Marty Markowitz at a Glance:
Marty Markowitz was elected as Brooklyn Borough President in 2001.
A native Brooklynite, Markowitz doesn't hide his borough pride. In 2002, he was responsible for the installation of the 5-feet high by 8-feet wide greetings posted on major entry points into Brooklyn, including the infamous "Leaving Brooklyn-Fuhgeddaboudit!" sign.
The Basics:
- Elected Brooklyn Borough President in 2001
- Office: 209 Joralemon Street
- Phone: (718) 802-3700
- Website
Marty Markowitz, the Early Years:
- 1962: Markowitz graduates from Wingate High School in Crown Heights, the neighborhood in which he was born and raised.
- 1970: Receives a B.A. in Political Science from Brooklyn College.
- 1971: Organizes what is known today as Brooklyn Housing and Family Services, a tenants' advocacy organization.
- 1979: Elected to the New York State Senate, where he served 11 consecutive terms.
- 1999: Marries his wife, Jamie.
Marty Markowitz Now:
- 2001: Elected Brookyn Borough President.
- 2002: Supports moving the NBA Nets to an arena in Downtown Brooklyn.
- 2004: Creates the Brooklyn Center on Health Disparities.
- 2004: Launches the Neighborhood Beautification Fund.
- 2005: Re-elected to another term as Brooklyn Borough President.
