NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Getting free Yankees merchandise is as easy as getting tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday at one of more than 40 NYC Health + Hospitals testing locations, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday.
The catch? You have to be one of the first 4,000 to get tested on the city's "Get Tested Tuesday" day of action.
The Yankees is the first corporate sponsor of the initiative, which involves handing out Yankees t-shirts, caps and other memorabilia.
"Free COVID-19 tests and free Yankees gear – that's really a win-win for our city," said NYC Test & Trace Corps Executive Director Dr. Ted Long.
De Blasio said, "Regardless of whether you're a Yankees, Mets, or Red Sox fan, one thing is clear about New Yorkers: we look out for one another. Getting a test isn't just about protecting yourself—it's a civic duty to your fellow New Yorkers. Testing and tracing remains our best defense against the virus, and we will continue to do everything we can to ensure New Yorkers can protect themselves and their loved ones."
The Yankees have also produced a PSA with Manager Aaron Boone and a lineup of star players, including Masahiro Tanaka, Gio Urshela, Aaron Hicks and Luke Voit that promotes a new "Core Four" to fight the virus (wash hands, social distance, cover face, stay home if sick) and urges New Yorkers to get tested for COVID-19. The PSA will air on the YES Network, and can be viewed here.
"We are honored for this opportunity to partner the NYC Test & Trace Corps, and we encourage all of our neighbors and fans throughout the five boroughs to take advantage of this important and free COVID testing service," said Brian Smith, the Yankees' Senior Vice President and Corporate and Community Relations. "During these unprecedented times we will continue to proactively provide support and resources to programs and organizations that focus on the health, safety and well-being of our fellow New Yorkers."
