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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...
Deported to Haiti, but not a Haitian citizen; WW II vets visit Camp Shanks: Angle
Two special visitors stopped by Camp Shanks Museum in Orangeburg last week. But it wasn't the first visit for Norvin McClure, 100 years old, and Edmund Lewis, 99. In January 1945, they were part of the 65th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. They were in Camp Shanks before they shipped out to fight in France and Germany and then returned there after VE Day. We spoke with Norvin and Edmund; find our story here. ...
Bergen County Job Fair: Get That New Job or Expand Your Team
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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,...
Americares provides mutual aid to help the devastation of Hurricane Helene
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Relief crews from Connecticut have been working their way down south to areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene this weekend. Stamford based non-profit Americares sent medicine and relief supplies with crews to Florida that arrived on Saturday and are scheduled to be in North Carolina Tuesday. Americares provides medical supplies and […]
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