The Church in New York State says it’s being retaliated against by the New York State Assembly because of the Church’s support of the Education Tax Credit. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach speaks with the New York State Catholic Conference’s Communication Director, Dennis Poust.
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Vocation Bikers Reach Brooklyn
Two priests and three seminarians from New York took part in “Biking 4 Vocations,” a 1,400-mile journey from Florida to New York. Currents correspondent Katie Breidenbach caught up with the five men at their second to last stop, the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
St. Edmund Prep Hits the Water
The rowing program at St. Edmund Prep is the only one of its kind in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Currents sports correspondent Jim Mancari paid a visit to one of the group’s practices.
Union Leaders Push Education Tax Credit
Union leaders from across New York State have announced their support for the Education Tax Credit. Currents correspondent Michelle Powers spoke with Louis Turco, the President of the Lieutenant’s Benevolent Association.
Education Tax Credit: Church, Allies Lobby
Currents anchor Liz Faublas speaks with the Diocese of Brooklyn Vicar for Government Affairs and Public Policy, Monsignor Kieran Harrington, who is in Albany with other supporters of the Education Tax Credit lobbying for the measure’s passage.
60 Second Review – “Jurassic World” (Steven’s Take)
Steven Greydanus reviews the 4th installment in the “Jurassic” films, starring Chris Pratt in JURASSIC WORLD!
60 Second Review – “San Andreas”
Steven Greydanus reviews Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s latest film, the big-screen destruction drama, SAN ANDREAS!
60 Second Review – “Spy”
Steven Greydanus reviews the latest Melissa McCarthy comedy, SPY!
Family
Matthew and Elizabeth Sutton and later, Emily Sullivan, join Msgr. Kieran Harrington in studio to discuss the World Meetings of Families, which takes place in September in Philadelphia.
Charlie Chaplin Special
The second episode of Classic is a Charlie Chaplin Marathon! Daniel Roebuck and Kenny Wodzanowski discuss the cultural importance of Chaplin’s movies, Jackie Coogan, and the controversy behind the movie “The Immigrant”, and highlight faith elements and lessons we learn from his films.