New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a plan to add 15 thousand new units of supportive housing in the city. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer spoke about the issue of housing with Father Edward Mason, a pastor in Brownsville and a long time housing advocate.
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Firefighter’s Run “Not About Me”
Currents anchor Liz Faublas speaks with New York City Firefighter Brendan Flynn, who is running in the Philadelphia Marathon to benefit the Bridge to Life, an organization that offers men and women the resources they need to choose life.
Refugee Refusal: “Emotional, Irrational”
Father Elias Mallon of Catholic Near East Welfare Association doesn’t mince words in reacting to the statements of U.S. governors who say they won’t accept Syrian refugees. Father Mallon spoke with Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer.
Mother Church of Queens 175th Anniversary
Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach reports from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Astoria as the parish kicks off its 175th Anniversary Celebration.
Understanding Paris and the Middle East
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, Currents anchor Liz Faublas spoke with Dr. Azzedine Layachi of St. John’s University.
Brooklyn’s Solidarity with Paris
Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports from a multi-faith vigil and prayer service in Carroll Gardens for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Imam: Paris Killings are “Un-Islamic”
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris for which the Islamic State has claimed responsibility, Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer spoke with Imam Chernor S. Jalloh of the Islamic Center of New York.
Lady Crusaders Ready for 2015-2016
Monsignor McClancy High School went from all boys to co-ed in 2012 so this year, for the first time, the girls basketball team included seniors. Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari caught with the Lady Crusaders as they prepare for the 2015-2016 season.
The Man With The Camera Special
Daniel Roebuck and Anthony Mangano discuss this week’s show “Man with a Camera” staring Charles Bronson while highlighting faith elements we learned from the films.
Military Challenges and Chaplains
Special guests Ivan Tyhovych, veteran and Chaplain in the National Guard, and deputy editor of First Things, Matthew Schmitz join Monsignor Harrington, Vicar of Communication for the Diocese of Brooklyn, to talk about the challenges veterans at home and abroad and the importances of military chaplains.