The Throggs Neck Merchants Association and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto hosted the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Gift Giveaway with Santa Claus at the Derosa O’Boyle Triangle on Sunday, December 7. The event featured carolers, a DJ, and a visit from Saint Nick himself. About 1,000 toys, courtesy of the merchants association, were given out to community children.
Lehman High School Volunteers Joseph Abreu and Kayla Baez get ready for Santa’s arrival.
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Volunteer Victoria Castro waits with Olaf the Snowman for Santa to arrive.
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Elves Ashley and Dahlia Rodriguez enjoy some sweet treats before Santa arrives.
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Vivian Rodriguez has a little bit of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in her.
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Neveah and Heaven Olan of Throggs Neck enjoy hot cocoa and cookies as they wait to meet Santa.
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Madeline Padilla was first in line to meet Saint Nick.
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Evan Matos with Santa Claus.
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