A Local Voice Signs Off and a Community Honors a Lost Star

Peter Schwartz, a familiar voice on Long Island, recently had the chance to say goodbye to a big part of his radio career. He was the one to deliver the last sports update on WFAN, a station that has been around for a long time. Schwartz, who has been with WFAN since 2009, talked about how different things are now compared to when he started. He shared some big sports news that day, like the Jets losing badly to the Patriots, the Giants beating the Raiders, and the Islanders losing to the Blue Jackets. But this time, he didn't say the usual line about more updates coming up. It was a sad moment for him, but he also felt proud to be part of WFAN's history.Schwartz thanked the people who taught him, like John Minko and Bob Heussler. He wished he could have mentioned everyone who made WFAN great, but he knew he didn't have enough time. It was a big moment for him to be the one to close this chapter. In other news, the town of Massapequa honored Connor Kasin, a hockey player who passed away suddenly in 2024. They hung a banner in the school gym to remember him, retiring his number, 37. Kasin's little brother, Cole, can still wear the number since he's still playing hockey. Kasin's dad, Craig, said his son loved the school and always supported his friends' games. The community came together for a memorial game in Kasin's honor, showing how much he meant to them. It was a tough time, but the town made sure Kasin's memory would live on.