The 161st Street BID led by Dr. Cary Goodman hosted a Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider toast to Yankee legend Mariano Rivera in honor of his unanimous election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, this morning under the Rivera Avenue sign at the intersection of E. 161 st Street and Rivera Avenue.
In 2013 the 161st Street BID erected the Mariano Meter which counted down his pursuit of the career saves record.
Upon Rivera’s retirement, the BID sponsored a block party of 5,000 fans who wanted to say, “Thank you,” for a great career.
In 2014, the BID successfully lobbied for the re-naming of the block between 161st Street and 162nd Streets as Rivera Avenue.
In 2017, portraitist, Andre Trenier, painted a Mariano Mural (12’ x 15’) on Stan’s Sports Bar located at 836 River Avenue across from the old Yankee Stadium.
Above - Dr. Goodman the Executive Director of the 161st Street BID is interviewed in front of Yankee Stadium.
Below - Joe Kalar representing the New York Yankee organization holds a proclamation from Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, as Mr. Felix Garcia an aide to Councilwoman Gibson is in the photo with 161st Street Bid Director Dr. Goodman, who is holding another citation from Congressman Jose Serrano who was stuck in Washington.
Above - Dr. Goodman stands in front of the mural of Mariano Rivera on Stan's Sports Bar with Artist Andre Trenier.
Below - Dr. Goodman, Artist Andre Trenier, Police Officers of the 44th Precinct, and others in front of the Mariano Rivera mural.
