St. Pius X, Rosedale, whose church was ravaged by a fire on June 16, is showing the world that it’s the faith of its parishioners that makes a community, not a building.
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Vaccines Preserve ‘Moral Health’ of Communities, Say Church Experts
Measles, chicken pox and other diseases are making a comeback as more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children out of the fear of side effects, especially with regard to the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine.
Cuomo Quashes Prostitution Bill for Now
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on June 17 that he wouldn’t sign a bill to legalize prostitution, effectively ending efforts by lawmakers to pass the bill during this legislative session, which ends on June 19.
Gov. Cuomo Signs Law Allowing Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Undocumented immigrants in New York state are now eligible for driver’s licenses, thanks to legislation Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed on June 17, making New York the 13th state with such a law.
Eighteen Years Later, Brother of Fallen Firefighter Still Helping 9/11 Victims
Frank Siller spoke to The Tablet at a time when Congress is considering a bill to authorize funding for the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund, a federally funded program that compensates victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Congress last authorized funding for the program in 2015 for use until 2020, but that money is running out.
‘Kids in Cages’ Draws Attention to Plight of Migrant Children
The shocking images of realistic-looking dolls wrapped in emergency thermal blankets laying in small cages greeted New Yorkers during the morning commute on June 12.
A Catholic Push for Pro-Pregnancy Bills
In the aftermath of the passage of the Reproductive Health Act in January, the New York State Catholic Conference (NYSCC) continues to lobby for bills that would help pregnant women and boost adoption, while opposing bills that it deems harmful to life at any stage.
De Blasio Formally Jumps Into Presidential Campaign Pool
Mayor Bill de Blasio formally announced his campaign for president on May 16, becoming the 23rd candidate to join the Democratic field that includes such national figures as former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
Auschwitz Exhibition Comes to New York
At 11-years-old, Ray Kaner was brought to Auschwitz. She escaped, but more than 1.1 million people did not.“People should know how it was and it should never happen again to anybody,” she said, “everybody has a right to live.”
Historic American Bibles On Display in Manhattan
A treasure of biblical proportions is on display for the first time in New York City.Hidden inside the New-York Historical Society, just steps from the lobby, is the Word of God.