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News from August 2024

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New York City suffers 319 grand larceny auto crimes in week ending Aug. 18

By NYC Gazette | Aug 31, 2024

Grand larceny auto incidents unchanged from the week before.

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New York City sees rise "other" sex crimes over previous 4 weeks ending Aug. 17

By NYC Gazette | Aug 31, 2024

Increasing crimes categorized as "other" sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Aug. 17, 2024 compared to previous year.

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NYPD grappled with 1,349 robberies over 4 weeks ending Aug. 17, down from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Aug 31, 2024

Decreasing robberies seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Aug. 17, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Queens County in week ending Aug. 24

By NYC Gazette | Aug 31, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Queens County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Kings County in week ending Aug. 24?

By NYC Gazette | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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19,229 felony assaults incidents across New York City by Aug. 24, 2024, a rise year over year

By NYC Gazette | Aug 31, 2024

NYPD grappled with 19,229 felony assaults by Aug. 24, 2024.

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St. John's University recognized among best colleges by Princeton Review

By NYC Gazette | Aug 30, 2024

A new ranking based directly on student feedback gives high praise to St. John’s University. According to The Princeton Review's annual survey of students and administrators, St. John’s is featured in "The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition," appearing on the list of Best Northeast schools and as one of the nation’s more environmentally responsible colleges. The Guide to Green Colleges highlights schools with exceptional programs, policies, and practices related to sustainability and the environment.

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St. John's professor receives NIH grant for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease research

By NYC Gazette | Aug 30, 2024

Sunil Kumar ’09GP, ’14Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find an effective therapy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition with no current cure that can lead to cancer.

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St John's University hosts annual Service Day on September 21

By NYC Gazette | Aug 30, 2024

The St. John’s University community will gather to serve neighboring communities throughout New York City in celebration of the 23rd annual University Service Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 21.

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Murders down across New York City in last four weeks ending Aug. 10

By NYC Gazette | Aug 29, 2024

NYPD grappled with 30 murders over the time period ending Aug. 10.

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How many rapes did the NYPD deal with in week ending Aug. 18?

By NYC Gazette | Aug 29, 2024

Rape incidents down from the week before.

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Mattone Center announces new student fellows for 2024-2025

By NYC Gazette | Aug 29, 2024

The Law School’s Denise ’90 and Michael ’91 Mattone Center for Law and Religion has announced its student fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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CUNY receives $200K from Lumina Foundation for ethical AI teaching tools

By NYC Gazette | Aug 29, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) has received a $200,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation to develop public teaching materials on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). This summer, 30 faculty members created hands-on project assignments and materials aimed at enhancing students' AI literacy and educating them about the challenges and opportunities presented by this evolving technology.

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Heastie announces $1 million for public safety improvements in Capital Region

By NYC Gazette | Aug 29, 2024

Speaker Carl Heastie continued his annual statewide tour today with Assemblymember Phil Steck at the Town of Colonie Public Safety Center to announce $650,000 in funding to activate the Colonie Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS) “Safe Streets For All” federal grant and $350,000 to replace Colonie Police Department’s portable radios for school resource officers.

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Syms graduate builds successful custom suit business while still in college

By NYC Gazette | Aug 29, 2024

Aaron Tuchman ’24SB — Co-Founder and CEO, Noble Custom SuitsFrom Bergenfield to Long Island: A Journey in Fashion

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Melanie Evangelista aims to redefine occupational therapy's role in end-of-life care

By NYC Gazette | Aug 29, 2024

Clinical Assistant Professor Melanie Evangelista has led discussions on OT's Role in the Phenomenon of Death at AOTA and NYSOTA conferences. By Dave DeFusco

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New York City sees fall in rapes in last four weeks ending Aug. 10

By NYC Gazette | Aug 28, 2024

NYPD grappled with 181 rapes over the time period ending Aug. 10.

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CUNY launches unity campaign as it begins new academic year

By NYC Gazette | Aug 28, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) has commenced the 2024-2025 academic year with a renewed focus on fostering unity and mutual respect across its 25 campuses. This initiative includes the launch of a new unity campaign, distribution of a campus-climate survey to all students, and enhancement of safety measures for students, faculty, and staff.

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Dark web vendor pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl through mail

By NYC Gazette | Aug 28, 2024

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Ryan Scott Cochran, also known as “namedeclined,” pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine through the United States mail. The proceeding was held before United States District Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. As part of his guilty plea, Cochran agreed to forfeit more than $200,000 in cash, cryptocurrency, and money in bank accounts already seized by law enforcement and agreed to forfeit an additional $900,000 at a later date. When sentenced, the defendant faces a maximum sentence of twenty years’ imprisonment.

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Brooklyn man sentenced for role in multi-million dollar moving company fraud scheme

By NYC Gazette | Aug 28, 2024

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Andre Prince was sentenced by United States Circuit Judge Denny Chin to 24 months in prison for his participation in a fraudulent moving company scheme. Prince was convicted in December 2023 of conspiracy to commit wire fraud following a one-week trial. As part of the sentence, Prince was ordered to pay forfeiture amounting to $100,000.