
Last year in January, local legislators and officials gathered in Dmitry Druzhinsky’s
MatchPoint NYC to reinforce awareness for social problems and participate in the Johnny Ray Memorial Pro Wall Ball Tournament. According to the co-founder, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. led a congenial cross-town competition in an effort to include inner city and underprivileged children in physical activity. In addition to energetic play, the cheering leaders spoke on the significance sports have for public health and the enablement of young people.