By Jim Lombard: The Knights of St. Patrick were formed in September, 1988 under the auspices of the late Neil Walsh. Neil was also responsible for painting the “Long Green Line” up 5th Avenue for the NYC St. Patricks’ Day parade. The Knight’s mission is to support the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and to promote the awareness and study of Irish Culture. Since inception, … [Read more...]
Knights of St. Patrick Mark 30 Years – and $1.5 million – Supporting New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sean Lane, Chairman of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Board of Directors, commended and thanked The Knights of St. Patrick for their 30 years of support for the parade, support which totals more than $1.5 million. The Knights mark their 30th anniversary this year. “On behalf of the Parade Board of Directors and all Irish-Americans, I congratulate the dedicated … [Read more...]
John J. Garvey, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Volunteer And Scholarship Committee Member, Passes Away
John J. Garvey, an Irish-American educator who served on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Scholarship Committee for 30 years, died Friday, June 29, 2018. John was the son of Charles & Evelyn Garvey. He was a devoted husband to Ann, loving father to William (Carol) and cherished grandfather to Sara. He was the fond brother of Cathal and the late Frank in … [Read more...]
New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Awards Six Scholarships for 2018 To College and High School Students
NEW YORK, NY, June 4, 2018 - The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade announced today the six winners of the 2018 College and High School level research scholarship contest. Winners of college scholarships are: First Place – Emily Grasso, New York University School of Law. Emily’s mother is a member of the County Leitrim Society of New York. Second Place – John … [Read more...]
BRONX JUDGE DENIES ALL MOTIONS TO BLOCK ACTIONS OF SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE BOARD
Bronx State Supreme Court Judge Robert Johnson has denied all of John Dunleavy’s motions to set aside all of the actions of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Board of Directors since its June 30, 2015, meeting, dealing a major setback to a costly and divisive lawsuit. The June 7th ruling by Judge Johnson means all Board actions taken since John Lahey was elected Chairman … [Read more...]