MANHATTAN --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College men's basketball gave back to the community Saturday afternoon by volunteering at the third annual Force Family Fun Day hosted by New York City Department of Parks & Recreation at Chelsea Recreation Center in Manhattan.

York head men's basketball coach Nolan Adams and assistant coach Jamel Gist, along with student-athletes Devine Chisholm, Jean-Luc Etienne, DJ Hartley, Luca Tamer and Akil Vaughn enjoyed positive interactions with children and families during a day of Star Wars-themed activities that included a movie, face painting, meet and greet with Star Wars characters, and a Force Training class to become an honorary Jedi.

Members of the men's basketball program assisted the event organizers with registration and check-in, as well as facilitate various activities and distribute refreshments. 

"This was a great way for our student-athletes to give back to the community," said Adams.  "A positive and productive community experience such as this event with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is invaluable to our program.  It meant a lot for our group to see joy fill the children's faces as our student-athletes will remember this community service act for a long time."  

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