Thanks to Linda Sarsour and Rev. Dr. Peter Heltzel for these images taken below at recent "I Can't Breathe" demonstrations around New York City, protesting the Staten Island grand jury's decision not to indict an NYPD officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner. Some of these … [Read more...] about Eric Garner Protests – Photos & Media Coverage
ICNY Executive Director joins interfaith delegation to meet with Pope Francis
"It is forgetfulness of God, and not His glorification, that generates violence. This is why I insisted on the importance of Christians and Muslims working together for solidarity, peace and justice, stating that each State must assure citizens and religious communities real … [Read more...] about ICNY Executive Director joins interfaith delegation to meet with Pope Francis
Guest Blogger Kevin Oro-Hahn writes on “ICNY — an Investment in our Future”
The Interfaith Center of New York—an Investment in our Future by Kevin Oro-Hahn, ICNY Treasurer My training is as an investor in public equities, in the tradition known as value investing. For those unfamiliar, this is “value” in the sense of getting a bargain as opposed to … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger Kevin Oro-Hahn writes on “ICNY — an Investment in our Future”
ICNY Statement on Eric Garner case and Thursday actions
ICNY Statement on Eric Garner Case The Interfaith Center of New York extends our most sincere condolences to the Garner family at this time and we regret the outcome of today’s grand jury decision not to bring criminal charges against any of the police officers involved in Eric … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement on Eric Garner case and Thursday actions
“Strengthening bonds across faiths and taking on concrete social concerns”: ICNY’s Annual Appeal for 2014
December 1, 2014 Dear Friends of ICNY, Nearly 13,000 children used foster care services in May of 2013 in NYC and at the same time, nearly 30,000 children’s families received services to prevent foster care placement. Recognizing that religious leaders can play important … [Read more...] about “Strengthening bonds across faiths and taking on concrete social concerns”: ICNY’s Annual Appeal for 2014
