Cold but festive, Brooklyn residents turned out en masse in Downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday evening, December 10 to see Borough President Marty Markowitz light the Christmas tree in Borough Hall Plaza.
The ceremony started at 5:30 p.m. and the actual tree lighting occurred 20 minutes later. The borough president and Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey stood by as they watched a fellow Brooklynite flip the switch that brought life to the borough’s Christmas tree through its radiant holiday lights.
Holiday icons such as the Gingerbread Man, Snowman and Santa Claus made guest appearances at the event. The life-sized holiday figures brought smiles to the children’s faces as they posed for photos with them. The children in attendance also snagged gifts from under the Christmas tree within Borough Hall.
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Jahzara Crawford flips the switch to light the Borough Hall tree.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
