East Boston Little League, under the direction of President Chucky Cassaro and his long-time friend and colleague, local dentist Dr. Robert Gilbride, somehow guided baseball players through two separate seasons during the coronavirus last year. After a delayed return in…
Author: Cary Shuman
Fall Baseball a Success in East Boston: Cassaro Says New League Will Return in 2021
More than 125 baseball players competed in the East Boston Little League Fall League and League President Chuckie Cassaro couldn’t be happier with the inaugural season. East Boston Little League had started its regular season late due to COVID-19. When…
The Platters Light Up Boston: Legendary Group Films “Twilight Time” Video in Eastie
The world-famous vocal group, The Platters®, used one of the most picturesque views of the Boston skyline to record a music video for the Disney+ series “WandaVision.” The four current members of the legendary group that was founded by Rock…
Dining at Michael G’s: Former Eastie Chef Giannasca Grateful for Chelsea’s Warm Reception
Michael Giannasca, who worked at an East Boston family-owned restaurant for 20 years, said he’s “humbled” by the enthusiastic response from area residents to his new restaurant located at Chelsea Commons, 1100 Revere Beach Parkway, in Chelsea. Giannasca opened Michael’s…
Exercise, Anyone? Eastie Native Graziani Begins Tennis and Personal Training Business
Giancarlo Graziani grew up in East Boston but he now calls Winthrop home. A two-year resident of the Highlands section of Winthrop, Graziani is launching a new business, Graziani Fitness Training and Tennis. Graziani has newly minted business cards, is…
Back in the Lead-Off Spot: Cassaro Returns to EBLL President’s Post
East Boston Little League President Chuckie Cassaro is helping to coach the Senior Division Blue Jays this summer. This is Cassaro’s seventh year as president and it’s been his hard work and dedication, along with the efforts of an equally…
Savio Alumnus Triant Named Head Basketball Coach at Winthrop High School
Michael Triant enjoyed a lot of success during his basketball career Saint Dominic Savio High School in East Boston. A 1997 Savio graduate who as a 6-foot-2-inch captain led the Spartans to the Division 3 North sectional finals, Triant will…
Shooting Star: Multi-Sport Sensation Stephanie Faiella will Play Soccer at Plymouth State
History was on the line when Stephanie Faiella lined up for her final attempt in the long jump at the Boston City League City Championships in February at the Reggie Lewis Center. Faiella was seeking to become a four-time City…
Councilor Edwards’ Affordable Housing Home Rule Petition Signed by Walsh
It was a huge win for District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards, her colleague Councilor Kim Janey and affordable housing advocates across the city. On Monday, Mayor Martin Walsh signed Edwards and Janey’s Home Rule Petition to impose a real…
A Giant Among the Jets: All-Scholastic Tyrone Figueroa Is New Boys Basketball Head Coach
Tyrone Figueroa excelled as an athlete, so much so that his accomplishments would cover an entire page in the East Boston High School record books. An All-Scholastic running back who starred for two Super Bowl teams, a standout for two…