Parents, children and community leaders gathered on Thursday, December 3 at McKinley Park (Bay Ridge Parkway and Fort Hamilton Parkway) for another local tree lighting, this one sponsored by State Senator Marty Golden in cooperation with the Dyker Heights Civic Association.
Event-goers were treated to complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and, of course, a visit from old Saint Nick himself.
“Finally we got some cold weather that makes it really feel like Christmas,” said John Quaglione, there with his daughter to represent Golden, and to ring in the holidays in his hometown. “Until probably just yesterday you’d think to yourself ‘It’s not Christmas yet, it’s not winter yet,’ but when we light that tree in a couple of moments, it’s definitely going to be Christmas here in Dyker Heights.”
Donations for Toys for Tots were collected at the lighting, and entertainment was provided by the I.S. 201 orchestra. The lighting was emceed by Dyker Heights Civic Association President Fran Vella-Marrone.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
