New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)

06/04/2026

We we proud to continue our support of Team Playa and Barrio Playa!

06/01/2026

Inside Climate News: As Seas Rise, Louisiana Faces a Choice: Plan for Movement or Let Crisis Decide

Coastal Louisiana may be ground zero for climate migration in the U.S., but a new study argues that planning now could turn displacement into agency.

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

🌡️ Extreme heat is one of the deadliest weather-related hazards in New York City. Join NYC Emergency Management and the NYC Office of Mass Engagement to learn how the City prepares for heat emergencies, the health risks associated with extreme heat, and the resources available to help New Yorkers stay safe all summer long.

📅 June 3, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual

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05/30/2026

05/29/2026

Don't wait. Sign up for HOWalert, NYDIS’ FREE emergency notification system for NYC religious leaders

05/27/2026

Summer & Fall 2026 audit slots still available — Apply now!

05/27/2026

In partnership with NYC Emergency Management and Queens Community Board 12, NYDIS wrapped up Day 3 of muck and gut operations with Islamic Relief USA, NYDIS, and Save The People teams.

With the deepest gratitude, a shout out to The Fuller Center for Housing and their skilled teams for kicking off repairs yesterday - completing the installation of new insulation and Sheetrock on one home! 8 more to go!

05/27/2026

The final version of a New York state “buffer zone” law will make it a Class B misdemeanor — one of the lowest levels of criminal offense — to “knowingly” infringe on the right of access or egress to a religious institution, or to cause those entering or exiting to fear for their safety from a distance of less than 50 feet.

The language is less punitive than the legislation that Gov. Kathy Hochul initially endorsed, which would have made it a low-level felony for demonstrators to obstruct doorways and driveways at houses of worship. But the 50-foot enforcement zone in the latest draft is twice as large as the one described in the earlier versions of the bill, and would apply to sidewalks as well as private parking lots and other entry points.

Read more: https://ji.news/55ixj

05/26/2026

To all who celebrate, Eid Mubarak! 🌙