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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spectacular scene as Mexican tall ship docks in NYC, giving sneak peek of blockbuster Sail4th celebration of America's 250th
Sea-nic views abounded onboard and off. A Mexican navy tall ship carrying 277 crewmembers ceremonially soared into lower Manhattan Tuesday — giving New Yorkers a taste of what to expect at next year's blockbuster Sail4th event celebrating America's 250th birthday. Dozens of naval cadets stood stoically aboard the Cuauhtémoc's towering 147-foot mast, while others dressed in cultural Mexican garb awaited nearby, and three long horns sounded as the boat sailed through New York Harbor as a signal of goodwill between Mexico and the US — even amid the ongoing tariff drama. The vessel, built in Spain in 1982 with the sole purpose of training cadets, is expected to be one of 30 Class A International Tall Ships that will parade through the Harbor on July 4, 2026 — in an impressive processional that will also include scores of smaller vessels, a dramatic military flyover and a fireworks finale. 'The visual will be unbelievable, and the events are going to be magical,' said Capt. Andrew McGovern, a board member for Sail4th, adding that 'cultural exchanges' will be a main focus of the blockbuster event. 'This will have a lasting legacy and open people's eyes. This is what we were built on and founded on.' The Post was offered an exclusive trip onto the Cuauhtémoc as it sailed below the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and into Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport. The stop is just the third in the vessel's eight-month voyage around the globe, which offers the Mexican cadets the opportunity to flex their sailing muscles in environments like Jamaica, Iceland, Portugal and more. This year's class boasts 175 cadets, the largest class the nation's navy has seen yet. 'The classes are getting bigger and bigger. We just keep getting more and more people!' said Lt. Sg. Hugo Calvario, the ship's orthopedic surgeon. 'We had to leave almost 40% of the crew to take on more cadets,' he continued, meaning the trainees have to pick up the slack and take on more responsibilities. The Post watched as they skillfully climbed the dauntingly high ropes and stretched across the towers of the ship's three masts to conduct what in English is known as 'manning the yards' — a universal sign of respect that is done every time a ship enters a port. The cadets stood with open arms for around 15 minutes until they were called back down to help prepare the vessel for docking, but officials guessed that next year's class might have to stand on the towering masts for up to two hours as the parade makes its way through the harbor. For the occasion, several cadets traded in their striped uniforms for traditional dress in the styles of Mariachis, Charreria and China Poblana, as well as Traje tipico veracruzano and Traje tipico jalisco, as a form of celebrating their heritage upon entering another nation's soil. Who does what changes every day, Calvario explained. Upon docking in lower Manhattan, a crowd of Mexican Americans waved flags and cheered in welcome before Mexican Ambassador to the US Esteban Moctezuma Barragán boarded the Cuauhtémoc for a brief ceremony conducted in Spanish. The spectacle happens more than the average New Yorker might know, with varying countries taking their turns docking and enjoying a few days on US soil throughout the year as a display of pride and international goodwill. That goodwill will culminate at next year's Sail4th event, which will span July 3 to the 8 in the Big Apple — and will coincide with the World Cup and Fleet Week, which was moved for the momentous occasion. The Post is one of the bash's sponsors.
Irish Times
15-05-2025
- Irish Times
Man guilty of harassing prominent Garda representative with ‘offensive material'
A probation report is to be prepared on a man who has pleaded guilty to harassment with 'offensive material' of a woman who was general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (Agsi) at the time. Andrew McGovern (38), of School Lane, Rathowen, Co Westmeath, appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Mullingar District Court on Thursday. He previously entered a guilty plea on a charge of distributing or publishing a 'threatening or grossly offensive communication' about Antoinette Cunningham 'with intent to cause harm' between March 16th and 30th, 2023. Ms Cunningham was the first woman to lead any of the Garda staff associations. Last year she retired from her roles with Agsi and the Garda after 33 years of service. READ MORE McGovern failed to show up for a sentencing hearing in March and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. He was detained by gardaí the following week and granted bail pending the case coming before Judge Owens again on Thursday. The matter was adjourned for two months pending the preparation of a probation report, with sentence to be handed down on July 17th. Under the legislation, anyone guilty of the offence McGovern pleaded guilty to faces a fine and/or a term of imprisonment of up to six months. Ms Cunningham was present in court for the hearing, with a number of supporters. The court was told she was available to give her victim impact evidence, after having submitted it in written form in March, but that was also adjourned. Judge Owens said hearing Ms Cunningham's victim impact evidence would have 'more impact for me' if it was heard in July, when the probation report is also set to be available to the court. A Probation Service representative told the court the service was not aware a report was required for Thursday's hearing. Judge Owens accepted this was because a bench warrant for McGovern had been issued at the last brief hearing associated with the case in March.
Sunday World
15-05-2025
- Sunday World
Man to be sentenced for publishing threatening messages about Garda rep leader
Andrew McGovern, 38, pleaded guilty in November to a charge under section 4 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. A Midlands man is to be sentenced in July for publishing 'grossly' offensive or threatening messages about a former prominent Garda representative group leader. Antoinette Cunningham, was general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) when the offences happened over a two-week period in 2023. Following an investigation, Andrew McGovern, 38, of School Lane, Rathowen, Co Westmeath, was summonsed to face criminal proceedings at Mullingar District Court. He pleaded guilty in November to a charge under section 4 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. Court documents state the offence occurred in the Mullingar area, March 16–30, 2023, and that he 'did distribute or publish a threatening or grossly offensive communication about Antoinette Cunningham with intent to cause harm". The charge carries a possible six-month sentence at the District Court level. Andrew McGovern. In November, the court directed the preparation of a victim impact statement to be furnished on March 6. However, on that date, McGovern failed to show up in court, resulting in a bench warrant to have him arrested. He was found and granted bail again on March 13 with an order to appear again today. The accused briefly sat close to retired Garda Inspector, Ms Cunningham, before moving to the opposite side of the courtroom. When his case was called, court Garda Sergeant Orla Keenan summarised the proceedings so far and added that a victim impact statement had been handed into court in March. The sergeant added that the injured party was present for the proceedings, but Ms Cunningham was not required to testify. Andrew McGovern. News in 90 Seconds - May 15th Judge Owens said she had not yet read the impact statement and noted an application for an adjournment for the Probation Service to draft a pre-sentence report. Judge Owens recalled that when McGovern pleaded guilty on November 14, the report was directed at that stage, but the accused did not turn up on the subsequent date when the bench warrant was issued. His failure to attend the hearing in March also led to the Probation Service not being notified that the report was needed today. McGovern, dressed in black trousers, a pink shirt and a maroon blazer, stood forward when the case was called but did not address the court. Asked if she wished to hear full facts and the victim impact statement today, Judge Owens said she appreciated the attendance of the injured party. However, she asserted that it would have 'more impact' if she heard from her and the evidence on the next date, when the probation report will also be ready. Sentencing was set for July 17; Judge Owens remanded McGovern on continuing bail. Legal aid was granted earlier. Last year, Ms Cunningham, from Limerick, announced she was to retire after 33 years with An Garda Síochána and the AGSI. She made Irish policing history in 2018 when she was made the first full-time female official in a garda representative organisation. She was also the first woman to serve at every executive level of the association.
RTÉ News
15-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Man in court for offensive communication about then AGSI head
A 38-year-old man has appeared before Mullingar District Court charged with distributing or publishing a grossly offensive communication about the then general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, Antoinette Cunningham. Andrew McGovern, from School Lane in Rathowen, Co Westmeath, was charged with distributing or publishing a threatening or grossly offensive communication about Ms Cunningham with the intent to cause her harm between the 16 and 30 March 2023, contrary to Section 4 (1) and (3) of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. He appeared in court before Judge Bernadette Owens, who heard that a probation report directed on the 14 November last was not yet available in relation to Mr McGovern. The judge heard the injured party had attended court on every occasion and that she was keen that the facts of the case be heard and that her Victim Impact Statement be read to the court. Judge Owens said she appreciated this and she was not trying to be awkward, but she would prefer everything to be heard together. The case has been put back until 17 July when the full details will be heard.
New York Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Mexican tall ship docks in NYC in sneak peek of 2026's Sail4th celebration of America's 250th
Sea-nic views abounded onboard and off. A Mexican navy tall ship carrying 277 crewmembers ceremonially soared into lower Manhattan Tuesday — giving New Yorkers a taste of what to expect at next year's blockbuster Sail4th event celebrating America's 250th birthday. Dozens of naval cadets stood stoically aboard the Cuauhtémoc's towering 147-foot mast, while others dressed in cultural Mexican garb awaited nearby, and three long horns sounded as the boat sailed through New York Harbor as a signal of goodwill between Mexico and the US — even amid the ongoing tariff drama. 7 Cadets on the rigging of the Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc during its voyage from Staten Island to Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York City. James Keivom The vessel, built in Spain in 1982 with the sole purpose of training cadets, is expected to be one of 30 Class A International Tall Ships that will parade through the Harbor on July 4, 2026 — in an impressive processional that will also include scores of smaller vessels, a dramatic military flyover and a fireworks finale. 'The visual will be unbelievable, and the events are going to be magical,' said Capt. Andrew McGovern, a board member for Sail4th, adding that 'cultural exchanges' will be a main focus of the blockbuster event. 'This will have a lasting legacy and open people's eyes. This is what we were built on and founded on.' The Post was offered an exclusive trip onto the Cuauhtémoc as it sailed below the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and into Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport. 7 The vessel traveled from Staten Island to Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York City. James Keivom 7 View of command plaques on the Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc during its voyage from Staten Island to Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York City. James Keivom The stop is just the third in the vessel's eight-month voyage around the globe, which offers the Mexican cadets the opportunity to flex their sailing muscles in environments like Jamaica, Iceland, Portugal and more. This year's class boasts 175 cadets, the largest class the nation's navy has seen yet. 'The classes are getting bigger and bigger. We just keep getting more and more people!' said Lt. Sg. Hugo Calvario, the ship's orthopedic surgeon. 7 ARM Cuauhtémoc is a sail training vessel named after the last Aztec emperor, Hueyi Tlatoani Cuauhtémoc, who was captured and executed by Spanish conquistadors in 1525. James Keivom 7 The Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc docked after its voyage from Staten Island to Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York City. James Keivom 'We had to leave almost 40% of the crew to take on more cadets,' he continued, meaning the trainees have to pick up the slack and take on more responsibilities. The Post watched as they skillfully climbed the dauntingly high ropes and stretched across the towers of the ship's three masts to conduct what in English is known as 'manning the yards' — a universal sign of respect that is done every time a ship enters a port. The cadets stood with open arms for around 15 minutes until they were called back down to help prepare the vessel for docking, but officials guessed that next year's class might have to stand on the towering masts for up to two hours as the parade makes its way through the harbor. 7 Cadets carry a gangplank across the deck of the Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc after its arrival at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York City. James Keivom For the occasion, several cadets traded in their striped uniforms for traditional dress in the styles of Mariachis, Charreria and China Poblana, as well as Traje tipico veracruzano and Traje tipico jalisco, as a form of celebrating their heritage upon entering another nation's soil. Who does what changes every day, Calvario explained. Upon docking in lower Manhattan, a crowd of Mexican Americans waved flags and cheered in welcome before Mexican Ambassador to the US Esteban Moctezuma Barragán boarded the Cuauhtémoc for a brief ceremony conducted in Spanish. 7 Cadets on the deck of the Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuauhtémoc during its voyage from Staten Island to Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in New York City. James Keivom The spectacle happens more than the average New Yorker might know, with varying countries taking their turns docking and enjoying a few days on US soil throughout the year as a display of pride and international goodwill. That goodwill will culminate at next year's Sail4th event, which will span July 3 to the 8 in the Big Apple — and will coincide with the World Cup and Fleet Week, which was moved for the momentous occasion. The Post is one of the bash's sponsors.
