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News from September 2024

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3,830 grand larcenies incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending Sept. 14, fall from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

Decreasing grand larcenies seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Sept. 14, 2024 compared to previous year.

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Increasing sex crimes seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Sept. 7

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

NYPD grappled with 476 sex crimes over the time period ending Sept. 7.

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New York City sees drop petty larcenies over previous 4 weeks ending Sept. 14

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

Decreasing petty larcenies seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Sept. 14, 2024 compared to previous year.

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8,762 petty larceny incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending Sept. 7

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

NYPD grappled with 8,762 petty larcenies over the time period ending Sept. 7.

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Queens County had 4,811 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of August

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

There were 4,811 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Queens County as of August, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Assembly Majority's AI speaker pilot program credited with saving woman's life

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

Over the last two years, the Assembly Majority has secured $1.2 million in state funding for a pilot program providing seniors with no-cost AI-powered speakers for medication management and critical emergency response. More than 500 seniors have benefited from this initiative. Earlier this week, it was reported that this program helped emergency responders save the life of 75-year-old Queens resident Sung Ja Lee.

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Attorney General James announces new scholarship fund honoring late journalist Ruschell Boone

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

New York Attorney General Letitia James and the City University of New York (CUNY) Board of Trustees Chairperson William C. Thompson Jr. have announced the creation of the Ruschell Boone Scholarship. This memorial fund honors the late Emmy award-winning journalist and will support West Indian students pursuing journalism degrees at either the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY or Baruch College.

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Brooklyn bishop celebrates mass with students at alma mater

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

Few Gospel passages better illustrate St. John’s University’s Vincentian commitment to service than the one read at the 5:30 p.m. student Mass on September 22. The Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY, returned to his alma mater to celebrate the Mass and commune with members of the St. John’s community.

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Law student Livingstone Harriott gives back through football camp

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

Livingstone Harriott, a law student at St. John's University, is using his experiences from football to give back to his hometown of Central Islip on Long Island. Football played a significant role in shaping Harriott's life, providing him with lessons that continue to guide him as he pursues a career in law.

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Sunset Trinitarios leader convicted for racketeering conspiracy & double homicide

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

On September 20, 2024, a jury convicted Carlos Ramirez, also known as "Guerra," of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and firearms-related charges. The verdict came after a two-week trial presided over by U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman. Ramirez is scheduled to be sentenced on January 9, 2025.

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White paper reveals impact of Florida's educational restrictions

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

A new white paper by researchers from UC San Diego and NYU reveals that K-12 educators and parents in Florida are facing significant challenges due to state policies. These policies, enacted since 2021, restrict instruction on topics such as race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. They also target student supports, expand material reviews for prohibited content, and encourage public challenges to educational materials based on broad criteria.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Queens County in week ending Sept. 14?

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Queens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Family & kids events this week in City of New York City: Sept. 22-28

By NYC Gazette | Sep 23, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of New York City this week.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Bronx County in week ending Sept. 14

By NYC Gazette | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bronx County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout New York County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By NYC Gazette | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout New York County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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59.4% of applicants were admitted to Bronx County's 13 universities for fall 2022

By NYC Gazette | Sep 22, 2024

Bronx County's 13 universities admitted an estimated 59.4% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Which former NYC Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By NYC Gazette | Sep 22, 2024

These former NYC Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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NYC Gazette area weekly mass times

By NYC Gazette | Sep 21, 2024

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

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NYPD police handle 291 robberies in week ending Sept. 8

By NYC Gazette | Sep 21, 2024

Robbery incidents down from the week before.

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How many applicants were admitted to Queens County's 29 universities for fall 2022?

By NYC Gazette | Sep 21, 2024

Queens County's 29 universities admitted an estimated 72.1% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.