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Knicks in major assist at W. Fourth St. courts

Cutting the ribbon on the spruced-up courts, from left, Arron Afflalo, Lou Amundson, Sasha Vujacic, Carmelo Anthony, Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, John Starks and state Senator Brad Hoylman.
Cutting the ribbon on the spruced-up courts, from left, Arron Afflalo, Lou Amundson, Sasha Vujacic, Carmelo Anthony, Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, John Starks and state Senator Brad Hoylman.

On Mon., Oct. 19, current and past members of the New York Knicks — including Carmelo Anthony and John Starks — along with Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver and state Senator Brad Hoylman, cut the ribbon at the rehabilitated W. Fourth St. basketball courts, at Sixth Ave. and W. Third St.

Hoylman and Sharon Woolums post up with Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony.
Hoylman and Sharon Woolums post up with Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony.

The Knicks organization paid for the $250,000 job, which included resurfacing and new backboards and rims, plus fencing. The ceremony was followed by a skills clinic for local kids conducted by the pro players.

Melo doesn’t look too impressed with spin-meister Black Jack mugging for the cameras.  PHOTO BY SHARON WOOLUMS
Melo doesn’t look too impressed with spin-meister Black Jack mugging for the cameras. PHOTO BY SHARON WOOLUMS