This past Sunday, Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D – Far Rockaway) held an historic community softball game in partnership with the Stop the Violence Softball League. The 1st annual event had community leaders and askonim from Far Rockaway and Bayswater against the Stop the Violence Softball league All-Stars.

“This softball game was a great way for our communities to come together and celebrate everything that unites us and make a tremendous Kiddush Hashem,” said Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder. “I am proud to share in this historic event with my fellow ballplayers, the men and women of the NYPD, and families from all walks of life.”

The 1st annual Unity in the Community softball game was held on Sunday, September 6th at Bayswater Park. A team assembled by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder included Rabbi Baruch Ber Bender of Achiezer, Elkanah Adelman of the RCSP, Eli Weiss of Chaverim, Pesach Osina, Dr. Eli Shapiro and many others. They faced off against the Stop the Violence All-Stars, which was founded in 2012 as a softball league dedicated to bringing unity to the community and spreading a positive message.

It was a competitive and spirited game that was won in the bottom of the 9th inning by the ‘Stop the Violence’ team.

“I want to thank every organization that participated in this game and especially Yanky Brach for sponsoring the BBQ and after-game festivities,” concluded Goldfeder. “At the end of the day, we all want what’s best for our families and for our neighborhoods and this game was a great way to build relationships and help our communities work together.”

(YWN Desk – NYC)