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News from April 2024

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New York City sees rise in shooting incidents in last four weeks ending April 6

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

NYPD grappled with 57 shooting incidents over the time period ending April 6.

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Decreasing misdemeanor assaults seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 6

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

NYPD grappled with 3,359 misdemeanor assaults over the time period ending April 6.

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CUNY Citizenship Now! and Univision NY Partner to Host Annual Citizenship Drive

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

April 22, 2024CUNY Citizenship Now!, the nation’s largest university-based legal assistance program, is partnering with Univision NY to host its Spring Citizenship Drive event on May 18. The event, “Become a Citizen: Opportunities Await,” will take place at CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and aims to help 250 permanent residents apply for citizenship while creating awareness of the advantages of becoming a U.S. citizen. Registration for the free event opens on April 22.Staff and volunteers of CUNY Citizenship Now!, which provides...

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Enacted Budget Includes Provision to Help Small Businesses Invest in Critical Retail Theft Prevention

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Budget includes a $3,000 tax credit to help small businesses invest in retail theft prevention measures. "Small businesses are at the very core of our communities, and the Assembly Majority is committed to getting them the tools and resources they need," Speaker Heastie said. "This tax credit will help them invest in theft prevention measures and keep their businesses and their employees safe." The enacted budget implements a $3,000 tax credit for small businesses investing in retail theft...

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QBP Richards to Host Earth Week Community Bike Ride; Unveil Annual Sustainability Report

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

QUEENS, NY – To mark Earth Week 2024 and encourage the use of one of the borough’s most unique open spaces, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host a community bike ride along the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Eastern Queens this Thursday, April 25, at 2pm. The jaunt will begin at the Alley Pond Park entrance to the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, located at the intersection of Union Turnpike and Winchester Boulevard, and end approximately 1.5 miles west at the 209th Street entrance to the parkway, just north of Richland Avenue.Prior to the start of the bike ride,...

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New York City sees fall in petty larcenies in last four weeks ending April 6

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

NYPD grappled with 8,148 petty larcenies over the time period ending April 6.

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Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Columbia University President, Minouche Shafik, addressed the Columbia community on April 22, 2024, expressing deep concern over recent events on the campus.Shafik acknowledged the challenges the community is facing, stating, "There is a terrible conflict raging in the Middle East with devastating human consequences." She emphasized the importance of open dialogue and compromise, saying, "Let’s sit down and talk and argue and find ways to compromise on solutions."In response to the escalating tensions, Shafik announced, "I am announcing that all classes will be held...

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St. John’s Law Mourns the Loss of Professor Elayne E. Greenberg

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Dean Michael A. Simons and the entire Law School community are in mourning following the passing of Professor Elayne E. Greenberg, a revered figure at St. John’s Law. Professor Greenberg, who served as the Director of the Hugh L. Carey Center for Dispute Resolution, was remembered as an "irrepressibly positive force" who enriched both the institution and the legal profession as a whole.Professor Greenberg, who joined St. John’s in 2007, was recognized for her unmatched experience in mediation and conflict management. According to Dean Simons, she taught the value and...

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In a Passover Shadowed by Darkness, Finding Light in the Afikomen

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

On April 22, 2024, Rabbi Ari Berman shared a poignant message during Passover, highlighting the challenges faced by the Jewish community while finding hope and meaning in the tradition of the Afikomen.Reflecting on the current state of the world, Rabbi Berman acknowledged the difficulties in celebrating redemption amidst captivity, threats to Israel, and rising antisemitism. However, he emphasized that acknowledging these struggles only enhances the significance of the seder.The ritual of yachatz, breaking the matzah and setting aside the afikomen, symbolizes times of...

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Transit crimes down across New York City in last four weeks ending April 6

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

NYPD grappled with 140 transit crimes over the time period ending April 6.

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How many companies in cities across Bronx County received FDA citations in Q1?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 21, 2024

There were six companies in cities associated with Bronx County that received FDA citations as a result of six inspections conducted in the county over the first quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Queens County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 20

By NYC Gazette | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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FDA conducted inspections of 23 companies in cities located in Bronx County in Q4 2023

By NYC Gazette | Apr 21, 2024

There were 23 companies in cities associated with Bronx County that received 23 FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kings County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former NYC Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 21, 2024

These former NYC Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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New York City suffers 465 felony assaults in week ending April 7

By NYC Gazette | Apr 20, 2024

Felony assault incidents down from the week before.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kings County in week ending Apr. 13

By NYC Gazette | Apr 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Nine shooting incidents across New York City in week ending April 7

By NYC Gazette | Apr 20, 2024

Shooting incidents down from the week before.

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609 transit crimes incidents across New York City by April 13, 2024, fall year over year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 20, 2024

NYPD grappled with 609 transit crimes by April 13, 2024.

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Decrease in rapes seen across New York City by April 13, 2024 compared to same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 20, 2024

NYPD grappled with 686 rapes by April 13, 2024.