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Tompkins Square Park Skate Spot Saved, Officials Say
The Parks Department will keep the skate spot in Tompkins Square Park as is and find another location for synthetic turf.

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The Parks Department will keep the skate spot in Tompkins Square Park as is and find another location for synthetic turf.

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