Mayor Adams' cricket plan at Van Cortlandt Park questioned

Matter of park safety, environment vs. bringing international event in greater Riverdale

By Eric Harvey

Posted 7/27/23

Mayor Eric Adams’ idea of bringing World Cup cricket to Van Cortlandt Park next year has met with some resistance following an emergency Community Board 8 meeting July 20.

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