Tag Archive | Staten Island

Mets and David Wright launch “The Wright Thing’ Community Program

The New York Mets announced on Thursday the launch of ‘The Wright Thing,’ which is a community program created by David Wright to honor and recognize volunteers who made an impact on the lives of individuals and organizations impacted by Hurricane Sandy. This season-long initiative seeks to raise awareness that there is more work to […]

Mets Honor Hurricane Sandy Heroes on Opening Day at Citi Field

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that they will be honoring heroes and volunteers who played a vital part in the response to Hurricane Sandy in a pre-game, on-field ceremony on Opening Day, April 1 at Citi Field. New York will open their season this Monday against the San Diego Padres at 1:10 p.m. […]

Cosmos to hold Five Open Tryouts through NYC

The New York Cosmos announced on Tuesday that the club will hold five open tryouts for soccer players. Each one will happen in a different borough of the City, and is open to anyone aged 16 or older. The coaching staff will select at least one participant from each tryout to join the team for […]

More ways to help after Hurricane Sandy

1495 Sports was able to find out more places and ways to help out after Sandy. First of all props to the Human@Ease fitness and wellness studios for providing a place to drop off Sandy Donations. For those located in Greenpoint aka Williamsburgh, Brooklyn who want to give a donation, it is super easy as […]

Staten Island Yankees: 2011 NY-Penn League Champions

The Staten Island Yankees captured their second New York-Penn League championship in three years, defeating the Auburn Doubleday’s 2-1 on Tuesday. The Baby Bombers are living up to the legacy that the boys in the Bronx have built; as the Single-A Affiliate has won six titles in 13 years. Starter Matt Tracy tossed six shutout frames, and Zach Wilson smashed a solo shot-to lead the Yankees to a sweep of […]