For readers in New York City, this page covers faith traditions, spiritual practice and the role of religion in public life. Reporting tracks how religious communities engage with social issues and local affairs.
Thousands of Chabad emissaries convened in Brooklyn for the 43rd International Kinus Hashluchim, focusing on security and outreach.
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The annual festival of lights brought cultural festivities and messages of harmony to the heart of New York City.
The 95-year-old Upper West Side resident received the award for her narrated animated short film.
Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated a Mass at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston for clergy who died between October 2025 and October 2026.
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Do you believe local support centers effectively address the needs of immigrant families in your community?
The nonprofit organization has launched a new location on Morris Park Avenue to expand its community assistance services.
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Do you trust New York City government to respond to your neighborhood's needs?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed faith and city governance at First Baptist Church of Crown Heights on the first Sunday of November.
Regular subjects here include religious holidays, the activities of faith-based organizations, leadership statements and demographic studies on participation. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it. The diversity of practices means that observance and community impact vary widely between neighborhoods and traditions. Most stories stem from how institutional actions or specific events intersect with the everyday lives of city residents.
