The city is looking into opening medically supervised injection centers for drug users. This week, the City Council approved a $100,000 nine-month study into the feasibility and legal issues of such a facility. Michelle Powers spoke with the chairman of the Conservative Party of New York State about better ways he’d like to see the taxpayer dollars allocated.
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C-SPAN Bus Visits St. John’s University
The C-SPAN Campaign 2016 bus rolled into St. John’s University campus with hopes of engaging more young people in the political process. Michelle Powers hopped on board and filed this report.
Sacred Heart – St. Stephen’s
Discover the compelling history of this church with two names when Msgr. Guy Massi and Pastoral Associate John Heyer join Anthony Mangano to share details about the parish, including its incredible collection of statues and imagery displayed throughout the church.
Speeding Schools
Safety advocates are stepping up against drivers with a heavy foot. Tim Harfmann reports from Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, where parents and students at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy express concerns about reckless driving near their school.
Man’s Last Wish
Frank Esposito was a Roman Catholic with a giving heart. When he was diagnosed with a fatal form of mesothelioma, he decided he would make his last act a chance to give back to the community and the church. Katie Engesser talks to his wife about the man’s last wish.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the September 27th edition of Currents including whether there was a clear winner in last night’s presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, FDNY Chief perishes responding to an emergency in the Bronx and several Hispanic Bishops travel to the Vatican to discuss ways to revamp the relationship between the Hispanic community and the church.
La Urgencia de la Misericordia
Estamos viviendo en tiempos muy difíciles donde sin duda alguna necesitamos más que nunca la Misericordia de Dios. En este episodio de “Dios Nunca Duerme”, Fr Agustino nos compartirá el porqué de la urgencia de necesitar la Misericordia de Dios en estos tiempos. Únete y prepárate para recibir un toque muy especial de la Misericordia de Dios. Créelo
Nigerian Catholics Celebrate Faith & Culture in Queens
Over 300 Nigerian Catholics gathered at St. Clement Pope Church to pray and honor their heritage. Vibrant music and traditional garments filled the church, where Mass was celebrated by Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto. Tim Harfmann reports from South Ozone Park, Queens, where the congregation also participated in a health fair.
Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the September 26th edition of Currents including the first of three much anticipated presidential debates set to begin tonight at Hofstra University, Pope Francis calls for an end to violence during a Jubilee Mass in St. Peter’s Square and the opening of America’s first National Museum dedicated to African American culture.
Saint Joseph’s Church Tiffin, Ohio
Currents news reporter Katie Breidenbach is Anthony Mangano’s special guest discussing a documentary she produced about her hometown church’s survival after a devastating tragedy.