City officials announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20 that East Williamsburg’s Moore Street Market, one of Brooklyn’s oldest public markets, will receive $2.7 million for renovating the 15,000 square-foot facilities at 110 Moore Street.  The New York City Council and Brooklyn Borough President’s Office will allocate the funding for the renovations. 

The market, founded in 1941 as La Marqueta de Williamsburg, currently houses 15 vendors—ranging from groceries, seafood, fresh produce, a music store, to a barbershop. In addition, Moore Street Market offers year-round events including cooking classes, sewing seminars, reading workshops, small business seminars, and holiday celebrations.