Riverdale menorah lighting celebrates start of Hanukkah

Riverdale menorah lighting celebrates start of Hanukkah

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RIVERDALE -

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and some kids in Riverdale came together Wednesday to celebrate Hanukkah.

The borough president hosted a menorah lighting celebration. Also on hand were students from the Kinneret Day and Riverdale Y nursery schools, who performed some festive favorites.

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The children said they were excited for the next week filled with gifts and food.

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