NY Mets Retire Keith Hernandez’ Number 17

Keith Hernandez entered the field to a standing ovation Saturday and departed to handshakes and backslaps from players on the current Mets roster. In between, the former first baseman managed to maintain his composure as he reflected on a storied Mets career that culminated Saturday with his No. 17 retired by the club. Hernandez joined … Continue reading NY Mets Retire Keith Hernandez’ Number 17

Israel Adesanya Easily Defends Middleweight Title In UFC 276 Main Event

Israel Adesanya retained his middleweight belt with a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the UFC 276 main event on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena on the Vegas Strip.  In the co-main event, Alexander Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway for the third time, defending his featherweight title by unanimous decision with a dominant striking performance. Adesanya … Continue reading Israel Adesanya Easily Defends Middleweight Title In UFC 276 Main Event

200 Madison Ave. Lobby Gets Landmark Status

The neo-Renaissance lobby inside 200 Madison Avenue has been designated a city landmark. The Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved the designation as an interior landmark. The lobby is inside the vaulted arcade that spans the building between East 35th and East 36th Streets. Built in the 1920s by the architecture firm Warren and Wetmore, the … Continue reading 200 Madison Ave. Lobby Gets Landmark Status