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News from October 2024

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Decrease in grand larceny auto crimes seen across New York City by Oct. 12, 2024 compared to same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

NYPD grappled with 11,411 grand larceny auto crimes by Oct. 12, 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kings County in week ending Oct. 12?

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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NYPD police handle 927 grand larcenies in week ending Oct. 6

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

Grand larceny incidents down from the week before.

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Shooting incidents down across New York City in 2024 by Oct. 12 compared to the same period in 2023

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

NYPD grappled with 723 shooting incidents by Oct. 12, 2024.

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Brooklyn high schoolers gain unique opportunity through wine & food festival partnership

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has partnered with the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) to offer 100 students from John Dewey High School's Business and Culinary Academy a chance to attend this year's FoodieCon.

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CUNY Reconnect sees record enrollment as over 40,000 returnees complete degrees

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

Today, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and Council Member Eric Dinowitz celebrated a significant milestone for the CUNY Reconnect program at the university's Welcome Center. The initiative aims to re-engage New Yorkers who have earned college credits but have not completed their degrees. This fall saw nearly 8,000 new enrollments, bringing the total number of participants to over 40,000.

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St. John's University enhances campus shuttle service with improved safety measures

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

St. John's University in Queens, NY, has reinstated its campus shuttle service after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shuttle service is now fully operational and features improvements such as fixed schedules, real-time vehicle tracking, and drivers who are Public Safety officers.

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Stern honors students gain valuable skills through diverse summer internships

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

Each summer, students from the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College for Women engage in diverse internships both domestically and internationally. These experiences are pivotal as they develop skills crucial for their future careers.

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Deed theft prevention workshop held at Medgar Evers College

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso recently organized a Deed Theft Prevention Workshop at Medgar Evers College, in collaboration with Brooklyn Legal Services and Grow Brooklyn.

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CUNY partners with JPMorganChase for financial health summit at Medgar Evers College

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) and JPMorganChase organized a financial health summit at Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn. The event aimed to connect the themes of hip-hop and finance to help attendees manage their finances effectively. Participants attended panel discussions featuring Brooklyn-based business leaders and entrepreneurs who provided insights into financial health.

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NYU offers course exploring Yoko Ono's influence on music and art

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

Artist Yoko Ono is often recognized for her connection to Beatle John Lennon, yet she has an independent artistic legacy. At 91, Ono remains influential in the art world, having begun her career before meeting Lennon in 1966 at London's Indica Gallery. She played a significant role in Lennon's songwriting while continuing her own work into the 21st century.

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Richmond County: Unchanged number of active licenses to practice law in September compared to previous month

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Richmond County in September compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Queens County in week ending Oct. 5?

By NYC Gazette | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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NYPD grappled with 8,827 petty larcenies over 4 weeks ending Oct. 5, up from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 15, 2024

Increasing petty larcenies seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 5, 2024 compared to previous year.

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4,340 "other" sex crimes incidents across New York City by Oct. 12, 2024, a rise year over year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 15, 2024

NYPD grappled with 4,340 crimes categorized as "other" sex crimes by Oct. 12, 2024.

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3,984 misdemeanor assaults incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 5, rise from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 15, 2024

Increasing misdemeanor assaults seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 5, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Rapes up across New York City in previous 4 weeks ending Oct. 5, 2024 compared to year before

By NYC Gazette | Oct 15, 2024

Increasing rapes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 5, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Queens County in week ending Oct. 5?

By NYC Gazette | Oct 15, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Queens County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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NYC murders down in 4 weeks ending Oct. 5

By NYC Gazette | Oct 15, 2024

Decreasing murders seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 5, 2024 compared to previous year.

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New York City suffers seven murders in week ending Oct. 6

By NYC Gazette | Oct 15, 2024

Murder incidents up from the week before.