Memorandum of Support Re: A9670 Dais Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to the establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York City The above-referenced bill would extend a reduction in water charges that has long been offered to hospitals and other charitable organizations in New York City. The New […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: S4877 Mayer / A2740 Paulin Reduces the number of days for a state agency to register contracts with not-for-profit organizations to 30; defines registered contracts The above-referenced bill would ensure a timely procurement process for nonprofits by requiring state agencies to register their contracts within 30 days. The New York State […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: S8478-A Chu Increases Library Materials Aid to $11 per pupil with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index  The above referenced bill would increase the current per-pupil state aid rate to $6.25 to $11 beginning in the 2025 school year, with subsequent increases based on the Consumer Price Index. The […]

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Following is a statement from Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, regarding physician-assisted suicide legislation (A-995-B Paulin / S2445-B Hoylman-Sigal) in the state legislature: “There are countless reasons to oppose physician-assisted suicide that have nothing to do with one’s religious beliefs. “For one, the idea itself, while shrouded in warm […]

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Crying babies? Loud cell phone rings? A caller asks about how priests handle distractions during mass. (Original Air 07-19-16)

How does not eating meat once a week benefit me spiritually? The team explains.

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#466 Should you celebrate the civil wedding anniversary date or the wedding anniversary date in the Catholic Church?
Which wedding date is the one to celebrate if you're Catholic? We have the answer.

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What do you do if your child's godparent is M.I.A.? We explain.

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#464 How do you say yes to God when you can't hear God calling?
How do you know when God is calling you? What does it sound like? The team has answers.

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#463 Why did Pope Francis open the "Holy Doors" to begin the Jubilee Year of Mercy?
What is a Holy Door? When is it supposed to be opened? The team has some explanations.

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