Bill de Blasio changes course and allows Trump’s ice rinks to remain open following complaints

Published February 22, 2021 5:15pm ET



Two ice skating rinks owned by the Trump Organization that were set to close after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the termination of all contracts with former President Donald Trump’s organization will remain open after the city received several complaints about the closures.

“New York City kids deserve all the time on the ice they can get this year,” de Blasio spokesman Bill Neidhardt said in a statement. “The Wollman and Lasker rinks will stay open under current management for the few weeks left in this season. But make no mistake, we will not be doing business with the Trump Organization going forward. Inciting an insurrection will never be forgotten or forgiven.”

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