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‘Lest we forget’: Flags fly in Bay Ridge for nation’s oldest Memorial Day Parade

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May. 27, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil With flags waving and drums pounding, the 158th annual Kings County Memorial Day Parade stepped off Monday morning in Bay Ridge, drawing thousands to Third Avenue to honor Brooklyn’s fallen service members. The parade, which began at 11 a.m. near the corner of Third Avenue and 78th…

Saluting service: Annual Patriotism Award luncheon honors dedication to Brooklyn’s veterans

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Nov. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The United Military Veterans of Kings County (UMVKC) held its annual Patriotism Award luncheon at the Bay Ridge Manor on Sunday, honoring individuals and organizations who have shown exceptional support for veterans and the local Memorial Day Parade. Since the award’s inception in 2001, UMVKC has recognized…