@yass.unitedstates: Buffalo raised the Somali flag at City Hall to mark Somalia's Independence Day, drawing attention after the city also announced it would not hold a July 4 fireworks display. The decision sparked political debate, with city officials saying the fireworks were canceled because they could not secure a safe and suitable location. The flag-raising celebrated Buffalo's Somali community, while the cancellation of Independence Day fireworks fueled criticism and renewed discussion over the city's holiday events. #nyc #somali #flag #july4th #fireworks