Author: Geony Ayyad

LeBron James Visits Christ The King HS

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Before LeBron James begins his season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, the three-time NBA champion and four-time league MVP decided to make a surprise appearance in the Big Apple. Students at Christ the King High School in Middle Village were in shock when the man nicknamed “The King” paid a visit to Queens. Currents News Tim Harfmann has the story.

Bronx Missionaries Help Refugees Near the Border

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In response to an exhortation from Pope Francis, the Bronx-based lay apostolate called Corazon Puro has been sending missionaries to Macallen, Texas to provide humanitarian relief to refugees who have just crossed the border. Konrad Aderer asks a missionary about his unforgettable experience helping families who took the perilous journey with their children.

Community and NYPD Hold Forum on Anti-Asian Crime

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In response to recent crimes against Asians in New York City, Asian American community leaders hold a forum with the NYPD. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer brings us there and speaks with the organizers and the Commanding Officer of the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.

Opposition Mounts to Cuomo’s Proposed CUNY Cuts

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As a protest looms against Governor Cuomo’s proposed cut to state funding for City University of New York, Konrad Aderer finds out how past and future cuts threaten CUNY students and faculty.

Bushwick Tenants Terrorized by Landlord

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In a rent-stabilized building in Bushwick, lifelong tenants say they’ve been under a criminal campaign of harassment from a landlord who went as far as destroying their bathroom and kitchen. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer gets their story.