The Rise of Anti-Semitism in New York City
May 27, 2021Currents News Staff Cell-phone video shows a man hurling anti-Semitic insults at a group of Jewish men. Police say he punched a […]
Topic: New York
Packing the Supreme Court Could Mean a ‘Bigger Mess’ Says Political Science Professor
May 12, 2021Currents News Staff Democrats recently introduced legislation that proposes expanding the Supreme Court from nine to 13 seats. It’s a move Republicans […]
Catholic Ministry Helps Women Who Have Had Abortion Cope With Loss, Find Healing Through Retreats
April 8, 2021Currents News Staff A local ministry is helping women who have had abortions, offering retreats to help them with the pain and […]
This Teen Became a Catholic and Brought His Whole Family Along on the Faith Journey
April 5, 2021Currents News Staff Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the U.S. […]
New Elmhurst Hospital CEO Says Faith Will Help Her Lead Former COVID Epicenter to Better Days
March 3, 2021By Emily Drooby Last March, Elmhurst Hospital faced “apocalyptic” conditions. They were overwhelmed by COVID patients pouring in – stretchers filled the […]
Artist Otto Neals Reflects on His Literary Landmark Sculpture, ‘Peter and Willy,’ in Prospect Park
February 26, 2021By Jessica Easthope At 90-years-old, Otto Neals has made his mark on New York City and Black history. Though he has art scattered all […]
New York Woman Who Lost Father to COVID Speaks on Cuomo and COVID Nursing Home Deaths
February 17, 2021A Syracuse New York woman who is grieving the loss of her father is reacting to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s explanation for how […]
Pre-K Programs Are ‘Desperately Needed’ and Must Reopen, Says Queens Council Member Robert Holden
February 16, 2021Currents News Staff New York City decided to cancel more than 100 Universal Pre-K programs, including five at Catholic schools in the […]
SOMOS Community Care Vaccination Efforts Help New Yorkers Fight COVID
February 8, 2021Currents News Staff In September 2019, Pope Francis met with a network of doctors who provide health care to ethnic minorities in […]
MTA Memorial ‘Travels Far’ Honors NYC Transit Employees Lost to COVID-19
February 4, 2021By Emily Drooby Mathew Thankachan’s father, Thankachan Mathai, was taken from him 10 months ago – a victim of COVID-19. “I feel, […]