Schwartz of Slate Property Group lights one of the world's largest menorahs at Grand Army Plaza with mayor de Blasio

New York, NY According to Slate Property Group, principal, David Schwartz, recently lit the one of the world’s largest menorahs. The historic event occurred outside of the Plaza Hotel, with mayor de Blasio, father Sam Schwartz, and Bruce Ratner of Forest City Ratner on December 9th. The event acknowledged David Schwartz’s meaningful contribution to the real estate industry and community, as well as his hard work, honesty, and integrity which make him an outstanding model to all who know him. The ceremony was accompanied by Lubavitch Youth Organization’s Grand National Testimonial Dinner in Schwartz’s honor.

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