Martin Maher (parks commissioner)
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Martin Maher | |
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| Brooklyn Parks Commissioner | |
| Assumed office February, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | Mitchell Silver |
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| Born | Martin Maher |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Brooklyn Parks Borough Commissioner |
| Nickname | Marty Maher |
Martin "Marty" Maher is the Brooklyn Parks Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, assuming the office in 2017.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Career
Maher is a 27-year veteran of the Coast Guard and served in the Persian Gulf War.[3] He achieved the rank of boatswain's mate. For over 45 years, Maher has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America.[3]
Brooklyn Parks Commissioner
Before becoming the Brooklyn Parks Commissioner, Maher served as chief of staff for 18 years in the Parks Department's Brooklyn office.[3] Maher began his career as a park ranger and enforcement officer, working as a beach supervisor and inspector at Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, the 79th Street Boat Basin, and Randall's Island.[3] In February, 2017 Maher was appointed Brooklyn Parks Commissioner by New York City Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver.[5]
References
- ^ "CHECKIN' IN WITH: NEW BROOKLYN PARKS COMMISSIONER MARTIN MAHER". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ October 6, Jaime DeJesus • (2017-10-06). "Bensonhurst celebrates renovation of new Seth Low Playground". The Brooklyn Home Reporter. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d e Kearns, Patrick. "Longtime parks employee moves to top Brooklyn position". Queens Ledger.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Community Leaders Break Ground On The $2.75 Million Dome Playground Renovation". BKLYNER. 2015-04-27. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ a b Wong, Pamela (2019-09-20). "Fort Greene Honors Jazz Legend Betty Carter". BKLYNER. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ Fang, Benjamin (May 22, 2019). "Martin Maher, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner". Queens Ledger.
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