ADAM "MCA" YAUCH PARK

Today was the dedication of Adam (MCA) Yauch park in Brooklyn Heights.  This used to be known as Palmetto Playground (or as we called it, the "train" playground.)  In the midst of perfect Spring weather, there were poignant speeches by Ad Rock (see video below) and Marty Markowitz.  The crowd was an eclectic lot: tons of Beastie Boys fans, elder Brooklyn Heights Association members, parks department workers, confused nannies and lots of children.  All in all, it was an outstanding event to commemorate an artist, musician and Brooklyn kid.  And going forward, this will definitely be- hands down- the coolest playground in Brooklyn.  RIP MCA.

Columbia Place & State Street
Brooklyn Heights