Bart Jones

After 3½ years and $100 million in legal fees, the diocese and hundreds of survivors of childhood sexual abuse by priests are in a standoff in negotiations.

While some fully support Israel’s war to eradicate Hamas, a growing number lament the civilian death toll.

New court documents show at least 86% of childhood clergy sexual abuse survivors voted to reject the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s “final” settlement offer.

The Incarnation Chapel opened in January and hopes to revitalize a parish that was all but moribund.

In a court filing, the diocese said in response to the rejection it was moving to dismiss bankruptcy court proceedings.

The three-day festival is marked by morning prayers, followed by festive meals with friends and family.

The council is emerging amid the conflict in Gaza and as Muslims conclude Ramadan, the holiest month of the year.

Only about 44% of people in New York State are registered, an official said.

The results of the vote of some 600 survivors are expected to be known by April 15.

The building used by Iglesia Episcopal San Francisco had closed due to structural problems, but now repairs are planned.