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Brooklyn residents at odds over new skatepark backed by Tony Hawk
A brand new skatepark is coming down the pipe — half-pipe, that is. “It’s gonna cement New York’s status as the greatest skate place on the East Coast,” Theo Williams, a longtime skateboarder, said. He’s stoked about Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to build a 40,000-square-foot skatepark...
Man trying to break chess record from folding table in Times Square
NEW YORK - On a modest folding table tucked under scaffolding in Times Square, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya is embarking on a move that will test his stamina. He’s trying to break the world record for the longest continuous chess marathon. "We started yesterday, and it’s been like...
After Bike Accident, Jersey City To Acquire Portion Of Waterfront Walkway To Better Maintain It
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has moved to acquire a portion of waterfront walkway to better maintain it after a cyclist had an accident on it last year. At its April 10 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously introduced an ordinance that would see the City take ownership of the property from the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA) and maintain it as part of the Hudson River Walkway.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ward E Councilman James Solomon explained that there is no building on the premises, just the walkway, but that the property...
WATCH: Ryan Garcia shows off power, speed at Haney-Garcia media workout
NEW YORK — Ryan Garcia made a brief appearance Wednesday at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y., shaking out for the media with some shadowboxing and punch mitts ahead of his challenge of WBC junior welterweight titleholder Devin Haney on Saturday. Garcia (24-1, 20 knockouts) hits the pads with...
‘Fanatics Fest NYC’ may become the sporting equivalent of Comic Con
NYPD cops in riot gear at Columbia University protests Fanatics Events CEO Lance Fensterman joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London in-studio to talk about the upcoming ‘Fanatics Fest NYC’ that will be held at the Javits Center in August and some of the A-List athletes who will be in attendance. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://trib.al/2FZgETj For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.
Boston Marathon winner fights for $100,000 prize money after 10 years
NEW YORK - Thousands of people filled the streets in Boston on Monday to watch the competitive and highly anticipated Boston Marathon, but here in New York, one runner in Riverdale has been patiently waiting for her cash out after winning that race 10 years ago.There are simple pleasures in life Bronx resident Buzunesh Deba never takes for granted."This life is beautiful, it's different," said Deba in her first TV interview.But for the last 10 years, there's been one thing weighing on her mind."She took my chance. I lose so many things," said Deba.The Boston Marathon in 2014 changed the...
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