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Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and children from Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and St. James Recreation Center jumped into Van Cortlandt Pool to kick off the opening of Citywide outdoor pools. A barbecue lunch followed the… more.

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Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe and children from Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center and St. James Recreation Center jumped into Van Cortlandt Pool to kick off the opening of Citywide outdoor pools. A barbecue lunch followed the event.

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