{"id":9460,"date":"2023-04-20T08:04:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T12:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/east-new-yorks-thomas-jefferson-hs-sports-complex-getting-overhaul-after-10-years-of-disrepair-thanks-to-promise-by-assemblywoman-nikki-lucas\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T08:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T12:04:28","slug":"east-new-yorks-thomas-jefferson-hs-sports-complex-getting-overhaul-after-10-years-of-disrepair-thanks-to-promise-by-assemblywoman-nikki-lucas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/eastnewyork\/east-new-yorks-thomas-jefferson-hs-sports-complex-getting-overhaul-after-10-years-of-disrepair-thanks-to-promise-by-assemblywoman-nikki-lucas\/","title":{"rendered":"East New York\u2019s Thomas Jefferson HS Sports Complex Getting Overhaul After 10 Years of Disrepair Thanks To Promise by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pictured left to right: DOE Chancellor David Banks, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, Freida Menos (Rep Hakeem Jeffries office)<\/em><\/p>\n

As part of Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas\u2019 21st Century Rescue Plan for East Brooklyn, her promise of securing a brand-new football field for Thomas Jefferson HS Campus is immediately becoming a reality.<\/p>\n

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas stated<\/strong>, \u201cwe are beginning the process of \u201cRescuing\u201d East Brooklyn. My 21st Century Rescue Plan for East Brooklyn is a real plan that addresses many issues that have plagued East Brooklyn neighborhoods for the past 20 years. The neglect of the Thomas Jefferson High School football field for many years is one of the many issues that we are actively resolving. The field is extremely important to our district because it provides a safe space for hundreds of student-athletes who live and go to school in the district. For more than 10 years the field has been in disrepair and for the last four years the field has been condemned. Neither the Thomas Jefferson football team nor the local youth football teams have been able to use the field for the past four years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upon taking her seat as the new Assemblymember in the district Lucas immediately conducted a walk-through of the district with Mayor Eric Adams. The walk through included the Thomas Jefferson sports complex, as well as other neglected parts of the district. Mayor Adams was able to see firsthand the extent of the neglect that existed in the district for so many years.<\/p>\n

More recently Lucas conducted a walk-through of the Thomas Jefferson field with NYC DOE Chancellor David Banks, as well as members of the School Construction Authority (SCA). The walk-through with the mayor, followed by the walkthrough with the Chancellor, has resulted in a solid commitment that construction of the Thomas Jefferson athletic complex will begin immediately.<\/p>\n

Coaches from the Thomas Jefferson football team as well as Dr. Reid, the Principal of Civil Rights HS, located within the Thomas Jefferson Campus, were present during the most recent walk-through.<\/p>\n

Chancellor David Banks stated,<\/strong> \u201cFor years the Thomas Jefferson HS field and track have fallen deeper into disrepair. We are committed to fully revitalizing this important space for students, families and the greater East New York Community with a phased approach shaped by stakeholder input. Thanks to Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas and the School Construction Authority for touring the site with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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TY @NikkiLucasNYC<\/a> @RepJeffries<\/a> for your leadership on behalf of this great school community. TY @DOEChancellor<\/a> for quickly responding to the call. TY @NYC_SCA<\/a> for your partnership with @NYCSchools<\/a> . Together, we will deliver great results for the students, staff, and community. https:\/\/t.co\/EVOlIADaB7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mark Treyger \ud83c\udf4e (@MarkTreyger718) April 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n