The Maine-Endwell team is the first NY team to win the Little League World Series since 1964. The players spent batting practice on the field, meeting the Mets’ players before Cuomo presented the team with an official New York State proclamation.
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“It’s unbelievable”, Endwell left fielder Billy Dundon said. “Our team is thrilled to have the opportunity to host the world champions of Little League baseball and their families while introducing them to some of the best racing in the world, right here in Watkins Glen”. The Indy Lights race will be held at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, with IndyCar qualifying at 3 p.m.
This will be IndyCar’s first race at Watkins Glen International since 2010.
Residents of Broome, Chenango and Tioga counties can get into the State Fair for free to help celebrate the new Little League World Series champions. “US!” as the team’s bus returned home.
The governor’s office said Maine-Endwell will travel to the state fair Thursday in vehicles provided by Shafer’s Tour and Charter, an Endicott-based company.
They will be honored in a ceremony on the Chevy Court Stage starting at 7:20 p.m.
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Free fair tickets will be distributed to six Express Mart stores around Endwell, according to the Cuomo’s office. Maine-Endwell became the first team from NY to win a Little League World Series title since Mid-Island, a team from Staten Island, did in 1964. “Today, they get to be kids”.
