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Lighting Up The Holidays

More than 125 people showed up for the Fordham Road Business Improvement District’s third annual “Sparkling the Heart of Fordham” tree lighting ceremony at Bryan Park on Nov. 30 (top). The Fordham University Choir performed at the ceremony.

A few days later, the Bronx Veterans Affairs Hospital on West Kingsbridge Road lit its Christmas tree for the 10th consecutive year on Monday, Dec. 3. Volunteers from the AmVets Ladies Auxiliary, Post #38, served hot chocolate and donuts to about two dozen patients and staff.

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