Just when we thought they were gone for good, this week Senator Charles E. Schumer announced the plans to allow the JELLY Pool Parties to continue at the East River State Park. Schumer, who is originally from Brooklyn, attended a few of the shows last summer and was taken by the quality of acts, enthusiasm, and the massive crowd attendance. So far eight shows are scheduled to take place in the summer of 2010, though no artists have been confirmed yet. Schumer has been one of the most vocal advocates to save the summer shows. The following press release has stated:

“Summer in Brooklyn without the free JELLY Pool Parties simply would not have been the same and I am beyond thrilled to see that they will return in 2010,” Schumer said. “I have truly been inspired and energized by the enthusiasm behind these outstanding concerts and am proud to have worked so hard on behalf of concert-goers everywhere to see that they return. I’d like to thank OSA, NYS Parks, NYC Parks, Borough President Marty Markowitz, Assemblyman Joe Lentol, Senator Daniel Squadron and Councilman Stephen Levin for working so hard to see that the Pool Parties return in 2010. I can’t wait to ride my bike this summer to the East River State Park to rock out at these concerts once again.”

We’ll meet you by the pool this summer!