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Assemblyman Hikind strongly opposed a proposed “New York City Fight Club” in Boro Park. The group, which sponsors unsanctioned fights,had applied for a special variance in our community and had hoped to open at 4930 20th Ave., Brooklyn, directly across the street from a girl’s yeshiva.

“We don’t need this here and we don’t want this here,” said the Assemblyman. “This is a quiet community centered around family life and educating our children. Members of our community are not going to participate in a fight club. It’s a frightening notion, antithetical to the peaceful culture here. Parents don’t want this type of club anywhere near their children, and neither do we want what this will attract and bring to our streets. In every imaginable way, this type of thing would have a negative impact on our community.

“This club can do what it wants, but we don’t want them to do it here in Boro Park.”

Assemblyman Hikind has been working with Brooklyn’s Community Board 12 and other elected officials to prevent this or any other “fight clubs” from entering the community.