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Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Today, the Workmen’s Circle commemorated the 106th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire at a ceremony at the site of the fire near Washington Square Park, at which I spoke and called upon our New York State and local elected officials to “pass State and City laws to ensure that New York City remains a sanctuary city and New York is a sanctuary state.” Here are my full remarks:

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