Why is the historic Bronx park next to Yankee Stadium falling apart despite City Council members raising millions to fix it?
Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx is deteriorating despite millions in raised funds. The community park, located on the site of the original Yankee Stadium, faces issues from city neglect and fire damage. Residents and officials are debating broken promises regarding public funding intended for its upkeep.
Macombs Dam Park, a community park that rests in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, one of the richest sports franchises in the world, is deteriorating due to a decade of city neglect, a major fire and a debate over the broken promises of public funding. Built directly on the footprint of the old Yankee…
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