The Bronx Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Yuletide season at its annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive on Wednesday, December 12 at the Villa Barone Manor.
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Elizabeth Figueroa, New York Botanical Garden associate president for Community Relations, was one of the winners of the Ugly Sweater contest.
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The evening included a buffet dinner, wine, beer, music, dancing, an ugly sweater contest and prizes.
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Joseph Kelleher (l) and Michael Max Knobbe, Bronx Net executive director, proudly displayed their Bronx strength!
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(l-r) Lisa Sorin, Bronx Chamber president; Geri Sciortino, Chamber vice president and Sashee Rivera, Chamber Membership director and administrative assistant got into the holiday spirit.
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(l-r) Rosemary De Luca; Laura Guerriero, Bronx Times Reporter publisher; Anna Vincenty; Geri Sciortino; Lisa Sorin and Elizabeth Figueroa welcomed Santa to the festivities.
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Councilman Mark Gjonaj celebrated the holidays with local leaders and Santa Claus.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Office