Markowitz rejoices as council approves his dream concert venue
Marty Markowitz is leaving office in less than two weeks, but a City Council vote that took place on Thursday will assure that he will leave a lasting legacy.
The council voted overwhelmingly to approve Markowitz’s dream project, the Seaside Park and Community Arts Center in Coney Island, an ambitious endeavor that will include the construction off a 5,000 seat amphitheater, green space and a restaurant at the former site of Childs Restaurant on West 21st Street. Specifically, the council approved a 10-year special permit to develop the property.
Markowitz, who has been organizing free concerts in Coney Island for three decades, dating back to his days as a state senator, lauded the council’s vote. The project is “a landmark achievement for the future of Coney Island and the entirety of Brooklyn,” he said.