The city’s plan to close Rikers by 2027 is “not a perfect plan, but it’s the best plan thus far. And to do the bold and necessary thing—to see this plan through to completion—will take moral courage and political leadership.” Gerardo Romo/NYC Council Protestors hold signs … [Read more...] about CityLimits: The Moral Imperative to Close Rikers Island, by Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer
Your Faith in Action: Civic Engagement, Faith and the Upcoming Primary Election
Thursday, August 11th New York City Civic Engagement Commission (CEC), Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnership (FBCP), Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (CAU) and the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) co-hosted “Your Faith in Action”. In anticipation of the … [Read more...] about Your Faith in Action: Civic Engagement, Faith and the Upcoming Primary Election
What We Owe Afghanistan’s Families Now (NY Daily News)”
An Afghan woman and her children at a sprawling settlement housing those displaced by war and drought near Herat, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2021. (Mstyslav Chernov/AP) To be directed to the original NY Daily News click here. A year after the U.S. military left Afghanistan, our … [Read more...] about What We Owe Afghanistan’s Families Now (NY Daily News)”
Join civic and faith leaders to discuss upcoming election, participatory budgeting, community boards and civic engagement
Thursday, August 11th : 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST Join ICNY, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission, the NYC Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships and the Mayor's Community affairs unit for a panel-based discussion with civic and faith leaders. The panel will discuss the … [Read more...] about Join civic and faith leaders to discuss upcoming election, participatory budgeting, community boards and civic engagement
Newsletter Test – OK to delete
View in browser ICNY RACIAL JUSTICE UPDATE From an Interfaith Vigil in Response to the Ongoing Crisis on Rikers Island (7/7/2022) Dear Subscriber, … [Read more...] about Newsletter Test – OK to delete
