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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

New bill to create 25-foot protest buffer zone for houses of worship enters New York legislature

The proposed bill, which follows last month's boisterous demonstration led by pro-Palestine supporters outside an Upper East Side synagogue in which participants shouted antisemitic phrases and slogans seeks to establish a clear 25-foot buffer zone around houses of worship and healthcare facilities, restricting protests that directly impede access or create a hostile environment for anyone entering or exiting the building.
US politics
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

New York Rabbi, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani discuss ways to quell tensions between Israel and Palestine supporters in NYC

A rabbi urged Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to support legislation banning protests directly outside houses of worship after a disruptive pro-Palestine demonstration at Park East Synagogue.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

After Michigan church shooting, Mayor Bass calls for more police near houses of worship

Police will increase patrols around houses of worship after a deadly shooting and arson at a Michigan church killed multiple people and left others injured.
US news
fromFortune
2 months ago

A list of notable shooting attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. in the past 20 years | Fortune

Mass shootings at U.S. houses of worship have repeatedly caused deaths and injuries across denominations over the past two decades.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Houses of worship being sought to volunteer as Cooling Centers during extreme hot weather

Houses of worship are being asked to serve as Cooling Centers to help vulnerable individuals during extreme heat this summer.
fromBrooklyn Paper
7 months ago

Explore Brooklyn's historic houses of worship at Sacred Sites Open House * Brooklyn Paper

The 15th annual Sacred Sites Open House invites people to explore New York's architecture, offering over 70 participating sites with various tours and programs.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
7 months ago

Tour Brooklyn Architectural Gems for Sacred Sites Weekend

The Sacred Sites Open House offers tours of significant Brooklyn houses of worship on May 17-18, promoting architectural diversity and community engagement.
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