Martin Maher (Parks Commissioner)

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]

Martin Maher
Brooklyn Parks Commissioner
Assumed office
February, 2017
Appointed byMitchell Silver
Personal details
Born
Martin Maher
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBrooklyn Parks Borough Commissioner
Nickname(s)Marty Maher

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]

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References
  1. "CHECKIN' IN WITH: NEW BROOKLYN PARKS COMMISSIONER MARTIN MAHER". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  2. October 6, Jaime DeJesus • (2017-10-06). "Bensonhurst celebrates renovation of new Seth Low Playground". The Brooklyn Home Reporter. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  3. Kearns, Patrick. "Longtime parks employee moves to top Brooklyn position". Queens Ledger.
  4. "Community Leaders Break Ground On The $2.75 Million Dome Playground Renovation". BKLYNER. 2015-04-27. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  5. Wong, Pamela (2019-09-20). "Fort Greene Honors Jazz Legend Betty Carter". BKLYNER. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
  6. Fang, Benjamin (May 22, 2019). "Martin Maher, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner". Queens Ledger.
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