American Crisis: At Least 31 Killed in U.S. Mass Shootings
August 5, 2019By Emily Drooby Devastation hit the city of Dayton, Ohio when a gunman opened fire on a crowd outside a popular bar. […]
Topic: Brooklyn, NY
NYPD Judge Says Officer in Eric Garner Case Should be Fired
August 2, 2019Currents News Staff As of August 2, New York police officer Daniel Pantaleo has been suspended for his involvement in the death […]
Bishop DiMarzio Looks Back at 1986 Immigration Law
August 2, 2019By Franca Braatz, Allyson Escobar and Emily Drooby Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is committed to immigration reform, dealing with an area that’s been […]
Queens Priest Uses Weight Loss Experience To Inspire Youth
August 1, 2019By Emily Drooby Father Henry Torres has been helping to motivate the youth of Saint Sebastian’s Church in Woodside, Queens to get […]
Through Saintly Intercession, Couple Marries During Hurricane Barry
July 31, 2019By Emily Drooby Lily Hannigan met Troy Hobson after moving from the Diocese of Brooklyn to New Orleans. The two fell in […]
Sheen Center Announces Fall Season, Faith-Inspired Shows
July 31, 2019Currents News Staff On July 30 the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture announced its fall programming season, ‘A Celebration Of The […]
President Trump Signs 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund Bill
July 29, 2019By Emily Drooby For months activists have been fighting for the 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund Bill to pass. Supports say that it […]
Taking Precautions for Fires Can Mean Life or Death
July 29, 2019By Allyson Escobar and Tamara Laine Elmhurst — First, there was a loud popping sound. Then crackling, followed by the faint smell […]
NYPD Chaplain Hails Victim’s Compensation Fund Extension as a ‘Victory’
July 24, 2019Currents News Staff On July 23 The U.S. Senate passed a bill to permanently fund compensation for victims and first responders of […]
Holy Child Jesus Community Remembers Family Members Lost to Queens House Fire
July 24, 2019By Tim Harfmann The Richmond Hill, Queens Catholic community gathered to remember Silvia Umana and her children, Guadalupe and Gilbert, who died […]