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‘Operation Stars and Stripes’ initiative helps replace American flags in communities across US
Operation Stars and Stripes is an Optimum initiative to retire American flags.
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jUNe Day: Westport shows off its 'American hospitality' to guests from the United Nations
It was started in 1965 by Ruth Steinkraus Cohen, who founded UNASWCT, in observance of the signing of the UN Charter on June 26, 1945.
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Bridgeport celebrates Pride with flag raising ceremony
The nonprofit community center for LGBTQ+ youth is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for young people in the community.
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Village of Sleepy Hollow raises Pride flag for first time despite opposition from some residents
The idea was originally met with opposition from some trustee members, but with overwhelming public support, the board says they ultimately had to give the people what they wanted.
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Paying tribute: Westport Boy Scouts place flags at the graves of veterans
Boy Scouts of America said it gives them a moment to honor those who fought for the country’s freedom.
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Israeli flag found defaced marks 3rd antisemitic at Monsey family business
An Israeli flag that the owners of the Monsey Service Station put up was found damaged early Friday morning.
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Monsey family business targeted again over Israeli flag
The owner's daughter, Lauren Pepper, previously told News 12 that flag was put up to serve as a symbol of pride.
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Vandals steal American flags placed on veterans' gravesites at Neptune cemetery
This is the second year in a row that someone has stolen the flags off the gravesites.
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New Rochelle's Haitian community commemorates Haitian Flag Day
The event commemorates the creation of the flag of Haiti on May 18, 1803 during the Haitian revolution.
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Saint John marks International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
A Pride flag was raised in front of Saint John city hall on Friday, marking a day that recognizes progress made by the 2SLGBTQ+ community and the ongoing work needed to achieve equality and inclusion.
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Caught on camera: Person seen taking down Israeli flag from Rockland County business
The Monsey Service Station on Main Street put up a new Israeli flag because someone took the previous one early Friday morning.
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Police: Hate Crimes Unit investigating antisemitism accusations in Kings Park
Police tell News 12 the Hate Crimes Unit is now investigating after a man ripped down a flag outside of Professor’s Diner and then came back to attempt to do it a second time.
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Police investigate claims of antisemitic flyers, messages at Monsey business that put up Israeli flag
Two days after the owners put up an Israeli flag, they say the business was littered with a barrage of flyers containing antisemitic language and the Star of David defaced.
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Israel’s war on Gaza brings controversy to Eurovision 2024
Has Israel’s war on Gaza made Saturday’s Eurovision final the most controversial one ever?
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US university protests spread amid growing calls to end Gaza war
Despite scorn, counter-protester violence and arrests, students show no signs of backing down.
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Aid ship delayed: Israel creates 'administrative roadblock'
An international aid organisation says Israel is deliberately preventing a ship carrying aid and international observers, from reaching Gaza
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University of North Carolina arrests: Police move in to dismantle protest encampment
Armed officers moved in to dismantle an encampment and arrested demonstrators who refused to leave.
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'We should be ashamed of what is happening,' MSF child psychiatrist returns from Gaza and the West Bank
Dr. Audrey McMahon, adolescent and child psychiatrist with Médecins Sans Frontières, spent 14 months working in Gaza and the West Bank with her colleagues, most of whom are Palestinians also facing loss and destruction. She shares the...
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Woodstock mayor addresses 'divisive' Pride flag issue
At a livestreamed town council meeting, Woodstock Mayor Trina Jones defended the denial of a policy exemption sought by a 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy group, which would have allowed Pride flags to fly on municipal lampposts.
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Hong Kong civil Liberties: Govt pushes national security law in schools
Hong Kong government wants everyone to know the importance of sticking to the new national security law.
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Guelph students learn math concepts through Métis beading practices
An elementary school initiative that explores math concepts while incorporating Indigenous practices is making its way into classrooms across Canada. Recently, Guelph, Ont., students were elated to explore their creativity while...
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Rabbi files lawsuit over Israeli flag in Ramapo
Leibish Iliovits filed a complaint in State Supreme Court in Rockland County, citing discomfort among members of the Hasidic community with the flag's presence.
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Bridgeport raises transgender flag for first time in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated every March 31.
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Transgender flag creator calls for more visibility on the 25th anniversary of her iconic design
2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the blue, pink and white striped transgender flag created by Monica Helms. To mark the occasion, Helms, a transgender activist and U.S. Navy veteran, is embarking on a Canadian tour to help bring...