C R Y D E R P O I N T 12DECEMBER Whitestone Village Celebrates New Holiday Lights 12 CRYDER POINT COURIER | DECEMBER 2015 | WWW.QNS.COM On Friday, December 4th 2015, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Councilman Paul Vallone, the Whitestone Village Merchants Association, and We Love Whitestone, inaugurated the holiday shopping season in Whitestone Village with a ceremony commemorating the holiday lights that will illuminate the business corridor. This past year, Councilman Paul Vallone and the Queens Chamber of Commerce have been working with merchants in the business corridor around 150th Street in Whitestone Village to form the Whitestone Village Merchants Association. This holiday season, the businesses within the corridor, with support from Councilman Vallone and the Chamber, were able to hang holiday lights to attract residents to shop in Whitestone. In addition to the Christmas tree, the crowd was also entertained by the Landrum School of Performing Arts. Small businesses are a large part of Queens, and we are grateful to have the ability to help them and the Whitestone community celebrate the holidays» said Thomas J. Grech, Executive Director of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “The holiday lights will help to let residents know that Whitestone is open for business and all their shopping needs can be done locally. I would like to thank Councilman Paul Vallone and the Whitestone Village Merchants Association for supporting these efforts.” “I’m proud to sponsor the return of the Holiday lights in the Whitestone Village as we all gather in celebration and anticipation of the holiday season,” said Council Member Paul Vallone. “The holidays have a special ability to unite a community and this collaborative effort is truly what made this event possible. I look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.” George Mirtsopoulos, Vice President of We Love Whitestone Civic Association: “This time of year brings festivities and family fun. The return of the Holiday lights in the Whitestone Village, and this year the addition of a Christmas tree will hopefully start a new tradition in Whitestone. Thanks to Councilman Vallone, The Queens Chamber, and The Whitestone Village Merchant Association and let’s not forget the residents of this great community for all the support in making this happen.” George Isaakidis, owner of Harpell Pharmacies: “The merchants of The Whitestone Village are proud to be a part of bringing holiday spirit and joy this year. Once again our lights in town will shine bright and be a daily reminder of the meaning of the season. Wishing everyone happiness, peace and joy!” Vincent Papa, owner of Papa Realty: “Christmas lights gives the town a vibrant look and attracts people to the area to shop. Merchants are all encouraged to contribute and participate and we are grateful for everyone’s support.” Jennifer Wasiak, owner of Honey Bee Cakes: “As a new business in Whitestone it is great to see how much people care about the community. The lights really make our little village shine!” Nella Viola, owner of Whitestone Pharmacy: “The lights this holiday season will once again help us bring back the tradition many of us had growing up in Whitestone, and continue to build the community we are dedicated to.” Neighborhood kids got dressed up in their holiday best for Queens Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and Senator Paul Vallone The Landrum School of the Performing Arts entertains! Senator Vallone chats with the kids under Santa’s watchful eye
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