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Columbus statue that was defaced, tossed into lake in Virginia finds new home in NYC suburbs: ‘Everything that we’re proud of’
A century-old statue of Christopher Columbus that was defaced and tossed into a lake during protests in Virginia four years ago is now standing tall in New York City’s suburbs. The 1-ton likeness of the Italian explorer was moved to Rockland County after it was salvaged by the Sons of Italy in the Rockland town of Blauvelt, and the stately cleaned-up monument was unveiled there Sunday, News 12 Westchester reported. “The statue represents Italian heritage and culture and everything that we’re proud of,” said Michael Pizzi of the Order of the Sons of Italy Lodge No.2176 at the unveiling. Fellow order...
Big Events Weekend in Hawthorne Beginning October 5
HAWTHORNE, NJ - (Friday, Sept. 27, 2024) Last Sunday I had the honor of attending the Pastoral Installation Service of Iorwuese Agber Ifan, Reverend Wes, of the First Reformed Church of Hawthorne. The Ordination was a wonderful celebration, and I want to officially congratulate Rev. Wes and wish him continued success in his ministry. We are thrilled to have Rev. Wes and his wife, Sasha, as a part of the Hawthorne family.The Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Corps would like to thank all of you who so generously donated to the Corps last Saturday for their tag day.CLICK...
NJ church destroyed by arson reopens 5 years later
FRANKLIN LAKES — A Bergen County church destroyed by arson in 2019 is up and running for the local faithful once again. Sept. 17 was the relaunch date for the Most Blessed Sacrament. A special "Mass of Dedication," attended by hundreds of parishioners, was led by Cardinal Joseph Tobin,...
Free tours of Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow offered in October
SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. (PIX11) – Free tours of the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow will be offered in October. Westchester County Parks is organizing the tours. They will offer a history of the lighthouse, which was built on the Hudson River in 1883. The curator-led tours will be 45 minutes long and are limited […]
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