Markowitz channels revolutionary general at park event

May 17, 2012 Brooklyn Eagle Staff

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Washington Park (formerly J.J. Byrne Park) was central to the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776. Last Friday, the Revolutionary War’s spirit was in play, with Gen. Israel Putnam — channeled by Borough President Marty Markowitz — returning to the scene, this time to celebrate a peaceful event — a ribbon-cutting marking completion of the third phase of the park’s renovation. Also pictured are City Council members Stephen Levin (as Gen. John Sullivan) and Brad Lander (as Gen. William Alexander); Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey (as Gen. George Washington); Old Stone House Executive Director Kim Maier; and area children. Photo by Kathry Kirk