The name of former president Donald Trump came down in the Bronx late last week in a much-anticipated move for local leaders.
The Bally Corporation purchased the Ferry Point Links, previously owned by Trump, in a deal that reportedly netted the former president as much as $100 million. The course will now be known as Bally Links.
“This day is about so much more than the changing of a sign,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams, according to ABC7. . “For far too long, this beautiful borough has been sitting on the sideline of the progression of our city. I want to thank Bally’s for having the vision, and I’m excited about the opportunities that will come out of this partnership.”
Bally removing Trump’s name from the course has long been the plan by its new owners. However, a company executive speaking to ABC7 refused to dwell on that point.
“Our investment in Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point represents our significant commitment to the Bronx,” said Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim. “As a dedicated community partner, Bally’s has been actively listening to the needs of the Bronx community.”
Bally hopes to parley the new course into a casino, but community members are already organizing against such a move.
[ABC7]
