'NYC Play Fair' Rally Held At Barclays Center For Student-Athletes Unable To See Scouts Due To COVID Restrictions

New York City NY

18 October, 2021

11:38 AM

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CBS New York October 18, 2021 A rally was held in Brooklyn on Sunday over COVID-19 restrictions that are keeping student-athletes from being scouted for scholarships. "New York City public school athletic league students need to be seen by colleges and they need it to happen now," one person said. Teen athletes, parents, and coaches all rallied in front of the Barclays Center. They were upset that New York City Public Schools is not allowing interleague play with private and Catholic schools. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.