As an organization that has fought against Islamophobia, antisemitism, and other forms of religious and racial prejudice for more than 25 years, and as individuals who have built relationships with one another across deeply-held differences of belief so our city can do the same, … [Read more...] about Honoring the Memory of Those Who Died on 9/11 and Combatting Islamophobia Among Those Who Survived
Statement Condemning the Discriminatory Calls for Mayor Mamdani to Sit Out 9/11 Commemorative Events
We join Governor Hochul, Comptroller Levine, and other elected officials and religious leaders who oppose the discriminatory calls for the Mayor of NYC to sit out Friday’s events commemorating 9/11. We cannot let ignorance and prejudice prevail after 25 years of fighting against … [Read more...] about Statement Condemning the Discriminatory Calls for Mayor Mamdani to Sit Out 9/11 Commemorative Events
Honoring the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Hands Off Faith Election Updates: NY Democracy Walks in Faith
As we move toward the 2026 midterm elections, Hands Off Faith is expanding our work to equip faith communities to protect the vote, respond to potential federal encroachment, and help maximize voter participation. Faith calls us to care for the well-being of our … [Read more...] about Hands Off Faith Election Updates: NY Democracy Walks in Faith
A guided tour of NYC religious history from the 17th century to the 21st, from the Lenape to the Zoroastrians
In the summer of 2026, ICNY marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a series of in-depth social media posts tracing the history of American religious diversity, as seen from here in New York City. We couldn't explore every NYC faith community in just … [Read more...] about A guided tour of NYC religious history from the 17th century to the 21st, from the Lenape to the Zoroastrians
