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News from May 2024

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Mayor Adams announces $12m expansion of CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative

By NYC Gazette | May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and The City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez announced a nearly $12 million expansion of the CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative. This initiative leverages CUNY campus resources to create college-to-career pipelines for CUNY students. Since its launch in 2022, the initiative has served over 3,100 students and worked with more than 2,000 industry partners. It advances the city’s goal to connect 80 percent of CUNY graduates with careers following graduation by 2030.

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Katz School confers 278 degrees at eighth commencement ceremony

By NYC Gazette | May 20, 2024

The Katz School of Science and Health conferred 260 master’s and 18 doctoral degrees at its eighth commencement ceremony on May 16. The event also recognized the first M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies graduates.

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CUNY's Annual Spring Citizenship Drive Provides Free Legal Assistance to Over 300 Green Card Holders

By NYC Gazette | May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, more than 300 green card holders received free legal assistance with their naturalization applications at the annual Spring Citizenship Drive hosted by CUNY Citizenship Now!. This all-day event, co-hosted by Univision and held at CUNY’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, was aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of naturalization and helping eligible immigrants complete their journey to becoming U.S. citizens.

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St. John's University holds 154th annual Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercise

By NYC Gazette | May 20, 2024

On a radiant Sunday, St. John’s University held its 154th annual Undergraduate-Level Commencement Exercise on May 19 on the Great Lawn of the Queens, NY, campus. Nearly 1,900 undergraduate degrees were conferred at the ceremony for students attending the Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan campuses, as well as those earning their degrees through online coursework. The ceremony also marked the final Commencement for the University’s Staten Island campus.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Kings County in week ending May 18

By NYC Gazette | May 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Yeshiva University hosts discussion on antisemitism, media and Jews

By NYC Gazette | May 20, 2024

On May 7th, the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought of Yeshiva University hosted its annual Rabbi Allan Mirvis Lecture at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan. The event, titled “Antisemitism, the Media, and the Jews,” drew dialogue among notable voices in Jewish media: John Podhoretz, editor of Commentary Magazine; Alana Newhouse, editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine; and Elliot Kaufman, letters editor at the Wall Street Journal. The discussion was moderated by Straus Director Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik.

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Robberies up across New York City in last four weeks ending May 4

By NYC Gazette | May 20, 2024

NYPD grappled with 1,259 robberies over the time period ending May 4.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Queens County in week ending May 18?

By NYC Gazette | May 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kings County in week ending May 18?

By NYC Gazette | May 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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NYC Gazette area weekly mass times

By NYC Gazette | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the NYC Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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New York City suffers 17 shooting incidents in week ending May 5

By NYC Gazette | May 18, 2024

Shooting incidents up from the week before.

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Shooting incidents down across New York City in 2024 by May 11 compared to the same period in 2023

By NYC Gazette | May 18, 2024

NYPD grappled with 274 shooting incidents by May 11, 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kings County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By NYC Gazette | May 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Jeffries votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By NYC Gazette | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Rep. Espaillat votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By NYC Gazette | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Rep. Goldman votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By NYC Gazette | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Rep. Clarke votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By NYC Gazette | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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How many robberies did the NYPD deal with in week ending May 5?

By NYC Gazette | May 17, 2024

Robbery incidents down from the week before.

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NYC Crime: 50 transit crimes in week ending May 5

By NYC Gazette | May 17, 2024

Transit crime incidents up from the week before.

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2,221 felony assaults incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending May 4, rise from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | May 17, 2024

Increasing felony assaults seen across New York City in last four weeks ending May 4, 2024 compared to previous year.