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The life and legacy of Pete Hamill
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The life and legacy of Pete Hamill
In 2012 journalist and author Pete Hamill was named Irish Echo Irish American of the Year and he was duly honored at the New York-New Belfast confe...
Still Grand But Very Still
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Still Grand But Very Still
Grand Central in New York at the beginning of rush hour. But few people are rushing in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo by Peter McDermott.
Passing of popular community member James Cagney
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Passing of popular community member James Cagney
The death has taken place in New York of Cork native James "Jim" Cagney who, along with his wife Bridget, pictured here with him, was long a famili...
Wine not whine is the best response to restaurant restrictions says Irish American pioneer of the Zoom Dinner
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Wine not whine is the best response to restaurant restrictions says Irish American pioneer of the Zoom Dinner
When the Covid hurricane struck in mid-March, most US restaurants pulled down the shutters and called it a day. That was never an option, though, f...
Regis to rest in alma mater
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Regis to rest in alma mater
TV legend Regis Philbin passed away over the weekend at age 88 and reports state that he will be laid to rest at his university alma mater, Notre D...
Virus Fightback: Irish American Campfire gathering builds support from across nation
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Virus Fightback: Irish American Campfire gathering builds support from across nation
When it was thought the solution to the coronavirus crisis would be a fairly straighforward 12-week lockdown, most Irish organisations across the U...
Desecration of Boston religious statues
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Desecration of Boston religious statues
A statue of the Virgin Mary at St. Peter's Parish in Dorchester was damaged by fire. There has been more than one recent vandalism attack on church...
From Amity Island to County Mayo
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From Amity Island to County Mayo
In the movie "Jaws" Captain Quint, played by Robert Shaw, opened a portal into history and told the tale of a wartime tragedy for the United States...
Fay to host online remembrance forum
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Fay to host online remembrance forum
The Astoria Historical Society, together with the Lavender and Green Alliance, is hosting a presentation with Brendan Fay tonight Thursday, July 9 ...
Bronx Hibernians Step Up
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Bronx Hibernians Step Up
Masked Helpers. Bronx members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians have been donating checks to local Catholic parishes which, in turn, have been hel...
All The Way Up
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All The Way Up
A U.S. Navy SEAL Trident is hoisted before being affixed to the gable wall of the museum on Long Island dedicated to the SEALs and in particular po...
Masked And Ready To Walk
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Masked And Ready To Walk
Readying for the Virtual Tour of a portion of the South Bronx that is part of the program for Friday's 11th annual New York-New Belfast conference ...

 

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