Ahead of Memorial Day, Michelle Powers sat down with an original Tuskegee Airman who now lives in Queens. Here is his story.
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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.
200-Mile March for Farmworker Justice
Farmworkers, activists and allies are marching 200 miles from Long Island to Albany calling for the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. They hope this act will finally end historical injustice. Michelle Powers caught up with them along their way at Our Lady of Victory Church in Brooklyn.
Achieving The American Dream Through Pizza
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello visits Luzzos BK Pizzeria in Brooklyn Heights, where there is a taste of Italy in every bite. He speaks with the owner about his journey to America and how he fulfilled his American dream; coming from Italy to the US and working hard to become a small business owner. There they gathered around the table and counted the blessings given to us by the Lord.
Sheltering the Soul, Part One
In this first report of the series on homelessness in New York City, Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visits a parish-run homeless shelter in Brooklyn, where residents find more than just a place to sleep.