Feb. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The New York State Senate Democratic majority has advanced several bills aimed at making college more affordable and accessible for New Yorkers, including legislation sponsored by State Sen. John Liu and State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky of Queens. The Senate Democratic Majority recently approved a legislative package of…
Sep. 25, 2023 By Bill Parry After more than three years of tumult and uncertainty wrought by the COVID-19 lockdown, Queens’ institutions of higher education have regained their footing and are once again flourishing. None were impacted more during the pandemic than LaGuardia Community College, which saw enrollment decline by nearly 35% following the initial wave that turned Queens into the “epicenter of the epicenter” during the coronavirus public health emergency. “Enrollment at LaGuardia Community College is up this fall, reversing a steep decline caused by the pandemic,” LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams said. “Close to 4,000 new students…
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