Mariano Rivera attracts fans at Yonkers Stew Leonard's event

Mariano Rivera, Hall of Fame closer for the New York Yankees, drew a large crowd at Stew Leonard's in Yonkers on October 9, promoting his line of hot sauces, "Mo's Heat." The event celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Yankees’ 1996 World Series championship and included a proclamation recognizing the day in Rivera's honor. Attendees could take photos with Rivera, who also received honorary firefighter recognition. The hot sauces represent Rivera's signature pitches, with flavors named for the cutter, curve, and sinker. Rivera had previously showcased his sauces in Sleepy Hollow and Connecticut this past May.

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