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Council again votes for gay pride flag

Written May 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

As it did two years ago, the Albany City Council on Monday voted once again to venture into the contentious field of identity politics by flying a “pride” flag at City Hall during the month of June.


Flags at City Hall: Issue returns to life

Written October 11th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Albany may face a renewed discussion about what flags other than the traditional ones to display at City Hall.


Council votes for ‘pride’ banner in window

Written May 24th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

If they look up, people wandering across the plaza outside Albany City Hall in June will be looking at a gay-rights or “pride” flag after all.


 
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