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BP MARKOWITZ, CONGRESSWOMAN VELÁZQUEZ “SHOP BROOKLYN” AND LAUNCH NEW SHOPPING TROLLEY
Trolley links East and West Williamsburg—from hip boutiques and vintage shops to old school record stores and traditional “mom and pops”
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| In photo 2:BP Markowitz and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (to his left) launch the new shopping trolley in Williamsburg |
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Photographs by Mark Zustovich
In photo 1:BP Markowitz and some of Santa’s helpers help launch the new shopping trolley in Williamsburg
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On Saturday, December 6, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, along with Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, the Graham Avenue BID, holiday shoppers and others, inaugurated a new shopping trolley, the result of a combined initiative with the office of Council Member Diana Reyna. The trolley provides holiday shoppers with a link between the west and east sides of Williamsburg. The event also spotlighted “Shop Brooklyn,” a borough-wide initiative of BP Markowitz highlighting the uniqueness of Brooklyn’s neighborhoods and thriving shopping corridors, re-introducing Brooklyn to Brooklynites, and inviting tourists and visitors to experience this cultural and shopping destination—not just during the holidays, but year-round.
Also joining BP Markowitz and Congresswoman Velázquez for the inaugural trolley ride were event sponsors Ron Moelis, developer of Northside Piers; Leslie Drossman, president of the Graham Avenue BID; and Betty Cooney, executive director of the Graham Avenue BID. Holiday carols were performed by The Wysiwyg Jr. Actors Group from St. John the Baptist RC Parish.
The holiday trolley runs every weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 6:00pm through December 21. For more information and the trolley route, call 718-387-6643.
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