Description: Following the 6.2 earthquake that rattled Central Italy, parishioners from Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen’s in Carroll Gardens are not only saying prayers, but also brainstorming ways to help. Michelle Powers attended mass and filed this report.
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Liz Faublas Previews Tonight’s News
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the August 24th episode of Currents, including the latest on the devastating earthquake that hit central Italy today. Also, a report on the massive gridlock at LaGuardia Airport due to construction.
Cabbies Abandon English Exam
The City Council has announced that they are getting rid of the rudimentary English exam required to gain a taxi driver license. Katie Engesser talks to riders and drivers alike as they talk about the new taxi language.
“SoHo Sheep” Takeover Manhattan Basilica
The so-called “SoHo sheep” have taken over the cemetery at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral. To help trim to tall grass, the parish had the three animals imported from their upstate farm. Tim Harfmann reports from Lower Manhattan, where the woolly trio has onlookers flocking from all over New York City.
Mother Teresa had a Gift for Her
It was 24 years ago when Yvonne Samaroo met Mother Teresa. At the time, Mrs. Samaroo was volunteering for the Missionaries of Charity at Our Lady of Victory in Brooklyn and she hasn’t stopped since. Michelle Powers met with her and filed this report.
LIZ FAUBLAS PREVIEWS TONIGHT’S NEWS
Liz Faublas gives the rundown for the August 23rd episode of Currents, including a grand jury handing down an indictment in the Imam murder case. Also, a look into the civil defense drills that were held in a Seoul subway station.
Stained Glass Windows: Immaculate Conception Center
In the final installment of his series on stained glass windows throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn, Tim Harfmann visits the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston and talks with Deacon Stanley Galazin. Click here to watch the other parts of Tim’s series.
MTA Plans New Train Cars
With the number of people riding the subway increasing and trains becoming more crowded with passengers, transit officials are planning to incorporate new train cars that should increase subway ridership. Katie Engesser reports on the new changes to come to the MTA.
’92: The Striped Sari Comes to Brooklyn
It was in 1992 when Father Joseph Nugent spoke with Mother Teresa and asked her to send sisters who would work with the pregnant young women of the community and help them to choose life. Now, 24 years later, the Missionaries of Charity are a staple to the Diocese of Brooklyn. Michelle Powers filed this report about how the sisters got their start at Our Lady of Victory Church in Bed-Stuy.
Cathedral of St. Vibiane and San Antonio de Pauda Churches
Joe Estevez visits the Cathedral of St. Vibiana and San Antonio de Padua Churches in Los Angeles.