Video: Passaic Sheriff's Union Brings Santa, Joy To Paterson Schoolchildren

PATERSON, N.J. -- Youngsters at a Paterson school got a special treat courtesy of the Passaic County Sheriff's PBA Local 197 Corrections Division when Santa brought them all gifts.

PBA 197 "has been keeping this tradition alive for the last eight years," union President John C. Welsh told Daily Voice.

Photo Credit: Victor Barriga

Jerry DeMarco

12/23/2016 4:21 p.m.

Principal Deyanira Cartagena Vice Principal Derwin W Smith beamed proudly as 300 1st- and 2nd-graders at School No. 18 met Santa, had a photo taken and left with a gift.

PBA 197 "has been keeping this tradition alive for the last eight years," union President John C. Welsh told Daily Voice. "It's a great day when you put a smile on these young children's faces.

"Our union this year has raised over $5,000 for the toys provided," he added, "and we will continue our trend next year."

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