EFFORTS TO REMOVE STATUE DENOUNCED
Above, UNICO Stamford chapter President Alfred Fusco speaks at a ceremony honoring Columbus Day at Columbus Park in Stamford on Sunday. Stamford UNICO, an Italian-American organization, held a ceremony to honor the achievements of Columbus and denounce any efforts to have the statue removed. At left, Stamford's Charles Pia is dressed as Christopher Columbus during the ceremony. Bottom left, UNICO members stand in a line during the Italian National Anthem. Bottom right, Stamford resident Matt Battinelli and Stamford Board of Finance member Mary Lou Rinaldi raise the Italian flag.