Death is the main topic today as Joe Estevez visits the Sisters of the Monastery right in the heart of Hollywood to ponder the question: What does death mean to us as Catholics? Then he visits Holy Cross cemetery, final resting place of many celebrities. Along the way, he interviews people like Mary Sjogren, Craig Tubiolo, Shin Ja, and Pauline Baglioni, whose life changed when her oldest son died.
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Rikers Detainees Share in Interactive Event
Former Rikers detainees and family members share their stories at an event inviting participants to creatively explore solutions to the culture of mass incarceration. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer reports from Mass Story: Rikers at the New School.
Inside Coney Island’s New Amphitheater
Three years in the making, the Coney Island boardwalk now boasts of a new 5,000 seat amphitheater. Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials cut the ribbon to kick off grand opening performances that will include Impractical Jokers, Sting and Peter Gabriel, and the Beach Boys. The new venue incorporates the historic Childs Building, fully renovated, that will house a restaurant and the box office. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from inside the brand new theater.
Turning Grief into Action
The parents of three-year-old Allison Liao, who was killed in 2013 by a reckless driver, have become activists for traffic safety. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer spends time with them at a school they helped transform into a safer place, and finds out about the broader changes they are advocating for New York City.
Healthy Life, Starts With Healthy Faith
On this episode of Too Blessed to Be Stressed, David, Jahaira, and Dj David Dorian are joined by Miki Ferenadez to talk about how a healthy life starts with a healthy faith.
“Equal Access is a Civil Right”
Small-business owners who operate individual taxi medallions rallied at City Hall as part of a campaign to win fairer treatment from City leaders for taxi medallion owners and New Yorkers who are disabled. The rally-goers called on the City Council to require all for-hire vehicle operators, including Uber and Lyft, to meet the same 50% wheel-chair accessible mandate yellow taxis must meet by 2020. Holding signs reading “UberUNFAIR” and “Equal Access is a Civil Right,” wheelchair users joined in the rally. Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
“Best Birthday Party” For Kids in Brownsville Shelter
Brooklyn businesses provide a huge birthday extravaganza for kids staying in CAMBA Flagstone Family Center, a shelter for about 150 families with over 400 children. “Operation Birthday Party” was started by Dyker Heights cake maker Maria Nitti, who has held monthly birthday celebrations at the shelter for a full year. As Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports, the kids are having a blast.
Fr. Kevin Abels
On the one hour season finale of On The Block, the pastor of St. Sebastian’s parish, Father Kevin Abels, spoke with Ed on the steps of Saint Joseph’s Co-Cathedral. A former vocations director for the Diocese, Father Abels explains the difficulties of following a religious vocation in this day and age.They also talked about his decision to become a priest and how St. Sebastian’s caters to a multi-ethnic community, as one of the largest parishes in the diocese.
Celebrating Freedom with Oldest Independence Day Parade
The oldest Independence Day Parade in New York City marches down Court Street to honor those who served. During the 111th Annual Parade, the Knights of Columbus award U.S. Army Sergeant Bryan Dilberian, a wounded combat warrior who had been deployed to Afghanistan, and NYPD Deputy Chief Charles Scholl. Also honored is the Grand Marshal Robert Fox, vice chairman of the Long Island K. of C. Conference. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from the parade route in Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens.
Interfaith Healing
This week on “In the Arena,” Monsignor Harrington is joined by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield to discuss interfaith healing in the midst of tragedy. Then, Monsignor is joined by former navy SEAL and author, Carl Higbie to discuss our fight against ISIS.