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Mayor Cuts Ribbon on Crotona Park East Tennis Courts Renovation

8/27/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani cut the ribbon on renovated Crotona Park East tennis courts.
The renovation expands tennis access in a community with limited resources.
The park hosts the Mayor Dinkins Cup, the largest free junior tennis competition, drawing over 800 athletes.
The city offered 1,000 US Open tickets for $100, including matches and grounds passes Aug. 30–Sept. 8.
Mamdani said rising costs leave many New Yorkers priced out of marquee sporting events.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani cut the ribbon on renovated Crotona Park East tennis courts.
The renovation expands tennis access in a community with limited resources.
The park hosts the Mayor Dinkins Cup, the largest free junior tennis competition, drawing over 800 athletes.
The city offered 1,000 US Open tickets for $100, including matches and grounds passes Aug. 30–Sept. 8.
Mamdani said rising costs leave many New Yorkers priced out of marquee sporting events.