Brooklyn, New York
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GwenNYPD Officer Sues Over Sabbath Observance Discrimination
A Brooklyn police officer and Seventh-day Adventist, Johanne Saint-Jean, has filed a lawsuit against the NYPD, alleging she was discriminated against for observing the Sabbath. According to court...
Brooklyn Friends School Maintains Quaker Values While Offering IB Curriculum
Brooklyn Friends School, founded in 1867 by the Religious Society of Friends, stands as one of New York City’s oldest continuously operating independent educational institutions. Located in Downtown...
Defense Lawyers Challenge Prosecution’s Equating of La Luz del Mundo Church with Criminal Enterprise in New York Case
Naasón Joaquín Amaga, the leader of the La Luz del Mundo (LLDM) church, is currently under preventive detention at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center. His legal team has...
School Bus Driver Suspended After Allegedly Preaching to Students and Making Controversial Remarks About Jews’ Role in Jesus’ Crucifixion
A school bus driver in Brooklyn, New York, has been suspended after allegedly delivering an unsolicited Christian message to elementary school students and making controversial remarks about the...
Church of God Women in Ministry Prepare for Wesleyan Holiness Conference
Church of God Women in Ministry Eagerly Await Wesleyan Holiness Event March is recognized as Women’s History Month, a time for reflection on the contributions of influential women...
Brooklyn’s Vision Church of God Celebrates Vincentian Day with Fellowship and Heritage Reflection
Vision Pentecostal Church of God in Brooklyn recently observed Vincentian Day, a celebration honoring the contributions of early members from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the church’s...
Foundrae Launches Juneteenth Medallion Charity Raffle Supporting BIPOC Organizations
Foundrae, a fine jewelry brand known for its symbolic medallions, has launched a charitable initiative in honor of Juneteenth. The company is selling a limited-edition “Juneteenth Medallion” priced...
Cuomo pledges to block Brooklyn shelter proposed by Adams
Andrew Cuomo has pledged to block a controversial homeless shelter development in southern Brooklyn if elected mayor, a proposal that has sparked significant opposition from local residents. The...
Ex-Student Sues Brooklyn Friends School, Alleges Rape by Janitor
Amala Muhammed Redd, a former student at Brooklyn Friends School, has filed a lawsuit against the institution, alleging she was repeatedly raped by a janitor during her time...
