The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was one of the 30 for-profit facility nursing homes in Kings County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.
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Mar 26 2024The education of English language learners (ELL) took center stage at the 11th Annual Leadership Symposium held at St. John’s University. The event, sponsored by the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership (DAIL) within The School of Education (SOE), gathered educators, researchers, and leaders to discuss the needs of this growing student population."How will we prepare educators to meet the needs of diverse learners, especially English language learners, in the third decade of the 21st century?" questioned James D. Wolfinger, Ph.D., Dean of...
In February and March 2024, the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought has continued to make a significant impact across the media landscape with multiple new publications, podcasts, and other contributions.Director Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik shared insights in various publications, including The Wall Street Journal, where he delved into the iconic painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and reflected on the 25th anniversary of The Matrix. In National Review, he emphasized the critical importance of addressing antisemitism, stating, "nothing...
Public Safety Leaders at St. John’s University, Denise Vencak-Toner and Lynda O’Malley, are dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the campus community. Ms. Vencak-Toner emphasized the importance of their role, stating, “We are often the go-to people when something happens. We are often the first face people see when they arrive and the last person they see when they leave.”The department, led by Vencak-Toner and Dr. O’Malley, oversees a team of approximately 200 officers and 100 student employees, focusing on personal safety, fire safety, environmental health,...
The New York State Assembly has recently passed a significant piece of legislation aimed at protecting consumers from unnecessary insurance charges following the death of a spouse. Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember David Weprin led the announcement of this milestone.Heastie emphasized the importance of the new legislation, stating, “The last thing on your mind during the event of a death in the family or a divorce is changing your auto insurance coverage.” He further explained that with the provision of yearly notifications regarding spousal coverage, consumers can...
Gabriela Torres, a Juilliard alum from Group 50, reflects on her journey after graduating from Juilliard amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Torres expressed the impact of missing out on the traditional fourth-year experience due to the pandemic, stating, "Because of COVID, my class and I didn’t get the 'traditional' fourth-year experience I had witnessed during my first three years at Juilliard. While that was heartbreaking, I learned the skills that equipped me to face a brand-new industry."The transition from the structured environment of Juilliard to...
Juilliard recently revealed the appointment of five new faculty members for the upcoming academic year. The new additions include Valerie Coleman and Nina C. Young in the composition faculty, Zlatomir Fung and Zvi Plesser in the cello faculty, and Kevin Puts as a distinguished visiting faculty in composition. Additionally, Coleman and Plesser will also join the chamber music faculty.Speaking on the new appointments, Adam Meyer, Juilliard’s provost, expressed his excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to have these exceptional artists joining our community. Each has led a...
Alicia Graf Mack, the artistic director of the Dance Division, has revealed the lineup for the upcoming "Spring Dances" event, scheduled to take place from March 27 to March 30. The event promises to showcase the boundless possibilities of contemporary dance through the works of world-class choreographers.Among the featured choreographers, Alicia Graf Mack highlights, "Kyle Abraham, Bobbi Jene Smith (’06, dance), Or Schraiber, and Shen Wei— are world-class artists whose unique voices have left an indelible mark on the global dance landscape."Describing the contributions...