Sicilian Culture: The News & Views: A Few Small Victories: PATH & Red Lobster

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A Few Small Victories: PATH & Red Lobster
One can not expect to win every battle, but neither do we lose them all. IAOV has just keep trying, and savoring these small victories, continues to be Perservering, Persistent, and Tenacious. Congratulations to IAOV, and thanks to Rosalie Calie.
FIRST: In response to an Emailing campaign from IAOV, Red Lobster has agreed to pull the "breaking legs commercial", that reflected badly on Italian Americans. Their response is appreciated.
SECOND: A few weeks ago... (IAOV initiated an Emailing campaign) to the Port Authority regarding the Soprano ads on PATH. ..(Below is the) letter from Michael P. DePallo the Director/General Manager of the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation which is a subsidiary of the
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey:
"Your Internet letter to Inspector General Robert Van Etten has been forwarded to me for reply. As Director and General Manager of the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH), I am responsible for the operation of the PATH system. I welcome the opportunity to address your concerns.
I regret that you were offended by the Advertisements for the fictional television program, "The Sopranos." While I am sensitive to your objections, the advertisements do not violate Port Authority policy and we would have no legal grounds to reject them. Please be advised that I have informed TDI, our contractor responsible for placement of these advertisements, of the views that you and others share.
You will be pleased to know that, notwithstanding the above, TDI will be removing these advertisements very shortly.
Thank you for your letter of concern.
Sincerely,
Michael P. DePallo
Director/General Manager
Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation

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