PowerIce is considered the next generation in sports hydration. This innovative rehydrating frozen ice product is targeted to athletes of all ages. PowerIce is a socially responsible company that believes healthy bodies and healthy minds are essential to the development of our youth. PowerIce is proud to sponsor this opportunity that both engages the children and encourages them to excel in their academic endeavors.

“As a former athlete, I’m very pleased to be helping the next generation of kids in both education and sports,” says CEO of 21 Beverage, Jeff Wallner. “We are interested in keeping them healthy and hydrated as they participate in all their activities.”

“I’m very proud of these students that worked hard to achieve their goals, says COO of the makers of PowerIce, Junko Kobayashi. We are happy to reward them with the fun and excitement of experiencing New York Comic Con. We thank the New York Comic Con for welcoming these deserving students.”

Celebrating 45 years, Children’s Storefront is an independent tuition free elementary and middle school located in East Harlem. Providing comprehensive education to children with varied academic strengths, Children’s Storefront strives to ensure every child deserves the opportunity for an education. Children’s Storefront created its own Comic Book Club which promotes students to read and engage in the creative world of comic books. This year, PowerIce has provided the students a unique platform so they have an opportunity to attend the comic convention.

“The Children’s Storefront is thrilled to be a part of this year’s NY Comic Con,” says Danielle Burenstein, chief development officer of The Children’s Storefront. “The Children’s Storefront has a proud and enduring history inspiring the imagination, creativity and love of learning inherent in all children. On behalf of all of our students, parents and staff, thank you 21 Beverage and New York Comic Con for inviting us to be part of this great event!”

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About 21 Beverage
21 Beverage is a New York-based, socially responsible company that produces PowerIce, a new frozen hydrating ice pop. PowerIce contains electrolytes and vitamin C with only 30 calories and no high fructose corn syrup. We encourage and support healthy eating and active lifestyle endeavors to combat the growing obesity epidemic among kids and adults today. For more information, please visit www.PowerIce.net.

Gracie Mansion’s backyard was the site of a Tee-ball showdown Tuesday morning as teams of kids from across the five boroughs suited up at the mayor’s mansion for the sixth annual Gracie Mansion Tournament.

Calling the yard “our own field of dreams,” Mayor Bloomberg looked at the budding talent and said, “We may have the next Derek Jeter or Jose Reyes.”

“We’re we ready for some Tee-ball?” Bloomberg asked the kids, triggering cheers. “So am I, especially since we’re doing it this week, and not last week, when it was 110 degrees.”

Five teams participated in the round robin tournament, which had four 1-inning games.

“Let the kids have fun,” said Tyrell Ingram, 27, coach for the Bronx’s Co-op City team of 4- to 6-year-olds, which was chosen among five teams to represent the borough.

“It may be the first of many great things ahead,” he said. “[It's] not every day we can come to the mayor’s backyard.”

Roberto Clemente Jr., son of legendary Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente — the first Latino player to hit 3,000 hits — was proud to see the kids playing Tee-ball.

“Thank you for Mr. Mayor for keeping … this great sport in our lives and our communities.” Clemente Jr. said, “Coming out of a baseball family, it is always a great impact in our lives to be able to become better citizens through this sport of baseball.”