Community and Police Hold Vigil in Brooklyn for Peace
July 12, 2016The Diocese of Brooklyn, along with dozens of other clergy members, joined police and civilians at a vigil in Grand Army Plaza […]
Topic: Community
Weekend of Protests Sparks Calls for Healing
July 11, 2016Demonstrators have gathered in New York for four consecutive days, protesting the shooting deaths of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota by […]
Williamsburg Continues 129-Year-Old Tradition: The Giglio
July 11, 2016Currents correspondent Michelle Powers visited Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for the lifting of the Giglio.
Keep Cool at Catholic Charities
July 8, 2016Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports from an air-conditioned visit to Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens senior centers that also serve as cooling […]
Saint Paolino Graces Skyline for 129th Year
July 6, 2016Its the Italian Festival that has it all and it kicks off tonight in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. There’s faith, food, music, neighborhood pride, […]
Turning Grief into Action
June 29, 2016The parents of three-year-old Allison Liao, who was killed in 2013 by a reckless driver, have become activists for traffic safety. Currents […]
Celebrating Freedom with Oldest Independence Day Parade
June 27, 2016The oldest Independence Day Parade in New York City marches down Court Street to honor those who served. During the 111th Annual […]
Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill Approved by City Council
June 23, 2016All single-occupant bathrooms must be gender-neutral, removing all signs that dictate otherwise. That’s according to a new bill approved by the New […]
Baker, Educator Honored for Helping Children
June 22, 2016Two community activists receive the “Hero of the Month” Award from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Maria Nitti is the founder of […]
Belle Harbor Parish Celebrates Beach Mass
June 20, 2016Tim Harfmann reports from Belle Harbor, where the parish of St. Francis de Sales gathered for Mass on Rockaway Beach. Nearly four […]