Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Jane’s Carousel in DUMBO
On a rainy, late summer afternoon in DUMBO, a crowd of politicians, city and state employees, dignitaries, philanthropists, and dedicated New Yorkers gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Jane’s Carousel, the long time dream of Jane Walentas and her husband David. With many of the people involved in the project on site, this opening party debuted one of the most incredible carousel restorations in the country, housed in the Jean Nouvel designed pavilion in Brooklyn Bridge Park. A spectacular addition to the Brooklyn waterfront and a generous gift from the Walentas family for future generations of New Yorkers to enjoy.
Restored carousel in DUMBO
Philanthropist Joan K. Davidson of the Kaplan Foundation
Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz
James Capalino and Jed Walentas
Mayor Bloomberg
Jane and David Walentas
Opening remarks by Mayor Bloomberg
Mayor Bloomberg
Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg
Ribbon Cutting officially opening the carousel
First riders enjoying the restored carousel
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz taking the first ride on the carousel
Jane Walentas taking the first ride on her dream carousel
Jim Capalino and Jane Walentas after the opening
Jim Capalino with architect Jean Nouvel
Mayor Bloomberg
