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Santa Claus Spreads Holiday Cheer in Asharoken Village

Santa offered holiday greetings and hearty "Ho, Ho, Ho's" to all.

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Before Christmas, Asharoken got into the holiday spirit with a special visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at Asharoken Village Hall.

The celebrity guests were greeted by Asharoken Mayor Greg Letica and Village Trustees as he arrived on his sleigh with the assistance of the Northport Fire Department. Santa spread holiday greetings and hearty "Ho, Ho, Ho's" to all while he was welcomed by Village officials, police, residents, and lots of wide-eyed children.

Santa and his helpers distributed cookies, oranges, lollipops and candy-filled stockings to kids. Visitors were also treated to a performance by the A Capella group Valence, which sang popular music and holiday carols.

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A Capella group Valence performs
Santa and Mrs. Claus with Asharoken Village officials. Seated from left: Trustee Laura Burke, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Deputy Mayor Pam Pierce. Standing: Police Officers Jeff Josephson, Joey D'Alessandro, Alex Rubino, Officer-in-Charge Ray Mahdesian, Mayor Greg Letica, Trustee and Police Commissioner Mel Ettinger, Police Officer Mitch Bank and Northport firefighter Jake Milliken.

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Kids with Santa
Kids with Santa
Kids with Santa

Top photo: Erika Josephson of Northport meets Santa with her parents Jeff and Cathie Josephson.

Photos by Steve Silverman

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