News analysis | Tree lighting survives recession
Though the national recession may put a damper on holiday spirit, it seems that the city’s 60-foot Norway spruce is safe from financial woes.
For now.
Though Mayor John DeStefano Jr. announced at this year’s Halloween parade that public events and celebrations, such as the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade or summer festivals, might need to be placed on the back burner as the city’s budget wears thin, this year’s Christmas tree-lighting event was as grandiose as ever.
In response to the national financial crisis, Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced two weeks ago the...
