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This Spring, 25 congregations across all 5 boroughs of New York City will come together to mark World Malaria Day, create lasting relationships and make a difference on the local and global scales through doing service and raising funds. There will be one event during each of the four months of the campaign. On March Read more
February 14, 2012 in Blog, Upcoming Programs by
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Media Advisory For Immediate Release WHAT: Catholics and Muslims share a common commitment to ending hunger and caring for neighbors in need. And in this difficult economic period, when lines at pantries and soup kitchens have only grown, working together is essential. In a gesture of good will and shared purpose, on February 13th, Monsignor Read more
February 10, 2012 in Blog by
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The New York Times reports today on a new study by the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security, which finds that the feared wave of homegrown terrorism by radicalized Muslim Americans has not materialized, with plots and arrests dropping sharply over the two years since an unusual peak in 2009. The study, to be Read more
February 8, 2012 in Blog, Uncategorized by
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Dr. Sayyid Syeed of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) joined the Interfaith Center of New York on January 19th to reflect on Muslim-Catholic partnerships. The conference highlighted the projects ICNY has been facilitating in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, and Dr. Syeed gave closing remarks stressing the importance Read more
February 7, 2012 in Blog, Uncategorized by
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In this video, Democracy Now delivers an extensive report on the Interfaith Response to the New York Police Department video controversy: http://www.democracynow.org/2012/1/27/nypd_commissioner_ray_kelly_urged_to The Interfaith Center of New York’s Executive Director, Reverend Chloe Breyer, appears in the video at 18:56, making the following statement: “We were so disappointed to hear that 1,489 members of the NYPD Read more
February 7, 2012 in Articles and Appearances by ICNY staff, Blog, Uncategorized by
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MEDIA ADVISORY Press contacts: (See below) February 3, 2012 (New York, NY) — Prepare New York, a coalition of interfaith organizations comprised of The Interfaith Center of New York, The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, Intersections International and Auburn Seminary was deeply concerned to see yesterday’s AP report of NYPD surveillance of Shi’a and other Read more
February 6, 2012 in Blog by
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Featured Reports on NY1 News: ICNY staff joined Muslim leaders on the steps of City Hall to speak out against the NYPD’s use of the film in training: http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/political_news/154875/muslim-nyers-call-for-police-commissioner-s-resignation/ Muslim NYers Call For Police Commissioner’s Resignation Be transparent and provide unbiased education,” said Reverend Chloe Breyer of the Interfaith Center. Activists say they are calling Read more
February 1, 2012 in Blog by
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Moderated by Dr. Sheila Gordon of Interfaith Community Inc., a number of panelists will speak about the challenges and blessings of mixed faith marriages and families. When: Sunday, March 4: 10:20 am to 11:20 pm Where: Church of St. Francis Xavier, Mary Chapel, 55 W. 15th St., New York. For more information, contact Luz Marina Read more
January 30, 2012 in Blog, Upcoming Programs by
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The Free Legal Clinic is a 40-foot long mobile office space, staffed by NewYork State attorneys and court clerks, that can travel into each boroughand provide free legal consultations to those in need. Legal counseling willbe offered in the areas of domestic violence, child custody and visitation,consumer debts (including bankruptcy/foreclosures) landlord/tenant issues,divorces, and “U Visas” Read more
January 26, 2012 in Blog, Program Archive by
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A Roundtable Discussion on the problems of Elder Abuse was held on Wednesday, January 25 at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s offices, with welcoming remarks being offered by District Attorney Charles J. Hynes (pictured). The Roundtable, coordinated by The Interfaith Center of New York, New York State Courts Access to Justice Program, the Kings County District Read more
January 26, 2012 in Blog by
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