Dozens Overdose on K2 in Bed-Stuy
July 13, 2016Up to 33 people were hospitalized Wednesday after apparent overdoses of K2, also known as synthetic marijuana. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports […]
Topic: New York City
Alexander Hamilton: The Man and the Legacy
July 12, 2016In the spotlight ever since the hit Broadway musical, Alexander Hamilton is honored by a crowd of fans who gather at his […]
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 […]
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.
Protecting the Vulnerable During Heat Waves
July 8, 2016Amidst NYC’s first summer heat wave, Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer asks Desiree Reiner of the American Red Cross for the most important […]
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, […]
Judge Rules Vision Zero Law ‘Unconstitutional’
July 6, 2016A Queens judge ruled recently that a key part of the mayor’s landmark pedestrian and bicycle safety initiative that penalizes drivers for […]
Hot Dog-Eating Contest Weigh-In
July 1, 2016The greatest competitive eaters on earth will gather at Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island on Monday, July 4th to compete in the […]