Queens

Solidarity with Sikhs: De Blasio joins turban tying ceremony in Queens

By Dean Moses

Posted on August 29, 2021

DSC03496-copy-1200×978-1

Mayor Bill de Blasio had a turban tied for solidarity on Sunday.

The atmosphere outside the Gurdwara, the Sikh Cultural Society Inc. in Richmond Hill, Queens was one of unbridled excitement on Sunday, Aug. 29. Those attending the house of worship that afternoon eagerly awaited a ceremony that has not been performed in 30 years.

See the full article at amNewYork

Solidarity with Sikhs: De Blasio joins turban tying ceremony in Queens

About the Author

More from Around New York

Incoming freshman Mia Rivera prepares for her first year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice through workshops held by the BronxWorks' Center for Achieving Future Education's Summer Bridge program.

BronxWorks Summer Bridge program helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first year of college

“Barbara Forever," directed by Brydie O’Connor opens at Film Forum Sept. 4.

‘Barbara Forever’ looks back at the life of a lesbian director

An on-duty MTA bus driver was assaulted by a young woman who got onto his Q103 bus, like this one, in Long Island City.

Woman sought for attacking on-duty MTA bus driver after complaining of poor service along Q103 route in Long Island City: NYPD

Cannoli eating contest

A sweet tradition: Bensonhurst’s Santa Rosalia Feast holds 4th annual cannoli-eating contest