Jiro Platt Skatepark Stories – The Skatepark Project

In this skatepark stories, local NY skater Jiro Platt talks about growing up in the lower east side of New York City and the important role public skateparks play in providing individuals a place to meet up with friends and practice their craft.

LES Skatepark is Jiro’s home park where he recently met up with TSP’s Executive Director and other TSP staff, to do an interview for a New York Times article.

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How Jereme Knibbs Won The Boardr Am at NYC

When Jereme Knibbs sends our text group sample street clips from his recent adventures, we get extra hyped at the ripping rampage he’s been on. One of the most exciting things I’ve heard him say is, “I can’t wait to show you what I can’t show you right now.” Looking forward to it, Jereme. He just won The Boardr Am at NYC today with this run. Congrats! He’s headed to Am Getting Paid in Montreal for the Season Finals where he’s in the Semi-Finals set to pick up his piece of the $20,000USD pie there. Thanks to everyone that skated today. Next stop is Huntington Beach on July 29th.

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