Spring training is in full swing, Opening Day is a month away: time to get your Mets tickets. New York Mets tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 5 at 10 a.m. The Mets open their season on against their rival the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, April 5 at 1:10 p.m. [...]
The New York Mets added another fan favorite to their Hall of Fame, announcing plans to induct former closer John Franco this summer — making him the fifth new inductee in three years. “I am truly honored and humbled by being elected into the Mets Hall of Fame,” Franco said. “Growing up as a kid [...]
4 Accused in Theft of Aid Meant for Nonprofit In 2006, a Queens state senator, Shirley L. Huntley, set up a nonprofit group called Parent Workshop that was intended to help parents navigate the inner workings of New York City’s school system. Then she began funneling state aid to the group, whose executives had close [...]
Thirteen-year-old Joseph Santana stood in line wearing an oversized striped Mets jersey, clutching a cobalt blue baseball cap. He bobbed excitedly as the line grew shorter, anticipating his turn. When he reached the front of the line, he thrust the cap at former Mets relief pitcher John Franco, who scribbled his signature in black Sharpie [...]
