PBS TV films Journey artist sketching altar of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
PBS releases updated feature on A Journey through NYC religions! “A Journey’s” firsthand reporting often turns conventional wisdom on its head.
Surprising truth about Billburg & Greenpoint: thick with religious faith and practice. There are over 300 religious organizations in the area.
Updated Thurs 8:44am: East Harlem explosion kills 7, 8 missing, 74 injured. Destroys Spanish Christian Church. The pastors of the church at 1644 Park Avenue (116th Street) are Revs. Thomas Perez & Santos Mercado. 102 churches in E Harlem.
A Believer’s journey at The New York Times. Deputy Metro Editor Mike Luo talks to The King’s College & the Christian fellowship of journalists Gegrapha.
Mother Rosaura Barrios Hernandez & daughter Rosie Hernandez. Portrait by A Journey through NYC religions
First funerals for East Harlem Explosion victims raises hopes for a better New York and questions of blame. When Cecilio Hernandez said goodbye to his wife and daughter on Wednesday morning in East Harlem, he had no clue that their hugs would be his last until they meet again in the after-life. About half an hour later, the family’s apartment building and an adjacent building exploded and collapsed.
