via Religion News Service
New Catacombs Tour at Old St. Pat’s
The subterranean cemetery beneath the historic church featured in "The Godfather" is now open to visitors.
Tag: New York City
Grieving Father Takes on District Attorney’s Office
More than two decades after a cop escaped charges in the fatal shooting of a 13 year old in Brooklyn, the boy's father is calling for a probe of prosecutors.
Urban Coyotes Spur Walks on the Wild Side
The story of Hal, the coyote who made it to Central Park, inspires annual treks by fans determined to retrace his steps.
AudioFiles: Rebels Remixed
We've all got a little bit of rebel in us. Our podcast looks at those who buck the system – in everything from performance to science.
Hidden Gems of New York City
Our reporters give the lowdown on out-of-the-way city spots where you can find everything from cookies to art-bedecked elevators to a moment of Zen.
via City Limits
NIGHTTIME NYC: New York After Dark
In the city that never sleeps, the recent repeal of the Cabaret Law is a landmark for some night-owls. But after-hours New York isn't just one big party.
via BKLYNER
Muslim Sect Seeks Peace in Brooklyn
The Ahmadiyya community in Bensonhurst is reeling from the death sentences recently decreed against three men charged with blasphemy in Pakistan.
via WNYC
Children Largely Unrepresented Amid Immigration Court Backlog
More than 88,000 cases involving undocumented youths are tied up in the nation’s immigration courts, leaving many in legal limbo – and without lawyers.