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Queens’ Morning Roundup
Queens’ Morning Roundup
Top Stories Cristabelle Tumola 5/09/2013 at 7:26AM

TODAY’S FORECAST Thursday: Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then thunderstorms and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 68. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60%. Thursday night; Mostly cloudy. Low of 54. Winds less than 5 mph. EVENT [...]

David Wright named fourth captain in Mets history
David Wright named fourth captain in Mets history
Sports Terence M. Cullen 3/22/2013 at 12:20PM

During his injury-shortened tenure on Team USA this year, fans dubbed him “Captain America.” But now, it’s official. Third baseman David Wright was named the fourth captain in Mets history – joining the elite group with Mets legends Gary Carter, Keith Hernandez and John Franco. Unlike Hernandez and Franco, however, Wright will not wear the [...]

Queens’ Morning Roundup
Queens’ Morning Roundup
Top Stories Cristabelle Tumola 3/15/2013 at 7:44AM

TODAY’S FORECAST  Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 48. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. Friday night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then overcast with a chance of snow. Low of 32. Winds from the [...]

Queens’ Morning Roundup
Queens’ Morning Roundup
News Cristabelle Tumola 3/13/2013 at 7:34AM

TODAY’S FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 50. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Wednesday night: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 30. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. EVENT [...]

Mets, David Wright officially announce new deal
Mets, David Wright officially announce new deal
News Billy Rennison 12/05/2012 at 1:32PM

Mets fans have grown used to watching homegrown stars end up in another team’s uniform, from Tom Seaver to Darryl Strawberry and most recently Jose Reyes. David Wright’s recent eight-year contract with the Mets means that cycle might be broken. Wright’s $138 million extension, first reported at the end of November, was officially signed on [...]

Mets unveil All-Star logo
Mets unveil All-Star logo
News Terence M. Cullen 8/08/2012 at 9:07AM

Though there are still 11 months until the best of the best in baseball come to Citi Field, the Mets are getting an early start. The team unveiled the logo on Tuesday, August 7 for the 2013 All-Star Game, highlighting that next year will be the first time the Mets have hosted the game since [...]

Fifty years of Amazin’
Fifty years of Amazin’
Sports Michael Pantelidis 12/13/2011 at 1:24PM

The New York Mets are commemorating their golden anniversary in Amazin’ fashion. In honor of their 50th season, the Mets, who played their first game on April 11, 1962, are initiating an array of tributes, including a new, celebratory logo. Third baseman David Wright, first baseman Ike Davis and outfielder Lucas Duda were joined by [...]

Queens’ Morning Roundup – 11/17/2011: Top fund-raiser for Comptroller Liu charged with funneling sham donations
Queens’ Morning Roundup – 11/17/2011: Top fund-raiser for Comptroller Liu charged with funneling sham donations
News Jay Lane 11/17/2011 at 9:07AM

Activist Patricia Dolan killed crossing Hillside Avenue Patricia Dolan, longtime Community Board 8 member, president of the Queens Civic Congress, Kew Gardens Hills Civic Association and the founder of the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Conservancy, was struck and killed as she crossed Hillside Avenue on Tuesday, November 15. Police say Dolan, 72, was crossing the thoroughfare near [...]

Mets Clubhouse – Hope on the Horizon
Mets Clubhouse – Hope on the Horizon
Sports Michael Pantelidis 9/28/2011 at 2:00PM

As yet another baseball season comes to a close, I would like to thank all of the readers for checking in each week. In this final issue of Mets Clubhouse, I look towards the future and list several players fans may see in a Mets uniform a few short years from now. There is one [...]