As Some Receive Second COVID Vaccine, Politicians and Public Call for Distribution to Ramp Up
January 4, 2021By Emily Drooby Three weeks ago, Sandra Lindsay was America’s first vaccinated nurse. Now, she’s been given her second of two Pfizer […]
Topic: De Blasio
Schools Across the Brooklyn Diocese and U.S. Trade Snow Days for Remote Learning Days
December 16, 2020By Emily Drooby Kindergarten teacher Ashley Lantz is planning a snow-themed lesson for her class on Dec. 17. It’s perfect for the […]
Catholic Schools in Brooklyn and Queens Will Remain Open if NYC Public Schools Close
November 17, 2020By Emily Drooby Our schools will not close — it’s a strong message that came from Thomas Chadzutko, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for […]
Brooklyn Diocese Asks Cuomo to Keep Catholic Schools Open Safely – Not Online – in COVID Hot Spots
October 5, 2020By Emily Drooby and Erin DeGregorio WINDSOR TERRACE — Parents from Good Shepherd Catholic Academy (Marine Park) will be meeting on the […]
MTA Workers Forced to Dodge Blood, Urine During Shifts as COVID-19 Drives NYC Homeless Underground
April 29, 2020By Jessica Easthope The problem has always been there, and now a global health crisis has made homelessness on the subway more […]
Cuomo: Take ‘Positive Lesson’ From Pandemic Precautions
April 1, 2020Currents News Staff “We’re never going to be the same again,” said Cuomo. “We’re not going to forget what happened here.” And […]
New York, Nation Brace for Growing Healthcare Needs
March 31, 2020Currents News Staff Some relief has arrived in New York City in the form of the U.S. naval hospital ship Comfort. Onboard, […]
Hospital Ship Brings ‘Comfort’ to Crowded New York Hospitals During Coronavirus Crisis
March 30, 2020By Emily Drooby New York City can sleep a little bit easier — the USNS Comfort has docked safely at Manhattan’s Pier […]
De Blasio Calls Move to Honor Mother Cabrini a ‘Manufactured Controversy’
October 15, 2019By Tim Harfmann Laura Eng, a Brooklyn resident and one of many Catholics outraged over the Mother Cabrini statue controversy, turned her […]
Mother Cabrini Statue in Sight, Italian-Americans Rally for Heritage and Faith
October 14, 2019By Emily Drooby and Andrew Pugliese MANHATTAN — After marching in the Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 14, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced […]