BP Diaz hosts annual Christmas Party
Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. hosted the borough’s annual Bronx Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lou Gehrig Plaza on Thursday, December 5. The tree lighting event
featured a toy giveaway along with a special appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, who brought hot chocolate, cookies and other holiday treats. (top row left) Diaz poses
with Jordan Villanueva, who received a toolbox play set as a Christmas gift. (top row middle) Lourdes Rivera and Kayode Ryan take a family photo with their kids who received
gifts from Diaz. (top row right) Diaz poses with Letizia and Oseni Ahmed and their new Christmas gifts.
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(above left) Group of volunteers who handed out Christmas
gifts on behalf of Diaz. (above) Gifts were given out to the
childen in attendance following the tree lighting.
(left, (l-r) Ubaldo Galante, Angel Gaud, Erica and Thomas Lucania,
director of community boards unit and legislative affairs,
pose at the event’s backdrop. Photos by Jewel Webber