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Yankees get keys to NYC for World Series win


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Yankees' W.S. Trophy (Courtesy MLB)
Yankees' W.S. Trophy (Courtesy MLB)
NEW YORK (AP) - The Yankees are getting the keys to the city for their World Series win, after parading up Broadway through a storm of confetti.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg bestowed the honor on the team at a ceremony on the steps of City Hall.

Team members waved to fans as they marched onto a podium as "We are the Champions" played on loudspeakers. Derek Jeter pumped the world championship trophy high above his head.

Thousands of fans crowded the parade route that began near Battery Park and ended at City Hall.

Decorations on the front of the building include a giant baseball sign with the number "27!" marking the total number of World Series wins for the team.

City Hall gave ceremony tickets to 500 lucky fans. Other members of the public could watch the ceremony on a large screen in an adjacent park.
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