The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care 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 one.
"Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C-Staten Island/Brooklyn) was joined in Albany yesterday by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to recognize Greek Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and continued occupation of Cyprus. In an official Assembly proclamation, Tannousis recognized Maria Pappas for her incredible work and contributions to the Cyprus-American community. Maria was elected to the esteemed position of President of the Cyprus US Chamber of Commerce in 2020 and is the first woman to be elected to this role. She is a Managing...
Incoming Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum has been named the inaugural Rose DiMartino and Karen Sue Smith Professor of Law at St. John’s Law School. The professorship was established with a generous gift from Rose F. DiMartino ‘81 and Karen Sue Smith to support faculty members who teach and study in the area of human rights or social justice.DiMartino expressed her belief in the power of teachers to change lives, stating, “My St. John’s Law professors taught me a new way of thinking and communicating. They gave me the skills to be a successful advocate and problem solver. Our...
American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Timothy P. Carney recently published his latest book, titled "Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be." The book delves into the challenges of parenting in today's society and the resulting outcomes. Carney's research was supported by Jacob (Yakov) Sundel, a Straus Scholar who worked as a research intern at the American Enterprise Institute.In a conversation with Sarah Wapner, Straus Impact Officer, Sundel shared insights into his research experience with Carney. When asked about the...
The third annual Celebrating the Women of St. John’s University Luncheon, sponsored by The McCallen Society, was a resounding success, celebrating the achievements of outstanding alumnae. The event, held at The Inn at New Hyde Park in New Hyde Park, NY, honored five exceptional St. John’s University women for their professional accomplishments.During the event, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President of St. John’s University, highlighted the importance of recognizing and honoring the achievements of women. He emphasized the significance of acknowledging the accomplishments...
In a recent lecture at St. John’s University, Quechua-born activist Tarcila Rivera Zea highlighted the challenges faced by the indigenous Quechua people of Peru due to climate change. Rivera Zea emphasized the necessity for the Quechua people to push back against environmental change, stating, “The solutions offered were not appropriate for the environment in which we live.” She added, “We began to see indigenous knowledge as a possible solution.”The Quechua people, scattered among the Andes Mountains and along the Amazon River, rely on subsistence farming for their...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.