The Bay Ridge Manor was filled with festive cheer as the New York State Young Republicans hosted their 27th annual holiday gala. The theme celebrated the growing Republican presence in New York’s outer boroughs, and the Dec. 19 event brought together party leaders, elected officials and young conservatives for an evening of unity and inspiration.
Brooklyn GOP Chairman Richard Barsamian and New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox were among the evening’s prominent speakers. Reflecting on the year’s successes, Barsamian described the November elections as “a mandate of common sense and reality” and emphasized the party’s role in safeguarding America’s future.