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Nets, Liberty push playground upgrades … end to gun violence

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By Jordan_Greene and Net Income · Nets Daily

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:02 AM

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The Nets and Liberty are refurbishing Brooklyn playgrounds through the Social Justice Fund to counter gun violence.
Officials dedicated three renovated courts at Brownsville's Fish playground alongside Eagle Academy for Young Men II.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the teams and fund for creating safe community spaces across Brooklyn.

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The Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, via the Tsais' Social Justice Fund, are pushing playground upgrades across Brooklyn to counter gun violence. In partnership with the NYC Parks Department, officials dedicated three newly refurbished courts at Fish playground next to Eagle Academy for Young Men II in Brownsville, drawing praise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Since 2023, the initiative has renovated five parks in neighborhoods impacted by high shooting rates. Upgrades include repaved courts in team colors, new backboards, benches, fencing, and water fountains to provide secure spaces for youth.

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