VA denies latest attempt to continue flag placement at Calverton, LI nat'l cemeteries

VA denies latest attempt to continue flag placement at Calverton, LI nat'l cemeteries

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone gave a COVID-19 update, where he expressed disappointment over the VA denial of allowing flag placement at Suffolk national cemeteries for Memorial Day weekend.

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VA denies latest attempt to continue flag placement at Calverton, LI nat'l cemeteries

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone gave a COVID-19 update, where he expressed disappointment over the VA denial of allowing flag placement at Suffolk national cemeteries for Memorial Day weekend.

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