Emigrant, founded to serve New York’s immigrant community more than 150years ago, provides funding and support for initiative that encourages understanding, healing and harmony as New York and the nation approach the10th anniversary of 9/11.New York, NY (August 30, 2011) –The … [Read more...] about Emigrant Savings Bank becomes lead corporate sponsor of the Prepare New York Coalition
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The NYPD And Muslims In New York
Posted on huffintonpost.com on 8/31/11 By: Dr. Sarah Sayeed Last week, a troubling piece of news came to the fore, announcing the NYPD's initiative to promote security through a wide surveillance of New York's Muslims and community institutions. Some of the City's Muslim … [Read more...] about The NYPD And Muslims In New York
ICNY Statement on August 24th, 2011 AP Report about NYPD
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
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
