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Memorial Day parades march through NYC and surrounding area
NEW YORK -- New York City is marking this Memorial Day with several parades and events to honor those who served and kick off the unofficial start of summer.Memorial Day is observed every year on the last Monday in May, paying tribute to those who died in the line of duty.It also coincides with Fleet Week in New York City, where thousands of servicemembers are taking in the sights and taking part in demonstrations.Check out this list of several ways to participate around the city, as well as Westchester County and Long Island. List of Memorial Day Parades around NYC areaMemorial Day...
3 falcon chicks hatch atop the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — Three peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest built at the top of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York City, officials said. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bridges and Tunnels said Friday that the chicks hatched in a nesting box set up by the agency atop a 693-foot-tall (211-meter-tall) tower on the bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Staten Island. Officials check on the nest each year around the end of May to put identifying bands on the falcon chicks to help keep track of how many peregrines are in the city and to identify them if they get sick. The three chicks were banded Friday and are about three weeks old, according to a statement.
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