Coach Lanese of AboutU Advocates for NYC's Student Athletes

Mandates against participation in after-school sports and extracurricular activities have affected NYC's public school children disproportionately, and they continue to this day.   In sharp contrast, NYC's private schools and all schools statewide are back to normal.   

Those with financial resources have moved their children out of the city.  Subsequently the collegiate sports opportunities have shifted to those who are able to afford better -- causing the wealth and opportunity gap to widen.  

Athletics provides structure, increases attendance and test grades, keeps kids off the streets and out of criminal activities.  The detrimental socio-economic effects will be felt for decades.

Not a single elected City official stood up to Gov Hochul or to Mayor Adams in support of the City's public school children.  It's not too late for an elected official to find their courage and to stand up for our children TODAY.

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