by Geoff Cobb 
If you are not Irish-American, it might be difficult to understand how important the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is to the community here. It is actually far bigger here than it ever was in Ireland, and being honored is a big deal. That is why the Greenpoint Irish community is so proud of Gina Sheehan, who is the Kings County Aide to the Grand Marshal.
When a journalist writes, he or she is supposed to be objective.…
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