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NYC Parks Keep the Lights on Late, Welcoming Thousands of Night-Shift Workers to the Soccer Pitch

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By extending evening hours and keeping stadium lights shining at five soccer fields across the five boroughs, New York City has created a vibrant recreational outlet for late-night workers. The initiative has been a resounding success, drawing over 4,500 nighttime players who can now enjoy the game they love after their shifts end.
By extending evening hours and keeping stadium lights shining at five soccer fields across the five boroughs, New York City has created a vibrant recreational outlet for late-night workers. The initiative has been a resounding success, drawing over 4,500 nighttime players who can now enjoy the game they love after their shifts end.