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News from April 2024

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

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

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

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New York City suffers 846 misdemeanor assaults in week ending April 14

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Misdemeanor assault incidents up from the week before.

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Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by April 20, 2024 compared to same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

NYPD grappled with 3,969 grand larceny auto crimes by April 20, 2024.

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NYPD grappled with 1,990 felony assaults over 4 weeks ending April 13, down from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Decreasing felony assaults seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Rapes up across New York City in previous 4 weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to year before

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Increasing rapes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Gov. Hochul Launches Public Awareness Campaign Encouraging FAFSA Completion

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul has initiated a public awareness campaign urging college students in New York to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to access state and federal financial aid opportunities. The campaign involves various stakeholders, including students, Administration officials, and education leaders, to assist students in filling out the FAFSA.In a statement, Gov. Hochul emphasized the importance of higher education, stating, “Higher education can change people’s lives, and we are expanding pathways to college for all New York students.” Lt....

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Assembly Announces $400 Million for Environmental Protection Fund in SFY 2024-25 Budget

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Deborah J. Glick have revealed that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Budget includes a substantial investment of $2.5 billion for environmental initiatives, with $400 million specifically designated for the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF)."Safeguarding the environmental health and natural resources of our state remains a vital priority for the Assembly Majority," emphasized Speaker Heastie, highlighting the importance of the investments in the budget in supporting...

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Columbia University President Addresses Campus Encampment and Safety Concerns

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Dear fellow members of the Columbia community:In a recent communication, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik addressed the ongoing situation at the Morningside campus, where student activists have established an encampment on the West Lawn for nearly four days. Shafik emphasized the importance of free speech and the right to demonstrate but highlighted the safety concerns and disruptions caused by the encampment.Shafik stated, "It is essential that we move forward with a plan to dismantle it," underscoring the need to address the encampment promptly....

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Statement by CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez on the Enacted FY 2025 New York State Budget

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

April 23, 2024 - The Chancellor of the City University of New York (CUNY), Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, has expressed gratitude towards Governor Hochul and state legislative leaders for their collaborative efforts in enacting the FY 2025 New York State Budget, which includes significant investments in public higher education.Matos Rodríguez highlighted the importance of the budget in sustaining and expanding CUNY's ability to provide high-quality and affordable education to New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds. He stated, "We thank Governor Hochul and our state legislative...

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Mattone Center for Law and Religion and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies Co-Host Symposium on SCOTUS Public School Prayer Case

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Legal scholars and experts recently gathered at a symposium co-hosted by the Mattone Center for Law and Religion and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies to delve into the U.S. Supreme Court case on public school prayer, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District.During the event, Notre Dame Law Professor Stephanie Barclay examined the Court's use of history and tradition in the case, highlighting how historical analogies helped the Court steer clear of abstract interpretations that could stray from the original intent of the Establishment Clause. According to Barclay, this...

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Flora Ferguson Shares Life After Juilliard Journey

By NYC Gazette | Apr 23, 2024

Flora Ferguson, a graduate of Juilliard with a BFA in dance, has been actively pursuing her passion for dance and choreography since leaving the prestigious institution. She shared her post-graduation experiences and reflections on her journey.Ferguson spoke about various artistic collaborations and performances she has been involved in since graduating. She mentioned being mentored by Sidra Bell and premiering a new work with composer Akari Komura. She also highlighted her choreographic pursuits, including presenting solo work at Moving Forward’s Emerging Artist Festival...

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FDA: 14 companies in cities within Kings County received 35 citations in Q1

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

There were 14 companies in cities associated with Kings County that received FDA citations as a result of 14 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Queens County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas 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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NYC grand larceny auto crimes down in 4 weeks ending April 13

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Decreasing grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Grand larcenies down across New York City in previous 4 weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to year before

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Decreasing grand larcenies seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to previous year.

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NYC "other" sex crimes up in 4 weeks ending April 13

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Increasing crimes categorized as "other" sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Kings County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of regular 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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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Kings County in Q4 2023?

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

There were 35 companies in cities associated with Kings County that received 35 FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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20.9% of Bronx County students met or exceeded Mathematics expectations in 2021-22 school year

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Data from the New York State Education Department shows that 20.9% of Bronx County students were considered proficient in Mathematics in the 2021-22 school year.

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New York City sees drop shooting incidents over previous 4 weeks ending April 13

By NYC Gazette | Apr 22, 2024

Decreasing shooting incidents seen across New York City in last four weeks ending April 13, 2024 compared to previous year.