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New York’s flags are half-staff today: Here’s why
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Flags across New York are at half-staff today in honor of a retired New York state police investigator, ...
A ‘special’ celebration: Will massive U.S. flag return to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Fifty years ago, an exceptionally large American flag proudly flew across the cables on the ...
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Flags Ordered at Half Staff All Week Long in New York; Here’s Why
In a rare move, Governor Hochul has ordered all flags in New York to fly at half mast for the entire week.
Why are flags at half-staff? How long will flags remain lowered? What to know
President Donald Trump ordered that American flags be lowered to half-staff. Here's what to know about how long and Pope ...
NYC flags to fly at half-staff in tribute to Pope Francis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ordered flags at city buildings to be lowered to half-staff starting Monday morning in tribute ...
Are US flags half-staff for death of Pope Francis? When law mandates flags are lowered
President Donald Trump has not yet ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the dignitary, who was a vocal critic of the Republican leader. However, the pope met with Vice President J.D.
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See the Colorful Flags That the Patriots Unfurled as They Fought in the American Revolution
At the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, a new exhibition has gathered together 17 historic flags that ...