A Labor Day Reflection Honoring Work Through Love and Service For many Americans, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer—a final long weekend for travel, family gatherings, barbecues and time away from our usual routines. But beneath the traditions…
End-of-Summer Things to do in NYC: August and September 2026 Summer isn’t over yet in New York City. In fact, late August and September can be one of the best times to experience NYC. Warm days are still perfect for…
Your Guide to Summer 2026 NYC Restaurant Week: Explore the Best Restaurants Near Chelsea Our Summer 2026 NYC Restaurant Week Guide highlights some of the best restaurants near The Leo House, along with budget-friendly dining tips and walkable recommendations so…
NYC’s Most Spectacular Fourth of July Yet: America’s 250th Birthday There is no place quite like New York City on the Fourth of July. The energy is electric, the skyline becomes part of the celebration, and the annual fireworks display…
A Mother’s Day Reflection: Honoring the Women Who Shape Our Lives Motherhood is one of the quiet foundations upon which families, communities, and future generations are built. Behind so many meaningful moments in life are women whose strength, sacrifice, compassion,…
St. Valentine’s Day Around the World: Global Traditions of Love Each February, New York City begins to glow a little warmer. Storefront windows sparkle with red and pink displays, bakeries showcase heart-shaped pastries, and restaurants across Manhattan fill with candlelight…
New Year’s Eve in NYC: A Message of Renewal and New Beginnings New Year’s Eve in New York City is unlike anywhere else in the world. The city hums with anticipation, lights shimmer against the winter sky, and millions of…
Thanksgiving gratitude makes the world feel like a better, more friendlier place. As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded once again of how much we have to be grateful for—both as individuals and as a community united in faith, hospitality, and…
A Heartfelt Appeal to Support The Leo House For over 135 years, The Leo House has been a refuge of peace, faith, and compassion in the heart of New York City. Since our founding in 1889, we remain steadfast in…
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the skies over New York City were impossibly blue. The air was crisp, the city was alive with movement, and thousands of people began their day unaware that it would be one of…
