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Two Incidents Lead To New Law Prohibiting Hate Symbols On Public Property In NY Two Incidents Lead To New Law Prohibiting Hate Symbols On Public Property In NY
Two Incidents Lead To New Law Prohibiting Hate Symbols On Public Property In NY New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a new law prohibiting municipal corporations from displaying hate symbols following two incidents last year on Long Island. The new legislation, signed on Tuesday, Nov. 2, prohibits any municipal corporation, including fire districts, volunteer fire departments, police departments, and school districts, from selling or displaying symbols of hate, according to an announcement from the state. The state said symbols that are prohibited include, but are not limited to "symbols of White supremacy, neo-Nazi ideology, or the Confederate battle flag." The leg…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Capitol Hill Chaos: Lockdown Halts Electoral College Confirmation As Protesters Storm Building Capitol Hill Chaos: Lockdown Halts Electoral College Confirmation As Protesters Storm Building
Capitol Hill Chaos: Lockdown Halts Electoral College Confirmation As Protesters Storm Building The United States Capitol is in lockdown after pro-Trump protesters swarmed into the building just after the Electoral College confirmation process got underway on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6, Protesters waving Confederate and American flags as well as pro-Trump merchandise, moved past police and into the Capitol Building to disrupt the Senate’s confirmation of votes Joe Biden’s election to the presidency, according to the New York Times and multiple media reports. A clash between police and protesters broke out around noon on Wednesday.  The chaos disrupted the proceedings and force…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Pickup Truck Displaying Confederate Flag Sparks Concern In New Canaan Pickup Truck Displaying Confederate Flag Sparks Concern In New Canaan
Pickup Truck Displaying Confederate Flag Sparks Concern In New Canaan Many New Canaan residents are a bit on edge these days after seeing a pickup truck that is driving around town with a large Confederate flag.  The talk about the truck and its driver has been circulating on Facebook chat rooms and among neighbors. One Facebook poster said the truck has been driving "aggressively" around town. The New Canaan Police Department said it received "a couple of calls" regarding the truck, but didn't immediately know if it has been pulled over for any reason. One poster wrote on Tuesday the truck was "ripping through all parts of town toda…

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by Kathy Reakes