Brooklyn Borough President

BOROUGH PRESIDENT LIGHTS SPECTACULAR TREE DURING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Photograph by Kathryn Kirk
	In photo: Pictured left to right - Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham, Jamie Markowitz, Assemblyman Frank Seddio, Senator Vincent Gentile, Borough President Markowitz, Pastor Harvey Jamison from the Glorious Trinity Baptist Church and Rev. Thomas Boyd of Salem Missionary Church.

Borough President Marty Markowitz flipped the switch tonight to light a beautiful holiday tree and, for the first time, the entire façade of historic Borough Hall was decorated for the holidays. The spectacular 36-foot Balsam Fir tree was graciously donated by the Brooklyn Terminal Market Association and decorated by the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. Toys, graciously donated by the Fulton Street Mall, were also distributed to a group of children from the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club and the North Flatbush Boys & Girls Club.

“This tremendous tree is such a beautiful compliment to our historic Borough Hall which is decked out beautifully for the holidays,” said Borough President Markwoitz. “I want to thank the Brooklyn Terminal Market and our dedicated Parks Department for donating the tree and putting up all of the glorious decorations, and the Fulton Street Mall for playing Santa Claus for some very grateful and deserving children. The holiday spirit is alive and well all over Brooklyn, but during this festive time of the year it is also very important to remember those Brooklynites in need. Have a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.”

“We are so pleased to be a part of Borough Hall’s celebration of the holiday season,” Brooklyn Terminal Market Association President Vincent Piccione said. “The Brooklyn Terminal Market has had a long tradition of community service and this is one more great opportunity to give back to the community.”

“The Fulton Mall businesses are happy to join Borough President Markowitz for this holiday toy drive,” said Fulton Mall Association Chairman George Silva. “The true spirit of Christmas and the holiday season is giving and to share with those less fortunate. It is important that the business community come together to show our loyal support to the Brooklyn community and bring joy, happiness and enlighten the spirit of the children in our borough.”

There was also a special performance by the Brooklyn High School of Performing Arts Chorus and hot cider and cookies for all.