The Albanian American Open Association, along with the Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association, held their annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to provide local families with food and other items just prior to the holiday. Photos by Miriam Quin

(right) Albanian American Open Hand Association president and founder Aleksander Nilaj (second from right), Shabbir Gul, Rabbi Keith Elijah Thompson and volunteers.

(below) Albanian American Open Hand Association president and founder Aleksander Nilaj (l) with Shabbir Gul, Rabbi Keith Elijah Thompson, 52nd Precinct officers and volunteers.

(below right) Shabbir Gul (l) and Andrea Siegel.

