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Mayor Bloomberg, BP Markowitz to Open BRIC Arts | Media House, 10/2

On Wednesday, October 2 at 9am, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, BRIC Chair Hilary Ackermann, BRIC President Leslie G. Schultz, UrbanGlass Board Chair Larry Pitterman, UrbanGlass Executive Director Cybele Maylone and others will cut the ribbon on BRIC Arts | Media House, a multi-disciplinary arts and media complex that will house BRIC, non-profit presenting performing arts, contemporary art and community media programs reflecting Brooklyn's creativity and diversity, and the UrbanGlass, a center dedicated to the artistic medium of glass.

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Unveils Groundswell's Atlantic Avenue Mural

Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz helped unveil a new mural, painted by artists and student volunteers from Groundswell, in the underpass of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Atlantic Avenue. Scroll down for photos!

BP Markowitz to Welcome Chicago in Concert at Coney Island, 8/21

On August 21, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host Chicago's first show in Brooklyn at the final show of the 35thanniversary season of the Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island.

Glady Knight, The O'Jays to Conclude 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field, 8/19

On Monday, August 19, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host Gladys Knight and The O'Jays at the final show of the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field in Crown Heights.

Huey Lewis and the News Set for Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island Tomorrow

Tomorrow, August 15, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host Huey Lewis and the News at the 35th anniversary season of the Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island. This is only the second time the band, which is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their chart-topping album Sports, has played in Brooklyn.

Rakim, Whodini & More Set for MLK Concert Series' 'Old School Night', 7/22

On July 22, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host 'Old School Night' at the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field in Crown Heights, with Rakim, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane and Chubb Rock.

Lynyrd Skynyrd to Play Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island Tonight

Tonight, July 18, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host Lynyrd Skynyrd at the 35th anniversary season of the Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island.

Brooklyn Book Festival Announces Lineup, 9/22

On Tuesday, June 4, the office of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joined the Brooklyn Book Festival, members of the Brooklyn Literary Council and top authors, publishing industry leaders, editors and literary agents to publicly reveal the more than one hundred and forty national and international authors who have already agreed to participate in the eighth annual Brooklyn Book Festival and to welcome back AT&T as its major sponsor. The Festival will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Borough Hall, and other venues including St. Francis College, Brooklyn Historical Society, St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church and Columbus Park. For an up-to-date list of confirmed authors, visit www.brooklynbookfestival.org.

Photo Flash: Over 400 Couples Married 50 Years or More Celebrate Valentine's Day in Brooklyn

On Thursday, February 14, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and wife Jamie joined hundreds of Brooklyn sweethearts who have been married to one another for 50 years or more, including Kings County District Attorney Charles 'Joe' Hynes and bride Patricia, who will celebrate a half century of wedded bliss this October. The celebration at El Caribe Country Club also featured the couples renewing their wedding vows. Scroll below for a photo of some of the participants!

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Welcomes NYC Youth Poet Laureate Ashley August to Borough Hall

On Wednesday, February 6, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz welcomed New York City's new Youth Poet Laureate, Ashley August, to Borough Hall. Scroll below for a photo!

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz, Mayor Bloomberg Break Ground on Restoration of Loew's Kings Theatre in Flatbush

On Wednesday, January 23, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg broke ground on the restoration of the historic Loew's Kings Theatre in Flatbush. See a photo from the event and renderings of the renovations below!

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Joins Harry Belafonte at BAM's Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

On Monday, January 21, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joined Deputy Borough President Sandra Chapman at the Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.-Come Share the Dream at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. Scroll below for a photo of him at the event!

BP Markowitz Hosts New Year's Eve Music and Fireworks Spectacular at Grand Army Plaza

Tonight, December 31, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will ring in 2013 with a bang at the annual New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular at Grand Army Plaza. The free celebration, sponsored by BP Markowitz and held in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance, starts at 11 p.m. with musical entertainment by Brooklyn's Rock ‘N' Soul Experience and free hot chocolate.

BP Markowitz Hosts New Year's Eve Music and Fireworks Spectacular at Grand Army Plaza

On Monday, December 31, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will ring in 2013 with a bang at the annual New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular at Grand Army Plaza. The free celebration, sponsored by BP Markowitz and held in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance, starts at 11 p.m. with musical entertainment by Brooklyn's Rock ‘N' Soul Experience and free hot chocolate.

BP Markowitz Releases Statement on Mass School Shooting in CT

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz has released the following statement on today's mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

BP Markowitz Releases Statement on Hurricane Sandy

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz has released the following statement about Hurricane Sandy: 'By 7:00 this evening, all residents in Evacuation Zone A should have left their homes to stay with loved ones or at one of the city shelters that opened earlier this morning. This includes, but is not limited to, Brooklynites living in parts of Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Sunset Park, Red Hook, DUMBO, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. I strongly urge all residents in this zone to follow the evacuation order for their personal welfare as well as the safety of rescue personnel who will have to risk their own lives in the event of serious, life-threatening conditions.'

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz Welcomes Harlem Globetrotters to Brooklyn

Five stars of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters - 7-foot-8 Tiny Sturgess, Brooklyn native Hammer Harrison, female star TNT Maddox, Bronx native Cheese Chisholm, and fan favorite Handles Franklin - dribbled and spun basketballs across the Brooklyn Bridge today to celebrate the Globetrotters' first-ever game in New York City's largest borough in their 87-year history. Check out photos from the welcoming event below!

Photo Flash: BP Markowitz and Tony Danza at the 7th Annual Brooklyn Book Festival

Today, Sunday, September 23, 2012, the seventh annual Brooklyn Book Festival, one of the nation's top free literary events, attracted tens of thousands of booklovers to Downtown Brooklyn along with a record 280+ top national and international authors, literary organizations and booksellers on 14 stages throughout Brooklyn. Check out a couple of photos from the event below, featuring Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Tony Danza!

The Jacksons Perform in Brooklyn at Seaside Summer Concert Series Tonight, 8/11

Tonight, August 11, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will welcome The Jacksons: Unity Tour 2012 to the Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, marking the first time that the legendary musical family has played in Brooklyn and the first-ever Saturday night show in the 34-year history of the concerts.

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