State of the State: Gov. Cuomo Speaks on Religious Violence, Legislation
January 9, 2020By Jessica Easthope Governor Cuomo’s message was one of unity during his 2020 State of the State address on Jan. 8. His […]
Topic: New York City
No Hate No Fear: Thousands Show Solidarity with Jewish Community
January 5, 2020By Tim Harfmann and Christopher White DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — An estimated 25,000 New Yorkers took to the streets in a “Solidarity March” […]
Mother Cabrini Statue Will Be Placed in Battery Park
December 16, 2019By Tim Harfmann Lady Liberty is going to have a new neighbor. After months of controversy, Manhattan’s Battery Park City will be […]
Faith and the Force: Rabbi Celebrates 54 Years in the NYPD
December 16, 2019By Emily Drooby With a handshake and a smile, Rabbi Alvin Kass focuses on what he does best: serving the NYPD and […]
Catholic Charities Donates Hundreds of Thanksgiving Dinners
November 27, 2019By Jessica Easthope Bertha Duncan took her granddaughter Carmelle Ebony to get their Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 26. It’s a meal they […]
Congressman Peter King Reflects on Life After Public Service
November 18, 2019By Emily Drooby Days after announcing he would not seek re-election in 2020 Congressman Peter King returned to Brooklyn’s St. Francis College, […]
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 […]
Local Leaders Respond to Mother Cabrini Controversy
October 8, 2019CARROLL GARDENS — The outrage over the snubbing of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini by New York City first lady Chirlane McCray’s She Built […]
Catholics Honor Mother Cabrini Amid Controversy
October 6, 2019By Tim Harfmann Catholics arrived at Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn by the bus loads, rallying behind Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini amid controversy. Mother […]
Catholic Baker Opens Shop & Set on Helping the Homeless
October 2, 2019By Tim Harfmann Currents News first introduced you to Lisa Cotoggio on Valentine’s Day, when she delivered heart-shaped cheesecake sandwiches to the […]
