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Testimony by Sommer Omar, Founder of Coalition to Save the Public Recreation Center Downtown

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      Sommer Omar, founder of the Coalition to Save the Public Recreation Center Downtown, testified in support of the indoor hoops act and against the demolition of the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center in the West Village. She emphasized the importance of indoor basketball courts for community building and youth development.

      • The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center has been closed for repairs for five years, and the Parks Department now plans to demolish it, including its popular indoor basketball court.
      • Omar highlighted the significance of the center's basketball court in bringing together diverse youth and fostering a sense of community under coach Ray Pagan.
      • She urged the city council to pass the indoor hoops act and appealed to Chairman Krishnan for support in saving the recreation center.