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Line of Ma...
A move by New York City aimed at cutting the time and marching distance of the city's parades looks set to cut directly across the ambitious plans ...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Born in Belfast, nurtured in New York
In her State of the City address to a packed City Hall chamber on Thursday, Feb. 18, Quinn said she would spearhead a jobs package for recession-hi...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Calling NY roses
Every member of the Irish community, from clubs, organizations, businesses and individuals is encouraged to contact the committee, with at least on...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Connaughton, Murphy to lead Bronx parade
Connaughton and his family have been the owners of the Riverdale Steak House for over 30 years. He is a member of the St. Margaret of Cortona Paris...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Suddenly it's O'Cuomo
A newly formed group, Irish Americans for Cuomo, will be holding a fundraiser for Cuomo, the state's attorney general, on Tuesday, March 2 from 5:3...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Death of attorney James Mulvaney
"My father came for a visit in 1985 when I was working in Ireland as a Newsday correspondent," said his son, James Jr. of his father, prominent New...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Brooklyn Irish remember Bloody Sunday
Henry, wearing a Derry sash, is a veteran of the annual Bay Ridge Irish-American Action Association's commemoration. It is the longest continuous o...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Reform not dead, but hanging by a thread
In fact, Morrison told the group, the first signs of congressional legislation with reform in mind could be expected to emerge in February, or perh...
February 23, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Forty to the fore in 2010
What has been a constant over a couple of years that have tested us all is that fusion of the United States and Ireland we know as Irish America to...
February 17, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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40 reasons to make us proud
For uniquely among our many celebrations of the wealth, depth, genius and generosity of Irish America, the 40 under 40 has its eyes firmly on the f...
February 17, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Colleen Ashton / 2010 Top 40 Under 40
Age 33 Place of Birth: Woodside, NY Where you live: Woodside, NY First Job: Lifeguard What it taught me: Responsibility, patience in dealing with a...
February 17, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff
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Aoife Butler / 2010 Top 40 Under 40
Age 34 Place of Birth Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Where you live Manhattan First Job Shop and post office clerk What it taught me I was 13 and wanted t...
February 17, 2010
by Irish Echo Staff