New York Developer Hosts Free Movie Series for Residents, Film Buffs

By Anuradha Kher, Online News EditorNew York–This August, The Edge, a condominium project in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host an outdoor movie series called “Mondays Under the Moon.”Edge buyers as well as neighborhood residents and film buffs throughout New York are invited to watch free films at the East River State Park. Complimentary popcorn will be provided.“We are excited to offer an evening at the movies, as this is something that the entire community can enjoy,” says Jeffrey Levine, whose company, Douglaston Development, is sponsoring the event and developing The Edge just one block away.Showcasing movies ranging from classic to contemporary, “Mondays Under the Moon” will be held in August. The film lineup includes Moonstruck, The Astronaut Farmer, The Wind and the Lion, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. “We are very proud of our state parks in New York City and the wonderful open space and recreational opportunities they provide,” says Carol Ash, commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “We are delighted that families will be able to sit by the East River under the open sky and enjoy a good movie.”