Veterans group slams NYC decision to deny permit for Memorial Day march while allowing Cannabis Parade
SYNDICATED 2 weeks ago James Haynes III, CEO of United Staten Island Veterans Organization Inc., and his attorney Brendan Lantry pointed to a “sickening” double standard on “Fox & Friends” on Monday, threatening legal action if the veteran march is not allowed to take place in New York City, while last week’s Cannabis Parade got the green light.
102nd annual Memorial Day Parade replaced by patriotic convoy and dinner; watch last year’s event here!
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Lee Covino waves to the crowd in the Memorial Day patriotic convoy as it lined up along Forest Avenue on May 25, 2020. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon) Jason PaderonJason Paderon
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In an effort to spread awareness about the real meaning of Memorial Day and build on last year’s success, parade organizers have once again converted the annual event into a “Patriotic Convoy,” explains Lee Covino, treasurer of United States Veteran Organization, Inc.
The patriotic presentation is Monday, May 31, and will start at noon at Forest Avenue and Hart Boulevard in Randall Manor.