Blind Brook Middle School sixth-grader Michaella Meiri (center) and her friends excitedly cheer from the last car of the holiday train that circles around Pine Ridge Park during Rye Brook’s Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 6. Dozens of families braved the 30-degree weather to celebrate the holidays with Santa and enjoy other festive activities. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Rye Brook resident Ralph Derosa, 3, looks at Santa Claus (played by Chris Paluili of Chris and Pete Amusements) in shock and awe as he’s asked what he’d like for Christmas at the Village of Rye Brook’s annual Winterfest event on Friday, Dec. 6. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Blind Brook Middle School Band saxophonist Peter Ayala (left) and clarinetist Itamar Ferentz join their fellow musicians in a rendition of “Silent Night.” (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Valley Terrace residents Stephanie and Howard Lim, Jr., (standing) pose for a photo with Santa Claus (played by Chris Paluili of Chris and Pete Amusements) and twin 3-year-old granddaughters Julie and Evie Lim. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Rye Brook Mayor Jason Klein has a laugh after using the intercom of a police cruiser to count down the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Nicolas Mendes, a first-grader at Ridge Street Elementary School, confirms the sculpture of Santa Claus is made of ice by testing its feel. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Ice Memories master ice carver Rich Daly draws a crowd as he starts cutting a block into the shape of Frosty the Snowman. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Taking a break from the crowd, Bellefair Boulevard residents Ashley Kumf and her 2-year-old daughter Avery eat some snacks under the cover of some playground equipment. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
