About the Author

Joe Pantorno
Joe Pantorno has been the executive sports editor of amNewYork since 2020. He covers the New York Mets and is a member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). He is also a member of the Pro Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA) and has covered the New York Islanders for nearly a decade. His previous stops include Bleacher Report and Metro New York, while his work has been featured in the New York Post, Newsday, and Yahoo! Sports.

Tackle the city, with our help.
Close
News, events, culture and more — delivered to you.
Thank you for subscribing!
Things to do in NYC
Tomorrow, 10 am
Tomorrow, 10 am
Tomorrow, 10 am
April 20, 11:45 am

Tackle the city, with our help.
Close
News, events, culture and more — delivered to you.
Thank you for subscribing!
Things to Do
Bar Chuzo, a Latin bistro from Park Slope restaurateurs, opens in Bay Ridge
Things to Do This Weekend in NYC with Kids
Things to do this weekend in NYC, April 18-20
Fun in the sun: See the exciting event lineup at Hudson River Park for spring and summer 2025
Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week
Sports
Canning gem, Mets’ 4-run 2nd snaps skid in 4-1 over Cardinals
Mets could fill center field job by committee with Jose Siri sidelined
Mets injury news: Latest on Francisco Alvarez, Paul Blackburn, more
Mets, New York Or Nowhere collaborate on exclusive co-branded collection
Giants GM Joe Schoen hints at taking Abdul Carter with No. 3 pick
Crime
20 alleged Bronx gang members indicted in crime spree tied to murder, 14 shootings
Critical condition: Why are NYC ambulance response times getting longer every day?
Phone snatcher punched subway rider in face at Lower Manhattan station: NYPD
No charges for NYPD officer who fatally shot Jamaica man during Fourth of July domestic dispute: AG
Bronx shooting leaves man dead, cops on hunt for suspect who pulled trigger