Officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be joined by the Brooklyn Cyclones, along with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and local elected officials to celebrate the return of local sporting events and a special partnership to encourage customers to take the train to the game. 

Following the news conference, the media can capture b-roll of MTA Chairman Patrick Foye and officials walking over to Maimonides Park and the Brooklyn Cyclones handing out MTA masks to first 300 fans. Prior to the game, Chairman Foye will throw out the first pitch and an MTA employee will sing the national anthem. Video of these events will be released by the MTA.

WHEN:   

TODAY, May 27 at 5:00 p.m. 

WHERE: 

Coney Island-Stillwell Av Station – Surf Avenue side, in front of station 

BROOKLYN 

Livestream available at: https://youtu.be/kXnQ17-3XJU 

WHO:   

• Patrick Foye, MTA Chairman and CEO 
• Randy Peers, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President
• Gary Perone, Assistant General Manager Brooklyn Cyclones 
• Brooklyn Cyclones Mascot and MTA Mask Force  

CONTACT: MTA Press Office, (212) 878-7440