Nolan, Meng Remember Tragic Day

By QNS Editorial Posted on May 1, 2014

Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan joined a candlelight vigil hosted by Rep. Grace Meng to commemorate the one-year anniversary of a fatal factory collapse in Bangladesh Thursday, Apr. 24. The event was held with members of the Bengali community to honor and remember the many people in Bangladesh who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy. The vigil was held at the Taj Mahal Restaurant, 148-01 Hillside Avenue in Briarwood. Pictured from left are Public Advocate Leticia James, Meng, Assemblyman David Weprin, City Council Member Rory Lancman, Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan and General Consulate General of Bangladesh, Md. Shameen Ahsan.

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