Health Plus - Free Seaside Concert Series Enchants Brooklyn

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Free Seaside Concert Series Enchants Brooklyn
Salsa By The Sea Night Draws Crowds To Asser Levy Park

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Brooklyn, NY - July 31, 2003 — Hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and sponsored by Health Plus and others, Seaside Concert Series is again delighting Brooklynites this summer.

The Seaside Concert Series takes place at Asser Levy Park, West 5th Street & Surf Avenue in Brighton Beach. The free concerts began July 10th and will be held every Thursday at 7:30 pm until August 21st.

Last Thursday's concert featured renowned salsa acts, including Elvis Crespo, Rey Ruiz, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

Internationally famous Salsa Singer Elvis Crespo dazzles the audience at the Seaside concert series

Health Plus staff stands with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz at the Seaside concert series

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Health Plus, a not-for-profit, multi-cultural organization, is one of the fastest growing managed care organizations in New York City. It was established in 1984 with a commitment to provide coordinated quality health care and improving access to health care for uninsured and underserved families. In its annual review of managed care plans, the New York State Department of Health ranked Health Plus as the top plan for quality in its 2002 and 2003 "Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Managed Care in New York City." Health Plus is New York City's leading provider of Child Health Plus, a New York State Department of Health program that offers parents FREE or low-cost health insurance for children under the age of 19. "CRAIN'S New York Business" magazine ranked Health Plus fifth among the largest health maintenance organizations in the New York area.