BOREUM HILL, Brooklyn — Late Friday night, Boreum Hill residents found themselves in a flickering world. Nearby Park Slope residents experienced the same. Lights blinked, appliances sputtered, and routines were interrupted—turning ordinary weekend life into an unexpected exercise in patience. “We started getting flickering on Friday night,” said Tosca DiMatteo, a resident near St. Marks Place. By the weekend, her […]

MIDTOWN, Manhattan — A quiet but historic shift unfolded Sunday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Timothy Cardinal Dolan celebrated his final Mass as Archbishop of New York. The cathedral was filled, not just with worshippers, but with the weight of transition. After 16 years leading the Archdiocese, Cardinal Dolan is stepping aside. He turned 75 last year. This is the […]

The biggest names in music gathered Sunday night for the 68th Grammy Awards. This event proved once again that awards season is as much about legacy as it is about what’s next. During the live broadcast, winners were announced across several categories. All eyes stayed focused on the Big Four. These categories are Record of the Year, Song of the […]

Steady Faith for a New Day Scripture Readings Lamentations 3:22–23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Psalm 37:23 “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him.” Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the […]

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities Friday. This was in connection with a protest tied to a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to statements from the U.S. Attorney General’s office. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X. Lemon was taken into custody alongside three other journalists. This was “in connection with the […]

On January 30, 1933, the legendary singer and civil rights pioneer Billie Holiday recorded “Solitude” for Columbia Records. Holiday’s voice was more than music—it was a declaration of emotion, identity, and resilience. Through her art, she captured the pain and longing of Black life in America. She also highlighted its triumphs. This influence extended to generations of musicians and activists. […]

Faith in the Midst of Change Scripture Readings Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good […]

A tragedy unfolded in Flatbush, Brooklyn, when a one-month-old baby was found dead inside his family’s apartment. Police were called Saturday evening to the home on Veronica Place after the infant’s grandmother requested a wellness check. Responding officers discovered the baby, Adonnys Kendall, inside a duffel bag in a closet. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The child’s mother, […]

In New York politics, sometimes the sparkle isn’t from ambition—it’s from actual diamond earrings. Prosecutors allege that Ingrid Lewis-Martin, once the second-most powerful person in city government, accepted diamonds from two real estate developers. She was a top aide to former Mayor Eric Adams. According to court filings, she allegedly used her influence. She pressured city regulators into fast-tracking their […]

Winter in New York can be brutal. But for some, it’s not just the snow—it’s the cold inside their own homes. In Far Rockaway, Queens, residents of 438 Beach 40th Street have been without heat. They also lack hot water. This situation has persisted since before the weekend snowstorm. That means boiling pots of water aren’t for cooking—they’re for survival. […]