Conservative Party of New York State

Press Release  ~ 

New Tappan Zee Bridge should be named the

BROWN PAIGE O'GRADY BRIDGE    

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For Immediate Release 

January 17, 2017

Contact:  Shaun Marie

518-359-7882

www.cpnys.org  

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CONSERVATIVES LAUNCH PETITION TO NAME

NEW TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE THE

BROWN PAIGE O'GRADY BRIDGE

 

Brooklyn, NY - Conservative Party State Chairman, Michael R. Long, announced today the launch of a petition drive to call the Tappan Zee bridge replacement the

Brown Paige O'Grady Bridgeto honor the 3 men brutally murdered on October 20, 1981 when members of the Weather Underground, the May 19th Communist Organization and the Black Liberation Army robbed $1.6 million at the Nanuet Mall in Nyack, New York.

 

"Brinks guard, Peter Paige, was shot and killed in cold blood, he never had a chance. Sgt. Edward O'Grady and Officer Waverly "Chipper" Brown, armed with six-shooters, were doing their job trying to stop the getaway car when they were gunned down with automatic weapons.

 

These 3 men went to work and never returned home to their loving families. It is unconscionable that any member of this gang of domestic terrorists should be allowed to resume a life outside of prison. The families of these 3 men continue to mourn their loss. Naming the new bridge in their honor is the very least we can do to honor their bravery and keep their heroism in our memories," Long concluded.

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