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A Lobster, 110, Is Finally Free. Why 1 Restaurant Decided He Should Be Swimming in the Ocean — Instead of Butter
A 110-year-old lobster, Lorenzo, is free of his tank On Thursday, June 12, Peter's Clam Bar in Long Island released its mascot to the ocean with the help of local officials "He's now living his best life — clawing his way to freedom," the restaurant wrote on FacebookA century-old lobster has returned to the ocean after being pardoned by two Long Island officials. On Thursday, June 12, Lorenzo — a 21-lb., 110-year-old lobster — was released by Butch Yamali, the owner of Peter's Clam Bar in Island Park, where Lorenzo was an iconic staple, CW affiliate WPIX, News12 and NBC affiliate WNBC reported. In honor of National Lobster Day and Father's Day, Lorenzo received a full pardon with the help of Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, according to WPIX. 'Lorenzo just kind of slipped through the cracks and ended up in our tank for years,' Yamali said of his restaurant's mascot. 'People would come see him and take pictures with him, and he was just an object of the store.' The move mirrors the restaurant's release of another lobster, Lenny, years before. While Lorenzo will be missed, Yamali told the outlet that it's better this way. (The owner didn't immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.) 'If he passed away here, it wouldn't be a good thing,' he told WPIX, 'and I couldn't have the heart to sell him.' Lorenzo traveled to Atlantic Beach Reef with a full escort on a Hempstead Bay Constable boat, according to WNBC. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Most people celebrate National Lobster Day with butter,' Ferretti told the outlet. 'But not today!" The restaurant also had fun celebrating Lorenzo's newfound freedom. 'He's now living his best life — clawing his way to freedom,' wrote the clam bar on Facebook, 'and soaking up the salty breeze (instead of butter).' Read the original article on People
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Phillies vs. Mets Tickets, First Pitch Time for Friday, June 20
Phillies vs. Mets Tickets, First Pitch Time for Friday, June 20 Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies will play Pete Alonso and the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, June 20 at 7:15 p.m. ET (and on Apple TV+ and WPIX). Buy Phillies Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Phillies Tickets on StubHub Phillies vs. Mets Game Info Game day: Friday, June 20, 2025 Friday, June 20, 2025 Game time: 7:15 p.m. ET 7:15 p.m. ET TV channel: Apple TV+ and WPIX Apple TV+ and WPIX Live Stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply) Watch LIVE with Fubo! Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stadium: Citizens Bank Park Citizens Bank Park Phillies Starter: TBA TBA Mets Starter: TBA Phillies vs. Mets Tickets For Sale Phillies vs. Mets offensive insights The Phillies rank 11th in Major League Baseball with 58 home runs. Hitters for Philadelphia rank eighth in the majors with a combined .408 team slugging percentage. The Phillies have a team batting average of .259 this season, which ranks fifth among MLB teams. The Mets average 1.0 home run per game to rank 13th in MLB play with 57 total home runs. So far this year, New York is 10th in baseball, slugging .406. The Mets have the 14th-ranked batting average in the league (.247). Watch MLB on Fubo Phillies' top hitters Kyle Schwarber's batting average this year is .253, and he has a .396 on-base percentage and a .567 slugging percentage. He has 18 homers and 40 RBI, plus 41 runs scored and four stolen bases on five attempts. His strikeout rate is 22.5%, and his walk rate is 17.5%. In 2025, Harper's batting average is .267, to go along with an OPS of .825 (.375 on-base, .450 slugging). He has eight homers and 33 RBI, plus 30 runs scored and eight stolen bases on eight attempts. His strikeout rate is 17.5%, and his walk rate is 13.8%. Trea Turner is batting .305, with five home runs and 23 RBI, plus 37 runs scored and 14 steals on 19 attempts. His strikeout rate is 17.9%, and his walk rate is 7.7%. He has a .363 on-base percentage and a .437 slugging percentage. The Phillies' Nick Castellanos is batting .275, with a .715 OPS (.319 on-base, .396 slugging). He has four home runs and 29 RBI, plus 24 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 17.7%, and his walk rate is 5.8%. Mets' top hitters Alonso, who has a .291/.390/.542 triple slash line this season, has racked up 31 runs, 42 RBI, and 11 home runs in 241 PAs. His walk rate is 12.4%, and his strikeout rate is 21.6%. In 250 plate appearances this season, the Mets' Francisco Lindor has a .275/.348/.459 slash line, and he's launched 10 dingers with 32 runs and 31 RBI plus 10 stolen bases on 12 attempts. He's walking and striking out 8% and 16.8% of the time, respectively. So far this season, Juan Soto sports a .228 batting average with a .355 OBP and .401 SLG in 242 plate appearances. He's also belted eight dingers with 25 RBI and 34 runs, including seven stolen bases, while posting a 16.9% strikeout rate and 16.9% walk rate. At the plate, Brandon Nimmo has blasted eight bombs, driven in 27 runs, and scored 20 times while batting .218/.277/.399 in 206 plate appearances. His K rate is 18.9%, and his walk rate sits at 7.3%. Phillies' injuries Aaron Nola: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Bryce Harper: day-to-day (Elbow) Mets' injuries Jose Siri: 10 Day IL (Shin), Jesse Winker: 10 Day IL (Side), Paul Blackburn: 15 Day IL (Knee), Drew Smith: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Sean Manaea: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Frankie Montás: 60 Day IL (Lat), Christian Scott: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brooks Raley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), A.J. Minter: 60 Day IL (Lat), Danny Young: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Madrigal: 60 Day IL (Shoulder) Buy Phillies Tickets on SeatGeek Buy Phillies Tickets on StubHub
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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2 crew members killed after Mexican Navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge
NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) — Two crew members have died after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge as it was traveling through New York City on a global goodwill tour. Mayor Eric Adams announced the two deaths in a post to X late Saturday night. Some 22 people had been injured, 11 of whom were in serious condition and nine in stable condition, according to the Mexican Secretary of the Navy. Their conditions as of Sunday morning were not immediately available. As of Sunday afternoon, one of the victims has been identified as 20-year-old cadet América Yamilet Sánchez of Xalapa by Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García. 'I deeply regret the passing of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez. My love, support, and solidarity go out to her family,' the governor said in a post to X Sunday afternoon. The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. Saturday, when the boat, carrying 277 people, struck the bridge, according to the FDNY. Several videos posted to social media, including one seen at the top of this story, showed the boat gliding along the East River before its masts hit the Brooklyn Bridge, causing them to snap one by one as the ship continued moving. There were sailors on top of the ship when the mast went 'right into' the bridge, NYPD officials said Saturday. Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging on the damaged masts but, remarkably, no one fell into the water, officials said. The ship, called the Cuauhtemoc, had a mechanical issue after departing from Pier 17, officials said. It was unclear what caused the ship to veer off course. New York Police Department Special Operations Chief Wilson Aramboles said the ship had just left a Manhattan pier and was supposed to have been headed out to sea, not toward the bridge. He said an initial report was that the pilot of the ship had lost power due to a mechanical problem, though officials cautioned that information was preliminary. Videos show a tugboat was close to the Cuauhtemoc at the time of the crash. The Mexican Secretary of the Navy said the Cuauhtemoc was a training ship. 'We deeply regret the passing of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident at the port of New York. Our solidarity and support go out to their families,' said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in a statement. The Cuauhtemoc — about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide, according to the Mexican navy — sailed for the first time in 1982. Its main mast has a height of 160 feet. Each year, the Cuauhtemoc sets out at the end of classes at the naval military school to finish cadets' training. This year, it left the Mexican port of Acapulco, on the Pacific coast, on April 6, the navy said. 1 person killed in explosion outside Palm Springs fertility clinic; police say act was 'intentional' Sydney Neidell and Lily Katz told The Associated Press they were sitting outside to watch the sunset when they saw the vessel strike the bridge. 'We saw someone dangling, and I couldn't tell if it was just blurry or my eyes, and we were able to zoom in on our phone and there was someone dangling from the harness from the top for like at least like 15 minutes before they were able to rescue them,' Katz said. Just before the collision, Nick Corso, 23, took his phone out to capture the backdrop of the ship and the bridge against a sunset, Instead, he heard what sounded like the loud snapping of a 'big twig.' Several more snaps followed. People in his vicinity began running and 'pandemonium' erupted aboard the ship, he said. He later saw a handful of people dangling from a mast. 'I didn't know what to think, I was like, is this a movie?' he said. The 142-year-old Brooklyn Bridge was initially closed in both directions but did not have structural damage, officials said. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction. The Cuauhtemoc arrived in New York City on May 13, where visitors were welcome for several days, the Mexican consulate said. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over 254 days, 170 of them at sea. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
18-05-2025
- General
- The Hill
2 crew members killed after Mexican Navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge
NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) — Two crew members have died after a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge as it was traveling through New York City on a global goodwill tour. Mayor Eric Adams announced the two deaths in a post to X late Saturday night. Some 22 people had been injured, 11 of whom were in serious condition and nine in stable condition, according to the Mexican Secretary of the Navy. Their conditions as of Sunday morning were not immediately available. The crash happened around 8:20 p.m. Saturday, when the boat, carrying 277 people, struck the bridge, according to the FDNY. Several videos posted to social media, including one seen at the top of this story, showed the boat gliding along the East River before its masts hit the Brooklyn Bridge, causing them to snap one by one as the ship continued moving. There were sailors on top of the ship when the mast went 'right into' the bridge, NYPD officials said Saturday. Sailors could be seen aloft in the rigging on the damaged masts but, remarkably, no one fell into the water, officials said. The ship, called the Cuauhtemoc, had a mechanical issue after departing from Pier 17, officials said. It was unclear what caused the ship to veer off course. New York Police Department Special Operations Chief Wilson Aramboles said the ship had just left a Manhattan pier and was supposed to have been headed out to sea, not toward the bridge. He said an initial report was that the pilot of the ship had lost power due to a mechanical problem, though officials cautioned that information was preliminary. Videos show a tugboat was close to the Cuauhtemoc at the time of the crash. The Mexican Secretary of the Navy said the Cuauhtemoc was a training ship. 'We deeply regret the passing of two crew members of the Cuauhtémoc Training Ship, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident at the port of New York. Our solidarity and support go out to their families,' said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in a statement. The Cuauhtemoc — about 297 feet long and 40 feet wide, according to the Mexican navy — sailed for the first time in 1982. Its main mast has a height of 160 feet. Each year, the Cuauhtemoc sets out at the end of classes at the naval military school to finish cadets' training. This year, it left the Mexican port of Acapulco, on the Pacific coast, on April 6, the navy said. Sydney Neidell and Lily Katz told The Associated Press they were sitting outside to watch the sunset when they saw the vessel strike the bridge. 'We saw someone dangling, and I couldn't tell if it was just blurry or my eyes, and we were able to zoom in on our phone and there was someone dangling from the harness from the top for like at least like 15 minutes before they were able to rescue them,' Katz said. Just before the collision, Nick Corso, 23, took his phone out to capture the backdrop of the ship and the bridge against a sunset, Instead, he heard what sounded like the loud snapping of a 'big twig.' Several more snaps followed. People in his vicinity began running and 'pandemonium' erupted aboard the ship, he said. He later saw a handful of people dangling from a mast. 'I didn't know what to think, I was like, is this a movie?' he said. The 142-year-old Brooklyn Bridge was initially closed in both directions but did not have structural damage, officials said. The Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883, has a nearly 1,600-foot main span supported by two masonry towers. More than 100,000 vehicles and an estimated 32,000 pedestrians cross every day, according to the city's transportation department. Its walkway is a major tourist attraction. The Cuauhtemoc arrived in New York City on May 13, where visitors were welcome for several days, the Mexican consulate said. The ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over 254 days, 170 of them at sea. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Juan Soto returns to Yankee Stadium — How to watch first Subway Series game for free
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The day Mets and Yankees fans have been waiting for this season is finally here: the first Subway Series of the 2025 MLB season begins tonight. This year's Subway Series certainly has a main character; former Yankee and current Met Juan Soto will return to Yankee Stadium for the first time since joining the Mets this season. RELATED: Breaking down key Subway Series matchups: Who has the edge in first 2025 go-round? Advertisement The star right fielder will certainly get booed by the Yankee Stadium crowd during at bats and when he's playing the field, but Soto is staying cool, calm, and collected, telling The Post, 'I think the fans are gonna be loud, it's gonna be exciting, so I'm expecting the best.' what to know about Mets vs. Yankees Date and time: May 16, 7:05 p.m. ET May 16, 7:05 p.m. ET Venue: Yankee Stadium (The Bronx, New York) Yankee Stadium (The Bronx, New York) Channel: WPIX (Mets), YES (Yankees) WPIX (Mets), YES (Yankees) Streaming: DIRECTV Last year, the Mets won all four Subway Series matchups in a season that saw both teams reach their respective league championship series (the Yankees, of course, went on to fall in the World Series). Advertisement This weekend's three-game series gets started tonight. Here's everything you need to know. What time is Mets vs. Yankees today? The first Mets vs. Yankees game of the season is today, May 16, at 7:05 p.m. ET. Mets vs. Yankees Subway Series channel: If you live in the Mets and Yankees television market (New York, New Jersey, parts of Eastern Pennsylvania, and Connecticut), you can watch today's game on both WPIX (Mets broadcast) and YES (Yankees broadcast). How to watch Mets vs. Yankees for free: For those who live in the Mets or Yankees television market and don't have cable, there's one live TV streaming service that includes both WPIX (as CW) and YES in plans and offers a free trial: DIRECTV. Advertisement Both channels are included in the Choice plan (which is $59.99 for your first month at $30 off). Out-of-market streaming info: Living outside of the Mets and Yankees TV market? No problem — has you covered. You can take advantage of a seven-day free trial before payment begins for whichever of the two plans you choose. There are options for an all-team pass ($29.99/month) and a single-team pass ($129.99/year). Mets vs. Yankees starting pitchers: Advertisement Tylor Megill will start for the Mets. This season, Megill is 3-3 with a 3.10 earned run average (ERA) and 52 strikeouts. Carlos Rodón will be on the mound for the Yankees. Rodón is 4-3 this season with a 3.29 ERA and 67 strikeouts. 2025 Subway Series schedule: Mets at Yankees, Friday, May 16 at 7:05 p.m. (WPIX/YES) (WPIX/YES) Mets at Yankees, Saturday, May 17 at 1:05 p.m. (SNY/YES) (SNY/YES) Mets at Yankees, Sunday, May 18 at 7:10 p.m. (ESPN) (ESPN) Yankees at Mets, Friday, July 4 at 3:10 p.m. (SNY/YES) (SNY/YES) Yankees at Mets, Saturday, July 5 at 4:10 p.m. (SNY/YES) (SNY/YES) Yankees at Mets, Sunday, July 6 at 1:40 p.m. (SNY/YES) Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
