment on her already extensive running resume.

Feb 6, 2025 | abc7ny.com | Sam Ryan

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Columbia University's women's basketball team has won nine games in a row and are undefeated in Ivy League play, in large part because of their impressive sophomore guard, who comes from a family that lives and breathes hoops on a daily basis. It's safe to say Riley Weiss was born to play basketball. It's in her DNA. Not only did her father, Jeff Weiss, play college hoops, he spent 32 years coaching at Lawrence Woodmere academy on Long Island, compiling 19 league championships.