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((PLAYBOOK SLUG: TVR - NYC Holiday Lights
HEADLINE: Brooklyn’s dazzling holiday lights draw visitors from around the world
TEASER: A New York City neighborhood transforms into a magical winter wonderland
PUBLISHED AT: 12/23/24, 9:29 am
BYLINE: Aron Ranen
CONTRIBUTOR:
DATELINE: New York City
VIDEOGRAPHER: Aron Ranen
PRODUCER:
ASSIGNING EDITOR: Tsikhanenka
SCRIPT EDITORS: Tsikhanenka, Jepsen
VIDEO SOURCES: VOA
PLATFORMS: WEB__TV_X__RADIO_X_
TRT: 2:16
VID APPROVED BY: mia
TYPE: TV
UPDATE: ))
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[[The magic of Christmas is lighting up New York City, and nowhere is it more dazzling than in Dyker Heights, a neighborhood famous for its extravagant holiday displays. VOA's Aron Ranen takes us to this festive wonderland.]]
((VIDEO: DYKER HEIGHTS LIGHTS))
[[NAT SOUND: CROWD MURMURS, HOLIDAY MUSIC]]
((NARRATOR))
Dyker Heights, a Brooklyn neighborhood, transforms into a holiday paradise every December. The streets glow with sparkling lights, towering decorations, and the cheerful sounds of the season
[[NAT SOUND: BAND PLAYING HOLIDAY MUSIC]]
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What began in the 1980s with a few dedicated homeowners has grown into one of New York City’s top holiday attractions. For over 40 years, families have visited Dyker Heights, turning it into a multigenerational tradition.
((Radio intro: Angela Ruggiero is a New York City resident))
((Angela Ruggiero, New York City Resident (Female, English)))
"This is yearly thing that we do annually with all our nieces and nephews and family. And we come and look at the lights.”
((VIDEO: CLOSE-UPS OF DECORATIONS))
((NARRATOR))
The displays range from classic Christmas scenes to playful characters like Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Minions,
[[NAT SOUND: MINION TALKING]]
and, of course, Santa Claus himself.
((Radio intro: Stasia Lee is a New York City resident visiting to see the lights.))
((Stasia Lee, New York City Resident (Female, English)))
"It’s really interesting to see the neighborhood so beautifully lit up. Everybody with a unique design, it really gives personality to this neighborhood.”
((VIDEO: FAMILIES TAKING PHOTOS, KIDS LAUGHING AS SNOW FALLS))
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Families stroll through the streets, snapping photos, marveling at the intricate displays, and soaking in the holiday magic.
((Radio intro: Frank Osorio is a New York City resident visiting to see the lights.))
((Frank Osorio, New York City Resident (Male, English)))
"Me and my wife are taking my son, this is his first time, he's two years old, and Dyker Heights, even though I am from Staten Island, Dyker Heights has always been the place to come and celebrate Christmas and watch all the beautiful lights."
((NARRATOR))
Months of planning go into crafting these breathtaking displays, which bathe the streets in colorful lights and draw both locals and visitors from around the globe, including this family visiting from Croatia.
((Radio intro: Davor Gurqodic is a tourist visiting from Croatia with his family.))
((Davor Gurqodic, Tourist from Croatia (Male, English)))
((DA-VOR U-CO-TEACH)
“I think it's very nice. I think the people who live here they don't have peace, lots of people every day. But it's very nice. It's different, and I think it's very beautiful.”
[[NAT SOUND: BAND PLAYING HOLIDAY MUSIC]]
((VIDEO: WIDE SHOT OF LIGHTS GLOWING IN THE NIGHT SKY))
((NARRATOR))
For a holiday experience that truly dazzles, Dyker Heights is the place to be.
((Aron Ranen, VOA News, New York City))
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Subtitles / Dubbing AvailableNo
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateDecember 23, 2024 09:45 EST
BylineAron Ranen
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
