Brooklyn Cyclones

Brooklyn Cyclones management acknowledged failing to pay employees appropriate tips following an investigation by The City Reporter, which reviewed multiple pay stubs finding discrepancies. While the report noted that concession stands do not accept cash, DBH representatives stated they are verifying accurate tip compensation and resolving any issues brought to their attention. The company confirmed paying at least one employee $225 in missing tips from specific weeks.

Workers at Brooklyn Cyclones concessions stands reported that their tips were missing from paychecks after Diamond Baseball Holdings took over managing the concessions. According to records obtained, 15 pay stubs showed missing tips between May and August, which violates state labor laws regarding tip payment. The issue was brought to Elbert Sanders, who stated he fixed the problem himself.

Fourteen-year-old Julian Baquero of Brooklyn completed a 16-month battle with high-risk pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and was celebrated with a surprise ceremony by the Brooklyn Cyclones, who gifted him a customized jersey, VIP tickets, and an invitation to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. He expressed gratitude to his medical team at Maimonides Children’s Hospital, where he rang the ceremonial bell to mark the end of chemotherapy.