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Members of Girl Scout troops 4615 and 4738 are all smiles Saturday evening.
By Michael V. Cusenza
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The Powerhouse Dance Academy performs.
Dozens of Howard Beach families gathered outside Assembly of God church Saturday evening for the second annual tree-lighting event organized by community leader Eddie Earl and his Howard Beach 11414 group.
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Dozens of families brave the bitter cold temps for the community event outside Assembly of God church.
“It’s my second annual Christmas tree lighting with Santa,” Earl told The Forum on Wednesday.
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Event organizer Eddie Earl tells Santa what he wants to see under the tree this year.
Saint Nick did make an appearance and had gleeful children—and some grown-ups—sit on his lap to let him know what they wanted for Christmas this year.
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Photographer extraordinaire Vincent M. Coronati and family enjoy the Saturday spectacular.
Families braved the bitter cold temps to light the tree, sing carols with Santa and watch amazing performances by the Powerhouse Dance Academy and Angelo Venuto’s two grandchildren, Marcello and Arianna.
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City Councilwoman Joann Ariola and State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. at the tree lighting Saturday evening.
Check out the tree at Assembly of God church at 158-31 99th St.
