New immigrant statue to replace Columbus as Buffalo declares Italian Heritage Month

Oct 12, 2020 545

BY: Jonathan D. Epstein

Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown joined with members of the Federation of Italian-American Societies on Sunday to declare October as Italian Heritage Month, while also unveiling a rendering of the planned new immigrants monument to replace the Christopher Columbus statue that was voluntarily removed in July.

Gathering after Mass one day before Columbus Day, officials announced the month-long celebration of Italian-American culture and contributions to society outside the downtown church that has long been at the heart of the community: St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church.

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SOURCE: https://buffalonews.com

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