10 Black Long Islanders who were the first in their fields
the first Black state senator to represent Long Island in the governing body’s 247-year history. In Albany she will represent ...
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Episcopal bishop who required gay clergy to marry their partners announces retirement
An Episcopal Church bishop in New York who garnered headlines years ago for requiring openly gay clergy to marry their romantic partners has announced his plans to retire. The Right Rev. Lawrence ...
Rockville Centre Diocese takes steps to combat abusive priests, but some say it's not enough
The diocese now vigorously screens candidates for the priesthood and immediately removes any clergy member credibly accused ...
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Long Island Catholic diocese finalizes $323 million settlement for child sex abuse victims
By October 2020, the diocese said it was forced to file for bankruptcy.In March 2021, it sold its headquarters for $5.2 million to help cover settlement costs. Eventually, six of New York’s ...