[1] The non-profit was established during 1990 to honor outstanding people, living or deceased, who have gained prominence and made substantial contributions on behalf of themselves and Suffolk County in professional and amateur sports.

[1][2] During its early existence, The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame maintained a museum and education center that was located on South Ocean Avenue in Patchogue, New York.

He implemented a rebranding initiative for the organization that included new logo, the development of a website and the creation of social media channels.

Vaccaro also addressed portions of the annual induction ceremony and golf outing that provided greater recognition for the organization among supporters, inductees and the public.

This location is the site of the longest operated professional sports franchise and ballpark in Suffolk County history.