I just heard about this freebie being offered today, Wednesday, October 28th, in New York City. If you’re a Yankees or Phillies fan–or even just a fan of cheesesteak–you’ll want to know about this offer. Here are the details:

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is hosting a Phillies fan party in New York City during game one of the World Series at Shorty’s, an authentic Philly cheesesteak restaurant/bar located at 576 Ninth Avenue (between 41st & 42nd). Starting at 4 p.m. you can enjoy free Shorty-sized cheesesteaks. The freebies last until game time.

There will be other chances are freebies throughout the night, including a $100 gift certificate for a Garces Restaurant Group hotspot in Philadelphia (Amada, Tinto, Chifa or Distrito) if the Phillies hit a homerun. GPTMC will give out other With Love, Philadelphia XOXO(TM) prizes, including the hugely popular “Dear World Champions, Oh wait, that’s us” posters that debuted last May. (I’ve seen these driving on I-95 on my way to Philly. They’re awesome!)

Shorty’s was selected as With Love headquarters because owner Evan Stein is from Philadelphia and his place has always been a haven for Philadelphia food and sports fans. He serves up his sandwiches Philly-style — “wit” or “witout” fried onions and with ingredients from Philadelphia vendors.

Know someone who contributes to the sustainable food world? Then nominate him/her for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Growing Green Awards 2010. There are four categories for people to enter:

1. Food Producer
2. Business Leader
3. Thought Leader
4. Water Steward

Winners receive $10,000. Not too shabby!

The panelists selecting winners this year include Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, California Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura and others.

Nomination deadline is December 4th. Good luck to all the nominees.