It's a sad day in the parkour community whenever we hear that councils and authorities decide to take action against our discipline in their local areas, but it's with complete shock that today we have to report that 'Parkour' has been banned in the Battery Area and surrounding locale within New York City. Frankly we cannot understand how an authority can seriously try to ban any type of physical activities that encourages health, good living and is very vocal in promoting a respect for all surroundings and environment.