But after they presented him with information about the flag's long history, he said he agreed to hold off until he could checkwithcity council members.
Thanks mostly to trains, gamers from across Europe travel to the city to check out the latest games and get hands-on time with some of the biggest titles of this year and next.
Some fans complained about difficulties getting around the city, with delays caused by traffic congestion and long queues to check in to hotels - despite efforts by the Russian authorities to ease their way, with special buses and bus lanes to ensure fans do not get caught in rush hour jams.
When Tammy McCormack didn't show up that morning at her job with the Schenectady city school district, her son was notified and went to the house to check on his mother and sister, Brown said.