Tag: New York Yankees
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Former New York Yankees catcher assists William A. Miller Elementary School students in STEM lesson
John Flaherty can add another title to his name. New York Yankees catcher, now retired, current YES Network broadcaster, and now special guest STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – teacher. The former New York Yankees catcher visited students and staff at William A. Miller Elementary School in Old Bridge on Dec. 7 assisting…
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D&R Greenway Land Trust releases new video featuring Babe Ruth’s granddaughter
Little Leaguers and their families will be inspired by watching D&R Greenway’s latest video “Fields of Dreams” featuring sports and the outdoors in the starring role. Linda Ruth Tosetti, granddaughter of legendary home-run hitter Babe Ruth, tells personal stories about the Babe’s early life and how he became motivated to become a baseball player. “My…
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Mosaic Society in Old Bridge held two successful Black History programs
OLD BRIDGE – A local Mosaic Society group held two successful Black History programs in February. The events were held on Feb. 9 and 16 at the Old Bridge Public Library. June Dungee, a former councilwoman and founder and organizer of the society, welcomed everyone and was encouraged at the outpouring of support from Old…
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Former Yankees batboy to discuss new book at Edison library
The Edison Main Public Library will hold a program called “Yankee Batboy: From Little Italy to Yankee Stadium” featuring Anthony Florio, a book author and former batboy for the New York Yankees, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Florio will talk about his new book, and will share…
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Former Yankees batboy to discuss new book at Edison library
The Edison Main Public Library will host a program called “Yankee Batboy: From Little Italy to Yankee Stadium” featuring Anthony Florio, a book author and former batboy for the New York Yankees, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the library, 340 Plainfield Ave., Edison. Florio will talk about his new book, and will share…
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Friends of Metuchen Library offer trip to see Yankees play
The Friends of the Metuchen Library are offering a trip to see the New York Yankees play on July 31 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Game time is 1 p.m. The bus will depart from Metuchen High School on Grove Avenue at 10 a.m. Tickets are $75 each and include the seat and transportation. Sign up…
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Sayreville Rec Department offers bus trips to watch the Yankees play
The Sayreville Recreation Department will sponsor three bus trips to see the New York Yankees. Tickets are $100 each, which includes round-trip transportation to and from Yankee Stadium. The bus will leave the Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center, 167 Main St., Sayreville, at 4 p.m. sharp, and will leave Yankee Stadium at the conclusion of the…
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North Brunswick native excels in sports profession
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A former wrestler and football player at North Brunswick Township High School has risen through the ranks, working as the chief revenue office for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center. In his current role, Adam Davis oversees revenue streams for the arena and associated properties,…
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Sayreville Recreation to hold bus trips to Yankee Stadium
Sayreville Recreation will sponsor bus trips to New York Yankees games at 7 p.m. on June 15 against the Tampa Bay Rays; 7 p.m. on July 27 against the Kansas City Royals; and on Aug. 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Cost of $95 includes ticket plus transportation to and from Yankee Stadium. The bus…