Sep. 4, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the launch of a record number of new Open Streets in front of schools across the five boroughs. Of the 71 new additions for this upcoming academic year, 18 participating schools are in Queens. Most are public elementary schools, primarily…
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School officials travel to Richmond Hill High school to tout CUNY college credit program
Mar. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson Leaders of CUNY and NYC public schools visited Richmond Hill High School on March 11 to promote the success of a CUNY-backed college career readiness program. CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez and NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks turned out to promote the FutureReadyNYC program, a public-school initiative…
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Queens students head back to school following summer break
Sep. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Thursday marked the return to school for students across Queens after the summer break. In the lead-up to the Sept. 7 return, leaders across the borough have been giving away backpacks and school supplies to students and families in need. According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New…
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