New York’s Catholic college graduates were urged by a church leader, a cookbook author, and a music icon to build on their experiences by making a difference in today’s world.
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New York AG Sues Red Rose Rescue Over Disruptive Tactics At Abortion Clinics
The confrontational tactics of the Michigan-based pro-life group Red Rose Rescue have been met with a federal lawsuit from New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who accused the group’s activists of “terrorizing” patients and staff at abortion clinics in the state.
Smoke and Haze Drops Martian-Like Atmosphere Onto New York City
New York City on Wednesday descended into a Martian-like atmosphere as smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada eerily enveloped the metropolitan area.
Polish Artist Says God Helped Him Paint His Way to Success
Christopher Zacharow came to the U.S. from his native Poland in 1981 with just $500 in his pocket and big dreams of making it as an artist. Less than a decade later, artwork he created depicting the collapse of the Soviet Union graced the cover of Time magazine.
On Pentecost Eve, Nearly Three Thousand People Join NYC Eucharistic Procession And Cathedral Vigil
About 2,700 people said prayers of worship in Spanish and sang songs of praise while processing with the Eucharist through Midtown Manhattan before celebrating a Pentecost vigil at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Slain NYPD Officers, FDNY Firefighter Honored at White House
Two much-honored NYPD officers who were murdered last year received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from President Joe Biden on Wednesday.
New York City Tenant Advocates Say Right-to-Counsel Program Underfunded
The Right to Counsel NYC coalition is calling on Mayor Eric Adams to triple the amount of his proposed 2024 budget that pays lawyers to represent indigent tenants in housing court cases.
NYPD Police Chaplains Help Officers ‘Follow Jesus In His Call to Sacrifice Everything’
As the nation marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15 and a week of related events, two New York City priests told OSV News they remain steadfast in serving as police chaplains, amid new challenges in law enforcement.
Vittoria Renzullo Humbly Burst Glass Ceiling as NYPD Commander
Gloria Holmstrom recalled visiting her grandparents’ Bronx home in the late 1940s and watching her aunt alone in her room, poring over school books with the family’s beagle at her side.
NYS Catholic Leader: Gov. Hochul’s Latest Abortion Access Moves Are ‘Misguided’
The New York State Catholic Conference called Gov. Kathy Hochul “terribly misguided” in her focus, after the governor signed legislation that makes abortion medication more accessible in New York, including at state universities.