STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Port Richmond’s annual holiday tree lighting drew families and residents to Port Richmond Avenue on Friday, Dec. 5, for the community’s fifth year marking the season with what organizers say is Staten Island’s largest tree.

The 60-foot tree, which organizers describe as the second-largest tree lighting in New York City, anchored an evening of festivities that began at 6 p.m. with a walk along the avenue from Hatfield Place to Rainbow Avenue, where visitors could explore a Christmas village and local shops. The main event started at 7 p.m. with entertainment from NY Dance Company, Port Richmond High School Marching Band and PS-68 students.

Vice Chairman Mario Buonviaggio of the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance said the event reflects broader ambitions for the neigh

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