Max Rose Wants Cabrini to Be Recognized
Mayor de Blasio’s wife was part of a group which asked NY’er to submit names of women who should be honored with a statue. Even though Mother Cabrini received the most votes, that was ignored probably due to Francis Cabrini being a Catholic.
People wanted Cabrini to be recognized as a NYC woman who made a contribution. In August, when this initially happened, Councilman Brannan wrote a letter asking for a reconsideration – it was ignored.
Italians rallied and made their voices heard before and after the Columbus Day parade. Mayor de Blasio said there would be a second round of statues.
Then Cuomo said he was using state funds to buy a statue.
Now Congressman Rose would like to give Mother Cabrini recognition by naming the Dyker Heights Post Office after her. I think Max Rose wants the people to know that he recognizes there was an oversight and he wants to do something to honor Francis Cabrini for her contribution to NYC history. See here
Hugs,
marlene
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