While recognizing the balance between civil liberties and security is never easy an easy one to strike, The Interfaith Center of New York is deeply concerned to learn of reports of illegal collaboration between the NYPD and the CIA. As citizens of this city, we need to know if … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement on August 24th, 2011 AP Report about NYPD
New & Noteworthy
Japanese Floating Lantern Ceremony on September 11th
In its tenth year, a traditional Japanese floating lanterns ceremony commemorating the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy will take place on Sunday, September 11 at Pier 40 (south side) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Reverend Alfonso Wyatt, Vice President of The Fund for City … [Read more...] about Japanese Floating Lantern Ceremony on September 11th
ICNY on New York’s New Workplace Religious Freedom Bill
The Interfaith Center of New York welcomes the passage this week’s Workplace Religious Freedom Bill, initiated by the Sikh Coalition and sponsored by Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Queens). When barriers are lowered to allow more of our city’s religiously diverse citizens to enter … [Read more...] about ICNY on New York’s New Workplace Religious Freedom Bill
Re-framing the Racial and Religious Narratives in Crown Heights: Huffington Post Article by Henry Goldschmidt
You can go to huffingtonpost.com to read reflections on the 20th anniversary of the August 1991 violence in Crown Heights by Henry Goldschmidt, ICNY Education Program Associate and author of Race and Religion among the Chosen Peoples of Crown Heights. … [Read more...] about Re-framing the Racial and Religious Narratives in Crown Heights: Huffington Post Article by Henry Goldschmidt
The 9/11 Ribbons of Hope Project
“9/11 Ribbons of Hope” is an interactive, community-created art project designed to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks by inviting people of all backgrounds, religions, ages and races to tie a ribbon inscribed with a message of hope … [Read more...] about The 9/11 Ribbons of Hope Project
