Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Held At MeadowWood At Gateway

By Jason Linetsky

Fillmore Real Estate agents and family members; Loida Martinez gets hug from Santa; Fillmore Ave. LVice President Jean-Paul Ho and Taconic Investment Partners' senior V.P. Peter Fabo pick raffle winner, and MeadowWood homeowner talks with Fillmore executive John Reinhardt and Boro Pres. Markowitz; Christmas tree adorns MeadowWood property.Photos by Jason Linetsky Friends, relatives, and homeowners of the MeadowWood at Gateway condominium complex celebrated the beginning of the holiday season Saturday by gathering on the "Great Lawn" for a party and tree lighting ceremony.

"The First Annual MeadowWood at Gateway Holiday Party was set up for residents of the condos to come out with their families and meet their neighbors while enjoying traditional holiday festivities," stated event organizer Jean-Paul Ho, Vice President of Fillmore Real Estate.

The host of the event, Taconic's Senior Vice President Peter Febo was joined on stage by Vice President Ho and proceeded to announce the special guests for the evening.

Councilman Mathieu Eugene came to the microphone first with season greetings and holiday wishes while the representative of John Sampson's office wanted the crowd to know of Senator Sampson's continued support of his constituency and the growth of East New York. Borough President Markowitz thanked Fillmore and the rest of the organizers of the event for helping to make Brooklyn a better borough and wished all homeowners the best in the coming year.

Georgina Fuentes, her daughter Loida (shown with Santa), and the rest of her family came from Marine park to visit a relative who works for Fillmore and stayed for the party, "It was pretty good. They had stuff for the kids to do and sing and the tree lighting. Loida loved it. She was very excited to see Santa."

Neil and Ingrid Nieves, who moved into MeadowWood two months ago with their son and daughter, had a chance to meet with their neighbors while their children had fun with their gifts, "We had a good time. The turnout seemed great. A lot of people showed up. Everyone looks happy. We got some free gifts. They're doing a raffle. It's good to see the politicians come out to show they support us and are involved. The evolution of this community, it's turning around."