"This is a tremendous accomplishment and everyone in the sports department should be proud. The competition is so tough, and this shows the great work we're doing across platforms."
"I'm so happy that Laura is being recognized among the top beat writers in the country. Her work is fantastic, and this honor is so well-deserved."
"Laura Albanese was honored in the team/locality beat writing category for her coverage of the Mets. The winning entry included her breaking news story on Edwin Diaz agreeing to a deal with the Dodgers, a game story on the Mets missing the playoffs on the final day of the regular season, an Only in Newsday deep dive into how Pete Alonso evolved into a complete hitter, and a column on how she became an accidental ballpark food critic."
Newsday's sports department achieved significant recognition at the APSE winter conference in Las Vegas, earning five top-10 national finishes across multiple categories. Four entries competed in Division A, the largest circulation category, while the baseball preview won in a combined divisions category. Laura Albanese received honors for team/locality beat writing covering the Mets, featuring breaking news on Edwin Diaz, playoff coverage, and feature content. Neil Best won the short feature category for a behind-the-scenes story about former Giants football players meeting current Giants baseball players. The digital portfolio entry showcased multimedia-rich content including videos and timelines. Sports editor Hank Winnicki praised the department's cross-platform excellence and recognized the competitive nature of the awards.
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