Catholic school students had a chance to say “thank you” to their educational guardian angels when Futures in Education hosted its annual Angel Reception at the New York Hall of Science in Corona, April 7. Currents correspondent Marie Elena Giossi was there.
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Dolan to Graduates: “Bring Light to the Darkness”
About 1,800 Catholic high school seniors join Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a farewell Mass. Cardinal Dolan encourages the young people to be witnesses in the world, citing as example modern-day martyrs. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks with the students and others about their hopes for the future.
Clinton Wins NY, Supporters Celebrate
In a major step securing her the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton won New York Tuesday night. The win interrupted Sanders’ eight contest winning streak and Clinton supporters around Brooklyn couldn’t be happier. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports.
Candlelight Vigil in Bushwick for Earthquake Victims
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams led a candlelight vigil for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador. Local residents, community leaders and clergy members — including Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros — were in attendance. Tim Harfmann reports from Bushwick.
Candidates and Manhattan Voters Hit NY Primaries
As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump vote and campaign, Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer checks in at polling stations in Midtown and Lower Manhattan.
Aid for Ecuador Earthquake Victims
Following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Ecuador — killing over 400 people and wounding thousands more — organizations are doing what they can to assist the victims. Tim Harfmann spoke with the Consul General of Ecuador in New York to find out how people can donate.
Trump Welcomed on Staten Island
GOP front-runner Donald Trump was given a hero’s welcome on Staten Island, greeted Sunday by a massive crowd and an endorsement from a police veterans group. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers was there.
Queens Heads to the Polls
It’s Primary Day in New York City. Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach is in Queens to find out the issues that are defining the vote in the most diverse place on earth. The biggest? Immigration.
60 Second Review – The Jungle Book (2016)
Steven Greydanus reviews Disney’s big-screen, live-action version of Rudyard Kipling’s THE JUNGLE BOOK!
Street Named for Beloved Bishop
A portion of 71st Street in Middle Village is renamed “Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Way,” honoring the late auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn. Bishop Sullivan was known for his work with Catholic Charities, but as Currents Correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports, he was also beloved by parishioners at Our Lady of Hope Church.