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LaGuardia Community College announces new President’s Society cohort

from left to right (beginning with the top row), in alphabetical order as follows: Noah Alayon, Anwarul Azim, Asmita Bhandari, Chime Dolkar Sherpa, Fnu Thinlay Dolma, Ryan Dorestal, Facundo (David) Urquizo, John Jara Morales, Don Lam (Gloria) Len, Kelly Levy, Haofeng Lin, Jonathan Machado, Norbert Magda, Sujal Mahaseth, Lin Lin Myat, Kittikarn Na Lampang, Miguel Posada Perez, Joane Putricia, Alex Reyes Pacheco, Sunny Sanchez, Miranda Schrade, Sojung Sim, Sahilpreet Singh, Suborna Singha, Kevin Villa, Ella Luo Yee Woo, Afiya Zahin, and Khine (Valentina) Zin Thaw. Photo: LaGuardia Community College

Oct. 23, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has announced the 2024/25 cohort for its President’s Society, a leader program designed to prepare high-potential students for success in the modern-day workforce. The new cohort consists of 28 students who have been recognized for their academic excellence or leadership on… Read more »

Furry ghouls set to take over Long Island City on Nov. 2 for Halloween Pet Parade

Oct. 23, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien TF Cornerstone will present its first-ever Halloween Pet Parade in Long Island City at the beginning of November, giving pet owners a chance to dress their furry companions in the Halloween spirit. The Halloween Pet Parade, presented in partnership with Culture Lab LIC and… Read more »

Grubhub donates 400 meals to veterans at Long Island City shelter

Residents of the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence receive free meals provided by Grubhub, Photo: Institute for Community Living.

Oct. 22, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 22, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Food delivery platform Grubhub has teamed up with non-profit Institute for Community Living (ICL), Council Member Julie Won and Maspeth-based pub O’Neill’s to provide 400 meals for veterans at a Long Island City shelter. The donation, which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 16 was… Read more »

Astoria Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani enters 2025 mayoral race, challenging Eric Adams

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Oct. 22, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist Assembly Member representing Astoria, has become the latest contender in next year’s race to unseat embattled Mayor Eric Adams, according to city Campaign Finance Board records. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Mamdani filed a committee to run for mayor…

Queens most influential individuals honored at Powers List event

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Oct. 18, 2024 By Colum Motherway Schneps Media honored Queens’ most influential figures at its annual Queens Power List ceremony, held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Terrace on the Park. The prestigious Power List recognized a distinguished group of men and women who have made significant contributions to their fields and the Queens community.…