Sunday, April 13, 2008

Queens Bowlers Rally To Keep A Beloved Alley Open - NY1

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Dozens of residents in Glendale, Queens rallied Saturday to keep the Woodhaven Lanes bowling alley open.

Area bowlers are not happy at the possibility of the alley closing its doors after more than 45 years in business. Thousands of signatures to keep the good times rolling.

"We want this to remain a bowling alley. This is more than just a bowling alley it's a community center,” said bowler Jim Santora.

The Brunswick Bowling company said it will not renew its lease after the current league season ends this spring.

"If this lane goes down there will be a lot of memories going down with it, and I don't want that to happen," said bowler Gerard Montouri.

Brunswick Bowling said it is working with the building's owner to keep the center open under new management.

The current lease expires May 18.