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Yankees or Mets? Here are a few NY politicians rooting for each team
Unsurprisingly, some Bronx politicians root for the Yankees and several Queens politicians back the Mets.
Mayor Eric Adams wore his controversial dual Yankees/Mets hat while marching in the Columbus Day parade on Oct. 14, 2024. Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office
In an effort to bring unity to a divided baseball town, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made both sides upset with his hat that featured two logos. For Yankees and Mets fans who have been watching their teams make deep runs into the playoffs, some online commentators were critical of the mayor for pandering to both fanbases. But mayoral spokesperson Fabien Levy clarified to The New York Times, “Mayor Adams is a long-suffering Mets fan and has been clear he’s cheering them on to win it all.” Here are just a few local politicians who have staked out a clear position on their favorite baseball team.
New York Yankees
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (“I am the world’s biggest Yankee fan and that will never change!”)
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson
State Sen. Andrew Gournardes
New York City Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
New York City Council Member Keith Powers
New York Mets
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
State Sen. Michael Gianaris
State Sen. Jessica Ramos
New York City Council Member Francisco Moya
New York City Council Member Justin Brannan
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin
St. Louis Cardinals
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander
Boston Red Sox
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
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