Staten Island leaders hold meeting on St. Patrick’s Day Parade safety a year after delinquency ‘spoiled’ the celebration
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Enjoying a traditional Irish drink may boost the mood at the annual Staten Island St. Patrick’s Parade, but the celebration can sometimes go too far. Last year was a stark example, when underage drinking “sullied” an otherwise vibrant tribute to the borough’s deeply rooted Irish heritage.
A handful of local school principals also joined the meeting alongside representatives from the Forest Avenue BID, the Staten Island Business Outreach Center, the Castleton Avenue Merchants, the Forest Regional Residents’ Civic Association and Adrienne Abbate from Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness. Representatives from State Sen. Andrew Lanza, State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo’s offices were also in attendance.
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