{"id":38787,"date":"2025-11-13T22:10:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T22:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/38787\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T22:10:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T22:10:10","slug":"gingerbread-nyc-2025-staten-island-landmarks-featured-in-holiday-exhibit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/38787\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingerbread NYC 2025: Staten Island landmarks featured in holiday exhibit"},"content":{"rendered":"

STATEN ISLAND, NY — Staten Island is taking part in one of New York City\u2019s most festive traditions.<\/p>\n

The Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off is now on view at the Museum of the City of New York through Jan. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

The annual holiday exhibition, now in its fourth year, invites bakers from across the five boroughs to create edible masterpieces.<\/p>\n

\u201cGingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off is more than a festive display\u2014it\u2019s a joyful showcase of creativity, community pride, and edible design,” said Jerry Gallagher, the chief operating officer. \u201cWith entries from across the city and a wide range of styles and inspirations, the show celebrates what makes New York, New York.\u201d <\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cIconic New York,\u201d challenged participants to reimagine buildings, symbols, and places that capture the spirit of their neighborhoods in gingerbread.<\/p>\n

\"StatenThe Great Borough Bake-Off includes edible recreations of the historic Conference House and Range Lighthouse.Courtesy of Brad Farwell for MCNY<\/p>\n

The exhibition features dozens of edible tributes to the city, from the Statue of Liberty to Brooklyn brownstones, but Staten Island\u2019s contributions underscore the borough\u2019s rich history and waterfront heritage.<\/p>\n

Filiz Cihan Cemberci crafted a gingerbread version of the historic Conference House, the 18th-century landmark in Tottenville known for its Revolutionary War peace talks. Loretta Bricchi Lee recreated the Staten Island Range Lighthouse, a towering maritime beacon that has guided ships through the Kill Van Kull since 1912.<\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s lighthouse earned top honors for Staten Island, winning Best Borough Spirit in the competition.<\/p>\n

\"NYCThe Conference House and Range Lighthouse recreated in edible form for the Museum of the City of New York’s fourth annual borough bake-off.Courtesy of Brad Farwell for MCNY\"NYCThe Conference House and Range Lighthouse recreated in edible form for the Museum of the City of New York’s fourth annual borough bake-off.Courtesy of Brad Farwell for MCNY<\/p>\n

Visitors can view the gingerbread creations at the Museum of the City of New York, located at 1220 Fifth Ave. <\/p>\n

The show runs through Jan. 19, and guests can vote for a \u201cPeople\u2019s Choice\u201d winner during the exhibition.<\/p>\n

For families looking for holiday fun, the museum will host a festive day on Saturday, Dec. 6, complete with gingerbread cookie decorating and photos with Santa. For more details, visit mcny.org.<\/p>\n

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