Recommended Reading, February 23, 2025

Robert Cox

24 Feb 2025 — 6 min read

Istopped in at Greektown for lunch in Chicago on Sunday

CHICAGO, IL (February 23, 2025) — I am on the way back to Dublin after attending my mom’s funeral at Notre Dame after not much sleep and a 48-hour turnaround.

I did make good use of my time in Chicago by stopping at Wendy’s (which are coming but have yet to open in Ireland): Wendy’s Thin Mints Frosty Drops Today (Feb. 21).

A few thoughts after my head-spinning deep dive into the inanity that has become endless council discussions of flags and galas and heritage months. They cannot fix Quaker Ridge Road, but they can spend time and money on raising a United Nations flag or hosting a Chinese New Year feast.

New Rochelle Flag Displays & Ethnic Galas Devolve into Ludicrous Political Flexing

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New Rochelle Flag Policy History 2024-25

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Amendments Needed to New Rochelle’s 2024 Flag Display Law

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What are Heritage Months?

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New Rochelle Flag Displays & Ethnic Galas Devolve into Ludicrous Political Flexing

New Rochelle Flag Policy History 2024-25

Amendments Needed to New Rochelle’s 2024 Flag Display Law

What are Heritage Months?