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CUNY Receives Over $15 Million in Federal Funding from Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, Members of Congress

By NYC Gazette | Apr 12, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) has secured over $15 million in federal funding from Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, as well as several members of Congress, to support various initiatives and programs across its campuses. The funds, part of the $1.2 trillion Fiscal Year 2024 bill signed into law by President Biden, mark a 25% increase from the previous year.CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez expressed gratitude to the lawmakers, stating, “We thank Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand and our representatives in Congress who are working so...

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Newly Found Genetic Variant Defends Against Alzheimer’s Disease

By NYC Gazette | Apr 12, 2024

Caghan Kizil, PhD, a co-leader of the study at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, highlighted the significance of the discovery of a genetic variant that reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%. According to Kizil, the protective variant identified in the fibronectin gene seems to prevent the buildup of excess fibronectin at the blood-brain barrier, which could lead to a new direction in therapeutic development for Alzheimer's disease.Richard Mayeux, MD, chair of neurology at Columbia University, emphasized the...

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St. John’s Students Win Big at Annual Psychology Conference

By NYC Gazette | Apr 12, 2024

St. John’s University’s Collaborative Health Integration Research Program (CHIRP) students have achieved remarkable success at the Eastern Psychological Association’s annual conference, with all 16 psychology students having their poster submissions accepted and seven of them receiving prestigious awards.Elizabeth Brondolo, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Director of CHIRP, expressed her pride in the students, stating, "I am incredibly proud of the CHIRP fellows. Each of them worked together and collaborated with our...

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The Associated Press in Nazi Germany

By NYC Gazette | Apr 12, 2024

The book "Newshawks in Berlin" sheds light on the challenging environment faced by journalists reporting from Nazi Germany. Written by Larry Heinzerling, Randy Herschaft, and Ann Cooper, a professor emeritus at Columbia Journalism School, the book uncovers the compromises made by the Associated Press (AP) to continue reporting under the Nazi regime.In a recent interview with Columbia News, Ann Cooper discussed the book "Newshawks in Berlin" and shared insights into the journalistic dilemmas faced during that era. Cooper highlighted the debate journalists face in...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Kings County in week ending Apr. 6?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1,273 "other" sex crimes incidents across New York City by April 6, 2024, fall year over year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

NYPD grappled with 1,273 crimes categorized as "other" sex crimes by April 6, 2024.

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New York City sees drop grand larceny auto crimes over previous 4 weeks ending March 30

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

Decreasing grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending March 30, 2024 compared to previous year.

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New York City sees fall in grand larcenies by April 6, 2024 compared to same time period one year earlier

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

NYPD grappled with 12,487 grand larcenies by April 6, 2024.

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New York City suffers 14 shooting incidents in week ending March 31

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

Shooting incidents down from the week before.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kings County in week ending Apr. 6?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Richmond County: 1,068 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of March

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

There were 1,068 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Richmond County as of March, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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2,036 felony assaults incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending March 30, rise from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

Increasing felony assaults seen across New York City in last four weeks ending March 30, 2024 compared to previous year.

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NYPD grappled with 149 transit crimes over 4 weeks ending March 30, down from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

Decreasing transit crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending March 30, 2024 compared to previous year.

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NYC Crime: 40 rapes in week ending March 31

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

Rape incidents down from the week before.

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Assemblyman Brook-Krasny Criticizes "LockerNYC" Program as Short-Term Fix

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny from Coney Island has voiced his concerns regarding New York City's new "LockerNYC" program, labeling it as a temporary solution to the city's increasing theft issues. The initiative, which has been introduced as a pilot program, includes seven lockbox locations across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, designed to provide residents with a secure option for receiving packages.The implementation of LockerNYC comes in response to a surge in robberies throughout the city, with Brooklyn alone experiencing a 9% rise in theft incidents at the start...

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Juilliard Celebrates Earth Month 2024 with Multidisciplinary Events

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

Juilliard's Earth Month festivities feature a lineup of innovative and engaging programs that celebrate our changing environment. The events, which include Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK Lincoln Center and Central Park, John Luther Adams’ Crossing Open Ground, and the Juilliard Green Club’s Earth Day Celebration, aim to highlight public engagement, interdisciplinary work, and partnerships with peer organizations.Ellen Reid, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and sound artist behind SOUNDWALK, invites participants to explore the location-based sound art installation at their own...

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Decrease in rapes seen across New York City by April 6, 2024 compared to same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 11, 2024

NYPD grappled with 642 rapes by April 6, 2024.

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NYPD grappled with 58 shooting incidents over 4 weeks ending March 30, down from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 10, 2024

Decreasing shooting incidents seen across New York City in last four weeks ending March 30, 2024 compared to previous year.

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New York City sees drop murders over previous 4 weeks ending March 30

By NYC Gazette | Apr 10, 2024

Decreasing murders seen across New York City in last four weeks ending March 30, 2024 compared to previous year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Queens County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By NYC Gazette | Apr 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.