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Queens Animal Shelter Opens, Ending Decades-Long Wait for Borough’s First Public Facility
A long-delayed public animal shelter, the first in Queens, will open its doors Tuesday — more than 20 years since plans were first put into motion. The 50,000-square-foot shelter will open at 1906 Flushing Ave. in Ridgewood, Queens, with capacity for 72 dogs and 110 cats. It will also have group housing and space for […] The post Queens Animal Shelter Opens, Ending Decades-Long Wait for Borough’s First Public Facility appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Players of the Week: Lindor Powers Another Strong Week
The Mets had an action-packed week of baseball, playing seven games in seven days, where they finished the week with a combined 5-2 record against the Miami Marlins, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. It was a week that included a walk-off hit in extra innings, the albeit, short return of Kodai Senga, a grand slam, a couple of multi-home run performances and saw the Mets catapult to the top seed in the National League Wild Card standings, to then fall back behind the Braves and Padres in the Wild Card race. It was another slate of games where the Mets continued to exhibit why they have become buyers moving into this season’s trade deadline.
New York Mets Lose Ace Pitcher For The Season On Freak Play
The New York Mets season has felt like a rollercoaster ride. After starting the season 0-5, they had seemingly turned their season around going 12-3 over the next 15 games. But then, things went south -- again. The Mets went to bed on June 2nd with a 24-35 record, and all seemed lost -- ...
Neptune Diner serves its final meal in Astoria, Queens
NEW YORK -- The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens. The restaurant has been in business for more than 40 years at the corner of Astoria Boulevard and 31st Street.The owners say they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building. Loyal customers showed up Sunday to say farewell."I've been coming here, my daughter is 17, so 18 years already," said Anna Garcia. "It's nostalgic. I'm meeting up with her and her dad, so we can have our last little lunch here. We've been coming here since...
NYC weather: Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit New York City Monday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 12:48 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:30 p.m. for Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 12:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Mets 15, Twins 2: That Mets-calated quickly
The Twins came into New York with a bit of momentum following two straight series wins and a rubber-match victory over the Tigers on Sunday afternoon. But after taking a 1-0 lead on Monday night in Queens, the Mets scored 15 (!) unanswered runs to put the Twins away with ease.
Popular Colombian Coffee roaster sets up shop in Long Island City residential tower
A popular Colombian coffee roaster opened its doors on the ground floor of a residential tower in Long Island City earlier this month. The Durst Organization, which owns Sven — the agency’s 71-story residential tower located at 29-59 Northern Blvd. — announced the grand opening of Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters on the ground floor of the building on Monday, July 8. Sven is the coffee roaster’s first Queens location.
David Stearns must remember vital Mets truth at MLB trade deadline
Everyone should dare to dream. That includes Mets fans even after this 18-inning weekend spanking by the Braves reminded everyone to pump the brakes a little bit before calling this team a juggernaut. It was 9-2 for Atlanta on Sunday following the Braves’ 4-0 victory in Queens on Saturday that left the Mets with stalled momentum in their challenge for a wild-card spot after having extended their latest winning streak to five by taking the first two of the series. The results of the last two games that left the club in a tie for the NL’s final wild-card spot, pending the...
Matt Olson homers again, Braves rout Mets to split series
NEW YORK -- Matt Olson homered in consecutive games for the first time this season, and the Atlanta Braves overcame an injury to All-Star starter Reynaldo López in a 9-2 rout against the New York Mets on Sunday.Austin Riley, Orlando Arcia and Ramón Laureano also went deep for the Braves, who salvaged a four-game split after losing the first two games of the series. They hold the top National League wild card and moved 1 1/2 games ahead of New York for second place in the NL East."That's a good win for our team," manager Brian Snitker said. "It's encouraging....
Mets DFA Jake Diekman, Recall Matt Gage
The Mets have designated left-handed reliever Jake Diekman for assignment, the team announced on Monday. In a corresponding move, they recalled left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse. Diekman, who signed with the Mets in February, struggled to the tune of a 5.63 ERA during his time in New York. He...
Mets Morning News: Decisions
The Mets once again displayed their immense talent for making pretty good things seem like complete garbage by doing it in the wrong order as they split a four game series with the Braves in a 9-2 loss. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, Faith and Fear in Flushing, NY Post,...
3 Mets lessons to take into the trade deadline after splitting with the Braves
The four-game series against the Atlanta Braves started well then took a turn. A split is about the best we could have hoped for from the New York Mets. It’s winning the first two in such glorious fashion and then putting up a pair of weak performances to close out the series that frustrates. Momentum is not on their side.
2 blockbuster trades that would make the Mets World Series favorites
The New York Mets have been on a tear since June. David Stearns recently added an impact bat by trading with the Washington Nationals for Jesse Winker. The right fielder is a perfect fit for the current lineup. With that said, New York could use more pieces. Any MLB team...
3 realistic Mets trade targets to replace Jake Diekman on the roster
The New York Mets designated Jake Diekman for assignment after the left-handed pitcher could not produce the results expected at his signing. Diekman posted a disappointing 5.63 ERA with little control on the mound, with a ratio of 6.8 walks per nine innings. One of the compelling reasons for not...
How to watch and listen to today's New York Mets vs Minnesota Twins MLB game: Live stream, TV channel, radio station and start time
How to watch the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Minnesota Twins, as well as the first-pitch time and team news. Two teams vying for wild-card spots will cross paths on Monday night as the New York Mets (55-50) welcome the Minnesota Twins (58-46) to Citi Field for the opener of a three-game MLB series.
Mets Minors Recap: Sean Reid-Foley Makes Rehab Appearance
Perhaps the biggest storyline in the Mets minor leagues on Sunday was reliever Sean Reid-Foley making a rehab appearance with the Brooklyn Cyclones. Reid-Foley struggled, but what matters most is how he feels physically. He was fantastic earlier this year for the Mets, posting a 1.66 ERA in 21 2/3 innings before his injury.
Game Chat: Twins vs Mets, 7:10 PM
RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (3-1, 3.27) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (5-6, 4.02) The Mets welcome the Minnesota Twins to Citi Field for a three-game set. The Twins sit second in the AL Central and hold the second American League Wild Card spot. After dropping two games in a row to the Braves, the Mets are the sole holders of the third National League Wild Card but only 1.5 games out of the first spot. Both teams could look different by the series conclusion on Wednesday due to Tuesday’s 6 PM trade deadline.
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