Tag Archives: Marty Markowitz

ABSOLUT Vodka Donates to Habitat for Humanity New York City to Help Build Affordable Housing in Bed-Stuy

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Changeling

Today filmmaker Spike Lee, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Josh Lockwood, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity NYC, join together to celebrate the efforts made by ABSOLUT and its partners towards improving the lives of hard-working, low-income families in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. ABSOLUT VODKA announced that they would donate $50,000 of the profits [...]

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Buying Art in Brooklyn

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009. ] Here’s the latest from the Beep’s office. I bolded the interesting parts. So, did anybody go to this last year?

“smART” BROOKLYN GALLERY HOP

On Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 70 participating Brooklyn art galleries will offer visitors outstanding exhibitions and refreshments as well as a unique opportunity to learn more about Brooklyn’s expanding [...]

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Tree Pit Gardening on MacDonough Street

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Alexa11221

This press release is straight off Marty Markowitz’s PR email, but given that he seldom comes to Bed-Stuy (or at least seldom puts out press releases about it) I thought I’d include it here. I’m sure the gardens themselves look gorgeous.
BP MARKOWITZ QUALITY OF LIFE INITIATIVE: EXPANDED TREE PITS WITH PROTECTIVE TREE GUARDS
Puts dogs, raccoons, [...]

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