Photo courtesy of the Police Athletic League
The Police Athletic League (PAL)’s new South Bronx center, located at 991 Longwood Avenue, was the venue for the League’s Bronx Regional Day on July 25. Described as an exciting day of games, music and community, it catered to young people in grades K-5 and their families.
PAL officials said over 70 children participated in the high-energy event, featuring classic favorites like three-legged races, a tug of war, relay races and more. Children lined up for fresh popcorn and snow cones while others held dance competitions with PAL staff and NYPD Community Affairs.
PAL’s Bronx Regional Day also included an educational component with the FDNY‘s simulations truck teaching children about home fire safety. PAL representatives said the PAL Bronx Regional Day builds strong connections between kids, the community, and first responders through teamwork and friendly competition.
Photo courtesy of the Police Athletic League
The fun day was hosted by PAL in partnership with the NYPD and FDNY, with support from NYC’s Department of Youth & Community Development.
Founded in 1914, New York City’s Police Athletic League is a nonprofit organization that provides recreational, educational, cultural and social activities to 15,000 children and teens annually. For more information, please visit www.palnyc.org.
Click here to read FDNY’s fire safety tips, and here for details of how to keep your home safe. “During a fire, always close the door behind you!” fire officials say. “It helps contain smoke and flames, giving you precious time to escape.”
Animal Care Centers of New York City shared the following link for the ASPCA of fire safety tips for animals.
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