Santa Claus and his elf arrive as the City of Newburgh held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A crowd gathers at the intersection of Broadway and Grand Street for the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The City of Newburgh held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday,December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Santa's elf, Santa Claus and City of Newburgh Deputy Mayor Regina Angelo pose with children as the City of Newburgh held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Santa's elf, Santa Claus and City of Newburgh Deputy Mayor Regina Angelo pose with children as the City of Newburgh held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Santa's elf, Santa Claus and City of Newburgh Deputy Mayor Regina Angelo pose with seven-year-old Sebastian, five-year-old Carmen and Gilian Burgarelli as the City of Newburgh held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Santa's helpers pass out gifts to the little one's as the City of Newburgh held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Santa's helpers pass out gifts to the little one's as the City of Newburgh held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Senior Ensemble from the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy performed as part of the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Senior Ensemble from the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy performed as part of the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Senior Ensemble from the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy performed as part of the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Zahasia, Angelo, Ah-Zyrah and Karma pose in front of the Christmas Tree inside the Church at the Bridge after getting hot chocolate and cookies following the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Alberta Cox and her three-year-old son Javion pose in front of the Christmas Tree inside the Church at the Bridge following the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Senior Ensemble from the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy performed as part of the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Senior Ensemble from the Newburgh Performing Arts Academy pose with Deputy Mayor Regina Angelo after performing as part of the City of Newburgh's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.