The judges ruling comes on the eve of one of the largest annual cultural events in the city of Syracuse, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Syracuse Mayor issued a statement (see below) shortly after the judges ruling.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh Statement on Decision Regarding Columbus Statue by State Supreme Court Judge Gerard Neri:
“The City of Syracuse will appeal the decision and looks forward to presenting its position to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division.”