From the outside, the unassuming building on Bleecker Street in Lower Manhattan still looks a lot like it did when it educated generations of Sicilian-American children as Our Lady of Loreto School
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NET-TV Documentary Is Nominated for Emmy Award
“Shelter in the City,” a NET-TV documentary on New York City’s homelessness epidemic, has been nominated for an Emmy Award. The 60th annual New York Emmy Awards dinner will be Saturday, May 6.
HeartShare’s Gala Raises $500K for Children, Families
HeartShare Human Services raised $500,000 to benefit children and families at its Spring Gala and Auction at the New York Marriott Marquis last month.
Former Mets Manager Helps Raise Funds for Schools
Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine was a big hit as the guest of honor April 5 as Futures in Education and the Columbus Citizens Foundation co-hosted The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner at The Plaza Hotel, Manhattan.
Cardinal Turkson to Speak at St. John’s
St. John’s University has announced that Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will speak at the University’s Queens Campus undergraduate commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21, at 10 a.m.
St. Joseph’s College’s New President
Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, has announced that Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D. will become the college’s eighth president effective July 1.
State Needs to Protect College Tuition Program
Catholic education in New York State traces its roots back to the first half of the 19th century, and continues to be a vital part of the fabric of our state, preparing children and young adults for success in life, providing a world-class education while grounding them in the Catholic tradition of selfless service to their fellow men and women.
Six Schools Are Closing in Archdiocese of New York
The Archdiocese of New York announced this week that six schools will close: one in Manhattan, four in the Bronx and one in Sullivan County.
Bishop Barres Installed as Bishop of Rockville Centre
Saying that he was ready to lay down his life for the people of Long Island, Bishop John O. Barres was installed Jan. 31 as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Det. McDonald Was a Preacher of Forgiveness
Thousands of uniformed members of the New York City Police Dept. lined the streets outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan, Jan. 13, as the City said farewell to hero NYPD Detective Steven McDonald.