CROTONA PARK EAST, Bronx (WABC) — As the US Open gets underway in Queens, city leaders are highlighting efforts to make tennis and major sporting events more accessible to New Yorkers.<\/p>\n
Mayor Mamdani is set to cut the ribbon on newly renovated tennis courts at Crotona Park East in the Bronx, a project aimed at expanding access to the sport in a community that has historically had fewer tennis resources.<\/p>\n
The court renovations come as the city launches a separate initiative designed to help residents experience the US Open in person. Beginning Wednesday, 1,000 discounted tickets secured by the city<\/a> will be available exclusively to New Yorkers for $100 each. The tickets include both match and grounds passes for sessions between Aug. 30 and Sept. 8.<\/p>\n City officials say the discounted ticket program is part of a broader effort to make major events more affordable and accessible. Mamdani said rising costs have left many residents feeling priced out of marquee sporting events.<\/p>\n “What we’ve seen is, like with many sporting events, the cost has continued to increase, and many New Yorkers feel as if they don’t have a chance at being a part of something like this,” Mamdani said.<\/p>\n The tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n ———-<\/p>\n * More Bronx news<\/a><\/p>\n * Send us a news tip<\/a><\/p>\n * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts<\/a> <\/p>\n * Download our connected TV app<\/a> <\/p>\n
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