This article section is dedicated to local insights about religion and spirituality, as well as religious events coverage, and holiday happenings.
By Kelly Tenny December 09, 2014
Get in the holiday spirit by attending a menorah lighting ceremony right here on Long Island!
By Wendy L July 15, 2014
A plane pulling a banner with the symbol of a swastika on it flew overhead New York beaches over the weekend, leaving many outraged.
By Wendy L March 31, 2014
The controversial and biblical epic film, 'Noah' finally hit the big screen!
By Long Island News & PR March 17, 2014
St. Vincent De Paul Church was robbed between March 16 and March 17.
By Christian Abbatecola January 17, 2014
Two Nassau churches were robbed within one week of each other.
By Wendy L December 23, 2013
The kids are off from school this week and many will have family and friends gathering together for the holidays. Check out the hot spots on Long Island to enjoy together!
By Christian Abbatecola November 12, 2013
An Elmont church and Uniondale bank were both robbed over the past day.
By Christian Abbatecola November 08, 2013
A Queens man working for a Nassau County Home Depot used the company’s charity matching program to steal thousands of dollars.
By Vickie Moller October 01, 2013
For over 150 years, the Academy of Saint Joseph was a prestigious private all-girls Roman Catholic school conducted by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Brentwood, attracting boarding students from as far away as South ...
By Christian Abbatecola August 19, 2013
Former President Hosni Mubarak may soon be a free man, but Egypt remains wrapped in violence.
By Lyndsay McCabe July 29, 2013
In a press conference aboard his plane while returning from Brazil, Pope Francis gave a revealing interview in which he showed a slight shift in tone towards homosexuality.
By Wendy L May 29, 2013
For nearly 27 years, a cold murder case of a student has gone unsolved. Nassau County Police have reopened the case and have upped the reward for information leading to an arrest of the killer.
By Debbi Spiegel March 20, 2013
Fill your Easter baskets with sweet treats!
By Robert Ottone March 17, 2013
Pope Francis addresses a gathering of 100, 000 people at second papal address.
By Robert Ottone March 13, 2013
White smoke has been spotted at the Sistine Chapel, and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has officially been named as the new pope.
By Long Island News & PR February 25, 2013
Mordechai Miller spoke to seventh grade students at Temple Beth David this past January. He called himself “a hidden child” and his story is one of incredible luck and determination to survive as a Jew ...
By Lyndsay McCabe February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict announced Monday that he does not have the strength to continue in office, and will resign on February 28.
By Amy Gernon January 22, 2013
After a brief scare for a Brooklyn congregation, a rabbi's stolen vehicle containing sacred scriptures valued at $30,000 was recovered unharmed.
By Eric Anderson January 20, 2013
Bishop William Murphy attacked the governor’s plan for abortion rights.
By Robert Ottone December 30, 2012
31-year old Erika Menendez has been arrested for committing Thursday's subway hate crime.