Santa makes early appearance in Lynbrook

Santa and Lynbrooks Chief Anthony DeCarlo arrive at Earle Avenue

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Matt Rupprecht, 3 and his mom, Sharon met Santa in Lynbrook.

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Three-year-old Jason Diaz of Lynbrook waited to tell Santa that he wants a bike for Christmas.

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Connor Hovell, 4, center, told Santa what he and his six-year-old brother, Dylan, want for Christmas.

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Six-year-old Sophia Scorcia told Santa she wants her two front teeth for Christmas at the “Santa Arrives” event on Nov. 26 in Lynbrook, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

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The man with the long, white beard made an early visit to Lynbrook on Saturday, traveling a long way from the snowy landscape of the North Pole, with his helpers, and of course, his naughty and nice list.

Old St. Nick arrived in style, riding in a Lynbrook Fire Department truck to greet the more than 100 young guests at parking field #8 on Earle Avenue on Nov. 26. He posed for pictures, handled out candy canes, and listened to the Christmas wishes of several children during the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event.

“All the kids love it,” said Bill Gaylor, chamber president and proprietor of LYN Gift Shop, watching the smiling faces talk to Santa Claus. “It was a great way to kick off the celebration in Lynbrook.”

And after meeting St. Nick, children were treated to a movie, “Puss n’ Boots” at the United Artists theater on Merrick Road.