A “flash mob” is a large public gathering in which a group of people – typically organized by some form of social media – descends upon a particular place.
Author: Jim Mancari
New Class Enshrined In CHSAA Hall of Fame (with video and slideshow)
The CHSAA Hall of Fame now stands at 238 members, as seven new inductees joined the ranks May 29 at the 29th annual ceremony and dinner held at the Brynwood Golf and Country Club, Armonk, N.Y.
High School Softball Champions Crowned
Four teams recently emerged as Brooklyn/Queens varsity and junior varsity softball champions.
MLB Stars Remember Faith-Based Roots
A handful of professional baseball players are about about their faith, and it’s this strong faith that has helped them get where they are.
St. Joe’s Names Student-Athletes of the Year
St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn awarded its inaugural Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year Award to men’s basketball sophomore forward Michael Megafu and senior multi-sport athlete Kelly McNamee.
CYO to Host Annual Golf Outing
The fifth annual Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Golf Classic will take place Thursday, June 19 at the North Hills Country Club, Manhasset, L.I.
CYO Outdoor Track Meet Results
The CYO hosted its final regular season outdoor track meet May 18. It was the Warren Scullen Memorial meet.
72 New Lay Leaders Complete Program
It’s graduation season, and 72 new lay ministers from 27 parishes in the diocese completed the three-year ministry preparation program.
Family Is Still Key to Human Development
Calling family “indispensable and irreplaceable” in human development, a high-ranking Vatican official called for a “renewal of family models” when he spoke at the U.N. in Manhattan earlier this month.
New York’s Bishops Support More Penalties for Human Trafficking
The New York State Catholic Conference has issued its support for legislation that would increase penalties for and facilitate prosecution of those who buy and sell sex slaves in the human trafficking industry in New York State.