As the nation is on the cusp of its 250th anniversary, the Intrepid Museum opened its doors Monday morning to veterans and members of the armed forces for a Memorial Day commemoration ceremony.
As the nation is on the cusp of its 250th anniversary, the Intrepid Museum opened its doors Monday morning to veterans and members of the armed forces for a Memorial Day commemoration ceremony.
Monday's event at Pier 86, near West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, brought together military leaders and city officials, from City Council Speaker Julie Menin to Mayor Mamdani, who concluded the ceremony with remarks. The program included a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the fallen, the playing of taps and a three-volley rifle salute.
However, the nation's largest Memorial Day parade in Queens will go on at 2 p.m., rain or shine. On Long Island, in Merrick, first responders and elected officials are among those gathered for a moment of silence. Nassau County fire and police sirens were sounding and church bells ringing, to remind residents to pause and honor those who gave their lives in service to the country.
In New Jersey, the Archdiocese of Newark held masses at several cemeteries, both to honor fallen heroes and celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak response
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