Peter Facini

"I didn't play to get to the pros, [but] it happened." A half century ago, a basketball underdog story reminiscent of the movie "Rudy" played out on Long Island. In the midst of March Madness, it’s easy to forget that most of the players you watch will never get the opportunity to play professionally. That’s just the reality. George Bruns, who is 76 and lives in Floral Park, just wouldn’t let his hoop dreams die. "I didn't play to get to the pros [but] it happened," Bruns said.

By Linda Schmidt and Peter Facini Published 17 hours ago Updated 6 hours ago A tribute to Bill McCreary FOX 5 NY takes a look back at Bill McCreary's pioneering and award-winning career. McCreary was a former anchor of The 10 O'Clock News. He also anchored The McCreary Report. NEW YORK - Former Fox 5 anchor Bill McCreary was a longtime journalist New Yorkers trusted. "He built Fox 5 The 10 O'Clock News," Good Day New York anchor Rosanna Scotto said. "He was respected.