Honoring Youngsters at YMCA Little League in Queensbridge Park

On Saturday, September 17th, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer handed out awards to young baseball players at the Long Island City YMCA Youth Baseball League's end of season ceremony at Queensbridge Park.  

An avid baseball fan and supporter of youth athletics, Van Bramer has allocated $101,428 to the Long Island City YMCA, which runs free baseball, football, basketball and bowling leagues for young people with these funds.  The Youth Baseball League runs each season from July to September and serves hundreds of young people from the community.

“I am proud to be able to support the Long Island City YMCA’s Youth Baseball League at Queensbridge.  I remember hours of enjoyment as a kid playing baseball right here in Long Island City on Bryant High School’s field.  Team sports, like baseball, give young people something fun and active to do, while teaching valuable lessons like sportsmanship, teamwork, and the importance of practice.  Athletics also provide exercise for young people,” said Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer.