Jan. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets hosted more than 125 Queens elementary school students for their annual holiday party on Thursday, Dec. 19, in the Piazza Club at Citi Field. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the kids got to play games with each other, have lunch and take part…
Nov. 26, 2024 QNS News Team A Rockaway-based foundation has received a grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation to enhance maternal care for residents of the Rockaways. The St. John’s ICARE Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, led by New York Mets owner Alex Cohen, to support the…
Nov. 21, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The New York Mets, through their Amazin’ Mets Foundation, are gearing up to host their 10th annual MetsGiving Turkey Giveaway on Friday, Nov. 22, providing a record-breaking 8,500 turkeys to families in need. The event, presented by local Toyota dealers, will include in-person distributions in all five boroughs,…
Nov. 19, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement brought the Queens community together this past weekend for its annual Thanksgiving feast. The non-profit hosted the 17th Annual Fall Family Feast at the Riis Settlement Community Center in the Queensbridge Houses on Saturday, Nov. 16. Over 1,200 community members… Read more »
Nov. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, has announced the completion of renovations for Field #1 at Juniper Valley Park, made possible through a contribution exceeding $430,000. Located in Middle Village, Juniper Valley Park spans over 55 acres, offering…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The City Parks Foundation held its second annual Senior Fitness Fair, wherein free healthy activities were offered for people 60 years of age and older on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Beloved New York Mets mascot, Mr. Met, made a special appearance and joined the…
Oct. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As the New York Mets look to clinch a trip to the National League Division Series Wednesday night in Milwaukee, the team announced that beginning as early as Thursday, Oct. 3, Citi Field will be hosting watch parties of select away games during the playoffs. Mets fans can…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation presented the Louisville Slugger Warriors Amputee Baseball Team with a $5,000 check on Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of the foundation’s second annual Legacy Award. Prior to Saturday’s Mets game, Amazin’ Mets Foundation President and New York Mets Co-owner Alex Cohen presented the check…
Sep. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation awarded St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children with a $75,000 grant to help fund eye devices for children in the hospital’s Early Education Program. This grant will help the medically complex, nonverbal kids in the program communicate better through eye movement. Eye gaze technology…
Apr. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, led by philanthropist and Mets owner Alex Cohen, announced Wednesday it will be devoting a total of $240,000 of grants towards supporting various local little leagues in New York City and on Long Island. Each organization receiving the grants will have a special Amazin’ Mets…
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