It was on the brink of closure but is now thriving; Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visits Nazareth Regional High School in East Flatbush.
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Cyclones Celebrate “Ol’ Blue Eyes”
Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari channels the “Chairman of the Board” at MCU Park, as the Brooklyn Cyclones celebrate Frank Sinatra in the year in which he would have celebrated his 100th birthday.
Homeless Shelter to Ivy League
Dr. Dan-El Padilla Peralta tells his story in the book Undocumented: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from a Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League. Dr. Peralta discussed the story with Currents anchor Liz Faublas.
Amazon and the Primaries
James Keane, Acquiring Editor for Orbis Books and Columnist for America, and Ed Wilkinson, Editor of The Tablet, join guest host Grant Gallicho in-studio to discuss and debate labor practices and human dignity at the popular online retailer, Amazon. They also debate and discuss the presidential primary race.
Tillie’s Punctured Romance, Smallest Show on Earth, Big Time Operators
Daniel Roebuck and Monsignor Peter G. Finn discuss this week’s movies “Tillie’s Punctured Romance” and “The Smallest Show on Earth/Big Time Operators” while highlighting faith elements we learned from the films.
HeartShare Advocates for Living Wage
HeartShare Human Services of New York says its Special Education teachers need a raise. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer visited the organization.
Lord of the Rings Author’s New Work
A previously unpublished work from the author of the Lord of the Rings will be released in the United Kingdom next week. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks about this J.R.R. Tolkien short story with Tolkien expert, Professor Joseph Pearce of Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bishop DiMarzio on State of Brooklyn Diocese
Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio spoke with Currents anchor Liz Faublas about the the state of the Church in Brooklyn and Queens.
Cheryl “Salt” James
Cheryl James, or “Salt” of influential hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, sits down with Joumana Kidd to talk about her experiences of rising to fame, being a part of the first all female group to win numerous Grammy awards, and even her recent Geico commercial. Cheryl also talks about having a child in the midst of her music travels, how being a mom kept her grounded as a Christian and going on hiatus for the sake of her family.
Catholic Charities Gets Kids Ready for Class
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens gave families the supplies their children will need when school starts in September and also gave the children an opportunity to have fun. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers reports from Our Lady of Angels Parish in Bay Ridge.