Tony Carnes
Tony Carnes is Editor and Publisher of A Journey through NYC religions.
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Video report on NYC Council debate on “Right to Worship” resolution
On May 22 NYC Council members set forth the arguments for and against Resolution 1155a. The “Right to Worship” Resolution passed by a vote of 38 to 11.
Right to Worship Resolution passes NY City Council by 38-11
Council steamrolls over Speaker Christine Quinn’s opposition to resolution.
City Council expected to vote today on allowing houses of worship to meet in public schools
Speaker Christine Quinn says that she will allow vote.
Jewish organization helps other Jews to leave Hasidic Judaism
Footsteps says it has aided over 700 people in their exits.
Andy Mineo’s Heroes
The NYC rapper is on fire at an informal hip hop gathering/cypher in Washington Heights.
Jet Pharoahs say, “Let it be done. Tebow must go.”
Tim Tebow posted a Scripture verse on Twitter after being told on Monday that the NY Jets were releasing him: “Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” The trade for Tebow [...]
From Pepper Street Gang to Glorious Brooklyn: Jackie Robinson’s faith journey
The Pepper Street gang created an epidemic of petty theft and malicious mischief. The members weren’t serious gangbangers like those in south Los Angeles today. Rather, they were a bunch of kids hanging together and getting in trouble. But to the store owners who were the targets of their small thefts, the car owners [...]
Renown New York Times reporter John McCandlish Phillips died Tuesday morning in Manhattan
Updated. Legendary New York Times writer left to become an evangelist and mentor to several generations of journalists. Born December 4, 1927 in Glen Cove, New York.
Jeff Chu, “Does Jesus really love me? A gay Christian’s pilgrimage”
Just finished shooting video at Jeff Chu’s event. We will post a report this week.
Can you identify this preacher?
Help us fill in the details of the National Archives release of Documerica’s 1970s photos of NYC.
