The Fordham Road Business Improvement District got into the spirit of this year’s Rio Olympics by hosting the Fordham Olympics on Friday, August 5 at Muller Park and Plaza.
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Edward Tavarez proudly displayed his Fordham Olympics medal.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Co-sponsored by council members Fernando Cabrera and Ritchie Torres, the all-day sporting event featured a large inflatable slide, bean bag toss, life size tic-tac-toe, jump rope and dancing.
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Yahaira Moscoso Farfan was thrilled to receive a Fordham Olympics medal.
Photo by Miriam Quin