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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

News from 2024

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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.

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CUNY chancellors visit Brooklyn Tech; waive application fees for NYC public school seniors

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos recently visited Brooklyn Technical High School to distribute 'Welcome to CUNY' letters to high school seniors. This initiative is part of a campaign that waives the application fee for New York City Public Schools students until November 15, 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Queens County in week ending Oct. 12?

By NYC Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Queens 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New York County in week ending Oct. 12?

By NYC Gazette | Oct 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 Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New York City sees rise in robberies in last four weeks ending Oct. 5

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

NYPD grappled with 1,282 robberies over the time period ending Oct. 5.

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Richmond County: 1,070 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of September

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

There were 1,070 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Richmond County as of September, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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NYPD grappled with 1,225 grand larceny auto crimes over 4 weeks ending Oct. 12, down from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

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

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NYC burglaries up in 4 weeks ending Oct. 12

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

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

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

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

NYPD grappled with 3,984 misdemeanor assaults over the time period ending Oct. 5.

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1,287 robberies incidents across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 12, fall from same time last year

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

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

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How many companies in cities in Bronx County received FDA inspections in Q3?

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

There were 10 companies in cities associated with Bronx County that received 10 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Increasing felony assaults seen across New York City in last four weeks ending Oct. 5

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

NYPD grappled with 2,270 felony assaults over the time period ending Oct. 5.

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Wendy Hensel appointed as new president of University of Hawai'i

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) announced the appointment of Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost Wendy Hensel as the next President of the University of Hawai’i system. This transition comes at a significant time, with CUNY navigating its strategic roadmap titled "CUNY Lifting New York," which extends until 2030.

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St. John's University welcomes diverse group of international students

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

In August, St. John’s University in Queens, NY, welcomed new international students from various countries. These students have traveled significant distances to join the university community. A survey conducted among them revealed that nearly all are eager to make new friends during their first year.

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St. John's professor joins initiative promoting sustainable development goals

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

Heidi Upton, DMA, an Associate Professor at the Institute for Core Studies and Department of Art and Design at St. John's University, has been chosen to participate in the Stevens Initiative’s Fall 2024 Breakouts campaign. Dr. Upton is also a fellow in the St. John’s Global Online Learning Exchange (GOLE).

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CUNY hosts polling sites for early voting and Election Day

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) is set to host polling sites across 14 campuses for early voting and Election Day. The initiative allows New Yorkers to cast their votes at CUNY locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Early voting will take place from October 26 to November 3.

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Joe Henry & Ella Bric named NYU Steinhardt Artists-in-Residence for 2024-25

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development has announced its Artists-in-Residence for the 2024-25 academic year. Joe Henry, a singer-songwriter and producer, will serve as the NYU-Americana Music Foundation Artist-in-Residence from November 11 to 13. During his residency, Henry will engage with students and faculty and present a public performance.

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St. John's University partners with Ukraine's Dnipro State University for online learning exchange

By NYC Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

This past spring, three professors from St. John's University engaged in a Global Online Learning Exchange (GOLE) with Dnipro State University in Ukraine. The initiative involved Jordan González, Ph.D., Olivia G. Stewart, Ph.D., and Ekaterina Midgette, Ph.D., all of whom are faculty members in the Education Specialties department.