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NYC Parks First Deputy Commissioner Liam Kavanagh today joined Executive Director of the Open Space Alliance/North Brooklyn Parks Administrator Ed Janoff, Assembly Member Joseph Lentol, Senator Daniel Squadron, Council Member Steve Levin and NY1's Pat Kiernan to open the McCarren Ice Rink, the only public ice rink in North Brooklyn, for its inaugural season. The rink, which officially opened to the public at 11:00 a.m. will be a major holiday destination in North Brooklyn, offering skating classes, clinics and demonstrations, in addition to providing a pro shop, skate rentals and skate sharpening.

On November 20, Council Member Rosie Mendez, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin, and NYC Department of Design and Construction Commissioner David J. Burney along with leaders from the four arts and service organizations that comprise 122 Community Center (AIDS Service Center NYC, Mabou Mines, Painting Space 122, and Performance Space 122) will break ground at 122 Community Center, a former public school located at 150 First Avenue. The event signals the beginning of Phase II of a $35 million city-funded construction and renovation project that will upgrade and enhance the19th century historic building and increase the space from 35,000 sq. ft. to 43,000 sq. ft.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER will play a special added Veterans Day weekend matinee today (Sunday) at 1:30 PM at the brand new Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood Times Square, 1540 Broadway (entrance on 45th Street just east of Broadway). Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER will play a special added Veterans Day weekend matinee this Sunday, November 10th at 1:30 PM at the brand new Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood Times Square, 1540 Broadway (entrance on 45th Street just east of Broadway). Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year. The production recently reopened on October 19th to unanimous rave reviews at Planet Hollywood.

Planet Hollywood Times Square has installed a dazzling new digital marquee heralding its first tenant at The Screening Room Theater, Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER. Video footage of the spectacular display debuted today on YouTube. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle,HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER reopened at this uniquely elegant new venue after playing to packed houses since August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater. Check out the marquee below!

This morning, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, St. Ann's Warehouse Founder and Artistic Director Susan Feldman, St. Ann's Warehouse Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson, St. Ann's Warehouse Board Chair Joseph S. Steinberg, Brooklyn Bridge Park President Regina Myer, NYC Council Member Stephen Levin, State Senator Daniel Squadron and others broke ground at the Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The event signals the beginning of St. Ann's $27 million development of the historic building, originally constructed in 1861, into a 25,000 SF performing arts center and community hub on the Brooklyn waterfront. The Tobacco Warehouse will serve as a permanent home for St. Ann's, which has activated found spaces for cultural use in downtown Brooklyn since in 1980. The non-profit organization plans to present its opening season in the Brooklyn Bridge Park warehouse in Fall 2015.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER is offering a special deal this weekend only to all New York City Marathon runners at Planet Hollywood Times Square. For only $39 ($20 off the ticket price), runners and their guests can see the hilarious comedy smash, which comes with dinner or lunch. It's a great opportunity to carbo-load with a full Italian buffet, catered by Buca di Beppo, consisting of House Salad, Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccini Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, and Cookies & Brownies! Runners just need to show their scoring tag (official NYC Marathon credential) at the box office to get this amazing deal for themselves and their party.

Margaret Copeland, currently starring in Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER, is featured in the Faherty's Brand's spring catalogue. The celebrated new clothing line is dedicated to making clothes and gear for the Never Ending Summer. The beautiful new shots for the spring line were recently taken against the magnificent backdrop of Montauk.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER reopened this past Saturday night, October 19th at Times Square's newest theatre, The Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood. Previews began September 20th at this uniquely elegant new venue. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER originally began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year. Check out photos from the opening below!

On Saturday, NYC Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White joined NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee President and CEO Al Kelly and Co-Chairman Jonathan Tisch, NFL Environmental Program Director Jack Groh, Council Member Donovan Richards, the Jamaica Bay/Rockaway Parks Restoration Corps, and more than 1,200 volunteers at Rockaway Community Park in Queens to plant 20,000 new trees and 5,000 shrubs at the MillionTreesNYC Fall Planting Day.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER is set to reopen tonight, October 19th at Times Square's newest theatre, The Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood. Previews began September 20th at this uniquely elegant new venue. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER is set to reopen at Times Square's newest theatre, The Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood, this evening, October 19th. Previews began September 20th at this uniquely elegant new venue. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year.

Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White today joined Council Member Vincent Gentile, Chief of Staff to Borough President Markowitz Jon Paul Lupo, Assembly Member Alec Brook Krasny, Council Member Domenic Recchia, Council Member Peter Koo, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance Roland Lewis and District Manager of Community Board 10 Josephine Beckmann, to cut the ribbon on South Brooklyn's first Eco Dock, a floating dock that rises and falls with the tide and has minimal impact on the surrounding natural resources. The $1.1 million Eco Dock was designed to be resilient in the event of a storm surge, and is the first in the city to provide both educational programming through 'floating classrooms' as well as recreational boating opportunities. After the speaking program, students from Bay Ridge Prep, John Dewey and Fort Hamilton High Schools boarded the schooner Pioneer for a tour and a waterfront education program.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER is set to reopen at Times Square's newest theatre, The Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood, this Saturday evening, October 19th. Previews began September 20th at this uniquely elegant new venue. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER will play a special added Columbus Day weekend matinee today, October 13th at 1:30 PM at the brand new Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood Times Square, 1540 Broadway (entrance on 45th Street just east of Broadway). Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year. The production resumed performances at Planet Hollywood on September 20th and the official opening night is set for next Saturday evening, October 19th.

Off-Broadway's hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER will play a special added Columbus Day weekend matinee this Sunday, October 13th at 1:30 PM at the brand new Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood Times Square, 1540 Broadway (entrance on 45th Street just east of Broadway). Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show played to packed houses over the past year. The production resumed performances at Planet Hollywood on September 20th and the official opening night is set for next Saturday evening, October 19th.

NYC Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White today joined Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Assembly Member Joseph R. Lentol and Council Member Stephen Levin to cut the ribbon on a brand new headquarters building with community space and an accessible green roof in Bushwick Inlet Park. The $31 million construction project, funded by Mayor Bloomberg, also includes a new playground, and the creation of public access to the waterfront at the water's edge. The additions to Bushwick Inlet Park build on the 2005 Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning which creates a framework to provide continuous public access to the area's shorefront.

On Wednesday, October 2 at 9am, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, BRIC Chair Hilary Ackermann, BRIC President Leslie G. Schultz, UrbanGlass Board Chair Larry Pitterman, UrbanGlass Executive Director Cybele Maylone and others will cut the ribbon on BRIC Arts | Media House, a multi-disciplinary arts and media complex that will house BRIC, non-profit presenting performing arts, contemporary art and community media programs reflecting Brooklyn's creativity and diversity, and the UrbanGlass, a center dedicated to the artistic medium of glass.

On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, on October 30th at 7:00pm. In addition, special promotions and appearances will be scheduled throughout the month of October, in celebration of the show's enduring worldwide popularity.

Off-Broadway's sellout comedy sensation HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER resumed performances at Times Square's newest theatre, The Screening Room Theater at Planet Hollywood, this past Friday, September 20th. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER began performances August 22, 2012 at Sofia's Downstairs Theater where the show has played to packed houses over the past year. Scroll down for a photo of the stars at their new home!