THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
 
OFFICE OF THE HON. YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
  
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053

Thursday, September 28, 2017

***UPDATED Press Advisory***

Contact: Stephanie Miliano (646) 660-5258 smiliano@council.nyc.gov

NEW YORK REMEMBERS LEGENDARY BASEBALL PLAYER AND HALL OF FAME BY UNVEILING "WILLIE MAYS DRIVE" TO HONOR & CELEBRATE HIS LIFE & CONTRIBUTION TO OUR STATE 

Join NYC  Councilman Ydanis RodriguezU.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat, NYS Senator Brian A. Benjamin, NYC Councilman Bill Perkins, NYS Senator Marisol Alcantara, NYS Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, Willie Mays's son Michael Mays, Mario F. Alioto, Executive Vice President for the San Francisco Giants, Jacob Morris, Director of Harlem Historical Society, family and friends - among others - to unveil "Willie Mays Drive" in honor of Hall of Fame Willie Mays, known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

This prominent ceremony celebrating Willie Mays's life and contributions to New York, and to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of "The Catch" he made in the 1954 World Series. 
   
WHO: NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, U.S Congressman Adriano Espaillat, NYS Senator Brian A. Benjamin, NYC Councilman Bill Perkins, NYS Senator Marisol Alcantara, NYS Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, Willie Mays's son Michael MaysMario F. AliotoJacob Morris, family and friends.

WHERE: Northeast Corner of Harlem River Driveway and 155th Street. Manhattan, NY.

WHEN : TOMORROW, Friday, September 29, 2017 at 12:00PM




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