St. Francis College has one of the best education programs in the city. In the past six years, over 200 students have been placed into full-time jobs right after graduation. Michelle Powers sat down with some of the educators at IS 228, David A. Boody Junior High School, in Gravesend. Nearly 30 of the teachers there are St. Francis graduates.
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HACKSAW RIDGE Red Carpet Event at The Sheen Center
David DiCerto interviews HACKSAW RIDGE creative team including, director Mel Gibson and screenwriter, Robert Schenkkan. November 2nd, 2016!
How to Warm Up This Winter
As temperatures start to drop around the city, many native New Yorkers are complaining about a lack of heat. Katie Engesser talks to experts about what to do to fight the freeze this winter.
Evangelization Congress Teaches About the Family
The fourth annual evangelization congress is part of a three year Diocesan evangelization and renewal plan. This session at St Francis Prep High School in Queens focuses on the family through the use of Pope Francis’ apostolic letter Amoris Laetitia or The Joy of Love. Katie Engesser was there and filed this report.
60 Second Review – “Doctor Strange”
David DiCerto reviews Marvel’s latest entry into their cinematic universe with the Sorcerer Supreme, DOCTOR STRANGE, starring Benedict Cumberbatch!
60 Second Review – “Hacksaw Ridge”
David DiCerto reviews Mel Gibson’s return to the director’s chair after a decade with the WWII story about American hero, Desmond Doss, with HACKSAW RIDGE!
Parish Prays for Rebirth on Centennial Anniversary
A century ago, St. Gregory the Great Church in Crown Heights celebrated its first mass. Parishioners gathered together on Sunday to remember that date, but to also pray for a rebirth of their landmark home. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
Monica Piper & The Transition To Trump
This week on ‘In the Arena,’ Monsignor Kieran Harrington is joined by Emmy Award-winning comedy writer/comedian, Monica Piper to talk about her new one-woman show, ‘Not That Jewish.’ Monsignor is then joined by George Prezioso to talk about the economic implications of a Trump presidency. Then, Pat Halpin, Managing Director of Mercury Public Affairs, and Matthew Schmitz, literary editor of First Things, join Monsignor to discuss and debate the transition to the Trump presidency.
Hundreds Receive Turkeys Before Thanksgiving
Catholic Charities is giving away over 350 turkeys to those in need ahead of Thanksgiving. Katie Engesser talks with those standing in line for their turkey day celebration.
Metrocard Swipe Soars Again
The MTA has released new plans to raise the price of subway fares. Katie Engesser breaks down the new card costs and explains why the fares are rising despite a reported MTA cash surplus.