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Eric Adams: “With this nine million dollar investment in Harlem, we will…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams on Making New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family

Published | Video Starts at 03:46

Born in slavery in 1864, Charles Young rose up to become the first, first black colonel in the U.S. army. One hundred years later, young was finally promoted to a Brigadier General. And With this nine million dollar investment in Harlem, we will honor [Brigadier General Young's] legacy and give hundreds of families a safe place to send their children to play. (03:46–03:56)

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Asserts a $9 million investment in Harlem for a new recreational field.

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