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Dozens Of Needles Found At Quigley Stadium Moments Before High School Baseball Game
The individual, who requested anonymity, provided photographic evidence of numerous discarded hypodermic needles inside Quigley Stadium’s dugout.

Dominic Konareski
4 days ago4 min read


Mayor; Twilight League Decline Comment On Quigley Stadium's Future
The future of Quigley Stadium, a cornerstone of Connecticut baseball history, has become the subject of intense speculation surrounding the future of its use.

Dominic Konareski
Aug 122 min read


West Haven Football Preview: Schedule, Key Players and Season Outlook
West Haven Football is back and all geared up for their 2026 season. With OTAs beginning on August 13th, the Blue Devils will be more than ready for their home opening kickoff for Week 1.

Dominic Konareski
Aug 112 min read


Hartford Wolf Pack Unveil Special Logo Commemorating 30-Years In Connecticut
The Hartford Wolf Pack has unveiled a 30th anniversary logo showcasing their time in Connecticut since 1996.

Dominic Konareski
Jul 91 min read


UNH Football Makes CFB History; Signs First-Ever Aussie Quarterback
Just a year into Division I status, the University of New Haven has made history again.

Dominic Konareski
May 201 min read


From West Haven To The Bronx: The Fast Rise And Faster Fall Of Gil Patterson
West Haven Yankees minor league baseball only saw one no-hitter in the decade-long affiliate tenure. The no-hit feat came at the right-handed flamethrower of Gil Patterson, on June 28th, 1976.

Dominic Konareski
Apr 173 min read


Bridgeport Islanders Clinch Playoff Berth As New York Islanders Fall Short
Sunday saw the Islanders miss-out on making the playoffs and clinch a playoff berth. The New York Islanders were eliminated from making a playoff run for the Stanley Cup as their AHL counterpart Bridgeport Islanders clinched a playoff berth in what was the team’s final regular season home game in Connecticut ever. With that, the Bridgeport Islanders will play at least one more home game in Connecticut before packing up and going to Canada. Sunday marked the final home game at

Dominic Konareski
Apr 132 min read


How AJ Duffy Revived His Career At New Haven During Chargers’ DI Transition Year
AJ Duffy is now a graduate student and far from his days with FSU, but after a dominant season in Connecticut it may be safe to say that Duffy is accustomed to the Charger way.

Dominic Konareski
Apr 12 min read


From West Haven To The World Baseball Classic: How One Pitcher Got His Italian Job
With the World Baseball Classic firing on all cylinders with pool play, it is partially thanks to West Haven that one particular coach gets to be at one of the biggest heights. Dave Righetti is 67-years-old and is serving as an assistant pitching coach for Team Italy in the WBC. Righetti took the Italian job due to his Italian heritage despite being born in San Jose, California. Righetti’s grandfather was from Liguria, Italy and emigrated in 1907. The WBC doesn’t require the

Dominic Konareski
Mar 92 min read


Former New York Yankees GM Sounded Off On Quigley Stadium's Conditions Before Relocating
In an era where extravagant world-class minor league stadiums were nonexistent, there were still modest expectations that the New York Yankees had when they moved their Double-AA farm team from Manchester, New Hampshire, to West Haven, Connecticut. Former Yankees GM Lee MacPhail said that “A lot of work needs to be done around here,” when he referred to then 25-year-old ballpark that was Quigley Stadium. The city of West Haven, which took ownership of the stadium in 1951, rel

Dominic Konareski
Feb 42 min read


Local Historian Documents Savin Rock's Sports History Through Debut Book
Dominic Konareski has long been a familiar and respected name in Connecticut’s local sports circles, and to kick off 2026 he added a new title to his résumé: Published Author. Konareski, a local sports historian and sports journalist, has released his first-ever book, Gloves, Engines & Glory: The Complete History of Savin Rock’s Golden Age of Sports . This deeply researched work captures nearly a century of athletic life along West Haven’s famed shoreline. For years, Konar
NYSS Admin
Jan 143 min read


West Haven Hockey Releases 2025/26 Schedule, Will Face Multiple Out-Of-State Teams
West Haven High School is gearing up for what is their centennial season with their hockey program. After adding Branford over the offseason, the Blue Devils co-op squad now consists of Shelton, Seymour, Oxford and Branford. West Haven goes into the 2025/26 season looking to improve from what was a 7-11-2 campaign last year, which was the team’s worst season yet since dropping down to Division II hockey. The Blue Devils will open up their season with a scrimmage on December 5

Dominic Konareski
Nov 17, 20252 min read


West Haven Yankees Franchise Still Exists
As seen in the West Haven Voice September 4th, 2025, edition. See the original article here. The West Haven Yankees were the pride of West Haven, winning a total of four Eastern League titles across nearly their decade-long stay. Playing in Quigley Stadium and in West Haven as a whole had its benefits. For one, West Haven’s baseball history was rich, with the semi-pro Sailors and even Yankee legends such as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig barnstorming at Donovan Field in the 1920s.

Dominic Konareski
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Konareski, West Haven Republicans Come Together To Save Quigley Stadium
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of New York Sports Show, LLC. Despite this article being created by a 2025 candidate, it is not politically influenced . Dominic Konareski founded the Save Quigley Stadium Project in 2022, with the goal of renovating one of West Haven’s most historic landmarks. Quigley Stadium, which was built by Mo Quigley in 1947 and later sold to the City of West Haven in 1951, is

Dominic Konareski
Oct 13, 20253 min read


NDWH's Abdou Toure Commitment to Arkansas Over UConn Highlight's NIL's Growing Impact
Money talks, and for Notre Dame-West Haven’s Abdou Toure, it seemed to be the main difference between staying at home and becoming a...

Dominic Konareski
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Former West Haven Yankee Ron Guidry Recalls "So Bad" Experience Playing At Quigley Stadium
Ron Guidry is undeniably one of the best Yankee pitchers in their franchise history. Wearing pinstripes his entire career, Guidry would...

Dominic Konareski
Oct 1, 20253 min read


UNH Gets First Football Win As Division 1 Program
The climb to Division I football is a tough one. Winning at the Division I level is a whole other story and fight that many programs fail...

Dominic Konareski
Sep 15, 20251 min read


The Notorious Freedom Bout Between Bernie Reynolds And Renato Tontini At Quigley Stadium
Quigley Stadium was home to many events, both sports and non-sports related. The once mighty stadium laid home to numerous concerts and...

Dominic Konareski
Aug 30, 20251 min read


West Haven Football "Shocked" By Head Coach Rich Boshea's Resignation
With today marking just one month until high school football returns to Connecticut, the West Haven Blue Devils received shocking news....

Dominic Konareski
Aug 12, 20251 min read


West Haven Football Gets Top Five Ranking Ahead Of 2025 Season
With classes getting back in session soon means high school football is right around the corner. For the West Haven Blue Devils, they...

Dominic Konareski
Aug 8, 20251 min read
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