Source: New York Post
Originally Published by: Schumer pushes bill to give Pride flag same status as US, military flags Pittsburgh LGBTQ Pride parade in jeopardy after sponsors pull funding US Army raises enlistment age to 42 and eases marijuana policies to bolster ranks A dispute over Pride flags and veterans’ tribute banners has sparked controversy in a Long Island village after officials removed some Pride flags following complaints about their placement alongside banners honoring local military veterans. Mayor Donna Koch said she had the Pride flags removed after concerns were shared by the Northport American Legion over the Pride flags being displayed above “Hometown Heroes” banners honoring veterans, CBS News reported. “I had the Pride flags removed.
