Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the Aviator Sports & Events Center in Brooklyn to celebrate the reopening of its ice rinks, nearly shut down due to lease issues. Parents mobilized, sending heartfelt submissions to the White House urging intervention. Their efforts paid off, leading to continued operations of the complex, vital for youth sports. Burgum emphasized the importance of preserving such venues, reflecting community passion and resilience in safeguarding opportunities for young athletes. Parents and children expressed their joy and relief at the complex's revival, highlighting the positive impact of grassroots initiatives.
Being here and seeing the youth here, the youth hockey players that came out tonight, seeing their gratitude because this place was at risk of being closed down.
We had parents that actually delivered packages to the headquarters of NPS in person. They drove to DC.
I can't tell you how happy we are.
I was crying when I heard the news, crying out of happiness.
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