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The Liberty Open is New York's annual gay and lesbian tennis tournament, held at the USTA National Tennis Center.
Over the Independence Day weekend more than 200 players from around the country and Canada invade New York to battle it out on the courts where tennis pros have made history.
There are five different divisions, split according to ability (with varying competitiveness) for singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The finals are played in Stadium Court Number 1, where Serena Williams and Andre Agassi won their US Open titles.
Location
USTA National Tennis Cente
Schedule
Draw Party: Thurs, July 3rd, 6-9 PM. Veranda 411, The Hotel Roger Williams Play begins: Friday, July 4th, 8:00 AM Banquet: Sunday, July 6th, 6:30-11 PM. Porcão Churrascaria. Finals: Monday, July 7th. Any players who make it to the finals should expect to be available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Monday.
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
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Interactive Bronx map
