In an effort to regulate guns, the city drew a new map of its famed district. Some New Yorkers beg to differ. Source: New York Times
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Before Serena, There Was Althea
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2022
Althea Gibson was the first Black player to win Wimbledon. Soon, the block in Harlem where she grew up will bear her name. Source: New York Times
Naomi Osaka on Her Tennis Roots: 'Home Is Queens and These Courts'
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
The defending U.S. Open champion got her start playing with her family in a city park in Jamaica, Queens. Source: New York Times
This Year's U.S. Open Does Not Allow Spectators. Except These Lucky Few.
By Gotham Rex on September 4, 2020
Baristas, court attendants and other employees are enjoying an odd perk this year: Access to the matches, without the crowds. Source: New York Times
The U.S. Open Is Looking a Bit Closed
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
Because of the coronavirus, there will be no fans in the stands and several top players just won’t be coming. Source: New York Times