BROOKLYN, MAY 29 – Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s iconic outdoor summer film series, Movies With A View presented by Pluto TV, is back for its 24th season. The series spans across eight consecutive Thursday evenings July 11 to August 29 at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Guests are invited to enjoy a free movie under the stars at Brooklyn Bridge Park. There is no better place to be on a hot summer night than watching a classic film and enjoying the breeze off of the East River with the dazzling Manhattan skyline before you. Each evening, the lawn opens at 5:00 PM on a first come, first serve basis, and the movie begins at sunset.

This year’s lineup of free screenings is presented and sponsored by Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, who will be giving away exciting movie night essentials during the pre-screening festivities. Pluto TV is honored to team up with Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Movies With A View to bring movie fans a summer of fun! Pluto TV offers hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on demand, and this summer, the service’s spotlight is on movies. Whether you’re a movie lover on the go or enjoy watching at home, Pluto has you covered with fan-favorite hits throughout June, July, and August. For all the genres you love, like Sci-Fi, Comedy, Action and more, check out Pluto TV!

The 2024 Movies With A View presented by Pluto TV line-up:

• July 11: Past Lives (PG-13, 2023, 106 minutes) – This film follows Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, who are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. Academy Award nominee for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Directed by Celine Song, starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro.
• July 18: Pulp Fiction (R, 1994, 154 minutes) – The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption in this cult favorite. Winner for Best Picture at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay, and Academy Award nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, and Best Editing. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, with a star-studded cast including John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Harvey Keitel, Christopher Walken, Amanda Plummer, and Tim Roth.
• July 25: Mean Girls (PG-13, 2004, 97 minutes) – This teen comedy-drama favorite, follows Cady Heron (Lohan), a naïve teenager who transfers to an American high school after years of homeschooling in Africa. Heron quickly befriends two outcasts, with the trio forming a plan to exact revenge on Regina George (McAdams), the leader of an envied clique known as the Plastics. Winner of three MTV Movie Awards for Best Female Performance, Best On-Screen Team, and Breakthrough Female, and winner of Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actress (Comedy), and Choice Movie Blush, along with several nominations. Directed by Mark Waters, screen-play by Tina fey, starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried.
• August 1: Creed (PG-13, 2015, 133 minutes) – The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. Academy Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor. Directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson.
• August 8: But I’m A Cheerleader (R, 1999, 85 minutes) – A naive teenager is sent to a reparative therapy camp when her parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian. There she falls in love with another girl. Directed by Jamie Babbit, starring Natasha Lyonne, Michelle Williams, Clea DuVall, RuPaul, and Melanie Lynsky.
• August 15: Bram Stroker’s Dracula (R, 1992, 128 minutes) – An adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, Dracula won three Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Makeup. The centuries old vampire Count Dracula comes to England to seduce his barrister Jonathan Harker’s fiancée Mina Murray and inflict havoc in the foreign land. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder, and Keanu Reeves.
• August 22: The American President (PG-13, 1995, 114 minutes) A widowed U.S. President running for reelection and an environmental lobbyist fall in love. It’s all above-board, but “politics is perception,” and sparks fly anyway. Nominated for Academy Award Best Music and Original Music or Comedy Score. Directed by Rob Reiner, starring Michael Douglas, Annette Benning, Martin Sheen, and Michael J. Fox.
• August: 29: Public Choice – The public is invited to vote for their favorite movie, from three iconic titles: Spy Kids (PG, 2001, 88 minutes), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG, 2023, 99 minutes), or School of Rock (PG-13, 2003, 108 minutes). Voting will open in early August online at brooklynbridgepark.org, and the winning title announced at the August 22 movie.

Entry for all movies is free and first come, first serve. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets, or purchase one on site, and kindly reminded that chairs and dogs are not permitted on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the Park. Guests may bring their own food, or enjoy concessions on site with a curated selection of independent food trucks and vendors, offering a variety of local and international options. Rotating each week, vendors include Green Street, Kinky Taco, Nuchas, Makina Cafe, DF Nigeria, Memphis Seoul, Jamrock Jerk, Common Meadows Creamery, yankee doodle dandy’s, Culiraw, and 1-800popcorn. Alcoholic beverages will be available for sale at our Bar by Fornino to those 21+ to be enjoyed on-site.

“As one of our most popular programs, Movies WIth A View has become an iconic and beloved summer to-do,” shared Nancy Webster, Executive Director of Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. “There’s nothing else quite like it, and it’s such a special experience for all to enjoy a gorgeous summer sunset and free outdoor film on the waterfront. We’re extremely thankful to Pluto TV for joining us as presenting sponsor this year, helping fuel our mission to bring joy, wonder, and exploration to Brooklyn Bridge Park.”

Since its launch in 2000, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Movies With A View series has entertained over half a million moviegoers, making it one of the most popular programs the Conservancy offers, and one of NYC’s favorite outdoor film series. Movie-goers can show their support by providing a tax-deductible gift to the Conservancy, supporting over 500 free and low cost arts and culture, education, and recreation programs run by the Conservancy in Brooklyn Bridge Park for thousands of New Yorkers to enjoy each year.

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ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation develops, capitally improves, maintains, and fully operates the Park as a 501 (c) not-for-profit, controlled by the City of New York. Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the largest and most significant public projects to be built in New York City in a generation, has transformed a once dilapidated industrial waterfront into a vibrant and thriving 85-acre civic landscape. The self-sustaining park was designed by the award-winning firm of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. and features expansive lawns, rolling hills, waterfront promenades, innovative playgrounds, a greenway, sports facilities, and the popular Jane’s Carousel.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 500 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

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Robust season of free and low-cost public programming returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park! 

APRIL 25, 2024 – Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (Conservancy) announce their 2024 season line-up of free and low-cost arts and culture, fitness, recreation, environmental education, and volunteer opportunities from May through October. Open daily, Brooklyn Bridge Park hosts more than 5 million visitors annually who come to enjoy this urban oasis of greenery, community, and summer fun. Learn more about our lineup of events and programs below, and please check Brooklyn Bridge Park’s online event calendar for full details and changes.

ARTS & CULTURE

The season formally kicks off with the Conservancy’s Sound & Color! Spring Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A celebration of colors, culture, spring, and unity, this event expands the Conservancy’s beloved Kite Festival, by adding music to the colors. Live musical performances will take place throughout the Park, and guests will be able to fly their own kites, as well as purchase or build their own, and watch them soar above the Manhattan skyline at Pier 5 celebrating the one day of the year kite-flying is open to the public in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Food vendors, kids activities, and other entertainment will also join for the full-day family-friendly festival.

On April 30, Before The End, an installation of four monumental painted and patinated bronzes cast from carved cork and skull fragments, by Huma Bhabha and curated by Public Art Fund, opens at Glade Lawn at the Pier 3 Greenway Terrace. Photoville Festival returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza from June 1-16 with its signature photography exhibits displayed in shipping containers, along with artist-led walking tours and workshops. Photoville Festival will kick off an Opening Day Community Celebration on June 1 and 2. 

The Conservancy’s most popular series, Movies With A View returns with free outdoor movies on Thursday evenings in July and August at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn. Dates include July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, and August 29. Titles and details will be released in late May. Doors open at 5:00 PM and the movie begins at sundown, with free admission. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site.

On Saturday, May 25, Brooklyn Academy of Music’s DanceAfrica Community Class provides a fun-filled, outdoor class, to learn rhythms and movement from Cameroon, led by BAM teaching artist and performance art education scholar, Dánice Jones. BAM returns to the Park on Sunday, September 22 for BAM Presents: A Celebration of African Diasporic Dance led by teaching artist Yasmar Cruz. Both events are hosted at Pier 6 Plaza and free to attend, but require advance registration.

On Thursday, June 20, stars of the Metropolitan Opera come to Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn to perform for one of the City’s most beloved summer evening traditions. In July, London’s iconic fan destination, The Hill at Wimbledon, will return to Brooklyn Bridge Park. This year, fans can watch the finals live and get the authentic championship experience on the lawn at Empire Fulton Ferry.  

A diverse line-up of new and exciting family-friendly programs launch this season, with local community organizations in partnership with the Conservancy. Park Slope Parents host a family-friendly Summer Friday on Friday, June 14. Puppets! With Mango Moon brings families together for an afternoon of puppetry on Saturday, June 22, including building their own puppets, singing songs, and learning academic strategies and social-emotional skills. Shakespeare At Sunset showcases Theater 2020’s fast-paced family-friendly rendition of Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. On Saturday, July 13 The Big Busk with Citizen Cope brings together musicians of all ages and abilities for a joint live busking-style performance; interested parties can sign up in advance. The Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center will host Celebrate World SteelPan Day on Saturday, August 10 bringing sounds and tastes of Caribbean culture to the waterfront, including steel pan drum performances, workshops, and activities.

The Conservancy’s Open Studio program, showcasing artistic creation in progress, returns to the Park with Open Studios: Fogo Azul presenting live music on Sundays once a month on July 14, August 11, and September 8, at Pier 6 Plaza. Fogo Azul are an all-women, trans, and non-binary group Brazilian Samba Reggae drum line with powerful performances not to be missed.

The Conservancy’s Sounds at Sunset series returns to offer free Friday evening concerts by local and international talent across the season. Attendees can enjoy live music to set the weekend mood as the sun goes down. The series kicks off on Friday, June 21 with Steely Dan Happy Hour as NYC’s definitive Steely Dan Tribute band, The Royal Scam, perform live. On June 28 and September 30, maestro, trumpeter, conductor, composer, and arranger Igmar Thomas hosts jam sessions with a rotation of guests, billed as Igmar Thomas & Musical Guests. On Friday, July 12 world-renowned kora player Yacouba Sissoko and his band SIYA take us on a musical journey sharing West African songs and stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Celebrating 10 years, Brooklyn Americana Music curates a taste of their award-winning festival featuring internationally touring singer-songwriters on July 26. On August 2, Anderson Paak devotees can enjoy songs and origin samples selected from Paak’s growing body of work, at PAAK Appreciation, a DJ set and drum clinic hosted by drummer and producer George “Spanky” McCurdy.

Additional returning program favorites include Mark Morris Dance Group on Saturday, August 3, with a special outdoor performance and family-friendly dance workshop; Hindu Lamp Ceremony on Saturday, August 10 with dance artist and educator Aelushi Mistry performing the traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony; and Walt Whitman’s Song of Myself marathon reading of Whitman’s celebrated poem, led by The Walt Whitman Initiative on Sunday, September 15.

Sound & Color! Autumn In New York, the Conservancy’s annual fall festival will celebrate the changing of the season on Saturday, October 19, with an all-day family-friendly festival of music, arts and crafts, storytelling, lawn games and more.

SOCIALS & DANCING

The Conservancy’s popular social and dancing programs expand this year for even more chances to dance, mingle, and relish summer on the waterfront.

The Big Summer Get Down dance party series expands with  four opportunities to GET DOWN this summer, with all-age dance parties at Pier 3 Plaza. Big Summer Pride Twirl on Saturday, June 8 brings Papi Juice and Friends to the Park to celebrate Brooklyn Pride, with DJ sets and performances. Big Summer Party With A Purpose! Benefit Dance on Saturday, July 20 presents a ticketed disco tribute to David Mancuso, hosted by the Loft Party NYC. Attendees can join for an unforgettable celebration of music and dancing, with proceeds benefiting Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s free programming. Big Summer Chop and Vibes on Saturday, August 17 brings Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Highlife and delicious food selections, all curated by African Chop House. The series closes out with Big Halloween Get Down on Thursday, October 31 with Herbert Holler amping the music for the must-not-miss Halloween bash on the waterfront.

Make new friends and celebrate the magic of summer in NYC at Shore Thing, a new after-work sunset social for New Yorkers looking for new connections and out of the ordinary experiences.  This roaming monthly social will happen at locations across the park and is hosted by Space Invader Social in partnership with the Conservancy.

New Sunday series, Lazy Daze, provides the perfect set-up for chill afternoons at Pier 6 Liberty Lawn.  A rotation of DJ’s,  provide the vibes for this casual Sunday. The line up includes: June 9 The Soul of Yacht Rock, Rich Medina , Gary Katz, and Scott Barkham host an informal discussion and DJ set dedicated to the enduring legacy of what is now commonly referred to as yacht rock. Friends and Lovers return to curate two afternoons on Sunday, June 23 and Sunday, August 4, with their signature and soulful vibes. And on Sunday, July 21 and Sunday, August 18, Lovers Rock the long running reggae day party comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park! Hosts Ma Cherie, DJ Jam Central, and special guests provide a mix of Studio One, Lovers Rock, Afrobeats, Soca, and dancehall.

FITNESS & RECREATION

From May through September, the Conservancy’s popular free weekly Waterfront Workouts take place in locations across the Park. Classes include  Zumba with Dodge YMCA on Monday evenings, Sunset Yoga with Abhaya Yoga on Tuesday evenings, Amp’d with Chelsea Piers Fitness on Wednesday evenings, Pilates with Dodge YMCA on Sunday mornings, and new rotating series Morning Wellness: Pick Your Practitioner on Sunday mornings. Registration opens at the beginning of each month for that month’s classes.

Conservancy league sports offer a great way to get active on the waterfront, with recreational and competitive offerings at low-cost rates. A variety of seasonal clinics are also offered, allowing players of all abilities to refine their skills or learn a new sport. Advance registration is required for all. Adult volleyball leagues run from May through October, along with monthly tournaments, and youth volleyball clinics are organized throughout the season; both in partnership with Big City Volleyball. Adult soccer leagues run throughout the spring, summer, and fall; while youth soccer is offered in the spring and fall, in partnership with MetroSoccer. Free Youth Basketball Clinics with King Hoops are hosted on Tuesdays in June and July geared for kids aged 7-17 at the basketball courts at Pier 2. Players may join for individual weeks or the full season. Newly launched MetroBasketball’s NY Youth Program offers a 10-week low-cost program for kids in grades 3-6 to learn the game, held on Sunday mornings, June 2-August 11 (skipping Sunday, July 7).

During the Conservancy’s popular free kayaking program, run in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, visitors can enjoy gliding in a protected embayment on the East River on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, as well as Saturdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, beginning May 31 and running through the end of September. No experience is necessary; basic instruction, life vests, and all equipment is provided. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Advance registration is required, open two weeks ahead of each date.

In honor of International Day of Yoga on Friday, June 20, ONEYOGAHOUSE will lead a free dynamic morning yoga practice and sound meditation at Harbor View Lawn at Pier 1, with intention setting, breath work, and Vinyasa flow experience.

EXHIBITIONS & TOURS 

Led by Conservancy volunteer docents, free Waterfront Walks are offered twice monthly on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings from May to October, with advance registration. Participants can learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the Park’s sustainable design, and how the Park came to life, while enjoying scenic views.

On Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, the Conservancy hosts a special Purple Rain 40th Anniversary Celebration at Pier 3 Plaza and Central Lawn. 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Prince’s legendary album and movie Purple Rain, and the Conservancy will celebrate the momentous anniversary with a special screening and dance party tribute on both evenings.

The Walt Whitman Initiative will lead a free Walt Whitman Walking Tour on Saturday, September 14, learning how he explored and connected with the world around him.

Soon to be launched, a series of brand-new audio tours provide an exciting self-serve experience for Park attendees to explore. They include:

• Brooklyn Bridge Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: Exploring the history, landscape, sustainable design, and restoration of the Park. 
• James Baldwin Centenary: Celebrate 100 years of literary legend James Baldwin who left an indelible mark on history, and continues to inspire generations. Visitors can hear American actor, director, and producer Adam Lazarre White read selections from Baldwin’s works.
• Lose Yourself In Odes To The Brooklyn Bridge! Poetry and the Brooklyn Bridge — these two go hand-in-hand like lovers into the sunset. Brooklyn native Malcolm Morano rifled through vast literary references to find poems describing the grandeur and beauty of New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge.
• Audio Guide: Huma Bhabha An audio accompaniment to Public Art Fund’s presentation of artist Huma Bhabha’s new art Before the End guides listeners on how to interpret the large-scale figures on display at Pier 3 Greenway Terrace.

EDUCATION

The Conservancy’s Environmental Education Center at 99 Plymouth St. provides a fun destination for families, with Open Hours on Thursdays and Fridays (3:00 PM-5:00 PM) and Saturdays (1:00 PM-5:00 PM) throughout the year. Highlights include a 250-gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a ten foot scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, and monthly educational themes and activities. The Education Center’s ninth anniversary celebration, Ed Center Birthday, will take place on Saturday, September 7 with celebratory activities and crafts.

The Conservancy’s education team runs free Community Science Fishing clinics which provide the opportunity to learn the basics of catch-and-release fishing from expert anglers, including how to tie knots, bait a hook, drop a line, and reel up a fish! Equipment provided; all ages welcome. Dates include Friday, June 21, Saturday, August 2, Friday, September 13, and Saturday, October 5, at Pier 5. Community Science Seining lets attendees discover the East River’s amazing biodiversity as our staff use a seine net to humanely catch-and-release marine life, including fish, jellyfish, crabs, and more! Held on Saturdays, June 1, July 13, August 10, and September 28 at Pier 4 Beach. Both event series are all-ages.

Teens can apply to join  TIDES (Teens Interested In and Dedicated to Environmental Stewardship) to learn about ecology and sustainability through hands-on projects and workshops, while earning community service hours. The program takes place September through November (fall semester) and April through June (spring semester), with opportunity for advancement in the TIDES apprenticeship series and internship program.

VOLUNTEER

A hardworking and dedicated volunteer team is essential for assisting with park beautification, environmental clean-ups, and bringing many of the Conservancy programs to life! Visitors can join in a multitude of volunteer roles, from joining the Conservancy’s Green Team assisting horticultural staff with gardening and landscape work, to regular Coastal Cleanup projects working to keep the Park’s shoreline clean, beautiful, and healthy. Other opportunities include volunteering as Festival Volunteers, supporting Conservancy staff at public events, aiding the Education team during the Environmental Education Center’s Open Hours, providing volunteer photography and videography services, and more. Full details on all opportunities and information on how to get involved, visit brooklynbridgepark.org/support/volunteer.

BENEFIT EVENTS

Proceeds from the Conservancy’s benefit events support over 500 arts and culture, environmental education, and fitness programs in the Park, enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors each year.

New this year, the Big Summer Party With A Purpose! Benefit Dance on Saturday, July 20, presents a ticketed disco tribute to David Mancuso, hosted by the Loft Party NYC. Attendees can join for an unforgettable celebration of music and dancing, with proceeds benefiting Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s free programming.

On Wednesday, October 9, guests can join for the Conservancy’s most incredible night of the year with the annual Brooklyn Black Tie Ball. An end of season blow-out to celebrate another year of successful programming as well as say good-bye to the warmth of summer, the celebration held at Pier 2 offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline while overlooking the New York Harbor.

Full details on all programs and events, as available, can be found at brooklynbridgepark.org and the event calendar at brooklynbridgepark.org/events.

Visitors can sign up for event announcements through Brooklyn Bridge Park’s email list or following on social media on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

“The 2024 summer season looks to be another fantastic year of events, programs, art, sports, and fresh air and relaxation at Brooklyn Bridge Park,” said Eric Landau, President of Brooklyn Bridge Park. “We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the waterfront for the warmer months with an incredible assortment of activities for everyone to learn, play, and enjoy this amazing public space. Thanks to the work of the Conservancy and our other great programming partners, there is no shortage of activity and inspiration at Brooklyn Bridge Park.”  

“We’re really proud and excited to share our new and expanded program offerings this year,” shared Nancy Webster, Executive Director of Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. “Our team has worked to curate an amazingly diverse and robust range of offerings across arts and culture, dance and socials, fitness and recreation, and environmental education to provide fun and enrichment for tens of thousands of New Yorkers this season. Beloved favorites, including Movies With A View and kayaking on the East River, have become iconic summer to-do’s here in Brooklyn. Our year-round environmental education programs inspire kids and adults to discover nature and biodiversity right here in Brooklyn Bridge Park, nurturing a life-long connection and appreciation. We love helping to bring Brooklyn Bridge Park to life with our events and programs, and look forward to another fantastic season!”

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation develops, capitally improves, maintains, and fully operates the Park as a 501 (c) not-for-profit, controlled by the City of New York. Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the largest and most significant public projects to be built in New York City in a generation, has transformed a once dilapidated industrial waterfront into a vibrant and thriving 85-acre civic landscape. The self-sustaining park was designed by the award-winning firm of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. and features expansive lawns, rolling hills, waterfront promenades, innovative playgrounds, a greenway, sports facilities, and the popular Jane’s Carousel.

BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 500 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

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BROOKLYN, April 3, 2024 — Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (“Conservancy”) announces the election of Jennifer Hyman and Sejal Mukherjee the organization’s Board of Directors today. The election took place at the Conservancy’s Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 3.

“Jenn and Sejal are both fantastic additions to our board, and we’re excited to welcome them to the team,” shared Chris Coffey, Conservancy Board Chairman. “I’ve known Jenn for years. Nobody has stronger strategic business growth and leadership experience, which will be an invaluable asset. Sejal’s work as a seasoned attorney provides a unique and extremely valuable expertise to our board. With both being Brooklyn local residents, we’re excited to have them contribute to our work as we launch our summer season of free and affordable events.”

Hyman shared, “Brooklyn Bridge Park is the heart of Brooklyn and has made me feel since I moved here – pregnant with our first child – that Brooklyn would be our long-term home. To be in the heart of a vibrant city but still have access to water, green space, places to jog and bike and celebrate – it adds to the daily vibrancy of our lives. I am excited to join the board and help support the Conservancy’s rich arts and culture, environmental education, and recreation programs that help make the Park so special.”

Mukherjee reflected, “I am thrilled to join the Conservancy’s board and help support its critical mission. This opportunity perfectly aligns with my passion for environmental conservation and community engagement. From the first days of moving to Brooklyn from Manhattan back in 2017, the Park played a meaningful role in our family’s enthusiasm for the borough. I am excited to contribute in the preservation of one of New York City’s most cherished landmarks while helping foster a sense of belonging and engagement within our community.”

ABOUT JENNIFER HYMAN

Jennifer Hyman is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rent the Runway, a company that has disrupted the trillion-dollar fashion industry by pioneering fashion rental and building the Closet in the Cloud, the world’s first and largest shared designer closet. In her role, Jennifer sets the strategic priorities and leads the company in growing all areas of the business, including marketing, technology, merchandising, supply chain and data science. She co-founded Rent the Runway in 2009 and its mission has been the same ever since: to power women to feel their best every day. The brand offers women the ability to subscribe, rent items a-la-carte and shop resale from hundreds of designer partners, driven by a two-sided discovery engine that connects deeply engaged customers and differentiated brand partners on a powerful platform built around its brand, data, logistics and technology. Jennifer led Rent the Runway’s IPO, the first  in history with a female founder/CEO, COO and CFO. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors of The Estée Lauder Companies and Zalando She received her BA from Harvard University cum laude and MBA from Harvard Business School and lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughters Aurora and Selene.

ABOUT SEJAL MUKHERJEE

A seasoned attorney with two decades of experience, Sejal, is the General Counsel of Bel Fuse Inc. (BELF – NASDAQ),  a renowned global designer and manufacturer of sophisticated electronic components for an array of industries — including avionics and automation. Joining in 2009, Sejal quickly became the Company’s first General Counsel, responsible for the management of all legal matters. Prior to joining Bel Fuse, Sejal was a Senior Associate at the New York office of Greenberg Traurig LLP, practicing in the area of intellectual property litigation and counseling. Sejal received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan and her JD from the University of Illinois.

Sejal resides in Brooklyn Heights with her husband, Deepro, a life-long New Yorker, and senior partner at the law firm of Katten Muchin LLP, and their 12 year old son, Deven, currently a budding guitarist and energetic 7th grader at Poly Prep Country Day School.  Sejal and her family are avid travelers, supporters of the Arts, tennis aficionados and can often be found enjoying walks throughout their Brooklyn neighborhood and weekend hikes near their home in the Lower Hudson Valley.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 500 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 11, 2023 — Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (“Conservancy”) announces the election of Catherine Feldman to the organization’s Board of Directors. The election took place at the Conservancy’s Board Meeting on Monday, December 11.

“We’re very pleased to have Catherine join our Board of Directors” shared Chris Coffey, Conservancy Board Chairman. “Her strong leadership and experience with strategic programming and events at Thrive Capital will be an invaluable asset to the Conservancy as we look ahead to the 2024 season and beyond. We’re thankful to have her expertise and guidance especially as we look to expand our free and low-cost program offerings and make recreational, cultural, fitness, and educational opportunities accessible to all.”

Feldman shared, “Since our family moved to Brooklyn, the Park has been central to our lives, and the backdrop for so many meaningful moments with our family and friends. I’m thrilled to support the Conservancy’s mission of serving the broader community through thoughtful programming and incredible green space.”

ABOUT CATHERINE FELDMAN

Catherine Feldman is the Head of Community at Thrive Capital, a New York City-based venture capital firm. Catherine joined the firm eight years ago, and leads events and strategic programming for Thrive’s founders and executives.

Previously, Catherine was the Director of Incubations at Thrive, where she worked closely with founders to develop ideas and launch new companies. Prior to that, she was the Chief of Staff to the Founder and CEO, and Head of Special Projects at Thrive. Catherine began her career at Morgan Stanley, where she worked on the Technology Investment Banking team. Catherine serves on the board of Summer Search New York, and is a Trustee of the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. 

Catherine lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Jed, and their two children.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 400 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) and Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (Conservancy) celebrate the conclusion of the 2023 season. This past season nearly 5 million visitors enjoyed Brooklyn Bridge Park and took part in hundreds of Conservancy-led recreational, cultural, volunteer, and environmental education programs along the waterfront.

AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK 

• In July, construction to redesign the Pier 1 Entrance began. The reconfigured space will create a grand entrance, visitor meeting point, and include a shaded urban oasis for the millions of annual park visitors. The newly designed area will improve pedestrian and cyclist circulation, add a vehicle drop off area, and include a new LEED Gold building for a food and drink concession and provide much needed permanent public restrooms.
• Park concessions – Fornino, Pilot, OddFellows Ice Cream Co., and Luke’s Lobster – continued to offer a selection of food and beverage in the Park. Two new concessions opened this year, both at Fulton Ferry Landing – Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in the Historic Fireboat Station and High Tide, a seasonal seafood bar and restaurant. The Roller Skating Rink at Pier 2 welcomed nearly 50,000 skaters.
• Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park, a seasonal ice rink, opened in November at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza beneath the Brooklyn Bridge. As the first ice rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Glide delivers a long-awaited winter activity at the park.
• Brooklyn Public Library opened a new Teen Tech Center at 1 John Street in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The Teen Tech Center, open for teenagers ages 13-18, provides an interactive learning environment where teen visitors can drop in for a visit or attend programmed events and classes. The Center provides space where teens can experiment with technology, find homework help, socialize with peers, and meet tech professionals; or find access to musical instruments, a 3D printer, a sewing machine, video games, arts material and more.
• Brooklyn Bridge Park also welcomes the Museum of Food and Drink to its lineup of cultural attractions in the Park. MOFAD will bring the world of food to life through exhibits that can be tasted, touched, and smelled at Empire Stores in Spring 2024.  

ART & CULTURE 

• Public Art Fund debuted an exhibit by artist Nicholas Galanin at Empire Fulton Ferry. The installation, In every language there is Land / / En cada lengua hay una Tierra, displays a steel sculpture reflecting on the continued legacy of colonization and occupation of land, water, and life. The exhibit is on display until March 10, 2024.
• Photoville Festival installed over 30 photography exhibitions, offered artist-led walking tours, and hosted storytelling workshops at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza for two weeks in June for the twelfth year at Brooklyn Bridge Park. 
• Wimbledon: The Hill in New York, a Wimbledon tennis match watch party returned to Pier 6 in July for the second year of livestreaming the championship finals. The three day event attracted more than 3,000 attendees.
• New York Road Runners again hosted the RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party Presented by New Balance, where more than 25,000 runners visited Pier 2 over the span of three days in May to kick-off the marathon celebrations.
• The MetOpera returned to Pier 1 at Brooklyn Bridge Park as part of its Summer Series of free outdoor recitals in all five boroughs.  
• The New York Transit Museum’s beloved Bus Festival again offered transportation enthusiasts the opportunity to step aboard its vintage fleet at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza to celebrate more than 80 years of New York City surface transit history. 

The Conservancy presented a wide variety of arts, cultural, and performance events. Highlights included:

• Summer Fridays took place the first Friday of the summer months, bringing the Pier 3 Terrace to life with live music and performances taking place through sunset. Presented in partnership with community hub Friends And Lovers, attendees celebrated New York’s Afro-Latin roots with Super Yamba, DJ Woof, and Mamacana; explored funk and soulful vibes with Brass Queens, Fried Dynamite: Run P. x Nina Vicious and Shake! with Monk One & DJ Prestige; and celebrated 50 years of hip-hop in NYC with Grand Wizzard Theodore and DJ Boogie Blind.
• Big Summer Get Down got visitors dancing and grooving on the waterfront at Pier 3 Plaza across two outdoor dance parties. Herbert Holler and the Freedom Party kicked off the first event on June 17, and legendary DJ Chuck Chillout kept the energy flowing on August 19.
• Waterfront Dance Socials provided introductory dance classes of two distinct styles under the Brooklyn Bridge at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza. On July 15, NYC’s only queer and trans-centered salsa band Las Mariquitas performed as dance instructor Luca Diaz led an introductory “on-2” salsa class. On August 16, Jeff Selby taught new style hustle with a DJ curating the vibe to the moves. 
• In May, Brooklyn Academy of Music’s DanceAfrica Community Workshop provided a hands-on all-ages workshop led by BAM teaching artist Dánice Jones, sharing fundamentals of Ghanaian movement and music at Pier 6 Liberty Lawn.
• Brooklyn Americana Music Festival returned to Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park for its 9th annual celebration on June 24. The all-day festival celebrated Pride and featured music from local and touring LGBTQ+ artists.
• The Conservancy’s Open Studios Residency welcomed Artists-in-Residence KEIGWIN + COMPANY to dance in the Park this season. They developed Rhapsody, a community dance work developed with members of the public in Brooklyn Bridge Park, culminating in final performances presented in late July, accompanied by live music by William Catanzaro and CHAIN.

RECREATION & FITNESS 

Approximately 14,500 participants joined fitness and recreation events on the waterfront in Brooklyn Bridge Park this year. The Conservancy’s popular Waterfront Workouts series, offered from May through September, drew roughly 3,500 attendees to its weekly fitness classes: Zumba and Core and Flexibility Training with Dodge YMCA; Amp’d with Chelsea Piers Fitness; and Sunset Yoga with Abhaya Yoga. On June 20, Abhaya Yoga led a special class for International Day of Yoga, providing an inspirational evening with an inclusive yoga class and meditation, accompanied by live music.

Provided in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Boathouse, free public kayaking brought over 6,000 paddlers out on the water. Affordable Conservancy soccer and volleyball leagues remained popular with strong registration across the seasons. Youth basketball clinics led by KING Hoops offered free dribbling, shooting, and teamwork skills for kids aged 7-17.

SIGNATURE CONSERVANCY EVENTS 

The season kicked off with the exciting return of Lift Off: A Kite Festival on Saturday, May 13, drawing over 5,000 attendees. The family-friendly festival took over Pier 5, providing a unique opportunity for kite-flying in Brooklyn Bridge Park, while also celebrating S.T.E.A.M concepts, Caribbean music and culture, and outdoor activities.

The Conservancy welcomed over 32,000 guests to their outdoor film series Movies With A View, presented on Thursday evenings in July and August. Featuring the theme “We Are Family” this season showed a wide range of films celebrating family and relationships in all of their diverse forms. Titles included E.T. Extra Terrestrial, Smoke Signals, Top Gun, Psycho, Goodfellas, Despicable Me, and Everything Everywhere All At Once. Family-favorite feature Despicable Me and Public Choice Vote winner Little Women were both unfortunately canceled due to rain. Partners provided pre-show entertainment, with food and drink sold by Time Out Market vendors, short films curated by BAM, DJ sets provided by Brooklyn Radio, and free bike valet by Transportation Alternatives.

Over 1,500 gathered to celebrate the 11th annual Hindu Lamp Ceremony at Pebble Beach, with a traditional Hindu Aarti ceremony performed by Aeilushi Mistry, remembering loved ones, reflecting on community, and expressing gratitude to the river.

Throughout the season, Waterfront Walks provided free walking tours led by volunteer Conservancy docents every Sunday from late May through October, covering the history of Brooklyn waterfront, the sustainable design of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s, and how the Park came to life. Walking tours also expanded to include new Sunset Waterfront Walks, offered on the first and third Tuesday of each month, which was well received with great popularity.

The programming season closed out with the Conservancy’s annual Harvest Festival on October 21. A rainy start gave way to a gorgeous fall afternoon, with the Conservancy and community partners providing arts, crafts, and activities for all to enjoy and celebrate the changing of the season – and official end of the programming season at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENT 

Over the course of the year to date, the Conservancy’s Environmental Education Center has welcomed over 12,000 education program participants. So far, this has included:

• 5,500+ students and day campers attended in-person and virtual classes
• 6,000+ visitors explored the Environmental Education Center
• 1,000+ participants enjoyed public education programs

Public education programs included Citizen Science fishing clinics, teaching the basics of rod and reel fishing in a catch-and-release format; Public Seining introducing visitors to the biodiversity of the East River while catching-and-releasing aquatic creatures including fish, jellyfish, and crabs; and education talks and special events.

Over 40 high school students from across NYC learned about environmental stewardship through the Conservancy’s impactful TIDES program (Teens Interested In and Dedicated to Environmental Stewardship), which continues to grow year over year.

In giving back to the community, 596 volunteers committed over 3,455 hours to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Individual volunteers helped with horticulture, Park maintenance and cleanup efforts, as well as event support ranging from Movies to Education Open Hours. Volunteer groups from 14 corporate organizations, as well as from numerous community and school groups, participated in an invigorating day of giving back, assisting with maintenance and horticulture projects.

THANK YOU

With details of the 2024 season actively in development, the Park and the Conservancy look forward to growing popular programs, exploring and providing new programming, and continuing to offer a range of free art and cultural events, waterfront recreation, and volunteer and environmental education opportunities for all to enjoy.

Public support in 2023 for the Conservancy’s free public programs was provided by: NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, NY Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, NY Assemblywoman JoAnne Simon, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, NYC Council Member Rita Joseph, NYC Council Member Darlene Mealy, NYC Council Member Lincoln Restler, and the Brooklyn Delegation of the New York City Council. Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts. The Conservancy is also grateful to the thousands of individuals and corporations who generously support our arts and culture, recreation, and education programming in Brooklyn Bridge Park through sustained donations and financial support.  

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation develops, capitally improves, maintains, and fully operates the Park as a 501(c) not-for-profit, controlled by the City of New York. Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the largest and most significant public projects to be built in New York City in a generation, has transformed a once dilapidated industrial waterfront into a vibrant and thriving 85-acre civic landscape. The self-sustaining park was designed by the award-winning firm of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. and features expansive lawns, rolling hills, waterfront promenades, innovative playgrounds, a bike and pedestrian greenway, sports facilities, and much more.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 400 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Hosted 10th Annual Brooklyn Black Tie Ball

Honoring

Sylvana Durrett, Founder & CEO of Maisonette; and Public Service and Civic Leaders, Peter Aschkenasy and Pamela Brier 

Event Raised $1.6M+, Benefitting the Park’s Programming on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Brooklyn Bridge Park – Pier 2

WHO: Party guests included: Academy and Golden Globe award winning actor Matt Damon; Emmy award winning and Golden Globe nominated actor Matthew Rhys; Golden Globe Award winner and Emmy nominated actress Keri Russell; comedian and late-night TV host Seth Meyers; NBA Veteran and Co-Founder Of Threefourtwo Productions JJ Redick; Golden Globe nominated actor Paul Rudd; honoree and Co-Founder/CEO Of Maisonette Sylvana Durrett; Emmy Award winning actor Paul Bettany; Golden Globe and Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Connolly; Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor David Harbour; luxury fashion designer Ulla Johnson; journalist and co-anchor of the NBC’s Today Savannah Guthrie; actor Fred Hechinger; fashion designer Marcus Wainwright; honorees and public service and civic leaders Pamela Brier and Peter Aschkenasy; Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation President Eric Landau; Board Chair of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Chris Coffey, and Executive Director of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Nancy Webster.

 PHOTOS:    CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS; photo credit: Alexa Hoyer

WHAT: Fulfilling Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s vision for turning a neglected strip of waterfront into a verdant public space over 35 years ago, Brooklyn Bridge Park has provided New York City with an extraordinary place to play, learn, connect, and be inspired. The Conservancy works in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation to produce over 400 free and low cost arts and culture, environmental education, and recreation events each season. Their annual Brooklyn Black Tie Ball is a driving benefit, with over 500 attendees celebrating the Conservancy’s cause on Thursday, October 6. This year, the Ball — celebrating its 10th year — raised over $1.6M directly supporting the Conservancy’s public and educational programs, bringing joy, wonder, and exploration to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Events this season included the Conservancy’s signature outdoor film series Movies With A View, dance parties, live music, kayaking, Waterfront Workouts, stewardship opportunities, fishing clinics, environmental education programs for kids and families, and more.

This year, the Conservancy honored three remarkable New Yorkers: Sylvana Durrett, Founder & CEO, Maisonette; and Public Service and Civic Leaders, Peter Aschkenasy and Pamela Brier. 

WHERE:     Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2
WHEN:        Thursday, October 5, 2023

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 400 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

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BSE Global and IMG partner to bring the first ever ice rink to Brooklyn Bridge Park

BROOKLYN (October 4, 2023) – BSE Global and IMG – two leaders in the sports and entertainment industry – today announced that ‘Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park’ will debut this fall.  Together they have created a new partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBP) to launch the first ever ice rink in the park.  With tickets on sale from October 6, ‘Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park‘ will provide the ultimate winter gathering place for both the local Brooklyn community and visitors from all over the world.

‘Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park’ will be located at the Emily Warren Roebling Plaza and open to the public beginning November 15 through March 1. The new ice rink will showcase spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and be positioned alongside the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Glide will also offer an extraordinary selection of food and beverage from DUMBO’s Time Out Market, one of the most exciting culinary offerings in the city.

“Ice Skating beside the Brooklyn Bridge has been part of the plan since before park construction began in 2008, and we’re thrilled to see this coming to life, providing long awaited winter recreation against a beautiful and historic backdrop,” said Eric Landau, Brooklyn Bridge Park President. “We’re especially excited to offer some reduced and free skate sessions for NYC residents, and we want to thank BSE Global and IMG for their commitment to this project and our partnership.”

Glide will reinvest in the local community by offering 12,000 free tickets to local NYC residents throughout the season, courtesy of BBP. The tickets will be available in limited quantities every Sunday morning from 9 – 11 a.m. and on Tuesday afternoons from 4 – 6 p.m. Local residents will also have access to a number of discounted tickets during both peak and off-peak hours.

Additionally, Glide and BBP will be working with various underserved community groups and schools to provide free tickets throughout the season.

“BSE Global is committed to creating unique entertainment experiences for both the local Brooklyn and greater New York City communities and we are truly excited to bring Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park to life,” said Sam Zussman, CEO of BSE Global. “We’d like to thank the Brooklyn Bridge Park for believing in our shared vision with IMG to create a fun, family friendly winter activity in one of New York City’s most picturesque and beloved parks.”

“Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park” promises to become an unmissable event in the fall and winter calendar and we are delighted to become the stewards of Brooklyn’s newest community space and winter attraction alongside our partners at Brooklyn Bridge Park and BSE Global,” said Stephen Flint Wood, EVP and Managing Director of Arts & Entertainment Events at IMG. “With IMG’s extensive experience in bringing best-in-class attractions to life and BSE Global’s roots in the local community, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive public space.”

Tickets will be on sale to the public beginning Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. To purchase tickets and learn more about opportunities such as skate school, group outings, corporate experiences and more, visit the official website, glidebk.com

Be sure to follow Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park on all social platforms, @GlideBK.

 

ABOUT BSE GLOBAL

BSE Global is the parent company of Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Liberty, NBA G League team the Long Island Nets, and NBA 2K League affiliate NetsGC. Through programming, marketing, sales, and operations, BSE Global delivers dynamic content and experiences for fans and audiences.

ABOUT IMG

IMG is a global leader in sports, events, fashion and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

 

BROOKLYN, Sept. 19, 2023 — The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (“Conservancy”) is pleased to announce the election of Dave Cho to the organization’s Board of Directors. The election took place today, September 19, at the Conservancy’s Board Meeting.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to our Board of Directors,” shared Chris Coffey, Conservancy Board Chairman. “His love of the Park and his distinctive background as both an Army officer and entrepreneur brings a wealth of knowledge and talent in supporting our work. As we continue to uphold our mission of providing free and affordable recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for everyone to enjoy in Brooklyn Bridge Park, we know his expertise will be a strong asset towards our ongoing growth.”

Cho shared, “We live in Brooklyn Heights and can say that what we personally love so much about the Conservancy’s work is that it’s really not meant for those with great means, but for those without and making it as accessible (and free) for all New Yorkers of all backgrounds. I am excited for the opportunity to serve and contribute to this amazing work and mission!”

ABOUT DAVE CHO

Dave Cho is the Co-Founder & CEO of Soko Glam, an ecommerce beauty platform with the most trusted curation of skincare products for all skin types. He started the company in 2012 with his co-founder and, most importantly, his wife Charlotte Cho.

Before starting Soko Glam, Dave spent over eight years on active duty in the U.S. Army, serving all around the world, to include a deployment to the Middle East. He was a combat arms officer and most notably served as a light infantry company commander, leading over 120 infantrymen with a wartime mission. He’s a Bronze Star recipient for his actions under combat.

Dave received a MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point. When he’s not daydreaming about cleansing balms, he can probably be found at a Brooklyn Heights playground with his wife and their daughter Kennedy. They are members of Plymouth Church, parents at Plymouth Church School, and enjoy frequent walks as a family through the park – which usually include ice cream and carousel rides.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy plays a vital role in creating and energizing this community-focused, world-class urban oasis on the Brooklyn waterfront. A 501(c)3 non-profit, we bring this unique park space to life with more than 500 innovative and engaging educational, cultural, fitness and recreational programs each year. Our free and low-cost events create new and exciting opportunities for tens of thousands of NYC residents and visitors to learn, grow, and experience all that Brooklyn Bridge Park has to offer.

Twitter:            @BBPNYC
Instagram:        @BrooklynBridgePark
Facebook:          https://www.facebook.com/brooklynbridgepark

Press Contact: Hanna Yando, Communications Manager, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
hyando@brooklynbridgepark.org, (718) 514-7358

 

 

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Board of Directors Today Confirmed the Reappointment 

June 14, 2023 Mayor Eric Adams has nominated Eric Landau for reappointment as President of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation. Following the recommendation from Mayor Adams, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, today the Brooklyn Bridge Park Board of Directors unanimously approved the reappointment.

As President of Brooklyn Bridge Park since April, 2017, Eric Landau has overseen the completion of the Park as originally designed. This includes:

• The construction and opening of the Pier 5 Uplands in June, 2017
• The construction and opening of Pier 3 in July, 2018
• The construction and opening of the Pier 2 Uplands in July, 2020
• The construction and opening of Emily Warren Roebling Plaza in December, 2021
• The completion, in 2022, of the critical maritime maintenance project, which preserves the park piers for generations

During his tenure, Landau has also overseen the re-design of the Park’s Greenway in 2018, the re-build and replacement of Squibb Bridge, and the replacement of the Pier 5 turf field, both in 2020. Landau led BBP through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when public space in NYC became a lifeline for millions of residents. Landau ensured the Park remained open throughout, guiding the organization through crisis and uncertainty while maintaining the highest standards of operation, health, and safety for all.

Landau brings a wealth of experience supporting the City’s parks, having previously served as a Vice President at the Prospect Park Alliance and as Deputy Commissioner overseeing public affairs and communications at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

“Brooklyn Bridge Park is jewel of this city – a green sanctuary where New Yorkers can destress and enjoy a host of activities. For the last 6 years, Eric Landau has been a wonderful steward of the Park and has seen it thrive,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. “I congratulate him on his reappointment as President and look forward to the Park’s continued success”

“I’m honored by Mayor Adams’ nomination and thrilled to continue to serve the City as President of Brooklyn Bridge Park. I look forward to our ongoing partnership with the Park’s board of directors, the community, and elected officials to ensure Brooklyn Bridge Park remains a world-class Park for everyone,” said Eric Landau.

“Eric Landau has been a seasoned public servant for our parks in Brooklyn and I’m confident that he’ll continue to successfully guide our beloved Brooklyn Bridge Park for many years to come,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “Congratulations to Eric Landau for his reappointment as President of Brooklyn Bridge Park!”

“Congratulations to Eric Landau on his reappointment as President of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation. Eric has overseen significant milestones in the Park, from the opening of Emily Warren Roebling Plaza to ensuring New Yorkers could safely be outdoors during the Covid pandemic. I thank him for being a good steward of this land so New Yorkers and indeed visitors from all over the world can enjoy a world-class park with striking waterfront views,” said Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon. 

“Eric has done an outstanding job at the helm of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation and I’m thankful that Mayor Adams reappointed him for another term,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes. “His stewardship has guided the park through so many challenges and new developments that I know he will continue to be a fantastic choice for president.”

“I am thrilled that Eric will be staying on as President of Brooklyn Bridge Park,” said Councilmember Lincoln Restler. “We are fortunate to have him at the helm of this gem of a Brooklyn institution and I look forward to the continued partnership with him and his team.”

“Eric Landau has been an all-star since taking over the reins of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation,” said Chris Coffey, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Board Chair. “We are so excited that he’s been reappointed as President. He’s passionate, smart, and works hard to put the needs of park-goers first. On behalf of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. we are excited the Mayor has appointed him and look forward to our ongoing work together.”

 

About Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the largest and most significant public projects to be built in New York City in a generation, has transformed a once dilapidated industrial waterfront into a vibrant and thriving 85-acre civic landscape. Brooklyn Bridge Park is designed to be both environmentally and financially sustainable, a critical element of the park’s long-term sustainability. Operated as a not-for-profit controlled by the City of New York, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation develops, capitally improves, and maintains the Park and is responsible for all day-to-day operations.