Currents News Update for Tuesday, 7/27/21

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All New York City workers must get vaccinated or submit to weekly testing.

And now so is the dissent – major labor unions putting out dueling statements in the aftermath of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement.

Bishops and priests who once called Cuba home sent a video message of support to the island’s protestors. They are all seeking the intercession of Our Lady of Charity, the patroness of the country.

An update on our local Catholic Olympian whose story we brought to you last week. Kristine O’Brien from Long Island and eight others of her crew won their first rowing match, beating out Romania and Australia. Now it’s time for finals, coming this Thursday.