a subcontracted Citi Field employee told me Steve Cohen's promised relief assistance -- $500 a month until Opening Day -- for out of work Mets ballpark staff came through today. stadium workers were frustrated by the Wilpons' lack of support while they couldn't work their shifts.

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as a comparison, one worker told me they received $189 (after taxes) from the Wilpons to hold them down through the season.

far be it from me to praise a rich dude for doing what their taxes should, but I'm glad Cohen did it and I'm happy for his workers. $500 a month goes a long way. that's a month's groceries for a household. winter coats. Christmas gifts for the kids.