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New York City sees fall in murders by Nov. 9, 2024 compared to same time period one year earlier

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

NYPD grappled with 326 murders by Nov. 9, 2024.

Queens County had 9 fewer active licenses to practice law in October than previous month

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

There were nine fewer active legal licenses in Queens County in October compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

946 burglary incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 26

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

NYPD grappled with 946 burglaries over the time period ending Oct. 26.

NYC Crime: 1,022 misdemeanor assaults in week ending Nov. 3

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

Misdemeanor assault incidents down from the week before.

New York City sees fall in rapes in last four weeks ending Oct. 26

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

NYPD grappled with 182 rapes over the time period ending Oct. 26.

NYC Crime: 254 burglaries in week ending Nov. 3

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

Burglary incidents up from the week before.

Decreasing felony assaults seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 26

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

NYPD grappled with 2,138 felony assaults over the time period ending Oct. 26.

St. John's Law hosts pro bono lunch connecting students with alumni

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

St. John's Law School recently celebrated the National Celebration of Pro Bono with a daylong event, bringing together students and alumni to provide legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers.

Lehman College receives $8.4M grant to train multilingual teachers

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

Lehman College has secured an $8.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance the training of multilingual teachers and school leaders in the Bronx, as announced by The City University of New York (CUNY).

Lecture explores ambivalence towards Tanakh study in Ashkenazic tradition

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

On November 6, 2024, a lecture titled “Tanakh Study and its Discontents in Ashkenazic Tradition” was co-hosted by the Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought and the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Yeshiva College Honors...

Physical theatre course encourages full-body expression at NYU

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

In the Black Box Theatre at Pless Hall, students are engaging in a course titled "Physical Theatre & Improvisation," led by Clinical Professor Nan Smithner.

Franciscan friar pleads guilty to wire fraud over fake charity

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Pawel Bielecki, also known as "Paul HRH Saxe-Coburg-Gotha," a Franciscan friar based in Manhattan, has pled guilty to wire fraud.

St John's University holds nursing pledge ceremony for Class of 2027

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

The second cohort of nursing students at St. John’s University marked their transition from classroom learning to clinical practice in a ceremony held on November 12 at Marillac Hall Auditorium, Queens, NY.

St. Vincent Health Sciences Center wins architecture award from AIA Long Island

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

The St. Vincent Health Sciences Center, located on the Queens, NY campus of St. John's University, has received an architectural award just two months after its official opening.

Watson Library showcases historic trade catalogs highlighting art deco designs

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

Art of Commerce: Trade Catalogs in Watson Library presents a curated selection from the library's extensive collection of sale catalogs.

St. John's honored for role in NYC's iconic St. Patrick's Day Parade

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

St. John's University has been recognized for its participation in the 2024 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, receiving a third-place award from The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration Committee.

Straus Scholar shares insights from internship at Hudson Institute

By NYC Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

As part of their training to become intellectual, religious, and civic leaders, Straus Scholars engage in internships and fellowships that complement their studies at the Straus Center.