Category Archives: Events
Tonight in Asser Levy Park!
Tonight I’m kicking off my free summer concert series with The Boilermaker Jazz Band at Asser Levy Park at 7:30 p.m.! Remember to bring a blanket or a chair, and don’t forget the best part: The concert is free of … Continue reading
Concert series starts tomorrow
Just a reminder, Art Lillard’s Heavenly Big Band is kicking off our summer concert series at Asser Levy Park tomorrow. The show is free of charge, it starts at 7:30 p.m., and remember to bring a blanket or a chair … Continue reading
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Free summer concert series!
On July 13 I’ll be kicking off my six-week summer concert series at Asser Levy Park. The performances promise fun-filled nights of family-themed entertainment, but the most exciting part is the price: They’re free to the community. Asser Levy Park … Continue reading
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Street renaming for Mr. Lou
Last weekend I was proud to rename the corner of West 33rd Street and Mermaid Avenue will be renamed in honor of Robert Williams, who was known around the Coney Island community as “Mr. Lou.” Williams, who worked in a … Continue reading
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Dreamland to reopen for Labor Day weekend!
I’m proud to annouce that Dreamland has been reopened. After it was closed with little warning on August 21, I intervened and helped broker a deal that would keep it open through Labor Day weekend, one of the biggest weekends … Continue reading
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Last free concert is tonight
Kenny Vance and the Planotones will be playing Asser Levy Park tonight, after being rescheduled from Sept. 1 due to rain. The concerts start at 7:30 p.m. It’s free, and we encourage visitors to bring a chair. It’s going to … Continue reading
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Free movie night at Kaiser Park on Friday
I’m excited to let you know that I’ve partnered with the city Parks Department for a free movie night in Kaiser Park. We’ll be screening “The Wiz,” starring Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow, Nipsey Russell as … Continue reading
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Lifeguard appreciation day
Today I was joined by Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe and our local elected officials to celebrate our lifeguards. You can see photos from the event on my Flickr page. Our lifeguards are our city’s unsung emergency responders, dealing with severe … Continue reading
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Concert series continues tonight
Join us at Asser Levy Park tonight to see the Brawner Brothers Band. And don’t forget that Kenny Vance and the Planotones was rescheduled for Sept. 1 due to rain. The concerts start at 7:30 p.m., they’re free, and we … Continue reading
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Free concert tonight!
Tonight is the latest installment of my free summer concert series at Asser Levy Park. Join us at 7:30 p.m. for an evening with MAS Swing.
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