Pictured: Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly joins enthusiastic players, coaches and parents at the Deer Park Little League’s Opening Day Ceremonies at Pine Acres Park on Saturday, April 13.
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) joined Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, league officials, parents, neighbors and young sluggers as the Deer Park and North Babylon Little Leagues opened their 2024 baseball seasons with their respective parades and ceremonies on Saturday, April 13.
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly joins enthusiastic players, coaches and parents at the North Babylon Youth League’s Opening Day Ceremonies at Phelps Lane Park on Saturday, April 13.
Both events were well-attended by excited players and parents, eager to once again hear the crack of the bat. Each featured a parade that culminated with on-field ceremonies at Pine Acres Park in Deer Park and Phelps Lane Park in North Babylon. In addition, in North Babylon, Legislator Donnelly and Supervisor Schaffer honored a group of heroes who jumped into action to provide medical attention during a charity softball game last June. Paul Miller and Joseph Russo of the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company, Coach Will Bagnasco and Nurses Tara Knappe and Pamela Zurita all came to the aid of one of the adult players who went into cardiac arrest during a game. Because of their efforts, he went on to make a full recovery and was there to thank them as well.
During North Babylon Little League 2024 Opening Day Ceremonies at Phelps Lane Park on Saturday, April 13, Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly and Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer honored Tara Knappe, Joseph Russo, Will Bagnasco and Paul Miller, pictured from left to right holding their awards, for their efforts in saving a player who went into cardiac arrest on the same field last June.
“As a diehard fan, I always look forward to the start of baseball season, and I am thrilled to once again see our children partaking in ‘America’s pastime.’ For the young athletes who look up to the professional icons in the sport as heroes, this year was especially meaningful as we were able to show them that real heroes exist right in our own community.” said Legislator Donnelly. “I thank the directors, volunteers, coaches, parents and the entire community for continuously supporting our players and those who stepped up and took action when it was needed most.”
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