BY MICHAEL WRIGHT Business leaders from several South Fork industries said they see the easing of concerns about COVID-19 infections and the lifting of the mask mandate on all businesses as a boost that will make their lives, at least, more comfortab
Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in America on June 19, 1865. Today, the holiday focuses on Black achievements and culture, recognition of inequality and systemic racism in the United States, and the ongoing fight for equal rights. 2021 brings an expanded list of ways to celebrate Black freedom and to reckon with the racial past and present of the United States.
The 2021 New York City Cannabis Parade
This year’s 2021 New York City was one of happiness, dancing and an overall sense of freedom. People openly consumed cannabis with no fear of being arrested. This year’s parade drew people from all over the country. Activist Steve D’Angelo came in from California to celebrate the decades since he attended his first parade. Politicians like Senator Chuck Schumer and New York State Attorney General Laticia James spoke at a rally following the parade which brought a who’s who of New York cannabis activists. Post Views: