After the 421a program expired earlier this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo has been working hard to revive it. But longtime housing advocates like Father Ed Mason see 421a as a tax giveaway to powerful real estate interests. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer talks with Father Mason about alternatives to 421a.
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Addiction Awareness and Giving Back
This week on “In The Arena,” Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by Peter Marcolini, the owner of Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn, Allyson Tozzo, an event coordinator, Joe Dibendetto, an addiction survivor, and Mike Lindell, the creator of MyPillow, to discuss substance abuse awareness and giving back to the community. Then, Monsignor discusses building confidence and improving academic performance through chess with, president and C.E.O. of Chess in the Schools, Debbie Eastburn.
The Mysteries of the Tomb of Jesus
Scientists believe they have found what might be the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem and are opening the burial site to find out. But with reports of floral aromas and electromagnetic disturbances within the tomb, many are starting to call it a miracle. Katie Engesser talks to the chancellor of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Frank Chiarchiaro, about the happenings at the Holy site.
Catholics and Jews Share Thanksgiving Service
A synagogue and a parish came together for an interfaith thanksgiving service, celebrating dreams of peace on earth in song and prayer. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer brings us there with children from Temple Sholom and St. Bernard Catholic Academy, and speakers Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Deacon Kevin McCormick.
The Miracle of Christmas 3D
This coming December 14th, St. Joseph’s Co Cathedral is having their Christmas play and concert. This year will be a contemporary production of the Nativity story along with a 3D mapping experience. Michelle Powers spoke with the producers about the technology surrounding the production.
Elementary School Students Reenact First Thanksgiving
At Good Shepherd Catholic Academy, second and fourth graders gather to reenact the first Thanksgiving. The Marine Park, Brooklyn, students tell Tim Harfmann what they’ve learned about the original feast and teach him how to make homemade butter.
La Jornada Mundial de la Juventud en Polonia
En la primera parte de éste programa Padre Tomás del Valle y Jorge Domínguez nos invitan a darle un vistazo a la recién Jornada Mundial en Polonia. Así mismo, conoceremos mas a fondo como y cuando empezó, éste evento católico mundial. En la segunda parte, nos hablan del Islam en el Medio Oriente y Europa.
Order of Holy Sepulchre Knights 200 New Yorkers
Dedicated to protecting Christians in the Holy Land for nearly a thousand years, the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre recognizes a wide range of works for the Church. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer brings you to a vigil at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle as Manhattan as 200 men and women prepare to be invested or promoted, including many from the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Fighting Immigration Services Fraud in a Time of Fear
Following the election of Donald Trump, advocates see an urgent need to prevent scam artists from capitalizing on growing fear in immigrant communities, who falsely promise to help noncitizens gain legal status. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer gives us a look at bill in the New York City Council intended to fight immigration services fraud.
Holy Doors Close at Brooklyn’s Co-Cathedral
At the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, pilgrims and parishioners celebrated Mass and passed through the Holy Door of Mercy there one last time. Our Konrad Aderer asks them for their reflections on the past year.