"Merry Christmas, New York City!
"My family and I join Christians across the city and world in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, may peace be unto His name, today. The story of Christ’s humble birth and upbringing as a refugee and migrant, rings through history to this moment. I have always been inspired by His model of compassion and revolutionary spirit, and tried to bring it to public service.
"Today is a moment of joy and peace, of gifts and gratitude, of fellowship and family. As we celebrate, I urge each of us to remember those in need at this time, to support our neighbors who may be struggling. We can extend grace to strangers and help one another as one united family in our great city. The nativity story is rooted in humility and hope, and I embrace the call to do good in our turbulent city and world.
"Wherever and however we celebrate, Merry Christmas to all!"
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