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Marcela Pinos will be attending President Barack Obama's second inauguration, thanks to the kindness of strangers. (Photo: CBS 2)

Strangers Pay Way For Bronx Teen To Attend President Obama’s Inauguration

For 16-year-old Marcela Pinos, a daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants, her dream of attending a student conference in Washington for the inauguration of the president appeared to be out of reach.

2013/01/17

Long Island Wine Chosen For Lunch At Obama’s Second Inauguration

It’s the first time a New York wine has ever been served at a Presidential inauguration and all out in Long Island’s wine country are beaming with pride.

2013/01/10

Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States at the Capitol January 20, 2009. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Schumer: Nearly 100 New York City-Area Residents Won Tickets To President Obama’s Inauguration

Schumer said tens of thousands of New Yorkers registered to try to win general admission tickets to the 57th Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies.

2012/12/23

Sen. Schumer’s Office Launches Lottery For Free Tickets To Presidential Inauguration

Residents who want a chance to attend must register online by December 13. The drawing will then be held on December 14, so winners of the lottery can have more than a month to make arrangements to travel to Washington, D.C.

2012/11/18