Oct. 15, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon
Having two hometown teams in the MLB playoffs is not just a win for Yankees and Mets fans, but also a home run for NYC’s economy.
Some New Yorkers might grimace (no pun intended) at seeing the 7 train packed on Mets game day, or the sidewalks overflowing with people outside Stan’s Sports Bar on River Avenue when the Yankees are at bat. But all of this is good economic news for Big Apple residents, whether they are baseball fans or not, according to local economic and tourism experts.
In fact, based on research from the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), both teams are hitting the dollars out of the park for New York.