A blue ribbon proudly posted outside a residence on Shore Parkway near 89th Street.
By Michael V. Cusenza
Asked and answered.
The challenge was created due to recent events discriminating against or endangering the safety of NYC cops.
Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic NYPD Community Partner Maria Asaro recently took to Facebook to request that her neighbors tie “blue ribbons around your trees in your community in support the New York City Police Department. Thank you!”
Civic Executive Committee member Tony Sama backs the blue.
Howard Beach certainly has responded to the #NYPDBlueRibbonChallenge.
Photos Courtesy of Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic
Howard Beach Lindenwood Civic Executive Committee members Cathy Harrison (l. to r.) and Joann Ariola-Shanks help 106th Precinct Auxiliary Officer Michael Lesner distribute blue ribbons on Sunday outside St. Helen’s church.
Hundreds of azure-hued ribbons adorn trees, telephone poles, and apartment doors from bustling Cross Bay Boulevard to the co-ops in Lindenwood.
The #NYPDBlueRibbonChallenge accepted on 155th Avenue near Cross Bay Boulevard.
And social media users have flooded several platforms with picture proof of their participation. Amanda Claas contributed a photo to the civic Facebook page of a blue ribbon tied around a tree—in Milwaukee, WI.
Hundreds of blue ribbons in Howard Beach show that its residents #BackTheBlue.
“Challenge accepted—Showing support for NYPD and [law enforcement officers] across the country,” she wrote.
On Sunday morning, the civic joined 106th Precinct Auxiliary officers in distributing free blue ribbons outside St. Helen’s church.
“A special thank you to Auxiliary Capt. Michael Hennessy for spearheading the effort to engage organizations throughout every community within the 106 Precinct command to take the challenge,” civic leaders wrote on Facebook.
