Mayor Bloomberg makes appearance at the Liberty Pole

Appearing with Mayor Mike Bloomberg at the Liberty Pole are City Council candidate Pat Russo (left), Friends President Robert M. Buonvino (3rd from left) and the Grand Marshal, State Senator Marty Golden. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg made an appearance on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the New Utrecht Liberty Pole after marching at the Brooklyn Columbus Parade. The mayor made the appearance to witness the raising of both the American and Italian flags at the Liberty Pole.

Boy Scout Troop 20 was one of the organizations participating at the parade.

Also at the parade were a number of community leaders, including Grand Marshal Marty Golden, State Senator, State Senator Diane Savino, Member of Congress Vito Fossela, City Councilmembers Vincent Gentile and Dominic Recchia, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Friends of Historic New Utrecht President Robert M. Buonvino and activist Carmine Santa Maria.

Details to come.