On today’s episode, Monsignor Jamie visits Il Centro Community Center, which is being built and will be run by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations. The Center offers everything from a swimming pool, senior centers, classrooms, and so much more to the people of Brooklyn. Later on, Carlo Scissura, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, joins Monsignor Jamie in the kitchen to make sweet potato hash with lobster and roasted corn, while they talk about supporting the local community and it’s people.
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Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill Approved by City Council
All single-occupant bathrooms must be gender-neutral, removing all signs that dictate otherwise. That’s according to a new bill approved by the New York City Council, which is expected to be signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Brooklynites express mixed reactions – both for and against. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from the city streets.
Faith Love and Miracles
Today, we hear stories abut faith, love, and miracles. First, character actor Mark Proksch talks with Joe Estevez about his long career and meeting his wife on the set of The Office. Later, we meet the family of a baby who was born at 20 weeks and weighed only half a pound. They tell Alex’s story about how they never lost hope. Joe then gives the history of newly canonized Junipero Serra and his commentary on a recently passed law called the End of Life Option Act, allowing a terminal patient the option of physician-assistant suicide in California. Lastly, he visits Saint Agatha Church in South Central Los Angeles, telling the story of Saint Agatha.
House of Mercy
On this episode of Too Blessed to Be Stressed, David and Jahaira are joined by Holly and Carol from Casa Guadalupe, or the House of Mercy. Holly is the Director of Casa Guadalupe and they share the mission of the House of Mercy.
Baker, Educator Honored for Helping Children
Two community activists receive the “Hero of the Month” Award from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Maria Nitti is the founder of “Operation Birthday Party,” holding monthly celebrations for children at the CAMBA Flagstone Family Center, a shelter in Brownsville. Rose Graham, vice principal at PS 399 in East Flatbush, develops programs to help students both in and out of the classroom. Both are given citations and, as Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports, Maria receives a surprise from the Borough President.
Summer Programs Begin in the Diocese of Brooklyn
As the school year comes to an end, parents are looking for ways to keep their children occupied over the next few months. Tim Harfmann reports on summer programs beginning within the Diocese of Brooklyn.
L Train Shutdown Could Lead to 14th Street Bus
The MTA and Department of Transportation are considering a 14th Street busway to provide service for commuters hit with the L train shutdown. But the proposal would likely eliminate private vehicle traffic on the vital corridor. Our Konrad Aderer gets the views of transit advocates and local business owners.
“Cardinal of Peace” Speaks on Militant Islam
The Archbishop of Cotabato, Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, visits the Filipino people at St. Michael Church in Flushing. He is dubbed the “Cardinal of Peace” because of his work to stop Islamic violence in Mindanao, south Philippines.In an exclusive interview with Katie Breidenbach, Cardinal Quevedo shares his strategy for stopping the spread of terrorism in the United States.
Father Alonzo Cox
Ed meets with the youngest pastor in the diocese, Father Alonzo Cox, in the garden of Our Lady of Victory Church in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a worship site of St. Martin De Porres Parish. Father Cox talks about the challenges of being the leader of a parish with three different churches in the African-American Catholic community and about his road to the priesthood.
Belle Harbor Parish Celebrates Beach Mass
Tim Harfmann reports from Belle Harbor, where the parish of St. Francis de Sales gathered for Mass on Rockaway Beach. Nearly four years after the area was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, parishioners show that they are stronger than the storm.