Rose urges mayor to ensure safety for youth sports
Youth sports organizations are slated to return during Phase 3 of the city’s reopening on Monday, and U.S. Rep. Max Rose wants to make sure they do so safely.
Rose wrote a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio asking that the Department of Parks and Recreation reach out to youth teams and organizations to ensure that the leagues are prepared to meet health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Little league and youth sports are the cultural bedrock of Staten Island and South Brooklyn,” said Rose. “As we continue to bend the curve in New York City, the families in my district are thrilled that their kids can get out and play again. We should not take this major step for granted. What states like Florida and Arizona have taught us is that we must remain vigilant, especially when it comes to our youngest and most vulnerable populations.”