Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 17, 2023 Sláinte! Santé! Salute! Salud! Saúde! Skål! Şerefe! Good Health to All! A s you know, Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, which is the start of spring in my book. Coming from an Irish family, Saint Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not only do I enjoy the free-fl owing revelry, but it is also a chance to reconnect with an integral part of my Irish culture and upbringing. There is nothing quite like marching in a parade to the entrancing sound of bagpipes. In fact, my very fi rst memory after being elected to the City Council was marching up Main Street behind the bagpipe corps for Veterans and Armistice Day. It was at that moment that I fully comprehended the importance of celebrating multiculturalism. Particularly in a diverse community like Malden! Irish culture holds an important place in American society. It represents both a story of repression and that of the underdog success story in American politics. 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The cyberattack shut down nearly all of the city’s Informational Technology (IT) systems for a period of time on January 25, including internet access and municipal telephones, in addition to other IT programs city employees use to perform necessary tasks on a daily basis. While the City of Malden’s telephone system and email communication availability were restored quickly, municipal employees still had limited access to some city IT internal systems. An incident response team comprised of City of Malden police assets assigned to the FBI and their counterparts in the State Police and Secret Service cyber-crime units collected digital forensic data and assess scope of any potential data breach. More information on Director Rodrigues’ presentation will appear in next week’s Advocate. Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley is shown with his late father, Bobby O’Malley, and mother, Frances O’Malley. closures stating that “Irish need not apply.” This story of repression is not unique to the Irish. Generations of immigrants to America have faced and continue to face the same discrimination. Embracing diff erent cultures brings many benefi ts to American society as a whole. Here in Malden, residents have an ever-expanding option for high quality cuisines from all across the globe. We are truly so lucky to live in a multicultural community. Are you hungry for Irish pub food? Head on down to Hugh O’Neill’s for some Guinness beef stew or fi sh and chips. Would you rather Thai food? Take a short walk over to Crying Thaiger on Ferry Street. Caribbean food? Pop on over to the Island right next door. I could go on and on about the options. My advice is to come on down to Malden Center, walk around and explore! Now, for those of you who knew my dad – Bobby O’Malley – from his times hanging at the Irish American or the Italian American Citizens Club (Yes, he was allowed to join as a non-voting member because he was married to my Sicilian Mom), you know he loved food. My Dad enjoyed all kinds of food and loved that he married into a big Italian family because the wine and food never ran out. I am so thankful to my Mom and Dad for bringing me up in a family that embraced and celebrated diff erent people and cultures. It is said that embracing diff erent cultures can lead to greater empathy and respect for others. When we are exposed to diff erent cultures, we are forced to confront our own biases and assumptions. By learning about and appreciating other cultures, we can develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the humanity and dignity of all people. I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment! So, on this Saint Patrick’s Day, I ask that you spend some time with your family, friends and neighbors and raise a glass to those who have come before and those who have yet to arrive! And may your home always be too small to hold all your friends! Sláinte! Ryan O’Malley City Councillor Ward Four Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for March S tate Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Offi ce Hours on Monday, March 20, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Senator Lewis is welcome to attend Offi ce Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal issue or legislative feedback with the Senator and his staff . Virtual Offi ce Hours are held on Zoom. Each constituent meets privately with the Senator during the Zoom session. To join the meeting, please use the following link or enter the meeting information: https://us06web.zoom. us/j/83854164671?pwd=eWZWQWU0VkZjcE9XSXl5Rk1BRVd5Zz09 Meeting ID: 838 5416 4671. Passcode: 234270. Senator Lewis also holds regular in-person Offi ce Hours in each community of the district (Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and Winchester). For further information or Jason Lewis State Senator any questions, visit SenatorJasonLewis.com or contact his State House offi ce at 617722-1206 or Jason.Lewis@ masenate.gov. Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
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