Petition seeks to save “irreparable” Van Cortlandt Park Stadium from demolition

An online petition is gaining support as community members push to save Van Cortlandt Park Stadium from demolition after the Parks Department deemed the structure "irreparable" following a yearlong planning study.“The state and building has deteriorated beyond repair and will ultimately need to be demolished,” said Bronx Parks commissioner Jesenia Aponte at an April 22 Community Board 8 Parks and Recreation committee meeting.“At this point, the question is not if, but when,&rdq