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BEST BATTING CAGE
THE CAGE SPORTS
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
419 Osborn Ave., Riverhead
631-591-9091 cagesportsny.com
The Cage Sports Development Center is more
than just a batting cage, it’s a place to hone
athletic skills and a love for baseball. The
center is owned and operated by Joe Cuccia, a
professional baseball scout and pitching and
hitting instructor, and Pat, an experienced
coach. Both are trained to coach anyone who
walks through the door on their hitting skills and
are available to teach lessons on all the basics of
baseball. The center offers batting cage rentals in
the indoor, climate-controlled space, as well as
group packages, training camps and clinics, and
private lessons.
BEST BICYCLE SHOP
MINEOLA BICYCLE
475 Jericho Tpke., Mineola
516-742-5253
mineolabicycleandpowerequiptment.com
If all you want to do is ride a bicycle, Mineola
Bicycle is the go-to destination for many Long
Islanders, whether you are looking to buy a new
traditional bicycle, an electric bicycle, or bicycle
accessories and components including baskets,
bells, lights, and locks. Or whether you just need
to get the bicycle you already own repaired. Also
offered at the shop are a wide variety of fitness
and power equipment. The shop has many
products and choices from multiple brands.
Another positive: As part of its 100% satisfaction
guarantee in which it stands behind everything it
sells, you can return any item within seven days
for a refund or replacement product if you are
not satisfied with your purchase in any way, it
says. So stop by the shop today and get ready to
peddle or participate in a bicycle race that may
be coming your way.
BEST BOAT STORE
LONG ISLAND BOAT RENTALS
403 Main St., Port Washington
516-761-0840 LIBoatRentals.com
When Long Islanders want to rent a boat,
many of them have one destination in mind:
Long Island Boat Rentals on Manhasset Bay in
Port Washington. Customers include everyone
from beginners who have never been on a boat
before to seasoned experts. You can opt to
take the helm of a boat yourself if you have the
experience or hire a captain. Either way, you’ll
enjoy an unforgettable day on the water in one
of LIBR’s 21’-27’ powerboats. Head to its website
to reserve a rental. There is also a Captain &
Charter waitlist at the website to secure your
spot in line for captained rentals and yacht
charters (6 passengers) and charter dates for
“Elixir,” LIBR’s 24-guest luxury party yacht. And
there is a floating dock party called “Flarty” that
accommodates 24 guests. Other services offered
by LIBR: boat training and the Carefree Boat
Club that offers unlimited boating. For more
info, visit LIBR’s website.
BEST BOWLING
ALLEY
HERRILL LANES–NEW HYDE PARK
465 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park
516-741-8022 herrilllanes.com
Herrill Lanes is an all-ages bowling alley serving
New Hyde Park for more than 40 years and
features a weekly rock ‘n’ roll bowl as well as
delicious pub grub to enjoy with each frame.
A variety of leagues for mixed, seniors, ladies,
juniors, and adult/child allows for everyone to
enjoy the lanes. Regardless of someone’s skill
in bowling, fun is always guaranteed whenever
children, teens, adults, and professionals
come to Herrill Lanes. The venue offers 36
lanes, a full-service pro shop and even an
arcade. Moreover, every Saturday after 10:30
p.m., Herrill Lanes offers the beautiful and
mesmerizing Cosmic Bowl — which makes the
bowling experience even more special with
atmospheric lighting.
BEST BOXING GYM
KICK FIT OF BOHEMIA
1626 Locust Ave. # 1A, Bohemia
631-319-1786 kickfit.club
This premier kickboxing studio might be the
answer to your boring gym regimen. After work
it can be hard to get yourself over to the gym
for the same humdrum routine. If you know
how this feels it’s time to lay out your goals to
a fitness expert and come up with a new plan.
Make fitness fun at Kick Fit Bohemia, where
coaches give clients the feeling they “really
care” about their goals and help clients to reach
them, one said. Classes and programs are
designed with these tenets: success, structure,
and accountability. You will be guided by
professionals to develop a personal strategy to
burn fat, increase muscle, and promote energy.
Imagine leaving your workout with more energy
and not pooped!
BEST CAMP
DRIFTWOOD DAY CAMP
331 Mt. Misery Rd., Melville
631-692-6990 driftwooddaycamp.com
Driftwood Day Camp has been voted best on
Long Island for 13 consecutive years, so you
know it’s the real deal of summer camps!
Since 1959, the Melville day camp has been
dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and
exciting summer home-away-from-home for
all its campers. Children will make friends and
memories, build confidence and self-esteem,
and learn in a nurturing, caring environment.
Driftwood delivers a sleepaway camp experience
in a day camp setting by providing dozens of
fun and engaging, indoor and outdoor activities.
Campers are heard chanting and cheering
throughout camp every day, and the pride they
take in their summer home is the key to their
fantastic summers! You’ll be glad you sent your
child here for a summer they won’t soon forget.
BEST CHEERLEADING
GYM
GRAVITY CHEER
1160 Lincoln Ave., Holbrook
631-676-2041 gravitycheer.com
Even before there was a cheerleading gym
operating in Holbrook, there was the Long Island
Panthers, a competitive group that became the
region’s first All-Star Cheer team. It’s evolved,
and is now known as Gravity Cheer. Long Island
Panthers founder Nicole Koch-Gabrinowitz
opened her gym in 2000. Now, Gravity Cheer is
considered one of the most successful cheer gyms
on the Island. The whopping 10,000-square-foot
facility carries all the necessary cheer equipment
an upstart cheerleader needs. The gym boasts
12 competitive teams and more than a dozen
experienced coaches. Gravity Cheer has classes
for kids as young as 3 and upper-level instruction
for cheerleaders ages 8 to 18 years old. Most
importantly, kids have a tremendous amount of
fun tumbling and flipping their way to the top!
BEST CHILDREN’S
DANCE SCHOOL
LAURA’S DANCE &
FITNESS STUDIO LLC
586 New York Ave. #1, Huntington
631-824-6259
laurasdanceandfitnessstudio.com
At Laura’s Dance & Fitness Studio, kids do
more than just learn to dance — they have fun
while doing it! Owner Laura Marciano opened
the studio with the intention of providing
children and adults a space where they can train,
exercise, or just let loose! The studio currently
offers ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, and tiny tumbler
classes that’ll allow it to build the foundation
for more advanced dance techniques down the
line. Plus, Laura’s Dance & Fitness Studio is the
perfect place for kids to showcase their skills at
their friend’s birthday parties. It’s no surprise
why Long Islanders put their trust in Laura to
help their children become stellar dancers!
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