Hosted by New York State Assemblywoman Stefani L. Zinerman, after the successful launch of its Winter Wonderland 2.0 popup Holiday Marketplace, Bed-Stuy Gateway BID—in concert with Van Alen Institute’s Neighborhoods Now program, and Wells Fargo’s “Hope USA” initiative—joined forces with Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation for its annual Tree Lighting ceremony.
The illuminating event kicked off with a strutting performance by The Empire Marching Elite marching band and included inspirational sounds from The Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir.