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18th Annual Say Yes to Tennis, No to Violence Event

For the 18th consecutive year, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown will hold his  "Say Yes to Tennis, No to Violence" event on Thursday, May 21.

Held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center last year, more than 800 kids were in attendance. Over the better part of the last two decades, the event has pushed for children across the city to make positive life choices and is a part of the DA's STAR Track program.

To learn more about the event, please visit the National Tennis Center's website.

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