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MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Nicholas Zades, 5, of East Brunswick, welcomes Santa Claus to his room at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, on Friday. East Brunswick police, including (l-r) Sgt. Dan Melnick, dispatcher Rich Akens (as Santa) and Patrolman Mike Tota, brought gifts to children at the hospital as part of the annual Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 98 toy giveaway.