NYC DOT Releases Limited Batch of Street Signs to Celebrate Baseball's Opening Day

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March 27, 2025
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NYC DOT Releases Limited Batch of Street Signs to Celebrate Baseball's Opening Day

Signs Replicate Existing Street Signs Near Baseball Stadiums in the Bronx and Queens

NEW YORK - New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced a limited number of authentic street signs commemorating East 161 Street and Shea Road are for sale in celebration of the start of baseball season. As part of the agency's monthly 'sign drops', these New York City baseball team street signs are hand-made at the NYC DOT Sign Shop, which produces over 70,000 signs each year.

"Springtime in New York means one thing: baseball is back, baby! Whether you have always looked great in pinstripes or are a crosstown fan who is stoked about the new additions to the lineup, all New Yorkers can root for the home team they love with one of these commemorative street signs," said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. "These signs will go faster than a blazing two seamer, so go get yours before it is one, two, three strikes sold-out!"

"New Yorkers show love for their favorite baseball teams year-round, but there's nothing like when the season is back in session! If you're going to bat for a New York City team this season, cover all the bases of support with one of these limited-edition signs that our partners at DOT truly hit out of the park," said DCAS Commissioner Louis A. Molina. "Don't hesitate, step up to the plate and celebrate baseball's rich history with exclusive memorabilia that is as timeless as the game itself."

East 161 Street stretches for 1.5 miles from Jerome Avenue to the west and Prospect Avenue to the east, passing outside the world-famous baseball stadium in the Bronx. As the street that most fans use to access the ballpark, it is also home to the crosstown Bx6 bus, which since 2017, has used an innovative offset bus-lane design to quickly connect Bronxites to the MTA's B, D and 4 subway trains near the stadium. Shea Road, named for the iconic big-league ballpark built in 1964, is a street near the current home of baseball in Queens where many fans often pick-up rideshare after a game.

A limited release of 100 signs, 50 of East 161 Street, and 50 of Shea Road, will be sold online for $75 each and are available one per customer. All signs will be sold via the CityStore, the Official Store of the City of New York, and proceeds will benefit the city's general fund. Like going from the dugout to the drawing room, fans can give these pieces of modern memorabilia a showcase in their own designated home or office space. Anyone can go on an intentional walk down memory lane and be singled out as a New York baseball fan extraordinaire. These signs are going quickly, so scoop them up fast like a hot corner grounder.

Monthly sign drops from NYC DOT feature signs for iconic New York City streets, commemorations of famous New Yorkers, celebrations of special occasions, and other custom releases. NYC DOT began its monthly drops in June 2024, with the release of Christopher Street/Stonewall Place street signs to commemorate Pride Month.

Other recent sign drops include:

• Love Lane to recognize Valentine's Day
• Broadway in celebration of Broadway Week.
• Beastie Boys Square to honor the 35th anniversary of the group's Paul's Boutique album.
• Cornelia Street to honor the street's prominence among pop music fans.
• Stan Lee Way to honor the comic book legend as comic fans from around the world descended upon New York City.

About the NYC DOT Sign Shop

The New York City DOT Sign Shop is in Maspeth, Queens and manufactures over 70,000 signs each year. A team of 32 Sign Shop employees hand-make street signs, highway signs, directional signs, parking signs, and more. There are about one million NYC DOT signs in use across the 6,000 miles of streets in New York City.

The monthly sign drops are the latest iteration of sales that have historically been available from the Sign Shop.

About the CityStore

CityStore is the Official store of the City of New York. CityStore is operated by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services. 100% of sales benefit the City of New York.

CityStore is similar to a museum store, which complements the museum by highlighting the treasures within while serving as a stand-alone retail entity for wonderful gifts, collectables and research materials. A museum store is a revenue source for the museum and reinforces and protects the integrity of the museum brand. CityStore is the 'museum store' for the entire City of New York.