Cristo Rey Spark Program Focus on Faith and Academics
July 1, 2026By Katie Vasquez and Alexandra Moyen EAST FLATBUSH — Journi Brielle Forester knows where she wants to spend the next four years. […]
Topic: Education
Belle Harbor Crossing Guard Retires: A Community Farewell in Queens
June 30, 2026By Alexandra Moyen and Currents News BELLE HARBOR — For nearly five decades, Mary Murray has watched over the same corner with […]
Dominican Academy Students Advocate for Special Education Equity in New York City
June 16, 2026By Katie Vasquez Students at Dominican Academy are raising awareness about disparities in special education services across New York City through a […]
Greek Legends, Mythology Come to Life in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Catholic Academy
March 11, 2026By Katie Vasquez Legends came to life at Bay Ridge Catholic Academy. Fifth graders at the Brooklyn Catholic school created elaborate drawings […]
Connecticut Teacher in Legal Battle After Resisting Order to Remove Crucifix
August 25, 2025By Katie Vasquez and Bill Miller PROSPECT HEIGHTS — A junior high school teacher and the Connecticut school where she worked are locked in […]
Good Shepherd Catholic Academy 8th Graders Prepare Brooklyn School for New Academic Year
August 21, 2025By Katie Vasquez Unpacking boxes of books and carrying stacks of reading materials up flights of stairs may not sound like a […]
The Tablet Newspaper Fundraiser Is Back Helping Catholic Schools and Students
March 22, 2022Currents News Staff Students in Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn are brushing up their sales pitches getting ready to be […]
New York’s Mask Mandate Remains In Effect While Governor Hochul Pursues an Appeal
January 27, 2022Currents News Staff New York’s mask mandate is back in effect. An appeals court judge restored the mandate on Tuesday, a day […]
Buried Treasure in Brooklyn: Cathedral Basilica of St. James Marks 200 Years
January 26, 2022Currents News Staff This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn – the Cathedral Basilica […]
Barbie Makes Doll of Ida B. Wells, Black Journalist Who Exposed Horrors of Lynching
January 13, 2022Currents News Staff Barbie is honoring famed black journalist Ida B. Wells with this doll. It’s part of the company’s “Inspiring Women” […]