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News from October 2024

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Emerging Leader Program helps Navy veteran transition into cybersecurity

By NYC Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

The Emerging Leader Program at Trellix is shaping the careers of young professionals in the cybersecurity sector. Marquise Gainey, a recent graduate from St. John’s University and Navy veteran, is one such participant who has found the program to be transformative.

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Research shows fast text processing akin to visual scene perception

By NYC Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

Recent research by New York University linguists and psychologists reveals that our brains can process short text messages as quickly as visual scenes. This discovery highlights the brain's ability to detect linguistic structures rapidly, within approximately 150 milliseconds.

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Scientists develop new model mimicking cancer spread

By NYC Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

Clusters of tumor cells, marked with red fluorescence, were cultivated inside a transparent jelly-like structure and surrounded by macrophages labeled in green. The research compared tumor cells grown under normal conditions to those grown in nutrient- and oxygen-scarce environments within the 3MIC model. This resulted in significant differences in metastatic behavior: minimal migration was observed in the normally cultured cells, while the deprived cluster showed extensive migratory activity.

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Professor shares expertise on palliative care in India through Fulbright award

By NYC Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

Ebtesam Ahmed, a Clinical Professor at the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Program Award. This recognition allowed her to share her expertise in palliative care and pain management with pharmacy students and faculty in India.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Bronx County in week ending Oct. 12

By NYC Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bronx 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 grappled with 23 murders over 4 weeks ending Oct. 12, down from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Decreasing murders seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 12, 2024 compared to previous year.

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71 shooting incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 12, no from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Steady number of shooting incidents seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 12, 2024 compared to previous year.

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5 gas stations in cities throughout Kings County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 12

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kings County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Murders up across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 5

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

NYPD grappled with 28 murders over the time period ending Oct. 5.

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NYPD police handle 12 shooting incidents in week ending Oct. 13

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Shooting incidents down from the week before.

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Increase in robberies seen across New York City by Oct. 19, 2024 compared to same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

NYPD grappled with 13,490 robberies by Oct. 19, 2024.

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How many rapes did the NYPD deal with in week ending Oct. 13?

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Rape incidents down from the week before.

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22 companies in cities within Kings County received 22 inspections in Q3

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

There were 22 companies in cities associated with Kings County that received 22 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Researchers explore how transcription affects genomic motion

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

A recent study published in Nature Communications unveils intricate connections between gene activity, genome organization, and motion. This research sheds light on the mechanics of transcription-driven motions of genes and their implications for health.

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McCallen Society celebrates 25 years supporting St. John's University

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Members of The McCallen Society recently gathered to celebrate their 25th anniversary at the Annual Recognition Mass and Luncheon. This event honors those who support St. John’s University through planned giving, in memory of Rev. Thomas J. McCallen, C.M., a former University Treasurer instrumental in acquiring the Queens, NY campus.

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Graduate students explore child-led play at Governor's Island

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Graduate students in the Performance & Development Across the Lifespan course at Steinhardt School, New York University, are gaining hands-on experience at an adventure playground on Governor's Island. The course is designed to help future occupational therapists understand human development from infancy through old age.

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Former Abercrombie CEO charged with sex trafficking alongside two others

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

A 16-count indictment was revealed in federal court in Central Islip, charging Michael Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., along with Matthew Smith and James Jacobson, with sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. The indictment alleges that from December 2008 to March 2015, the three men used force, fraud, and coercion to traffic men while operating a prostitution enterprise. All three were arrested today.

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St. John's alumni offer career insights at NFL panel

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

A group of St. John's University alumni recently convened at the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in Manhattan to share insights and career advice with more than 40 students from their alma mater. This event occurred shortly after the NFL kicked off its 2024–25 season.

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Course examines Bridgerton's blend of fantasy and historical realities

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

The course "The Fantasy and Reality of Bridgerton" offers a critical examination of the popular Netflix series, which is based on romance novels by Julia Quinn. The class, developed by Liberal Studies professors Ida Chavoshan and Erin Morrison, explores themes of escapism and historical reimagining within the context of Regency England.

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White Coat Ceremonies mark milestone for St. John's University health sciences students

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Students from four programs at St. John’s University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received their white coats earlier this month, marking a significant step in their educational journey. The White Coat Convocations, held during the first two weeks of October, celebrated students from Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, and Radiologic Sciences degree programs. Faculty members placed white coats on each student to symbolize their entry into the healthcare field.