League of American Workers President: 'The Catholic vote, the decisive swing vote in this election, is shifting back to Trump'
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that Kamala Harris's decision to skip the Al Smith Dinner could significantly influence Catholic voters to support Donald Trump. This statement was made on X on October 10th.
Short-term study abroad programs rebound post-pandemic at St John's University
After a period of reduced activity due to the pandemic, short-term study abroad programs have seen a resurgence. The Office of International Education at St. John’s University experienced a busy Spring and Summer in 2024 as students and faculty from three different schools traveled to seven countries. A total of nine active programs were conducted, each offering specialized curriculums and unique experiences.
- St. John’s University introduces affordable study abroad program for first-year students
- Queens County had 4,816 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of September
- How many students were enrolled in Queens County schools in 2023-24 school year?
- New York City sees rise in grand larceny auto crimes in last four weeks ending Sept. 28
- Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Bronx County in week ending Oct. 5
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Which former NYC Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?
These former NYC Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kings County in week ending Oct. 5?
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Youngeun Sohn presents two performances at NYU Gallatin
Artist Youngeun Sohn is set to present two performances, "Crumples" on October 15 and "Talk in the Dark" on October 16, during her visit to New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. These performances are part of her artist residency from October 14 to 18.
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U.S army soldier sentenced for attempting assistance to terrorist organization
Cole Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzales, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS and attempting to murder U.S. military service members. The sentence was announced by Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Bridges pled guilty on June 14, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman.
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Heastie visits Ithaca centers during annual tour
Speaker Carl Heastie continued his statewide tour alongside Assemblymember Anna Kelles, participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Learning Farm and visiting the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC). During the event, Speaker Heastie remarked on the significance of the occasion, stating, “This ribbon cutting marks an exciting opportunity for The Learning Farm’s ability to expand their offerings to the community.”
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Yeshiva University professor receives NEH grant for translating historical Jewish texts
Dr. Ronnie Perelis, a professor at Yeshiva University, has been awarded a $299,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The grant will support the translation of two early modern Jewish texts by Luis Carvajal and Yoseph Ha-Kohen. Dr. Perelis is collaborating with Dr. Flora Cassen from Washington University on this project.
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5 more lawyers with active licenses to practice in Bronx County in September than previous month
There were five more active legal licenses in Bronx County in September compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.
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Cairo Genizah fragment preserved at Yeshiva University reveals historical insights
Yeshiva University Library holds a fragment of the Cairo Genizah, a small piece of paper containing part of "LeYoshev Tehilot," a piyyut recited on Yom Kippur. This fragment is attributed to Eleazar Kallir, a liturgical poet from the Land of Israel in the late sixth or early seventh century. The fragment likely dates back to the 11th century, five centuries after its original composition. Despite criticism from Abraham Ibn Ezra, Kallir's works have remained integral to Jewish liturgy for about fifteen centuries.
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New York City suffers 522 felony assaults in week ending Sept. 29
Felony assault incidents down from the week before.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in New York County in week ending Oct. 5?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout New York County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.