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Bronx, NY – On October 25, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, New York City Councilmember Kristy Marmorato, the Morris Park Business Improvement District, PIX11 News, and Founder of Go! Sports NYC Ray Mendez hosted a Halloween Skate Party at Loreto Playground at 1111 Van Nest Avenue between Tomlinson and Haight Avenues.
“I want to thank the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, the Morris Park Business Improvement District; Go! Sports NYC; New York City Council Member Kristy Marmorato; New York State Senator Nathalia Fernandez; New York State Assembly Member Michael Benedetto; and everyone else who supported our Skate Party this weekend,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “Together, we are fostering connections with our community and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles for our residents.”
“As someone who brings my own daughter to Loreto Playground, I know firsthand how important events and parks are for the families in our community,” said Councilmember Kristy Marmorato. “It means so much to be able to provide this Halloween celebration for our neighbors, creating a space for kids and parents to have fun, skate, and make memories together. And as a rollerskater myself, it’s a joy to share that experience with the community and my own daughter.”
“As a Bronx-based organization, Go Sports NYC is proud to continue working with the Bronx Boro President’s office and bringing our fun-filled skate events to our wonderful communities and the amazing people of the Bronx,” said Ray Mendez, Founder of Go! Sports NYC.
Novice and experienced skaters were invited to attend the event, which featured a live DJ, an Icee vendor providing tasty treats, and Halloween giveaways. Skates and protective equipment were provided courtesy of Go! Sports NYC.
Opened in 1951, Loreto Playground, located in Morris Park, features basketball courts, a playground, an outdoor track, and more.