This isn’t just about sports; it’s about the hierarchy, the mentorship, and the raw energy of the borough’s “outdoor classrooms.” Written by Dennis Harvell Pillar and Pavement, Part 2 – The Geometry of the Court St. James Park: The Court Legends If the bodega is the neighborhood’s anchor, the court is its pulse. Whether it’s… Continue reading Pillar and Pavement, Part 2 – The Geometry of the Court
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Pillar and Pavement, Part 1 – The Bodega Philosophy
Written by Dennis Harvell Pillar and Pavement, Part 1 – The Bodega Philosophy In the Bronx, the “Pillar” isn’t made of marble or found in a museum. It’s a fluorescent-lit corner store with a cat sleeping on the bread rack and a plexiglass window that’s seen more history than the local library. The Bodega is… Continue reading Pillar and Pavement, Part 1 – The Bodega Philosophy