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#BrooklynCarnival #WestIndianDay Parade, Brooklyn, NY

Annual celebration of Caribbean heritage, including among first responders (fire, police, NYC Sanitation) and many military members. http://wiadcacarnival.org/ Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ilovemytroops/sets/72157655988791364 Unfortunately, there are no photos of costumed dancers because of a three-hour delay to arrive at Brooklyn Museum. #DimancheGras #EasternParkway #NYC

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New 9/11 museum dedicated at ground zero ceremony; Obamas in attendance | 7online.com

7online.com. Obamas, Clintons among dignitaries in attendance By Stacey Sager Thursday, May 15, 2014 NEW YORK (WABC) — Dignitaries, first responders and victims’ families gathered at ground zero Thursday for the ceremonial dedication of the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, which serves as a somber reminder of the terror that occurred almost 13 years ago and […]

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