This week on “In the Arena,” join host Monsignor Harrington, Vicar of Communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn, as he is joined by Dr. John Draper, Project Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and Storyteller/Author/Advocate/Filmmaker, Kevin Hines, as they talk about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
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This week on “In the Arena,” join special guest segment-host Lisa Jandovitz and award winning reporter and producer, Bill Tucker, as they are joined on the phone by Congressman Peter King and Former Navy SEAL, and author of Enemies Foreign and Domestic: A SEAL’s Story, Carl Higbie, to talk about the “Missing 28 pages” and the law that would allow 9/11 victim’s families to sue Saudi Arabia. Then, host Monsignor Harrington is joined by call-in guest New York Assemblyman Michael Cusick to talk about his bill on statues of limitations and Father Michael Bruno to talk about the commission on female deacons. Then, Ray Arroyo joins the conversation to talk about his new book, ‘MOTHER ANGELICA HER GRAND SILENCE: The Last Years and Living Legacy’.
Mary Crowned at St. Luke as Principal Bids Farewell
In Whitestone, at the annual crowning of Mary, St. Luke School honored their principal Barbara Reiter, who is retiring after serving the school for 31 years.
Legacy of Tuskegee Airman
Ahead of Memorial Day, Michelle Powers sat down with an original Tuskegee Airman who now lives in Queens. Here is his story.
My Big Religious Greek Family
Monsignor Jamie is welcomed into the home of the Gounardes Family, where he experiences the large family’s faith and culture. Later, Steve and Andrew Gounardes join Monsignor in the kitchen to talk about food, faith, and family as well as cook up one of Monsignor Jamie’s favorite Greek dishes.
Here Comes the Navy: Fleet Week 2016
All hands were on deck as thousands of sailors, marines and coast guards arrived in New York City for the 28th Fleet Week celebration. Michelle Powers watched the Parade of Ships in Bay Ridge and filed this report.
Construction Workers Rally for Safety
After three recent deaths, New York City construction workers came together questioning, “How many more must die?” Michelle Powers was there and filed this report.
Professional Baseball Players Discuss Their Faith
At Citi Field’s first-ever Faith Day, members of the New York Mets gave testimonies of how God plays a role in their lives. Tim Harfmann reports from Flushing.
Fr. Stephen Giuletti
On this episode of On The Block, host Ed Wilkinson meets with Father Stephen Giuletti at Bishop Ford High School in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, which houses a piano that he graciously played for us. Father Giuletti talked about his decision to become a priest, as well as how much he enjoys music and especially liturgical music. Father Giuletti was one of five Brooklyn priests who recently performed at an organ concert at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral.
Games and Thrills on the Hudson
Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer previews the Hudson River Park Games, the second annual fundraiser for the park where participants compete in team sports, kayaking and an “epic” obstacle course called Fear the Pier.