Making it a happy Christmas morning for needy kids

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Capt. Scott DiDonato, commander of the 2nd Police District, with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
SPIN President and CEO Judy Dotzman carries in gifts.

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and its Michael the Archangel Ministry Program, along with Custodes Pacis Lodge 2085 – a group of public servants of Italian descent – last week delivered gifts to Special People In Northeast for distribution to needy families at Christmas.

Santa and Mrs. Claus and state Sen.-elect Joe Picozzi traveled to SPIN, 10541 Drummond Road, on the Ladder 31 fire truck, led by a police escort.

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Police officers were joined by a few four-legged furry members of the mounted patrol and K9 units.The kids in SPIN’s early childhood education program were singing Jingle Bells as the visitors arrived and had a chance to pose for pictures with Santa. ••

Tom Waring
Tom Waring
Tom began working for the Northeast Times in 1995, as a reporter, and became Editor in 2013. With over thirty years of coverage, Tom continues to enjoy attending public events across the Northeast to help keep residents informed about neighborhood happenings. To reach Tom directly, email him at twaring@donnelly.media.

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