Aug. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The NYPD and FDNY will once again be competing against each other in the annual “Battle of the Badges” charity baseball game at Citi Field on Thursday, Sep. 12. New York Mets legend David Wright will be on hand as the host of the game for the second…
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Mets to hold celebration of diverse culture of Queens at Citi Field Aug. 13 and 14
Aug. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets announced that the team will celebrate the diversity, creativity, and culture of the “World’s Borough” at Citi Field during games against the Oakland A’s on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and Wednesday, Aug. 14. Dubbed “A Celebration of Queens Culture,” the occasion is meant to pay…
Mets partner with mass mobility service company Rally to provide gameday shuttles for three upcoming games
Jul. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets and mass mobility service company Rally on July 19 announced a partnership to provide shuttle service to three upcoming Mets games from special locations or crowdsourced trips. This service will be available for the Saturday, July 27, game against the Atlanta Braves, the Saturday,…
Mets players Sean Manaea and José Iglesias make special surprise appearance during Kids Club Day Sunday at Citi Field
Jul. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets held its second of five Kids Club Days at Citi Field Sunday before the team’s final game prior to the all-star break, with starting pitcher Sean Manaea and infielder José Iglesias making surprise appearances. Presented by Cohen Children’s Northwell Health, the event granted Kids Club…
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Queens Crew bringing joy and awe to Citi Field during Mets games
Jun. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As fans travel to Citi Field to watch the New York Mets, another attraction at the stadium is looking to entertain everyone. The Queens Crew dance team has captured the attention of many fans through its performances at Citi Field. The dance styles of the approximately 20 performers are…
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Coca-Cola to host free cricket watch party at Citi Field June 9
May. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Coca-Cola, local bottler Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages and Citi Field have partnered to host a free watch party of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 at the stadium on Sunday, June 9. The match is set to be broadcast on the stadium’s video board, which is the…
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Sponsored: Metropolitan Park proposal wins kudos from local business owners
May. 7, 2024 By QNS News Team It is still in the proposal stage, but Metropolitan Park, the $8 billion transformation of 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into a sports and entertainment park, already has a vote of approval from nearby business owners. In fact, more than 100 local Queens restaurants and businesses…
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Sponsored: Business owner sees community benefits to proposed Metropolitan Park
May. 2, 2024 By QNS News Team Marissa Grace believes in community. That’s why the owner of Grace Thai Restaurant on Junction Boulevard was enthused when New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and local community leaders announced Metropolitan Park, the proposal to redevelop the 50 acres of asphalt parking lot around Citi Field. “It will…
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New York City FC marks new stadium approval with win at Citi Field; Moves up in Eastern Conference
Apr. 23, 2024 By QNS News Team New York City Football Club (NYCFC) celebrated the recent approval of a new 25,000-seater stadium in Willets Point with a 2-0 victory over DC United at Citi Field on Saturday, Apr. 20. Goals from Santiago Rodriguez and Julián Fernández gave NYCFC a deserved victory that saw them leapfrog…
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NYCFC fans swarm Citi Field for season opener against Atlanta United, marking record home game streak
Apr. 12, 2024 Athena Dawson Thousands of New York City Football Club (NYCFC) fans packed Citi Field on Saturday, Apr. 6, for the team’s first home game in Queens this season, playing against Atlanta United FC. This match marked the beginning of a series of five straight home games, equaling the club’s all-time record for…
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