Elected officials officially cut the ribbon on the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Center on Oct. 27, marking the official opening of the recreational facility in the Bedford-Union Armory building in Crown Heights.
The project, mired in controversy since it was first pitched to Crown Heights residents, is thought of as a legacy-defining project for outgoing Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, who spoke emotionally about the long planning process at the opening ceremony.
