Yeshiva University announced the establishment of the Blue Square Scholars program, funded by a $1 million donation from philanthropist Robert Kraft. This initiative aims to support Jewish students transferring to YU for its educational quality and campus atmosphere, particularly in light of rising antisemitism on college campuses.
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that a grand jury has returned an indictment charging Christopher Reese, also known as “Christopher Eugene Thomas,” with federal crimes related to defrauding federal criminal defendants and their family members. Reese is accused of tricking these individuals into paying him for unlicensed legal services in federal courts. Reese is already in federal custody concerning a separate case. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni.
The City University of New York has appointed Joshua C. Brumberg as president of the CUNY Graduate Center, solidifying a role he has held on an interim basis since October 2023. Brumberg, a neurobiologist with a 22-year tenure at CUNY, will lead the university's center for graduate education and research. The Board of Trustees approved the appointment at its meeting last night.
The City University of New York (CUNY) has appointed Joshua C. Brumberg as president of the CUNY Graduate Center, solidifying a position he has held on an interim basis since October 2023. Brumberg, a neurobiologist with a 22-year tenure at CUNY as a faculty member, dean, and researcher, will lead the University's graduate education center. The appointment was approved by CUNY’s Board of Trustees.
There were 19 companies in cities associated with Bronx County that received 19 FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The City University of New York (CUNY) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the CUNY Dance Initiative, a residency program offering free rehearsal and performance space to selected choreographers and dance companies. The one-year residency grants access to nine performing arts centers and four dance facilities across 13 CUNY campuses. Since its inception, the initiative has supported 220 choreographers and dance companies, including 23 resident artists this academic year.
Yeshiva College students Aaron Shaykevich, Alexander Siegman, and Isaac Silverman from Dr. Radhashree Maitra’s laboratory on the Wilf Campus attended the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in San Diego from April 5-10, 2024. AACR is a leading professional association dedicated to cancer research with a membership exceeding 50,000. Its annual meeting attracts nearly 25,000 professionals globally.
Yair Berko, LMSW, has been appointed as the new clinical director of the Jerusalem Therapy Center. Berko brings extensive experience in both clinical practice and administrative leadership within mental health organizations. Prior to joining the Jerusalem Therapy Center, he served successfully as the clinical director of therapy centers for Ezer Metzion and Bayit Cham.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.