De Blasio, Brooklyn Borough President Work To Quell Publics Fears About Contracting Ebola

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) Just days after the first Ebola patient was diagnosed in New York City, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams bowled the first frames at the Williamsburg bowling alley where the patient was said to have visited a day before he became ill.

The Gutterbowling alley reopened to the public Saturday afternoon following a thorough cleaning.

I was extremely comfortable and enjoyed myself, Adams told WCBS 880. I did not have the best bowling game, but at the same time I wanted Brooklynites to see that if the borough president was comfortable in going to The Gutter bowling lanes then theres no reason to be afraid.

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Owner Todd Powers brought in a special cleaning firm even though the health department said that wasnt necessary, 1010 WINS Roger Stern reported.

The symbolism of bowling at The Gutter is sending a message to all Brooklynites that The Gutter is open and a safe place to continue to use recreationally, Adams said.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams bowls first frame at bowling alley after being decontaminated for Ebola (Credit: Roger Stern/1010 WINS)

Many people who spoke with Stern said they would still go to The Gutter despite the recent events.

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De Blasio, Brooklyn Borough President Work To Quell Publics Fears About Contracting Ebola