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Criticizes the plans of businessman Lee Iacocca to rededicate the New York City-based Statue of Liberty. Failure of Iacocca to invite the residents of Brooklyn, New York, on the occasion; Plans for a display of glitz and pageantry; Resentment expressed by the residents of Brooklyn on the use of the symbol of the U.S.'s democracy by politicians, celebrities, and businessmen; Comments of television producer David Wolper on the planned extravaganza.

The article presents some of the highlights of a dedication ceremony for an inchoate building conducted by the Asia Society in New York City. The activity was attended by the founders of the Society and several diplomatic people from various countries. The Society was a non-profit education organization established by John D. Rockefeller III which aims to extend the understanding of the U.S. about Asia. Korean shaman Duyee Chang performed a dedication ceremony with a ritual dance.

The article focuses on a dedication ceremony for the Allied Chemical Tower presided by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in Times Square in New York City in December 1965. The building was formerly known as the Times Tower. Allied has promised to continue the traditional operation of the moving electric news sign that had surrounded the old building, prior to undertaking the dedication preparations. The new building has only small resemblance to its predecessor.

The article focuses on the celebration of the completion of the tenth house of the Columbia Country Habitat for Humanity (CCHFH) in Hudson Valley, New York. The celebration will be at Mill Street were five homes are already completed and the house dedication and celebration will followed by a reception. CCHFH has gained public awareness and support of its mission.

The article reports on the rededication of the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City on November 30, 2008. The damage sustained by the cathedral in a fire in December 2001 is mentioned, noting that repairs lasted almost seven years and cost $41 million. The attendance of New York Senator Hillary Clinton at the rededication ceremony is also mentioned.

The article reports on the giving of African American literature collection to the memory Dr. Jacqueline L. Holland by Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York. The initiative works as part of African American History Month activities which are free and open to the public. It notes that Holland and her husband co-founded the African-American Historical Society of Rockland County in 1987, where she published several articles on the history of African-Americans in Rockland County.

The article reports on a street dedication ceremony honoring Dr. Wyatt T. Walker. Walker, a renowned civil rights leader and theologian, was recognized by the Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in Harlem, New York for his civic and religious contributions. St. Nicholas Avenue between 115th and 116th Streets was re-named for Dr. Walker, who now lives in Chester, Virginia. Walker is also author of the book "Somebody's Calling My Name." His son and daughter attended the ceremony.

The article presents an announcement on the schedule of the memorial services for two notable people in the American Montessori Society (AMS) including Nancy McCormick Rambusch, AMS founder, and Cleo Monson, the first national director, at Saint Joseph in The Village, New York City. It notes that memorial services for the two persons are held every year and the first memorial service for Monson was held on December 6, 1999. It further notes that the initial memorial for Rambusch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on April 29, 2000.

Discusses issues pertaining to the rededication of the Sixth Avenue of New York City as the Avenue of the Americas, in order to honor with plaques the six national that have joined the Americas since Western Hemisphere Day in 1960. Description of the prominent images that were seen during the celebrations; Facts about the nations that received the recognition.