Giulia Heyward
The city is celebrating Dolly Parton and her legacy in “9 to 5” style.
Sept. 25 will be Dolly Parton Appreciation Day across Manhattan, Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal proclaimed Wednesday.
News of the late musician’s death struck New Yorkers. Parton garnered a reputation as an LGBTQ+ rights icon and champion of child literacy. She also contributed funding to research that helped develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Although Parton was not a permanent New York resident, the MTA had previously used her likeness on limited-edition MetroCards and lookalike contests were common fixtures at some local establishments.
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