From the Desk of Marty Markowitz
Julia Lipkins | March 8, 2008
From the Desk of Marty Markowitz is a new Bergen Carroll series concerned with all things Marty. We’ll cover Marty as he dances, drinks and campaigns for higher office.
Below we see Marty, the lovely Mrs. Jamie Markowitz and crossword junkie Will Shortz (who allegedly is “the only person in the world to hold a college degree in Enigmatology”)
Sphere: Related ContentMarch 3, 2008
BP MARKOWITZ, WIFE JAMIE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL CROSSWORD PUZZLE TOURNAMENT TO BROOKLYN
Photo by Stephen Lipuma
In photo : BP Markowitz and wife Jamie welcome crossword puzzle enthusiasts to BrooklynOn Friday, February 29, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and wife Jamiewelcomed to the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament founded and directed by Will Shortz of The New York Times. Organizers say it was the largest turnout in the competition’s 31-year history.
“Brooklyn is home to the very best crossword competitors out there—including my wifeJamie, who can tackle the New York Times puzzle with the best of them. I welcome the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and its hundreds of participants to the ‘big time’ after 30 years in Connecticut. If the clue for ‘1 across’ is ‘the best place in the world to hold a crossword tournament’—the only correct answer is ‘Brooklyn!’”
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