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Coalition for the Homeless Holiday Party 2018

It was a day of wonder and thrills for the 120 children from homeless shelters across the city who lined up to whisper in Santa’s ear at the UFT’s annual Holiday Party at union headquarters on Dec. 15. They also fist-bumped with the mighty Bumble Bee Transformer, danced with the Black Panther and went home with armloads of gifts.
A youngster and Santa Claus share a private conversation.
Jonathan Fickies
Partygoers mix it up with the Black Panther and Bumble Bee Transformer.
Jonathan Fickies
UFT President Michael Mulgrew (back row, left) joins the party with UFT Vice President Karen Alford (middle row, left), who organized the event, along with volunteers and the Bumble Bee Transformer.
Jonathan Fickies
A little paint and patience is all it takes to transform this child.
Jonathan Fickies
Heading for home, partygoers take lots of gifts and memories with them.
Jonathan Fickies
UFT party volunteers, officers and Santa Claus, aka former UFT Secretary Emil Pietromonaco, share the spotlight with the Bumble Bee.
Jonathan Fickies

Paraprofessional Margaret Ward of PS 146, Brooklyn, joins other volunteers serving lunch.

Jonathan Fickies
Bagpiper Richie Niccolish, a teacher at PS 174 in Queens, provides a unique welcome to partygoers.
Jonathan Fickies
Miles the Magician dazzles the children.
Jonathan Fickies
Evelyn Negron, a teacher at PS 255 in Queens, makes sure everyone has lunch.
Jonathan Fickies
A 10-year-old makes friends with the Black Panther.
Jonathan Fickies
Bronx Paraprofessional Coordinator Sharon Anderson (left), UFT Vice President Karen Alford and District 75 Special Representative Michael Santos provide the fuel to keep the party going.
Jonathan Fickies
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A youngster and Santa Claus share a private conversation.
Jonathan Fickies
Partygoers mix it up with the Black Panther and Bumble Bee Transformer.
Jonathan Fickies
UFT President Michael Mulgrew (back row, left) joins the party with UFT Vice President Karen Alford (middle row, left), who organized the event, along with volunteers and the Bumble Bee Transformer.
Jonathan Fickies
A little paint and patience is all it takes to transform this child.
Jonathan Fickies
Heading for home, partygoers take lots of gifts and memories with them.
Jonathan Fickies
UFT party volunteers, officers and Santa Claus, aka former UFT Secretary Emil Pietromonaco, share the spotlight with the Bumble Bee.
Jonathan Fickies

Paraprofessional Margaret Ward of PS 146, Brooklyn, joins other volunteers serving lunch.

Jonathan Fickies
Bagpiper Richie Niccolish, a teacher at PS 174 in Queens, provides a unique welcome to partygoers.
Jonathan Fickies
Miles the Magician dazzles the children.
Jonathan Fickies
Evelyn Negron, a teacher at PS 255 in Queens, makes sure everyone has lunch.
Jonathan Fickies
A 10-year-old makes friends with the Black Panther.
Jonathan Fickies
Bronx Paraprofessional Coordinator Sharon Anderson (left), UFT Vice President Karen Alford and District 75 Special Representative Michael Santos provide the fuel to keep the party going.
Jonathan Fickies
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