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Von King Park was originally named for Daniel B. Tompkins, an abolitionist who was Governor of New York before becoming Vice President of the United States in 1817.

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CityParks Concerts: MC Lyte

Thursday, July 9, 2009
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Brooklyn

Brooklyn-born rapper MC Lyte became one of the first female rappers to tackle the sexism and misogyny that often appears in hip-ho and the first female rapper to receive a gold single.

Location: Herbert Von King Park: Tompkins Avenue between Lafayette Avenue & Greene Avenue

More Information:
(212) 360-8290
City Parks Foundation

Category: Cultural, The Arts