Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and the Throggs Neck Merchants Association hosted the annual Throggs Neck Christmas Tree Lighting and Toy Giveaway on Sunday, December 6. The holiday tradition at DeRosa O’Boyle Triangle featured a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and gifts for the community children which were donated by the merchants. St. Benedict’s chorus sang Christmas carols, and Lehman High School volunteers helped set up the event, which was coordinated by Assemblyman Benedetto’s office. Pictured below, Members of the St. Benedict’s Children’s Choir, led by Ann Myers performed during the event. Assemblyman Benedetto (c, back) thanked everyone who helped make the tree lighting a success.
Members of the St. Benedict’s Children’s Choir, led by Ann Myers performed during the event. Assemblyman Benedetto (c, back) thanked everyone who helped make the tree lighting a success.
Photo by Laura Stone
(l-r) John Marano, Sharon Camilleri, Gerri Colon, Audrey Iszard, Senator Jeff Klein and Stephen Kaufman, president of the Throggs Neck Merchants Association
Photo by Laura Stone
Elizabeth Espinosa was excited to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Photo by Laura Stone
Santa’s helpers Sharon Camilleri (l) and Gerri Colon prepare to distribute the gifts purchased by the Throggs Neck Merchants Association.
Photo by Laura Stone
Made in Puerto Rico staff members (l-r) Franklin Vega, manager Febricio Alonzo and Carol Diaz prepared samples for the crowd.
Photo by Laura Stone
Natalia (l) and Marie Coatl, both of Throggs Neck, show the gifts they received from Santa Claus.
Photo by Laura Stone
(l-r) John Collazzi, chief of staff to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto; Assemblyman Benedetto and Benedetto staff member John Korres at the tree lighting event.
Photo by Laura Stone
