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News - 15th September 2002 |
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The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of all those who perished on September 11, 2001. Thanks to all who helped with Stacy's shower or with buttering bread for our day laborers. And thanks to all who kept vigil at our church on the day of September 11th, 2002. Your kindness does not go unnoticed by God. Remember to invite your family and friends to our "A Taste of Brooklyn: Bay Ridge & Bensonhurst" Saturday, September 28th 6 PM on our Parish House! See Rose for tickets: $15 per adult for a lovely buffet! Save the Date!On Sept. 22, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. The changing of 84th St. to Liberty Pole Blvd. The New Utrecht Liberty Pole, the last remaining in the U.S., will be honored by the City Council by Renaming 84th St. from 16th Ave. to 18th Ave., which will now be known as Liberty Pole Blvd. In the late 1600's the main section of the village of New Utrecht was the area known today as 84th St. From 16th to 18th Avenue. It was later called The King's Highway and used as one of the roads at the start of the Revolutionary War. It was later called "Main Street," then became 84th St., and will now be known as "Liberty Pole Blvd." The First Liberty Pole was raised in 1783 upon the evacuation of The British at the end of the Revolutionary War. This is the 6th Pole since 1783. In
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