Sept. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Mike Gianaris has secured a 55% increase in funding for security at religious schools in New York State as part of a bid to prevent hate attacks based on religion. Gianaris and Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi secured $70 million for Nonpublic School Safety Equipment (NPSE) in the 2024-25… Read more »
Aug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Aug. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres LaGuardia Community College is poised to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester with a range of new academic offerings, including the introduction of a new major, the establishment of a dedicated academic department and the addition of several innovative courses to its… Read more »
Sep. 28, 2023 By Rachel Butler Nominations are now open for public school teachers in Queens for the FLAG Awards, which recognize teaching excellence in the borough and across New York City. The annual program, which is in its fifth year, is adding the new category of Top Elementary School Teacher in New York City,…
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Aug. 31, 2023 By Michael Dorgan City Council member Julie Won joined educators and the head of the School Construction Authority (SCA) in Sunnyside on Wednesday, Aug. 30, to view a newly constructed middle school that is set to open for the first time next week. The new school, called I.S. 429, is located at… Read more »