“Hanukkah commemorates the triumph of the Maccabees over impossible odds, and is a time of joy for families all across New York City.  It’s a celebration of faith and courage, reminding us to never lose hope, even in the toughest of times. That’s a message we can all take with us into the New Year. Later tonight, I will help light one of the world’s largest menorahs at Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. Like the miracle of the flame that wouldn’t go out, the spirit of our City has never been brighter. To all New Yorkers celebrating, Happy Hanukkah.”